Meet the three colored mountains in Cusco:

• Mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca (Winikunka).
• Rainbow mountain of Palcoyo (Palccoyo).
• Mountain of colors Pallay Ponchu (Pallya Punchu).

Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca

The famous mountain of 7 colors Vinicunca is the second main attraction of the city of Cusco, and is considered a very cozy and quiet place. To get to the mountain of 7 colors it is advisable to be in good physical condition since it requires a walk of approximately 1 hour and a half.

Recommendations to visit the mountain of colors:
• Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness.
• Be in moderate physical condition.
• Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy.
• Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks.
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Warm clothes for the cold in the morning.
• You can also visit the Red Valley

Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo

The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the perfect option for those who do not want to do a lot of walking. Palcoyo is considered the other mountain of colors and first cousin of the mountain of colors Vinicunca. Palcoyo is considered today as the perfect alternative to Vinicunca.

Recommendations to visit Palcoyo:
• Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness.
• It is not necessary to be in good physical condition, Palcoyo only requires a 30 minute walk.
• Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy.
• Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks.
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Warm clothes for the cold in the morning.
• Too you can visit the stone forest and Inca bridge Checacupe.

Mountain of colors Pallay Poncho

The sharp mountain of Pallay Punchu or also known as Pallay Poncho was recently discovered and promises to be a very popular tourist attraction in Cusco. It is also known as the Cerro de los colores with sharp points, the Sharp Mountain of colors or Pallay Poncho del Apu Taqllo Apacheta is a geological formation located 3 hours from the city of Cusco (194 kilometers by car).

Recommendations to visit Pallay Poncho:

• Be a day before in Cusco to acclimatize and not suffer from altitude sickness.
• Be in moderate physical condition.
• Before leaving for the mountain of colors it is advisable to take a coca tea, or a pill for altitude sickness (Soroche), consult your doctor or pharmacy.
• Wear trekking shoes that are ideal for walks.
• Bring sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Warm clothes for the cold in the morning.

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Rainbow mountain tour

Now that you know these three mountains, you can choose and enjoy getting to know each of them or the one you like the most. You can visit any of the colored mountains with a tour or on your own.

The rainbow mountain Palcoyo is an alternative to Vinicunca “Mountain of 7 colors“. Palcoyo receives very few travelers, since it is still not as well known as Vinicunca, but for those who have already visited they say that it is a unique and unforgettable experience, and very happy to have visited another mountain of colors.

How to get to Palcoyo

To get to Palcoyo you must first travel by car approximately 3 hours to the district of Combapata, take into account that you must turn left before reaching the town. There you can see the Checacupe bridge, a suspension bridge that was manufactured by the Quechuas. Once there you must travel for 1 hour by road until you reach a parking lot. From there you can see the colorful mountains, then at a slow pace, approximately 45 minutes to reach the Palcoyo mountain.

Mountain Palcoyo vs Mountain Vinicunca (Mountain 7 colors)

Palcoyo how to get there

For the travelers that are going to make this tour it is advisable to bring: warm clothes, waterproof clothing, trekking shoes, snack, water, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and gloves for the cold.

Before making this tour you must have an account that is not allowed for people with problems caused by altitude, pregnant. And if you travel with children it is preferable that they are older than 15 years.

Mountain of seven Colors Vinicunca

The mountain 7 colors of Vinicunca receives daily a large number of tourists from around the world, and it is a route that starts from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. approximately, a full day tour where you will have to make a walk for 3 hours to get to this point. The mountain of 7 colors is cataloged by the magazine NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as one of the most beautiful places in Cusco and that every traveler has to know.

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain

The rainbow mountain of Palcoyo is the other mountain of 7 colors that is in the city of Cusco, Palcoyo unlike Vinicunca is much more accessible and does not require much walking, which makes this route the perfect option for those who want do little trekking, another of the advantages of Palcoyo is the schedule since it is much more accessible and the tour starts from 6.30 am to 5:00 pm.

As for visits Palcoyo are not yet known as Vinicunca but daily receives an average of visits. And its route is practically beautiful where you can enjoy beautiful landscapes.

Recommendations to visit the mountains of colors: To visit the mountains of 7 colors it is advisable to bring, warm clothes, sun glasses, sunscreen, trekking shoes, trekking poles.

Keep in mind that if you suffer from heart problems you should not do this walk, consult your doctor first.
It is not suitable for pregnant people.

If you have problems with altitude sickness it is preferable to take a coca tea or some pill for altitude sickness “Consult your doctor”.

Machu Picchu Tickets

Currently there are three types of ticket to Machu Picchu:
• Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone / Circuit 2)
• Mountain Machu Picchu Circuit 1A
• Huayna Picchu Mountain Circuit 3A

Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone)

This type of entry has 9 entry times and only allows you to enter Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) or also known as the Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Entry Hours:
• First time: 6:00 hrs.
• Second schedule: 7:00 hrs.
• Third schedule: 8:00 hrs.
• Fourth time: 9:00 a.m.
• Fifth schedule: 10:00 hrs.
• Sixth schedule: 11:00 hrs.
• Seventh time: 12:00 hrs.
• Eighth time: 13:00 hrs.
• Ninth time: 14:00 hrs.
• Tenth time: 15:00 hrs.

Machu Picchu ticket price:

Mountain Machu Picchu

For this type of entrance to Mountain Machu Picchu there are 2 entry times. The Machu Picchu mountain is really very beautiful and on the way up you can enjoy beautiful landscapes and once at the top of the Machu Picchu mountain you can see the entire Inca city of Machu Picchu.

Entry Hours:
• First Schedule: 7:00 am
• Second Schedule: 9:00 Am

Circuit 1 A Ticket Price with Machu Picchu Mountain:

Mountain Huayna Picchu

For the huayna picchu mountain (WaynaPicchu) there are 2 entry times. Huayna Picchu is characterized for being one of the main attractions of Machu Picchu. To visit this mountain it is required to buy the ticket 3 months in advance. Huayna Picchu is a mountain that requires good physical condition, reaching the top will be to fully recharge your energies, an unforgettable experience.

Entry Hours:

• First Schedule: 7:00 am
• Second Schedule: 10:00 am

Ticket price Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu Mountain:

Where to buy your ticket to Machu Picchu

• Via Internet: You can buy the ticket via the Internet 24 hours a day on its official website https://tuboleto.cultura.pe/ Payment can be made via VISA.

• In Cusco: Calle Garcilazo S / N – Museo Casa Garcilaso
Monday to Saturday 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, except Sundays and holidays.

• In Aguas Calientes (Machupicchu Pueblo): Cultural Center
Monday to Sunday 5:15 am – 8:45 pm, every day.

How to get to Machu Picchu

To get to Machu Picchu there are two routes: one by train and the other by car.

• By train: To go to Machu Picchu by train you must purchase your train ticket and according to the station that corresponds to you, board the train heading to Aguas Calientes.

• By car: This route is known as Machu Picchu By Car, too It is known as cheap machu picchu and you must go from Cusco to the hydroelectric by car and once at the hydroelectric walk for 3 hours until you reach the town of Machupicchu (Aguas Calientes) .

Mountain 7 colors or Mountain Rainbow in Cusco: Cusco is one of the most beautiful cities in Peru and the world, and also has magical colors, beautiful and beautiful landscapes. And if you want to visit this beautiful city you can not miss the opportunity to visit the Rainbow Mountain or Mountain of seven colors. It is also known as Vinicunca, Wininunca or Cerro Colorado.

The Rainbow Mountain is at the foot of the Nevado Ausangate. This snowy mountain is considered the fourth largest mountain in Peru with its 6,380 meters high. The official entrance to the Rainbow Mountain is through a small town called Pitumarca “province of Quispicanchis – Cusco region”.

How to get to the mountain of 7 colors

To get to the mountain of 7 colors or rainbow mountain you must board a vehicle from Cusco to Pitumarca. The trip lasts around 2 and a half hours and goes on the road Cusco to Puno. Arriving in Pitumarca you will have to go through several farming communities like Ocefina, Japura, Hanchipacha, until arriving at the community of Pampa Chiri, and that is where you can start the walk to the Mountain of 7 colors.

What does Vinicunca mean?

Vinicunca is the indigenous denomination of the Rainbow Mountain in the heart of the longest mountain range on the planet (7,240 km). Vinicunca (winicunca) means “mountain of colors” in Quechua (rune simi).

Is it difficult to walk to the mountain of the 7 colors?

As every walk always has its disadvantages but to go to the mountain of 7 colors you must be in good physical condition. In itself the tour to the mountain of colors is not very hard, however the route is not easy due to the altitude. Now you also have the possibility of renting horses and the prices are from S / 30 to 80 soles (10 to 25 US $), this will depend on the time you want to travel the road on horseback.

Trekking Mountain of 7 colors

Route to the mountain of 7 colors

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There is a great diversity of travel agencies in Cusco that offer the tour to Vinicunca or mountain of 7 colors, and you must take into account the quality of the service, that is why we recommend DONPERUTOURS.COM and if you have any questions you can write directly to
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Transfer Cusco to Sacred Valley of the Incas

Our services include:
• Flexible Hours: You can indicate your pick-up time.
• Pick up from Airport / Hotel / Airbnb / Hostel in Cusco
• Driver
• Completely disinfected mobility
• Drop off at the address provided by the passenger.

Recommendations:
• The trip from Cusco to the Sacred Valley of the Incas (Urubamba or Ollantaytambo) lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you have a train from Urubamba or Ollantaytambo station, it is advisable to be 30 minutes before boarding the train.
• If there are more passengers, we also offer larger vehicles (Sprinter / Renault).
• Our staff will be monitored daily to rule out Covid-19.

We have all the Covid-19 Biosafety protocols!

Our priority is the safety of all our passengers in all our services, providing security, punctuality and permanent assistance during all transfers.

Tourist Transportation Cusco to Sacred Valley

Tour Machu Picchu

Our tours to Machu Picchu comply with all security protocols.

Your trip to Machu Picchu can be in a shared or private group, depending on the option you want.

In 1 Day:

Machu Picchu in 1 day from Cusco
Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu in 1 day from Cusco
Machu Picchu with Mountain in 1 day from Cusco

In 2 days:

Machu Picchu Tour in 2 days from Cusco with overnight in Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Town).
Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas with Machu Picchu in 2 days and 1 night with overnight in Aguas Calientes (Town of Machu Picchu).

The 2-day tours to Machu Picchu can be added the Machu Picchu Mountain or Huayna Picchu Mountain (Optional).

Trekking to Machu Picchu

To get to Machu Picchu there are also other travel options, and here we mention the most requested:

Traditional Inca Trail 4 days and 3 nights. This route is the most requested by many travelers and to do the Inca trail it is necessary to book 6 months in advance since the Inca trail is one of the most beautiful routes to get to Machu Picchu.
Classic Inca Trail 2 days and 1 night.
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 Days and 4 Nights. This is another of the most beautiful routes to get to Machu Picchu since it combines a lot of adventure and nature.
Lares Trek to Machu Picchu 4 Days and 3 nights
Huchuy Qosqo Trek to Machu Picchu 2 Days and 1 Night.
Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu 8 Days and 7 nights.
Inca Jungle to Machu Picchu 4 Days and 3 nights. This is another of the most beautiful routes to get to Machu Picchu, Inca jungle, a tour full of adventure, history and nature.

For these tours you can also add the Machu Picchu mountain or Huayna Picchu mountain (Optional).

Machu Picchu Economic

For those who wish to save on their trip to Machu Picchu and take one of the alternative routes to Machu Picchu we have:

Machu Picchu by car in 2 Days and 1 Night. This route is done by the Hydroelectric of Machu Picchu.

Travel package to Machu Picchu

Our travel agency DONPeruTours also offers travel packages to Cusco and Machu Picchu, we adapt to all your requirements and we set up your trip to Cusco in a personalized way and with all security protocols. We offer different travel options, either in a group or private.

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New tickets to Machu Picchu

• Llaqta Machu Picchu
• Circuit 4 + Wayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu Mountain)
• Machu Picchu Mountain + Circuit 3
• Circuit 4 + Huchuypicchu Mountain

Currently these are the new entrances to Machu Picchu, choose the one that best suits you for your visit to Machu Picchu.

Llaqta Machu Picchu

Llaqta Machu Picchu (Archaeological Zone) with this ticket you can visit the Temple of the Sun, the Sacred Square, the Temple of the 3 Windows, the Intihuatana, the Sacred Rock and the Temple of the Condor. You can also take short walks to the Intipunku (Puerta del Sol) and the Inca Bridge.

With this ticket you can take the classic photo with the background of Machu Picchu.

Additionally, the authorities of Machu Picchu arranged two routes: Circuit 1 and Circuit 2.

Circuit 1: It gives you access to the tour of the upper and lower part of Machu Picchu (archaeological zone). This route runs through the main buildings: The platforms and the terraces in the highest part. This tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. And it is ideal so that you can take the classic photo in Machu Picchu.

Circuit 2: It gives you access to the tour of the upper and lower part of Machu Picchu (archaeological zone). This route additionally goes through the main constructions of the Inca citadel, the Intipunku and the Inca Bridge. The tour lasts from 3 hours to 4 hours, everything will depend on the pace of your walk.

Opening Hours to Llaqta Machu Picchu
06:00 – 07:00 – 08:00 – 09:00 – 10:00 – 11:00 – 12:00 – 13:00 – 14:00

It has 9 entry hours. And it is advisable to book 1 and a half months in advance.

Circuit 4 + Wayna Picchu (Huayna Picchu Mountain)

Circuit 4 + Wayna Picchu: Also known as the Huayna Picchu Mountain. With this ticket you can climb to the top of the Huayna Picchu Mountain. Upon returning from Huayna Picchu you can visit Machu Picchu and you must go through circuit 4.

Circuit 4: In this tour you will be able to visit the Inca constructions: the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Sun, the Mirrors of Water, the Temple of the 3 Windows. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour to 2 hours.

With this ticket you will NOT be able to take the classic photo in Machu Picchu. The authorities of Machu Picchu DO NOT allow re-entry to Machu Picchu, you will not be able to go back.

Huayna Picchu Mountain Entrance Hours
06:00 – 08:00 – 10:00 – 12:00

It has 4 entry hours. And it is advisable to book 3 months in advance. This ticket sells out quickly.

Machu Picchu Mountain + Circuit 3

Machu Picchu Mountain + Circuit 3: With this ticket you can climb Machu Picchu Mountain and see the Inca city of Machu Picchu from the top. When you return from Machu Picchu Mountain you can visit Machu Picchu but only by circuit 3.

Circuit 3: On this tour you can visit the platforms, the Temple of the Sun, the House of the Inka, the Ceremonial Fountains, the Hall of Mirrors and the Temple of the Condor. The tour is approximately 1 hour to 2 hours. With this ticket you will NOT be able to take the classic photo of Machu Picchu.

Machu Picchu Mountain Entrance Hours
06:00 – 08:00

It has 2 entry hours. And it is advisable to book 2 months in advance.

Circuit 4 + Huchuypicchu Mountain

Circuit 4 + Huchuypicchu Mountain: With this ticket you can climb Huchuypicchu Mountain, a mountain located next to Huayna Picchu. Huchuypicchu was recently opened.

Circuit 4: In this tour you will be able to visit the Inca constructions: the Sacred Rock, the Temple of the Condor, the Temple of the Sun, the Mirrors of Water, the Temple of the 3 Windows. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour to 2 hours.

With this ticket you will NOT be able to take the classic photo of Machu Picchu.

It should be noted that all this would also depend on the behavior of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inti Raymi 2021

Inti Raymi is the most important festival of the Inca Empire and this 2021 it would only have a capacity of 60%, that is, 2,200 seats will be available and tickets for the Inti Raymi will begin to be sold from the month of April. The seats for the Inti Raymi go from 160 dollars and the cheapest 60 soles.

The Inti Raymi festival starts from the Temple of the Sun of the Qoricancha, Plaza de Armas of Cusco and finally in the esplanade of Sacsayhuaman.

The Inti Raymi or the Fiesta del Sol 2021 will also be broadcast through social networks and other interactive platforms this June 24, 2021.

Inti Raymi Tour

If you are planning to visit Cusco for the month of June, and you want to see the festival of the Sun “Inti Raymi” we recommend you book your ticket in advance. The DONPeruTours travel agency can organize your trip to Cusco and give you the best options so that you can take advantage of visiting the main tourist attractions of Cusco: Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu, Inti Raymi, Rainbow Mountain, Humantay Lagoon, Tour through the city of Cusco, the Palcoyo mountain of colors, the sharp mountain of colors of Pallay Puncho and much more.

WTTC created the “Safe Travels” seal of security against COVID-19 and Cusco Machu Picchu is one of the firsttourist attractions to obtain this seal.

Cusco Machu Picchu

Our travel agency DONPeruTours has all the Covid-19 security protocols.

Safe Travel – Covid 19:
• For each tour you must wear a mask (Required).
• Alcohol gel available for travelers and staff.
• Our staff will be monitored daily to rule out Covid-19.
• Frequent disinfection of transport vehicles.

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