Palcoyo Mountain day tour
Palcoyo mountain tour is the ideal alternative hike, for people not able to visit Vinicunca Mountain; taking this incredible Palcoyo day tour you will experience the authentic country life on the mountains. You will have the opportunity to see the remote villages of the Peruvian Andes, on your way to the colorful mountains of Palcoyo. Besides the stunning mountain scenery, you will also observe the herds of Alpacas grazing on the hillsides close by the 3 Rainbow Mountains.
The area of Palcoyo is one of the lesser traveled places, so it is a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the tranquility of the nature without too much crowds around you. The hike in Palcoyo tour is shorter and slightly lower in elevation compare with the original rainbow Mountain, but is still a full day tour as the other Rainbow Mountain day trek. So travelers who are not fit to hike in the altitude can still travel and see the colorful hills in the Peruvian Andes mountains.
Palcoyo Mountain tour full Day – Highlights:
- Stunning mountain scenery
- Beautiful rock formations
- Great views of the Sacred mountains
- Flora & wildlife
- Visiting local villages
- Hiking on the Colorful hills
- Visiting the 3 Rainbow Mountains
Overview
Palcoyo Tour overview
- Duration: Full Day 5am- 5pm
- Distance: 3 km (4.4 Miles) Round Trip
- Elevation: 4,869m / 4,950m
- Difficulty: moderate
Itinerary
Palcoyo Mountain tour – Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Combapata – Palcoyo Mountain – Cusco.
Palcoyo Mountain tour begins with the pick up at 4:30 am from your hotel. Then we will start our adventure driving to the south of Cusco city. After 1hour and 40 minutes of drive, we will stop for a quick breakfast served in a local restaurant. Afterwards we will continue to Palcoyo, passing through valleys, rivers, mountains and some smaller communities.
We will reach the trail-head at 4800 meters above sea level, then we will start walking uphill for approximately 40 minutes to arrive to the highest point of our excursion that is 4950 meters. At this point we will be surrounded by stunning landscapes, which combined with the local culture makes this Palcoyo tour as an exceptional day trip in the Peruvian Andes.
The hike goes through incredible rock formations with amazing views of Ausangate mountain in the distance! Once we arrive to the top you will observe the three colorful hills, which people call the three Rainbow Mountains. Then you will have all the time to rest and take amazing pictures. After to enjoyed the beauty of the nature, we will descend for about 30 minutes to the parking place. We will embark in the return drive to Cusco and once we arrive back to the Cusipata Valley there will a short stop for a delicious lunch in a local restaurant and then finally we will return to Cusco.
Inclusions
Included for Palcoyo Mountain Tour:
- Pre-trek Briefing 1 or 2 day before your Palcoyo Mountain tour
- Private transportation to the beginning of Palcoyo Mountain Hike
- Professional Spanish / English speaking tour guide
- 1 breakfast and 1 lunch
- Emergency oxygen bottle for the group
- First aid kit.
- Entrance fee
- Return transportation to Cusco hotel
Not Included for Palcoyo full day trip:
- Dinner in the evening
- Tips for the crew (guide and driver)
- Travel Insurance.
- Any kind of rinks
- ISIC card is not accepted for this tour
Recommended things to bring for Palcoyo:
- Hiking boots or comfortable shoes
- Waterproof jacket, pants/ rain poncho
- Warm jacket
- Hat and gloves
- Sun hat
- Sun cream / sun-glasses
- Snacks as chocolate bars
- Small or medium size backpack.
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