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Full Day Small-Group Guided Tour to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco
Cusco,
Peru
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Overview
Duration
9h
Languages
English, Spanish
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
It is known in both ways "Rainbow Mountain " or "Montaña de 7 colores Vinicunca", the original name comes from two Quechua voices "Wini rumi" Black stone "Kunka" neck; Black stone due to the black stones that abound in the area, and neck by the narrow hill that resembles a neck.
The study by the Office of Cultural Landscape and Muñoz details how each strip is composed according to its color:
Pink: Combination of red clays, mudstones (muds) and sands.
White: sandstone (quartz sand) and limestone.
Purple or lavender: marl (mixture of clay and calcium carbonate) and silicates.
Red: argillites and clays.
Green: clays rich in ferro magnesium (a mixture of iron and magnesium) and copper oxide.
Yellowish brown, mustard or golden brown: limonites, calcareous sandstones rich in sulfide minerals (combined with sulfur).
What to remember
Important info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What's included
First aid kit.. Hotel pick-up.. Professional bilingual guide.. Tourist Transportation.. Trekking poles Blankets Oxigen.. 01 Breakfast 01 semi Buffete Lunch.
What's not included
Special customer costs. . Horses in case the client requires it, costs from s/70.00 soles per section Approx. . Entrance ticket to the mountain s/30.00 soles per person.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Aremika Expeditions
Meeting Point
Pick up from hotels or B&B located within the historical center of Cusco.