day 1
Cusco - Palccoyoc
Tour Palcoyo
We will begin our adventure towards this incredible landscape mountain range by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco between 06:50 to 07:10 am to head on board our shared tourist mobility towards the southern part of Cusco.
After a 2-hour trip through picturesque villages we will arrive in Checacupe where we will make a short stop to appreciate a small Inca bridge and the colonial bridge built next to it.
We will continue our tour to the place called “parking” from where you can already see the mountains of colors of which we will have a better view ascending for about 45 minutes, which is a less demanding walk than Vinicunca, the other Rainbow Mountain Peru
From the Palcoyo viewpoint we can appreciate the 3 mountains of 7 colors, which have colors that resemble the rainbow for its multicolored layers. In addition, we can appreciate a curious forest of stones which is composed of rocky peaks formed naturally by rain and wind.
After enjoying the scenic beauty of this place, we will return to the parking lot to enjoy a delicious lunch in the town of Cusipata and then finally return to the city of Cusco where we will be arriving at approximately 18:00 hrs.
PLACES TO VISIT: Palccoyo mountain range – stone forest – colonial bridge and inka in Checacupe – cusipata.
WHAT INCLUDED?
- Travel information one day before.Pick up from hotel
- Profetional Tour guide English and Spanish
- Private minivan transport
- Buffet lunch
- American breakfast
- Hiking poles
- First aid kit
- Oxygen ballon for the walk
- Oxygen ballon in the car.
- Portable radio for emergency
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance 10 soles
- Optional Horse rental: one way 70 soles and round trip 100 soles
- Water bottle.
- Food not mentione.
- Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.
- Travel insurance: It is a very important requirement in the event of any unforeseen event that may occur during a trip: Such as medical assistance during your trip, Stay due to illness or accident, Loss of luggage, Forced cancellation of travel due to protests or natural disasters.
RECOMENDATIONS
The Palcoyo Mountain is the other mountain of colors that is very close to the Vinicunca
It is the easiest route to see the rainbow mountains of Cusco, we only need little effort to get there and it is also ideal for adults and children.
What is the best time to go to Palccoyo?
The best time to visit Montaña Palcoyo is during the dry season (April to October). In those months, the rains are much less frequent, which makes the excursion easier.
PACKING LIST
- Small backpack.
- Warm clothes (jacket, gloves, warm caps), It is very windy, almost all the time.
- Hat or cap (Due to the height the sun is strong).
- Trekking shoes (or the most comfortable ones you have for walking on thick ground the road is stony and slippery in certain places).
- Snack (Cookies, Fruit, Energy Bars, Candy, Water).
- Sunglasses (optional)
- Extra money
