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Waqrapukara and Rainbow Mountain Trek 2 Days

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Type of service
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Difficulty
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Group Size
8 person max
Best Season
April - November

This two days tour combines the tourist attractions most visited by tourists in Cusco, we begin the tour at the archaeological site of Waqrapukara, an Inca temple or fortress located on top of a mountain in the province of Acomayo on the riverbank that It gives rise to the Amazon, “the Apurimac River” which with its waters cross much of the South American continent.
On the second day we will visit the Rainbow Mountain that the inhabitants who live near the mountain baptized him to this beautiful place as Vinicunca or Winicunca that translated into Spanish is “neck of colors”, mountain that shows in each stratum (color ) a small part of the geological history of the South American continent and of our planet in its long evolution.

Details Tour Waqrapukara + Mountain of 7 Colors 2 Days

DAY 1: CUSCO – WAQRAPUKARA – CUSIPATA.
We will pick you up at the hotel early at about 4:00 am in the morning to head from Cusco to the south. We will travel for about 2 hours to the town of Cusipata for our breakfast, then on a 1 hour trip we will pass through the town of Sangarara and finally we will take the detour until we reach the car park. Here begins the 8 km walk to Waqrapukara, the duration of the walk is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, when we reach the highest part, we will take a break and then continue to Waqrapukara at 4300 m. n. m. Our destiny is believed to be a sanctuary of the first order with a political and religious power that has not yet been deciphered, and that we will have the opportunity to visit to know its history and take pictures. In addition, we will have a privileged view of the place where it was built. After lunch, we will tour the archeological zone before starting the return to Sangarara, then board our mobility and arrive at Cusipata at approximately 5 in the afternoon where we will have dinner and spend the night in a lodging house.

Overnight: Cusipata.
Maximum Altitude: Waqrapukara 4,300 masl.
Minimum Altitude: Cusipata 3,310 masl.
Roundtrip distance: 16 km approx.

DAY 2: CUSIPATA – MOUNTAIN VINICUNCA – CUSCO.
Early at 6:30 am, in the morning we will have our breakfast and then go in our mobility in 1 hour to Phulawasipata starting point of the walk (remember that in this place you have the option to rent a horse if you do not feel well for the height). We begin the tour with direction to the 7 Colors mountain passing through beautiful inter Andean landscapes and when we reach the Vinicunca mountain we will climb to the viewpoint where we will have the best view of the Mountain of Colors and also in front we can see the highest mountain of Cusco called Ausangate 6,384 masl After this we will descend for 1 hour along the same road that we climb to take the transport to the lunch point again in Cusipata, then we will go to Cusco, to finally arrive between 3 to 4 in the afternoon.

Maximum Altitude: Vinicunca Mountain 5,000 meters above sea level.
Minimum Altitude: Cusipata 3,310 masl
Roundtrip walking distance: 8 km approx

The Tour INCLUDES:

  • Professional guide.
  • Entrance tickets to Waqrapukara, Vinicunca.
  • Private transport.
  • 01 Night at home lodging.
  • Food (if you have any special diet let them know before starting the trip or during the tour reservation to our company).
  • Ongoing assistance.
The Tour DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Air flights.
  • Rental of horses.
  • Extra drinks such as: Water, beer, coca, etc.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Rain ponchos.

Prices per person are subject to service:

SERVICE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PRICE
PRIVATE 2 to 3 Persons $350.00 (Per person)

For a group of 4 or more, request a discount from the Sales Department of To Machu Picchu Travel.

Recommended items to bring:
Backpack with protective layer.
Trekking shoes.
Water bottle.
Camera.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats.
Warm and light clothes.
Medications if you are taking them
Rain poncho.
Personal medications.
Water for the hike.
Extra cash.
Long-sleeved shirts.
Personal snacks.
We recommend that:
Tourists living in places less than 1000 meters high, we suggest that they are at least in Cusco 1 to 2 days to acclimatize before taking this tour.

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Duration: 2 Days 1 Noche

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WAQRAPUKARA + RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – GENERAL INFORMATION

Tour Start: 4:00 am pick up from the tourist of their respective hotel.
Start of the Walk: First day in Sangarara 3763 masl. – Second day in Phulawasipata 4430 masl.
Maximum height: Vinicunca 5,000 m.s.n.m
Tour Type: Trekking and Adventure.
Difficulty level: Low.
Best time: Winter season between the months of April to November.
Tour Duration:2 Days 1 Night
Acclimatization: We recommend being in Cusco 1 day before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Acclimatization: We recommend arriving in Cusco 2 days before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Other activities: View of Ausangate Mountain, animals and colorful dunes.

What can I find on the way to WaqraPukara and Vinicunca?

This is a new route where you can contemplate beautiful landscapes of the Andes in the mountains of Cusco.
On the way to Waqrapukara and the Mountain of Colors we will have a visit to the families that will offer us their culture and gastronomy.
We can observe the typical flora and fauna of the Peruvian highlands.
We can observe the activities of the Andean families such as agriculture and livestock.

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“Muy buena experiencia,el visitar la Montaña de colores y el Valle Rojo en las Quads,guías atentos y vistas inolvidables. Ideal para quienes buscan aventura y naturaleza. Lo super recomiendo Saludos para Jazmina"
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Experiencia increíble en cuatrimotos por el Valle Rojo y la Montaña de Colores. Paisajes únicos y mucha adrenalina. ¡100% recomendado!” 🌈🏍️
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Una experiencia increíble de principio a fin.Las cuatrimotos hacen el recorrido muy divertido y accesible,y los paisajes de la Montaña de Colores son simplemente impresionantes. El guía fue muy amable y atento y siempre cuidó nuestra seguridad. 100% recomendado‼️
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