Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour - Three Rainbow Mountains
Overview
FROM CUSCO TO PALCCOYO
The Palccoyo excursion starts to the south direction of Cusco on the Cusco – Puno road. Traveling for approximately 2 hours until you reach the Cusipata town, where you have a delicious breakfast. After breakfast, you continue with the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour, going along the Cusco – Puno route to the Combapata town. Here you take a detour to the left bank of the Salka River along an unpaved road. Throughout the trip, you enjoy beautiful high Andean landscapes and you will also see herds of alpaca and llamas (South American camelids). After 1 hour and a half approx of travel, you finally arrive at the end of the route.
THE HIKE
From the parking lot, you can already see one of the mountains of Colors. You have 10 minutes to get ready and start the walk. You will hike a short walk between 30 to 40 minutes to reach the main viewpoint. From this viewpoint, it can be appreciated the 3 mountains of Colors – Palccoyo, a Red River, and the impressive Ausangate mountain, the highest Apu(mountain god) in Cusco. Also, You have the option of doing a short 15-minute walk to the stone forest from where you can have even more impressive views. After a prudent time, the group will return to the vehicle by the same route.
END OF THE TOUR
Then, back to the town of Cusipata in the afternoon, where you enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch, you return to Cusco arriving at 5:00 p.m. approx., where our transport will take you to your hotel. END OF OUR SERVICES
Highlights
- Be dazzled by the beauty of Nevado Ausangate.
- Meet the South American camelids, among llamas and alpacas.
- Enjoy the beauty of the high Andean landscapes of Cusco.
- Get to know a rainbow mountain without the need for trekking
- Get to know Palccoyo with the best exclusive service.
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Duration: 12 to 14 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up serviceFrom your hotel
Cancellation PolicyThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 12 hours before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Entrance Ticket.
- First aid kit and oxygen tank.
- Breakfast and Buffet Lunch (Vegetarian option).
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cusco.
- Tourist Transport and Professional Driver.
- Professional Guide (Spanish, English or Portuguese).
Exclusions
- Gratuities.
- Water and snack.
- Services not mentioned.
- Walking sticks (5.00 USD, you can rent it with us).
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- This activity is not accessible for wheelchairs.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 12 years old.
- The pick up from the hotel is available from most hotels in the Historic Center of Cusco.
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