Vinicunca
Peru
Vinicunca in Peru appears in 2 travel videos on Travelnetic. Hikers follow a high-altitude trail leading to the distinctive multi-colored mineral stripes of Rainbow Mountain at over 5,000 meters above sea level. The video also shows the adjacent rust-red mountain scenery of the Red Valley, which visitors can walk through on the return route for a small extra fee. — “Your Ultimate Travel Guide to Cusco 🇵🇪 Backpacking Peru”, Backpacking Bananas, at 06:08.
What creators show here
Hikers follow a high-altitude trail leading to the distinctive multi-colored mineral stripes of Rainbow Mountain at over 5,000 meters above sea level. The video also shows the adjacent rust-red mountain scenery of the Red Valley, which visitors can walk through on the return route for a small extra fee.
Hikers walk along high Andean mountain ridges featuring vivid rainbow stripes of red, yellow, turquoise, and gold mineral layers. The narrator describes how millions of years of mineral deposition and erosion created this colorful landscape.
Tours and experiences at Vinicunca
- Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cuscofrom $45 per person · 5.0★ (20 reviews)
- Duration
- varies, 12 hours to 13 hours
- Starts
- Hotel pickup offered, or meet at the start point - we will wait for you in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco
- Languages
- Spanish (guide), English (guide)
- Includes
- trekking poles; breakfast and buffet lunch in Cusipata; pick up from the hotels and apartment.; First aid kit and oxygen tank
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley with ATV Tour from Cuscofrom $70 per person · 5.0★ (12 reviews)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Starts
- Hotel pickup included
- Languages
- Spanish (guide), English (guide)
- Includes
- Transportation from Cusco to the ATV base.; Safety gear provided; Buffet lunch.; ATV ride (all-terrain vehicle adventure)
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Rainbow Mountain Day Hike from Cuscofrom $90 per person · 5.0★ (21 reviews)
- Duration
- 10 hours 30 min
- Starts
- Hotel pickup included
- Languages
- English (guide)
- Includes
- Proffesional guide; Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca; Pick-up from your hotel; Vegetarian and vegan breakfast with gluten free option, etc. is provided.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Excursion to Pallay Punchu from Cusco with Coca Ceremony Private.from $120 per person · 5.0★ (19 reviews)
- Vinicunca 7-Color Mountain Tour – Andean Adventurefrom $29 per person · 5.0★ (18 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vinicunca?
Vinicunca is in Peru.
How long do tours of Vinicunca take?
The 3 tours with details shown on this page run from 10 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Vinicunca cost?
Experiences that include Vinicunca on Viator start from about $29 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Vinicunca worth it?
Viator lists 5 experiences that include Vinicunca. The top-rated shown here, "Rainbow Mountain Day Hike from Cusco", has 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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- Machu Picchu
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- Paracas National Reserve
- Nazca Lines
- Pisac
- Gamarra Market
- Mercado Mayorista de Frutas
- Chilitia
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