Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Trek Day Tour
ID: GYG478719-851095
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
This wonder of the Andes Mountains was recently discovered. The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain full day tour starts with the pickup in Cusco city, to take you to explore the red valley in a short trek.
Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Cusco to take a journey of 3 hours and a half until reach the southeast of the Cusco Valley. You will enjoy a complete breakfast during the way with natural fruits, bread, cereal, eggs coffee or tea.
Then, we will start the trekking following a beautiful stream. On the way, you will see wonderful fauna such as alpacas, llamas, chinchillas and vicunas. After hiking for 1 hour and a half, we will get our final destination with impressive colorful mountain views. Enjoy this amazing jewel of the nature with breathtaking landscapes in this fantastic place with more than nine thousand hectares.
The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain altitude is 5,020 m - 16,466 ft., and is located near the Ausangate Mountain, in the Andes Mountains. Your will have plenty of time to take pictures and explore this amazing place.
After the visit, we will start a 2-hour hike going downhill until get the transportation to go back to the city of Cusco. On the way, we will make a stop to enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch in a local restaurant, in the small town of Cusipata. The Alpaca and the Trout are widely used in the Andean cuisine, as well as potatoes, quinoa, rice and vegetables.
The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain is a fantastic gift from the nature, and it was discovery recently by the global warming. The place consists of three beautiful mountains with colored stripes, and is located in the district of Checacupe, south of Cusco.
At the end of this amazing full day tour, we are going to drop you off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Hike tour with amazing colorful mountains in Palccoyo Cusco
- Learn about the flora and fauna from professional guides
- Opportunity to see the Ausangate Snowy
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Children 2 and younger are complimentary provided they sit on a parent's lap.
You must have good circulation and healthy, unblocked breathing.
You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
Due to high altitude, we recommend a good acclimatization before starting any activity.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
