Day Highlight: Witnessing the mineral-striped mountain ridges and high valleys dotted with roaming herds of alpacas.
We will pick you up from your hotel around 4:30 am. and depart on a trip south for 2 hours once we arrive to Cusipata, we will have a hearty continental breakfast. Then we will travel for 1 hour more to the beginning of the hike, our hike follows a beautiful stream, you will be surprised by a herd of alpacas. We will have consistent views of the Ausangate mountain, walk through the villages and interact with local residents.
Back on the trail, we encounter more of the traditional elements of this trek, including potato fields and singular wildlife. We have the chance to see chinchillas and vicuñas, vicuñas are the only non-domesticated animal of the llama family in Peru. After a hike of approx. 1:30 minutes, we will finally arrive at our destination, what we came to see the 7-colored Mountain. Afterwards you will have time to traverse the area, you will have time to take pictures and absorb yourself in the environment, we will spend approx. 1 hour at the top.
Day Technical Data:
Timing: Early morning start with well-spaced afternoon transitions.
Terrain: Variable mountain stone paving, compacted soil paths, and loose gravel slopes.
Physical Effort: Moderate to demanding exertion adapted to traveler acclimatization.
Transport Profile: Private van pickup from Cusco hotel and dedicated linking transfers.
