With its striking multi-hued candy stripes of red, yellow, blue and purple – the result of varying minerals in the ground – Vinicunca has become one of Peru’s most iconic mountains. Starting with the scenic overland journey from Cuzco into the Vilcanota Mountain Range, this full-day excursion is highlighted by the 2-hour hike to Vinicunca, set at an elevation of 16,520 feet. Along the way, you’ll thrill to breathtaking vistas of ancient villages and pristine lakes set against a dramatic mountain backdrop.