Tour Palcoyo Mountain

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1 Day

Trekking and Culture

Difficulty: Medium

M. Altitude: 0 m.s.n.m.

Max People: 2 to 15 persons

Palccoyo Mountain, located in the Cusco region, is a lesser-known but equally impressive alternative to the famous Rainbow Mountain. Palccoyo offers a more accessible and peaceful experience, allowing visitors to explore three colorful mountains on a less demanding hike. With vibrant shades of red, green, and yellow, this geological area was formed by the presence of minerals in the soil. The surrounding landscape includes rock forests, grazing llamas and alpacas, and panoramic views of the Andes. It is ideal for those who want a less crowded experience while still marveling at the region's unique colors.

Departure & Return Location

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

Departure Time

04:00 a.m.

Itinerary

The tour begins with hotel pickup from 4:00 to 5:00 a.m. Once the entire group is complete, we will begin the tour. We will travel to Cusipata for a buffet breakfast, and then continue the trip. We will visit Checacupe to see the three bridges: Inca, Colonial, and Republican. Then, we will continue our journey to Palccoyo, making an additional stop to observe the Red River and continue until we reach the community of Palccoyo. Once ready, we will begin a 1-hour walk visiting the three rainbow mountains and then climb to the stone forest. Then, we will return to the transport to take us to Cusipata for lunch. We will have lunch in the town of Cusipata. Finally, we will visit the Huaro mountain range. Finally, we return until we arrive in Cusco at approximately 4:00 p.m.