Overview
The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain range is a geological wonder comparable to the famous Vinicunca or Rainbow Mountain. This breathtaking destination will amaze you with its multicolored layers, creating a unique visual effect that stretches across three majestic mountains. From the viewpoint, you can admire these mountains in all their splendid and solitary grandeur.
In the same area, you'll find the fascinating stone forest, a collection of rock peaks that reach tree-like heights, forming a true geological labyrinth. This landscape is as curious as it is impressive, offering a visual experience that seems taken from another world.
The route to Palcoyo is perfect for everyone, including children aged 10 and up and seniors, as it only requires a 30-minute walk on a relatively flat trail. It's an ideal opportunity to enjoy nature and discover one of Peru's hidden gems without the difficulty of an extensive hike
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Summary travel plan
- Cusco - Nevado Ausangate - Palccoyo - Cusco
Itinerary Palccoyo Mountain Tour
Cusco - Nevado Ausangate - Palccoyo - Cusco
Start your day with a unique experience. Between 04:30 and 05:00 hrs, we will pick you up directly from your hotel in our comfortable tourist transport. After a 1.5-hour trip, we will arrive at La Montaña Restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.
Our first stop will be the district of Combapata, where we will explore the historic Checacupe suspension bridge, an impressive construction made by the Quechuas that connected the vast Inca Empire. We will then continue our journey toward the foothills of the imposing Ausangate Mountain. After another hour of travel, we will reach the starting point of our hike.
The starting point is located at 4,800 meters above sea level (15,748 feet). Here, our expert guide will provide all the necessary instructions and give you a trekking pole to ease your hike. The walk to the first viewpoint, located at 4,900 meters (16,076 feet), will take approximately 30 minutes. From this viewpoint, you can admire the dazzling Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain range in all its grandeur.
Along the way, you will see beautiful rock formations, and upon arrival, you will be able to marvel at the spectacular landscapes of this magical place. Take the opportunity to capture incredible photos of the Palccoyo range and explore the fascinating Stone Forest.
After enjoying the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, we will return to the starting point of the hike. Our tourist transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. On the way back, we will enjoy a delicious lunch. We will arrive in Cusco at approximately 16:30 hrs.
This tour includes
- Group service
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Shared tourist transport
- Buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Bilingual professional guide
- First aid kit
- Oxygen tank
This tour does NOT include
- Entrance to the Palccoyo Mountain range
- Personal expenses
Important tour information "Palccoyo Mountain Tour "
Recommendations
The best time to visit the Palccoyo Mountain Range is from April to December, which is the dry season. During these months, the weather is warmer and sunnier, in contrast to the rainy period from January to March.
What to bring for this tour?
- Water and snacks
- Altitude sickness pills
- Sunscreen
- Special footwear
- Camera
- Hat and sunglasses
- Rain poncho (in case it rains)
The experience that you will live on this trip
Our passengers experienced the best tours in Peru
Ecuador
14 Oct, 2023
Hice un tour durante dos semanas entre Perú y Bolivia, los tour a lo largo de estos dos países fueron excelentes, la atención y servicios buenos. Siempre predispuestos a la atención.
México
05 Jul, 2023
Excelente servicio. Una gran atención al detalle para que no te preocupes por nada. Nos arreglaron todos los recorridos y siempre fueron puntuales con los horarios
Tailandia
29 Jan, 2023
Inca World arranged La Paz city tour and Lake Taticaca tour. Guide Efrain is amazing and even picked us from the airport. We really enjoyed the tour.
Australia
29 Jan, 2023
It was a great experience, the tour guide was prepared and very helpful. Just loved the trekking with stunning site seeing's of the lakes and mountains. Highly recommend it!
Italia
04 Dec, 2022
La mejor experiencia con Inca World Peru. Desde que contacte con la agencia resolvieron todas nuestras dudas, nos hicieron sentir como en casa. La mejor experiencia que tuve en el maravillo pais Perú - Cusco
Italia
18 Nov, 2022
Inca World fue muy cumplido en los tres tours que hicimos, sus guias tienen una actitud divina…nos fuimos muy felices y agradecidos ❤️
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