Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour
$40
per person
Overview
The Palccoyo Mountain tour offers a chance to explore a stunning mountain range with vibrant colors, similar to Vinicunca but more accessible. During the tour, you’ll experience over 9,000 hectares of colorful landscapes and visit a fascinating stone forest. Due to the retreat of snow caused by climate change, the vibrant hues that were once hidden are now visible. It’s a perfect destination for nature lovers seeking a unique experience in the Andes.
Included/Excluded
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco
- Tourist transportation
- 1 breakfast
- 1 buffet lunch
- Entrance to the Palccoyo Mountain Range
- Professional guide (English – Spanish)
- First aid kit
- Oxygen tank
- Dinner
Tour Plan
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour
Pick-up from the hotel will be between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. Once the group is gathered, we will head south of Cusco, with our first stop in Cusipata for breakfast. Afterward, we will continue our journey to Abra Huallata Cunka in the Palccoyo Community, located at 4,100 meters above sea level. Here, we will have the opportunity to admire three colorful mountains. Once ready, we will begin a one-hour walk to explore the Palccoyo Mountain Range and the stone forest. After the tour, we will return to Cusco, stopping in Cusipata for lunch. We expect to arrive in Cusco around 5:00 p.m.
Recommended To Carry
- Passport or identity document (current)
- Small backpack (water bottle, snacks, and more).
- Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
- Hat or cap for the sun and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable sneakers for the visit.
- Light and warm clothes.
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between October to March.
- Camera and extra batteries.
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