EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Surely you’ve heard of the famous Rainbow Mountain in Peru, Vinicunca, that majestic wonder of seven colours located a few hours south of Cusco.
However, what do you know about Palcoyo’s Rainbow Mountain? This hidden gem, equally dazzling, also boasts an explosion of colours and unparalleled beauty, the less crowded option.
Discover Palccoyo’s magic, from its breathtaking landscapes to the tranquility of a less crowded destination. Join us on this exciting journey and be amazed by the beauty of Palcoyo!
HIGHLIGHTS:
– Visit the less travelled road.
– Less demanding hike, shorter and at a lower altitude.
– See 3 different Rainbow Mountains and walk through a Gian Rocks Forest.
1 Full Day
Cusco
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USD 109.00
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OVERVIEW
ACTIVITY INFORMATION
We start the day with an early pick up from your Cusco hotel around 05:00 am and set out on a drive through the Southeast of Cusco Valley. The drive to the trailhead at 4,326 m (14,189 ft) is 3:30 hours long. On the way you will enjoy a delicious breakfast at a local restaurant.
Then start off on our hike, following a lovely stream of water. We will see, literally herds of alpacas and
llamas that will surprise you.This part of the journey is an approximately 30 mins hike, finally reach our destination, what we came to see the Rainbow Mountains of Palcoyo 4,900 m (16,466 ft).
After getting over the shock of their beauty, you will have time to explore the area. You will have time to take pictures and soak in the environment. We will spend approximately 1 hour at the top so you will have time to see also the lovely natural Rock formation in the area. At this point, it is time to go back down.
We will hike downhill the way we came. The hike will be another 30 min. Our private van will be waiting for us when we return. We will embark on the 03 hours’drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your Cusco hotel.
Approximate arrival time is between 04:00 to 05:00 pm.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE TREK
- It is really advisable and important that you arrive to Cusco at least 2 days prior the trek, in order to acclimatise to the altitude.
- Just in case, you can take personal medication for altitude sickness, you will find locally some drugstores in Cusco.
- Please make sure to inform us about your health/food/physical restrictions in advance
so we can prepare them for you. - Be always ready for rain and cold, take some rain poncho water proof clothes and warm
clothes. Proper hiking boots highly recommended.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
DEPARTURES
Departures are guarantee all year around, min 2 pax to run this tour.
PACKING LIST
Essentials:
– Passport
– Personal medication
– Cash
– Bottle of water
– Sunscreen
Clothing:
– Hiking shoes
– Trekking pants
– Trekking socks
– Warm jacket
– Waterproof jacket
– Rain coat or rain poncho
– Sun hat (for the sun)
– Warm hat (for the morning cold)
– Sunglasses
– Backpack
– Camera
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COMPLEMENT YOUR ADVENTURE
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