Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
Community of Palcoyo, Checacupe District, Cusco – Peru
Full Day – Light hike in the Andes
Approx. 1.5 km (round trip)
Families, seniors, travelers avoiding strenuous hikes, photographers, and Andean landscape lovers
Easy – short and gradual walk, ideal for people with lower physical condition
Acclimatization in Cusco recommended (minimum 1 day) Maximum Altitude: 4,900 m.a.s.l.
Itinerary
- 04:00 hrs – Pick-up from hotel in Cusco:
Departure by tourist transport towards Checacupe (approx. 2 hours). Stop along the way for breakfast. - 07:30 hrs – Palcoyo: Continue to the community of Palcoyo (4,800 m.a.s.l.)
- 09:00 hrs – Easy walk of 30 to 40 minutes:
Visit the viewpoint of the three rainbow-colored mountains and explore the mysterious stone forest.
Free time for photos and to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. - 11:30 hrs – Return to the transport
- 13:00 hrs – Buffet lunch in Cusipata
- 14:00 hrs – Drive back to Cusco
- 17:00 hrs – Arrival at the hotel
- Round-trip tourist transportation
- Breakfast and buffet lunch
- Entrance fee to Palcoyo
- Professional bilingual guide
- Permanent assistance
- First aid kit and oxygen
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Horse rental (not necessary, but available)
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