Palcoyo Mountain
Palcoyo mountain tour summary from Cusco
Pick up:
- Time: At 4:30 a.m.
- Activity: We start the trip from your hotel and depart to the Colored Mountain of Palcoyo.
Route:
- First Stop: Checacupe village, where you can see the Inca hanging bridge and the colonial bridge.
- Route: From Combapata (3630 m) to Palcoyo Mountain, passing through the villages of Chiara and Palccoyo.
- Hike: Explore the Colored Mountain with views of the snow-capped Ausangate.
Return:
- Lunch: After the hike.
- Arrival in Cusco: Approximately 6:00 p.m.
Palcoyo Mountain Tour - Detailed
We depart early from your hotel at 4:30 a.m. for the exciting adventure to the Colored Mountain of Palccoyo, where you will enjoy the scenery and charming villages along the way. After exploring the mountain, we will return to Cusco, a day full of excitement awaits you!
Pick-up
We will pick you up very early at your hotel and go to Palcoyo mountain, this will be a great day of adventure and beautiful experiences.
Tour
We will then travel through the South Valley, making a stop in the town of Checacupe to appreciate the Inca hanging bridge and the colonial bridge. You can take some photos and, if you wish, the group can walk on the hanging bridge. Here, you can also use the restrooms. We continue our journey to the town of Combapata (3,630 meters above sea level). From this point, we will travel on an unpaved road until we reach the Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo. Along the way, we will pass through the towns of Chiara and the community of Palccoyo, where you can buy some souvenirs. We arrive at a designated point for buses where you can already appreciate the colorful mountains with a view of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain. We will start a brisk walk to explore Palccoyo Mountain, where you can explore the area and enjoy the enigmatic nature. Your adventure will be rewarded with unforgettable moments and wonderful landscapes. At the appropriate time, we will return to our bus and then go to a place where we will enjoy a delicious lunch.
Return
After enjoying a day full of adventure and spectacular scenery, we will return to Cusco by the same route we took in the morning. We will be back in Cusco around 6:00 pm, just in time for you to relax and share all your experiences of the day.
Includes
- Professional tour guide (bilingual).
- Tourist transportation service.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Entrance fee.
- First aid kit.
- Oxygen bottle.
Not include:
- Tips
Recommendations :
- Trekking shoes.
- Sun hat.
- Personal medications.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Rain poncho.
- Comfortable clothing for the hike.
- Small backpack.
Frequently asked questions about the tour
Does the tour include the entrance to Palccoyo Mountain?
Yes, the cost of the tour includes the entrance fee to the Palccoyo Mountain of Colors.
Is there access to restrooms during the tour?
Yes, there are toilets at some points along the route, such as in the town of Checacupe.
Is it necessary to have previous trekking experience to do the tour?
No, the Palccoyo Mountain hike is more gentle compared to other trekking routes.