Palcoyo full day tour

Description

INTRODUCTION:

What’s better than just a rainbow mountain? The three rainbow mountains of Palccoyo. This new alternative route is lighter, less strenuous, and with no crowds battling for a picture. If you are hungry for spectacular and remote scenery, come join us on this one-day tour to merge a wide smile with the colors of Palccoyo on a hike that will make you feel like the only one on the planet!

You will hike for only an hour and a half to see not just one but the three colorful mountains of Palccoyo. Then, you will ascend at your own pace up to 4,900 meters to admire the sacred Ausangate, the highest snow-capped mountain in Cusco. In addition, you will feel that indescribable tranquility experiencing the unique silence of the Vilcanota mountain range. Give it a try and get thrilled by history, culture, and mind-blowing nature.

PALCCOYO ITINERARY

The tour to Palccoyo starts with a trip to the south direction of Cusco. Traveling for approximately 2 hours until you reach Cusipata town, where we have a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, we continue with the Tour to Palccoyo. Here we take a detour to the left bank of the Salka River along an unpaved road. Throughout the trip, you enjoy beautiful high Andean landscapes and you will also see herds of alpacas and llamas. After 1 hour and a half approx of travel, we finally arrive at the end of the route.

THE HIKE TO PALCCOYO:

As soon we get there, we can already see one of the mountains of Colors. We have 10 minutes to get ready and start the walk. You will hike a short walk between 40 minutes to reach the main viewpoint. From this viewpoint, it can be appreciated the 3 Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo, the Red valley , and the impressive Ausangate mountain, the highest glacier in Cusco.

Also, we have the option of doing a short 20 minute walk to the stone forest from where you can have even more impressive views. After a prudent time, the group will return to the vehicle by the same route. Then, back to the town of Cusipata in the afternoon, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch, you return to Cusco, where we will arrive there around 5:00 pm.

Services Included:

• Transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the hike and back to your hotel at the end
• Entrance ticket to palccoyo
• Experienced tour guide fluent in English, Spanish and Quechua. Our guides are equipped and
• trained to practice First-Aid and administer oxygen if needed.
• Breakfast and lunch at a buffet restaurant

Not Included:

• Trekking poles (can be rented from us) Water
• Tips for your guide and driver (optional)

What to Bring.

• A small day backpack to carry your personal belongings and boxed lunch Trekking poles (or
• you can rent a pair from us)
• Good sneakers or light hiking boots
• Camera
• Rain jacket and plastic poncho (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to
• March)
• Comfortable hiking clothes Sunscreen and sunglasses Cap for the sun
• Warm clothes including a fleece, warm hat, and gloves Toilet paper
• Water