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Pallay Poncho rainbow mountain full-day tour.
Pallay Punchu mountain day tour. Explore Cusco’s third rainbow mountain on a full-day excursion departing from Cusco.
This new natural wonder was recently discovered in the Andes of Cusco (Peru). Its name means ‘Andean poncho’ in Quechua, due to the colorful formations reminiscent of traditional Andean textiles, and from 4,790 m /15,715 ft, it offers breathtaking views of the Andes and the Cusco highlands.
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Meeting and pickup
We only collect guests from hotels located in the historic centre. If your hotel is outside
the centre, the meeting point will be the fountain in Cusco’s main square or at a previously agreed location.
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Itinerary
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Pallay Poncho Rainbow mountain day tour. For the Pallay Poncho mountain day tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4.30 am. We will then travel for an hour and a half to the Cusipata village, where we will enjoy a healthy breakfast. Afterwards, we’ll continue our journey through a beautiful valley filled with crops and colorful villages such as San Pedro, Sicuani and Layo/Marangani, and drive up to the car park along a winding road. We’ll then take a short, one-and-a-half-hour uphill hike to the Pallay Poncho mountain viewpoint. Upon reaching the summit, we will see the famous rainbow mountain, which displays beautiful colors formed by the oxidation of certain minerals and clay in the form of stripes resembling an Andean poncho. From the summit, we will also be able to enjoy the Andes mountain range and Lake Languilayo enchanting panoramic view. After taking photos and enjoying the beautiful scenery, we will descend and travel to the archaeological site of Raqchi.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included -
2Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi
Raqchi tour. A visit to Raqchi is a fascinating cultural and historical experience, ideal for gaining a deeper understanding of the Inca civilization. Raqchi is a major Inca archaeological complex, best known for the Wiracocha Temple, one of the most monumental structures of the Inca Empire. You can also see residential quarters, circular granaries and beautifully crafted water fountains. Today, it is a regular stop on the famous route between Cusco and Puno. After exploring Raqchi, we will return to Cusipata to enjoy our lunch prepared with local ingredients. We will then travel to Cusco, arriving at approximately 19.00 hours.
50 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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