Cuzco Mountain Tour 7 Colors Inca Puno Bridge in 2 Days

06:30 | Departure from Cusco to Phulawasipata
Start of the road trip towards the base of the Seven Colors Mountain. The journey takes approximately 1h30, passing through rural landscapes and Andean mountains.

08:00 – 10:00 | Walk to Vinicunca (7 Colors Mountain)
From the community of Phulawasipata, the 3.5 km hike begins. The climb takes between 1h30 and 2h depending on the rhythm of the group. The trail offers spectacular views of the high Andean puna, flocks of alpacas and glacial valleys.

10:00 – 10:45 | Free time at the top of Vinicunca
Time for photos, rest and contemplation of the multicolored landscape at more than 5,000 m above sea level. On clear days, you can also observe the Ausangate.

10:45 – 12:00 | Descent to Phulawasipata

12:00 – 13:00 | Transfer to Cusipata and typical breakfast
At the end of the hike, transfer back to Cusipata to enjoy a hot Andean breakfast, ideal for recovering energy after the effort. Includes coca mate, serrano bread, eggs, quinoa or regional soups.

13:00 – 17:00 | Free afternoon in Cusipata (optional)
Time to rest in rural accommodation, explore the village or just relax before the second day of the road.

Accommodation in Cusipata.

07:00 | Departure from Cusipata to Q’eswachaka Bridge
Start the day with a south-westerly detour to visit this impressive Inca bridge made of vegetable fibre, rebuilt annually by Quechua communities.

08:30 – 09:30 | Visit to the Inca Bridge Q’eswachaka
Walk over the suspension bridge, photos and explanation of the tradition that keeps it alive since the time of the Tawantinsuyo.

09:30 – 11:00 | Return to the road and travel to Raqchi

11:00 – 12:15 | Visit to Raqchi Archaeological Complex
Tour of the Wiracocha Temple, colcas, ceremonial areas and housing remains. Long enough to appreciate this important Inca center.

12:15 – 13:45 | Buffet lunch in Sicuani
Lunch in local restaurant with typical dishes of the highlands: quinoa soup, chicken chili, stews and Andean desserts.

13:45 – 14:15 | Journey to Abra La Raya

14:15 – 14:45 | Stop at Abra La Raya (4.335 m above sea level)
Short stop at the highest point of the route to take pictures and appreciate the snowy Chimboya and the contrast of the landscape.

14:45 – 16:15 | Journey to Pucará

16:15 – 17:15 | Visit to the Lítico Museum of Pucará
Explore this important pre-Inca cultural site with monolithic sculptures and ceremonial ceramics. The Pucará culture was one of the most influential in the highlands before the Incas.

17:15 – 18:45 | Final section towards Puno
Arrival in the city of Puno at dusk, on the shores of Lake Titicaca.