Mountain of colors (Palcoyo)

Overview

The Rainbow Mountain or 7 Colors Palcoyo is the best option for those who want to visit the Rainbow Mountain without having to suffer in the process. Palcoyo, in addition to having the beauty of Vinicunca, not only has a mountain, but also has 3. In addition to the fact that you will not need to take a tiring walk to witness its beauty, but you will be able to witness one of them from our vehicle. In addition to having multiple options to get to the stone forest and see the Red Valley of Palcoyo. You will certainly enjoy this visit very much.

Itinerary

Day 1: Mountain of Colors (Palcoyo)

We will begin by picking you up from your hotel in Cusco at approximately 4:30 a.m.. Our tourist transport will take us toward the southern part of Cusco.

Along the way, you will enjoy views of local animals and captivating Andean landscapes. After about 1 hour and 30 minutes of travel, we will stop in the community of Cusipata, where you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast in a cozy restaurant to recharge your energy for the day.

We’ll then continue our journey to Combapata (about 30 minutes by bus). From there, we’ll take the road leading to the Palccoyo Mountain Range, a 2-hour drive that includes a stop at the historic colonial bridge of Checacupe, a perfect spot to admire the scenery and capture unique photos.

Upon reaching the village of Palccoyo, we’ll begin a moderate 1-hour hike at over 4,600 meters above sea level, leading us through breathtaking landscapes toward the Colorful Mountains of Palccoyo. During the walk, you’ll have the opportunity to admire various mountain ranges, and if you wish, you can explore the enigmatic Stone Forest, a fascinating natural formation you can climb at your own pace.

After our visit to the Palccoyo Range, we’ll return by the same route to our vehicle and begin our trip back. We’ll make another stop at the restaurant to enjoy a delicious traditional Andean lunch.

We’ll conclude our journey by returning to Cusco, where you’ll be dropped off at Plaza Regocijo, located in the heart of the Historic Center.

Included:

TOURIST TRANSPORTATION.
Professional guide (Spanish and English).
Tourist breakfast and lunch (vegetarian option).
First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
Trekking poles.

Not included:

Entrance ticket.
extra expenses.
food not mentioned.

Recommendations

backpack.
good shoes.
A rain jacket or a poncho.
a bottle of water.
Hat or a hat to protect yourself from the sun and the cold.
High factor sun protection cream and anti-mosquito repellent.
camera, rolls and batteries.
Swimwear (if you want to visit the hot water baths – this will only be possible if you stay overnight in Aguas Calientes).
original passport. photocopies are not accepted.

Mountain of colors (Palcoyo)