Pallay Poncho Rainbow Mountain Full-Day Tour

Cusco, Peru
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Duration14h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Pallay Poncho rainbow mountain full-day tour.

Pallay Punchu mountain day tour. Explore Cusco’s third rainbow mountain and Raqchi archaeological site on a full-day Tour departing from Cusco.

This new natural wonder was recently discovered in the Andes of Cusco (Peru). Its name means ‘Andean poncho’ in Quechua, due to the colorful formations reminiscent of traditional Andean textiles, and from 4,790 m /15,715 ft, it offers breathtaking views of the Andes and the Cusco highlands.

Options

Private Family Tour

Private Exclusive family tour: Family or friends tours.
Pickup included

Group tour

Shared tour: With this option, you can join one of our existing groups. Each group will have at least 15 members.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Basic first-aid kit and oxygen
  • Driver and tourist mobility
  • Top-level local Guide (English or Spanish)
  • Pick up at hotel in the Cusco city center
  • Semi Buffet Breakfast and lunch prepared with local produce
  • All tour, in Shared tour or private tour
  • Pallay Poncho mountain tour ticket.
  • Raqchi archaeological site ticket.

What to expect

  1. Pallay Poncho
    3h · Admission ticket not included
    Pallay Poncho Rainbow mountain day tour.

    For the Pallay Poncho mountain day tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4.30 am. We will then travel for an hour and a half to the Cusipata village, where we will enjoy a healthy breakfast.
    Afterwards, we’ll continue our journey through a beautiful valley filled with crops and colorful villages such as San Pedro, Sicuani and Layo/Marangani, and drive up to the car park along a winding road.

    We’ll then take a short, one-and-a-half-hour uphill hike to the Pallay Poncho mountain viewpoint. Upon reaching the summit, we will see the famous rainbow mountain, which displays beautiful colors formed by the oxidation of certain minerals and clay in the form of stripes resembling an Andean poncho. From the summit, we will also be able to enjoy the Andes mountain range and Lake Languilayo enchanting panoramic view.

    After taking photos and enjoying the beautiful scenery, we will descend and travel to the archaeological site of Raqchi.
  2. Parque Arqueologico De Raqchi
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    Raqchi tour.
    A visit to Raqchi is a fascinating cultural and historical experience, ideal for gaining a deeper understanding of the Inca civilization. Raqchi is a major Inca archaeological complex, best known for the Wiracocha Temple, one of the most monumental structures of the Inca Empire. You can also see residential quarters, circular granaries and beautifully crafted water fountains.
    Today, it is a regular stop on the famous route between Cusco and Puno.
    After exploring Raqchi, we will return to Cusipata to enjoy our lunch prepared with local ingredients. We will then travel to Cusco, arriving at approximately 19.00 hours.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We only collect guests from hotels located in the historic centre. If your hotel is outside
the centre, the meeting point will be the fountain in Cusco’s main square or at a previously agreed location.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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