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Discover the hidden beauty of Pallay Punchu Rainbow Mountain on a less crowded route featuring one of the shortest hikes in the Cusco region, just 35 minutes to the first viewpoint. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the colorful mountain, Langui Lagoon, and the surrounding Andes from the impressive Condor Sayana Viewpoint (4,850 m). Travel comfortably with round trip transportation from Cusco, a professional bilingual guide, buffet breakfast and lunch, and safety equipment including oxygen and a first aid kit for a worry free adventure.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup from Cusco Historic Center hotels. Outside this area, a meeting point will be arranged.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup starting at 4:00 a.m. (the exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location). From there, you'll travel south of Cusco for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to the charming village of Cusipata, where you'll enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast to fuel up for the day's adventure. After breakfast, the journey continues along the Cusco–Marangani Highway for about one hour until reaching the turnoff to the Occobamba Community. From there, you'll continue for approximately 30 minutes, passing through breathtaking Andean scenery where you may spot llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, vizcachas, and native highland flora.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
Upon arrival at the trailhead, you'll begin one of the shortest hikes to one of Cusco's most spectacular Rainbow Mountains. The hike takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the first viewpoint, where you'll enjoy your first panoramic views of Langui Lagoon. The trail then continues through several scenic viewpoints until reaching the highest point, Condor Sayana (4,850 m / 15,912 ft), offering breathtaking panoramic views of the colorful mountain, the lagoon, and the surrounding Andean landscapes.
4 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Cusipata
After enjoying free time to take photos and soak in the incredible scenery, you'll hike back to the vehicle and return to Cusipata on a journey of approximately 2 hours, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for you. After lunch, you'll begin the return drive to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m., bringing this unforgettable full-day adventure to an end.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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