The Vinicunca Mountain hike, is the best 2 day trip to explore the area of Mt Ausangate. This great hike enables hikers to discover all the hidden and fascinating places in the proximity of Rainbow Mountain in Peru. Travelers will be able to experience the real Peruvian mountain life. The colorful hills, Astonishing ice-glaciers and Alpaca grassing places. You will walk on the rarely visited Red Valley located behind of the Vinicunca Mountains.
Our 2 day Vinicunca Mountain hike goes following the Cusipata valley. The direct access for the Rainbow Vinicunca trips. This trek is a perfect option to see this natural wonder without many people. Great opportunity to camp in a peaceful place and arrive early to the lookout of Winicunca. On this trip you will be immersed in the stunning beauty of the Andean landscapes. A great opportunity for those people who love the nature and authentic local culture.
We will depart from Cusco around 9:00 am taking the route, which leads to the South valley of Cusco. After 3 hours of drive in our private van, we will arrive to Llaqto. A beautiful Andean village located above the Cusipata valley. Before we start hiking our expert chef will prepare a delicious lunch. While we enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and tranquility of this place.
Hiking up-hill we will pass Alpaca grazing places. Great view of mountains around. After approximately 2 hours of walk we will arrive to our campsite at Pukacocha. This place is located in the proximity of the Rainbow Mountains and Red Valley. At our arrival, to the camp our crew will receive us cheering.
After an early breakfast we will depart from the camp. It is our chance to see the incredible Rainbow Mountain without many people. Enjoying all the beauty of this natural wonder. You will walk to the Red Valley to see the amazing red color hills. This area is visited by travelers hiking the Rainbow Mountain trek full day Also people from Ausangate Rainbow Mountains 4 day. So we might see some other hikers around us.
After to walk some of the red hills. The trail will lead us through a beautiful little valley. The downhill hike will be for 1 hour to Llaqto village for lunch. In the afternoon we will have 3 hour drive back to Cusco.
