Palcoyo Mountain Full Day Tour in Cusco

Cusco, Peru
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Duration10h - 12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the vibrant beauty of Palcoyo Mountain with our guided tour. Known as the "Alternative Rainbow Mountain". Palcoyo offers stunning multicolored landscapes and fewer crowds. Hike through huge valleys and witness the striking, colorful rock formations that make this destination unique.

Enjoy breathtaking views and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Andes. This is the perfect combination of natural wonder and tranquility, ideal for those who love nature.

What's included

  • Briefing one before the tour to give you some recommendations.
  • Pick up from your hotel
  • Light breakfast (vegetarian options available if need it)
  • Professional Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
  • Comfortable transportation Cusco- Palcoyo- Cusco
  • Buffet lunch (vegetarian options available if need it)
  • Palcoyo Mountain entrance fee (7 USD)

What to expect

  1. 45m · Admission ticket not included
    Start our tour with a morning hotel pickup between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Then, we will drive for approximately 1.5 hours to a small community called Chiara, where a light delicious breakfast will be waiting for us to continue our journey.

    Arriving at the base of Palcoyo, you'll get a safety briefing and an overview of the hike. The hike to Palcoyo takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. The Andes Mountains will appear with vibrant colors and incredible peaks like the Ausangate snow peak, you'll see wildlife such as camelids and have photo opportunities and short breaks to enjoy the landscape. After this, we will go back to the lunch point, and then make our way back to the city of Cusco, arriving approximately at 5:00 or 5:30 pm.

    The drop-off is always at Plaza Regocijo, just 2 blocks from the Plaza de Armas. This is a perfect location for exploring more of the historic center. (Please note that the remaining time will be spent traveling from the pick-up until the drop-off).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your hotel is outside the pick-up area, our meeting point will be the fountain of the Plaza de Armas.

End point

Although the pick-up is from your hotel, the drop-off is always at the Plaza Regocijo, two blocks from the Plaza de Armas. A good location to enjoy the historic center after the tour.

Pickup details

Dear customer, you can send me the details of your hotel after the booking, once you get here in Cusco, we will have a short briefing to give you some recommendations. The pick-up will be from your hotel if you are in the city center and can wait for us between 4:30 am and 5:00 am. Otherwise, it would be at the main square: PLAZA DE ARMAS OF CUSCO.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Activity duration: Please note that the tour is about 10 to 12 hours. However, this time will be spent between the pick up, breakfast, lunch and the activity itself until the drop off.

Cancellation policy

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