Palccoyo Mountain and Checacupe Bridge tour - (Group Tour)
ID: GYG1436789-2193187
Kategori:
Land: Peru
Varaktighet:
12:00 timmar
Beskrivning
Discover the colorful Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain and the impressive Stone Forest, then visit the historic Inca Bridges of Checacupe. Enjoy a personalized and premium experience with our expert guides.
Tour Itinerary
4:30 AM – 7:00 AM | Hotel Pickup, Transfer to Cusipata & Breakfast
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Cusco (between 4:00 and 4:30 AM). Travel south through the scenic Andean countryside to the village of Cusipata, where you'll enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast before continuing the journey.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Visit the Historic Inca Bridges of Checacupe
After breakfast, drive to the charming town of Checacupe. Here you'll visit its remarkable historic bridges, including the famous Inca Rope Bridge (Q'eswachaka-style), the Colonial Bridge, and the Republican Bridge, each representing a different period of Peru's history. Your guide will explain their cultural and historical significance before continuing toward Combapata.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Scenic Drive to Palccoyo Base Camp
Continue through spectacular Andean landscapes toward Palccoyo. After passing the checkpoint, enjoy a scenic uphill drive to the trailhead (Base Camp), where your guide will provide a safety briefing and hiking instructions before starting the walk.
10:30 AM – 2:00 PM | Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain & Optional Stone Forest Hike
Begin a gentle hike to the breathtaking Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain (4,950 m / 16,240 ft). Along the way, admire the colorful mountain ranges, snow-capped Ausangate in the distance, and peaceful alpaca herds grazing nearby.
At the viewpoint, your guide will share fascinating information about the geology and local culture before giving you free time to explore and take photos.
If you wish, continue with the optional hike to the impressive Stone Forest, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding Andes.
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Buffet Lunch & Return to Cusco
After the hike, return to the restaurant in Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch featuring a variety of local dishes.
Relax on the drive back to Cusco, where the tour concludes with drop-off near Plaza Regocijo at approximately 5:30 PM.
Höjdpunkter
- Enjoy this experience in small groups
- Receive personalized guidance from our expert adventure guides.
- Carbon fiber and moder transportation included
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
Please note: We recommend staying in accommodation located in Cusco's Historic Center to ensure hotel pickup is available. We also recommend spending 1–2 days acclimatizing to the altitude before joining this tour for a safer and more enjoyable experience.
INKLUDERAT
- Pick up from the hotel
- Professional tour guide (english and spanish)
- Tourist transportation
- Buffet breakfast and lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
- Carbon fiber trekking poles
- First AID kit and oxygen tank
EJ INKLUDERAT
- Entrances
- Souvenirs
- Tips (voluntary)
När ska jag boka?
För att garantera tillgänglighet, boka så snart som möjligt. Tidig bokning är värt att överväga, särskilt om du planerar resan under högsäsong som allmänna helgdagar eller helger.
Avbokningar
Denna utflykt kan du avboka utan kostnad upp till 24 timmar före resans start. Om du avbokar efter 24 timmar eller inte dyker upp på utflykten kommer du fortfarande att debiteras hela priset för aktiviteten. Att vara sen vid upphämtning eller avresa kommer att betraktas som att inte dyka upp.