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From$45

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Length

Full Day

Group

Min 8, Max 16

Trip Style

Cultural

Grading

1,2,3,4,5

Tour Details

Embark on the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Trek, a one-day alternative that presents a less trodden but equally stunning path through one of Peru’s most vibrant landscapes. Unlike the more famous Vinicunca, which draws large crowds daily, the Palcoyo area offers a serene and more accessible hiking experience, showcasing a series of multicolored mountains and expansive scenic views with fewer visitors and less strenuous trails.

HIGHLIGHTS

Relax on a scenic drive through the beautiful Andean countryside. This drive provides a wonderful opportunity to observe local wildlife and get a glimpse of rural Andean life.

The route passes through small villages and alongside fields dotted with grazing llamas and alpacas, offering a chance to observe these charming Andean camelids in their natural environment.

Explore the Rainbow Mountains, During your trek you will come across not one but several Rainbow Mountains, each with streaks of vibrant colour.

Cultural interaction, The trek also provides an opportunity to meet local communities. Many of the area’s inhabitants maintain traditional lifestyles, including the herding of llamas and alpacas.

Inclusions

Pick up from your hostels in Cusco
Mountain guide (english and spanish)
Transportation.
food (1Breakfast and 1 Lunch)
Vegetarian Option or special diet-Free available
First Aid kit

Excludes

Extra energy snack (chocolate bar, dry fruit)
Entrance fee to National Park (15 soles)

Recommended to carry

Trekking poles US$ 15.00 a pair
Extra horse
Energy snacks will be very useful as chocolate bars, dried fruits
Hiking water proof boots (with ankle protectors)
Trekking poles metal tips are allowed on the trail
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
Warm jacket
Sun hat and gloves
T-shirts / shirts
Comfortable hiking zip off trousers
Rain pants
Sun protection cream (factor 35 recommended) sun is strong
Water bottle
Toilet paper and wet wipes
Personal medication
Camera and films
Short pants, Plaster and bandages

Itinerary

Day 1Cusco – Cusipata- Palcoyo- Cusco

Early in the morning at 4:00 a.m, your guide will come to your hotel to pick you up. You will then board our private vehicle for a 2 hour drive to the village of Cusipata.

Stop for a delicious breakfast buffet prepared by local chefs at the local restaurant, continue for 1 hour more towards the Combapata district where you will find the Bridge of Checacupe located at 3,441 m.a.s.l. This is a hanging bridge built by the Quechas natives to favour the Inca Empire. from here to the Foothills of the Ausangate Mountain (6,300 m).

Before you start walking, our guide gives us a short briefing. You will then perform a ceremony for the God “Apus” – local protective deities, usually represented by a mountain or lake. Our trek starts at an altitude of 4,800 m.a.s.l.

A 30 minute walk takes you to the first viewpoint at 4,900 metres. From there you can see the colourful Palcoyo mountain range with its 3 peaks. You will also be able to see the immense Ausangate, the most important God “Apu” in the Cusco region. Before arriving at our destination you will be able to admire beautiful rock formations. Upon arrival, you will have one hour at the site to admire the stunning scenery.

You then walk back the same way to where you left the vehicle. From there you will go to Cusipata, where you will have a delicious Andean buffet lunch. Finally you will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at around 4pm.

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FAQs

1.What time does the tour start?

The tour starts early in the morning at 6:00 AM.

2.Where does the tour guide pick us up?

The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco.

3.What is included in the breakfast?

A delicious buffet breakfast prepared by our cooks at the restaurant “La Montana” in the village of Cusipata is included.

4.What is the significance of the ceremony for "Apus"?

The ceremony is conducted to honor the local guardian deities, represented by mountains or lakes, before starting the hike.

5.How long is the hike to the first viewpoint?

The hike to the first viewpoint, located at 4,900 meters above sea level, takes approximately 30 minutes.

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Alexander J.

Solo Traveller

The Palcoyo Mountain Range tour was an extraordinary experience that exceeded all expectations. Our day began bright and early with a prompt pickup from our hotel in Cusco at 6 am. The scenic drive to Cusipata village was filled with anticipation, and upon arrival, we were treated to a delicious buffet breakfast at the charming restaurant “La Montana.”

After breakfast, we continued our journey to the Combapata District, where we marveled at the ancient Checacupe Bridge, a testament to the ingenuity of the Quechua natives. Our hike commenced with a short briefing from our knowledgeable guide, followed by a ceremony to honor the local guardian deities, the “Apus.”

The hike to the first viewpoint, situated at 4,900 meters above sea level, offered breathtaking panoramic views of the colorful Palcoyo mountain range and the majestic Mt. Ausangate. Along the way, we were captivated by the unique rock formations that adorned the landscape.

September 18, 2023

Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Trek 1 Day Alternative