Cusco: Palcoyo Tour - Explore Rainbow Mountains' Secret Sister

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Venture off the beaten path to explore Palcoyo, the hidden sister of the Rainbow Mountains. Trek through awe-inspiring landscapes, where multi-colored rock formations and pristine vistas await. Discover the lesser-known gem of the Andes in this captivating expedition.

What's Included

A professional tour guide (EN / ES)
First aid kit and a bottle of oxygen.
Pick-up from your acommodation in Cusco.
Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 buffet lunch (vegetarian option available upon request)
Entrance ticket

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cusipata

    Early Morning, the minivan will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco city • After picking up all the passengers, start two hours trip approximately to south of Cusco until Cusipata village where is located the restaurant to enjoy a delicious breakfast • After breakfast you will continue enjoing the trip, starting from Checacupe's colonial bridge and the south american camelid hatchery located in the route. Arriving at this small and picturesque town we will have free time to use the toilets, buy hydrating drinks and snacks. . Then we will continue our trip for an additional 1 hour to the starting point of the walk, the community of Palcoyo (4200 meters above sea level).

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    • The adventure begins with an imposing view of the Stone Forest and at the same time some colorful mountains that will indicate that we are already very close to the Cordillera de Colores. After an introduction from our guide, we will begin our walk. The ascent will be pleasant, approx 30 mn. During the journey we will observe varieties of South American camelids and reaching the top we will be able to appreciate the Imposing Apu Ausangate (approx. 6380 m). This place is also unique and magical since nature capriciously formed this landscape, it is there where we have the respective explanation of the place, then the offering ceremony to the Pachamama and of course free time for photographs, enjoying and exploring the Cordilleras de Colores and the Stone Forest. • After enjoying a quiet moment in contact with nature and the Apus (spirits of the Mountains) we will begin our return to the town of Cusipata where we will have lunch. Return to Cusco, ending our tour around 5/6pm

    6 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by IZI PERU

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Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Adventure Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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