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The Rainbow mountain and the Red Valley’s viewpoint




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The Rainbow mountain and the Red Valley’s viewpoint

from U$D 85.00

This tour will take you to see the second most visited attraction in Cusco, and you will have spectacular views of the wonders surrounding it.

  • Duration 9/10 horas
  • Tour style Mountain day Trek
  • Difficulty Moderate
    4/5
  • Group and private service
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The Rainbow mountain and the Red Valley’s viewpoint

The Apu Vinicunca is located at 17 000 ft above sea level, in the Vilcanota mountain range, the eternal neighbor of Ausangate, the highest snow-capped mountain in southern Perú. This is a unique mountain of beautiful ocher, gray, greenish, violet, and yellow colors that surprises the visitors and captures the attention of the entire world.

Nowadays is the second most visited destination in Cusco after Machu Picchu, this natural landscape of incomparable beauty is a delight to the senses. It is a beautiful mountain with huge stripes of colors which are the product of erosion and different minerals present in this part of the Andes. The glacials dominate the horizon, as well as the mountains in the red valley full of stripes and colors, they complete this magic and wonder scenery known today as Rainbow Mountain.

Tawa is committed to the protection of these natural places in the Andes, we oppose mining and mineral extraction from these areas, we believe in the sustainability of tourism creating benefits for local people and we support the creation and development of a conservation area. regional Ausangate ACR Ausangate.

With our guides, you will hear the stories of the area, and also you will learn about the traditions and worldviews of the people of the Andes. Definitely an unforgettable experience.

  • If you purchase 2 tours get the 10% off the total.
  • If you purchase 3 tours get the 15% off the total.
  • If you purchase 4 tours get the 20% off the total.

Explore the most famous mountain in Peru with the help of experts and without many tourists because we will be the first to go on this tour
Includes
  • Tourist transportation is adequate for the number of passengers.
  • Pick up from your hotel or starting point of our Tour before coordinating with the customer service team.
  • A professional tour guide in your required language, English or Spanish. Other languages before coordinating with the customer service team.
  • Breakfast.
  • Buffet lunch.
  • The tour ends in Ollantaytambo or Cusco (before coordination with the customer service team).
Not included
  • Entrance Tickets:
  • Vinicunca Entrance.
  • Red Valley Entrance.
  • Rights of use of the road to the Red Valley.
  • Drinks at lunchtime.
  • Tips or gratitude to our staff.
  1. Itinerary -

    This one-day program to Vinicunca and the Red Valley viewpoint is designed to enjoy the most beautiful landscapes in the southern Andes of Perú. To avoid setbacks and complications, it will be important to pay attention to each recommendation provide for our guide and team.

    The pick-up time from the hotel will be at 4 am. then we will travel along the main road to Cusipata, where we will take a detour that will take us to ascend through the mountains to our starting point of the trek. Our breakfast will be light and energetic to avoid problems with digestion or other discomforts due to the altitude at which we will be.

    Our walk begins at 7 am (4850 masl.) in direction of the Vinicunca viewpoint (5036 masl.) where we will enjoy the Vinicunca and the glaciers surrounding, who are part of the Vilcanota mountain range. The trek is not easy, the arrival time at the viewpoint will depend on the physical condition of the participants, approximately one hour on a flat path without steep ascents. Then 3 short and demanding slopes that will take your breath away, remember that we will be at 4900 meters above sea level which makes the walk challenging. Reducing your speed and increasing the number of breaks will help you achieve your goal. Another option to get there is to rent horses to help us in the most complicated section of the day. This alternative is recommended to save energy to complete the circuit in the best way.

    We will arrive at our first objective, the Vinicunca Viewpoint at 5036 meters above sea level, after taking the photos and enjoying a few minutes of the view, it is time to leave in direction of the Red Valley, this will be discussed and coordinated with the guide responsible for the group. The Red Valley is a chain of beautiful mountains of reddish color due to the presence of red clay and other minerals in the area and is located behind the Mountain of Colors / Vinicunca. The walk that leads to the viewpoint of this valley adds an hour to the single visit to Rainbow Mountain / Vinicunca.

    Back in Cusco, we will have a delicious Peruvian food buffet lunch in Cusipata. We arrive in Cusco at approximately 3 or 4 in the afternoon, the best time to rest and prepare for the Cusco nights.

  2. Terms and Conditions -
    • We accept all reservations until 5:00 pm the day before the tour (only if you send us the requested information to the confirmation email by 5:00 pm)
    • Minimum two persons
    • If you buy the group tour and there is not a minimum of 2 people in total, you will have the option of:
      • Postpone tour date.
      • Get the refund.
      • Pay the difference between the group tour and the private tour and do the private tour.

     

    Cancellation policies

    • If the reservation is canceled up to 3 days before the tour, there will be no refund.
    • If the reservation is canceled between 3-7 days before the tour, 50% will be refunded.
    • If the reservation is canceled seven days before the tour, we refund 100%.
    • Change of date costs $20.00 per traveler and is subject to availability.
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Inca’s snow cap
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Rainbow mountain
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Rainbow mountain
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Red Valley’s viewpoint
Prices of our private services
Private services 2 persons $240 dólares
Private services 3 personas $320 dólares
Private services 4 personas $390 dólares
Private services 5 personas $450 dólares
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Inca’s snow cap
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Rainbow mountain
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Rainbow mountain
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Red Valley’s viewpoint
  • Personal identification documents (copy of passport, student card, ID).
  • Sanity mask.
  • Sacred Valley tourist tickets: general or partial according to your preferences.
  • Entrance tickets to Inkariy museums.
  • Water or hydrating beverages will keep you hydrated.
  • Clothing suitable for the season and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Personal medications prescribed. 
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are also necessary.
  • Suitable Jacket for the cold.
  • We suggest bringing extra money for purchases or other additional expenses.

For more information, contact our customer service team.
Ask about our included professional photography.

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Inca’s snow cap
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