Tour Description:
Discover the colorful landscapes of Palcoyo, the alternative Rainbow Mountain. With a short and easy hike, this full-day adventure is perfect for those who want incredible views of the Andes without the strenuous trek.
Details of the trip.
Pick-up from hotel in Cusco between 4:30-5:00am. Start your journey with a comfortable ride through the southern valley of Cusco. Along the way, enjoy Andean landscapes, small villages, and herds of llamas and alpacas. At approximately 08:30 am. You will be arriving in Palcoyo
(4,750m / 15,419 ft), to begin a gentle 30 to 45 minutes’ walk to the first viewpoint at (4,850m / 15,912 ft). Here, you’ll admire the three rainbow-colored mountains that make Palcoyo so unique. Free time at the viewpoint to take photos, breathe in the pure mountain air, and enjoy the quiet beautiful of the Andes. Here there will be an optional hike to the stone forest if you’d like, hike an additional 30 minutes uphill to the Stone Forest, a striking group of rock formations with panoramic views of the Rainbow Mountain range. After that we will walk back down to the starting point and board the vehicle and drive to enjoy a delicious local lunch. Finally return back to Cusco and you will get drop-off near the city centre of Cusco around 4:30 – 5.00pm.
Starting at: $45 USD per person.
- Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots (with good grip).
- Warn clothing in layer (the weather change quickly)
- Waterproof jacket or poncho (in case of rain)
- Hat and gloves (it gets cold at high altitude).
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (the sun is strong at high altitude).
- Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated).
- Snacks (energy bars, fruit, or nuts).
- Camera or phone (to capture the Rainbow Mountains and Stone Forest).
- Small backpack (to carry your essentials).
- Cash in Peruvians soles (for personal expenses or small purchases).
What’s included?
INCLUDED:
- *Hotel pick-up.
- *Transportation.
- *01 breakfast, 01 lunch.
- *Entrance fee to Palcoyo.
- *Professional bilingual guide.
NOT INCLUDED:
- *Personal expreses.
- *Snacks, water.
- *Tips.
- *Travel ensurance.
