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Rainbow Mountain Peru
The Rainbow Mountain Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is stunning and can be seen on the spectacular Ausangate Mountain itself is considered a holy mountain (or mountain spirit) by local Peruvians and is the deity of Cusco. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues today.
RAINBOW MOUNTAIN TREK
Journey through an undiscovered land of wild desert landscapes, snow-capped peaks, herds of alpaca, and arrive at the ultimate destination – The Rainbow Mountain Peru hidden deep in the Andes.
Throughout your journey, you will pass through a vibrant green valley with the impressive Ausangate Mountain towering in the distance. You will experience first hand how locals live in the mountains and even have a chance to speak with them. As you get closer to Rainbow Mountain you will begin to see the first signs of the colored minerals that formed the painted hills. Your guide will explain what makes up the existence of the Rainbow Mountain Cusco, and finally, with one last push, you will hike up to a vantage point that gives you a 360-degree view of the beautiful landscape that makes up this sacred land in Cusco – Perú.
The Rainbow Mountain Trek in Peru, also known as Vinicunca, is a spectacular place near the snowy Ausangate glacier which is considered a sacred mountain by local people, is one of the most important deities of ancient Cusco. Since pre-Inca times the mountain has been a place of worship and offerings and this tradition continues until nowadays. Most trips that let you see the Rainbow Mountain Peru requires a trek of at least five or six days. That has changed with this new itinerary. We have designed for this walk, so now that it can be done as a day trip.
On this walk, you will see picturesque villages, beautiful “adobe” houses, herds of llamas and alpacas, and you will have a magnificent view of the glacier Ausangate Mountain (6,385 m / 20,945 feet).
The Wonderfull Mountain of Colors
Get ready to discover one of the most impressive natural wonders on the planet in the middle of the Andes of Peru. If you visit Cusco, you have to do it! Our one-day tour to Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain Cusco, will take you through remote high-altitude deserts and through isolated communities found in the Vilcanota mountain range. In addition, you’ll be able to witness the immensity of the sacred Ausangate Mountain (6,300 masl / 20,900 fasl), the highest in the region. Immerse yourself in the lifestyle of the inhabitants of this area, contemplate the walk of numerous herds of llamas and alpacas, and be a first-hand witness of millions of years of geological history.
