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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 hidden beauty of Pallay Punchu Rainbow Mountain on a less crowded route featuring one of the shortest hikes in the Cusco region, just 35 minutes to the first viewpoint. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the colorful mountain, Langui Lagoon, and the surrounding Andes from the impressive Condor Sayana Viewpoint (4,850 m). Travel comfortably with round trip transportation from Cusco, a professional bilingual guide, buffet breakfast and lunch, and safety equipment including oxygen and a first aid kit for a worry free adventure.
What's included
Oxygen tank for emergency assistance
Trekking poles
Professional bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)
First aid kit
Buffet lunch
Buffet breakfast
Round trip tourist transportation
Hotel pickup from accommodations located in Cusco's Historic Center
Punchu Mountain (paid on site)
Tips for guide and driver (optional)
Personal expenses
What to expect
Cusco
4h
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup starting at 4:00 a.m. (the exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location). From there, you'll travel south of Cusco for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to the charming village of Cusipata, where you'll enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast to fuel up for the day's adventure.
After breakfast, the journey continues along the Cusco–Marangani Highway for about one hour until reaching the turnoff to the Occobamba Community. From there, you'll continue for approximately 30 minutes, passing through breathtaking Andean scenery where you may spot llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, vizcachas, and native highland flora.
4m · Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival at the trailhead, you'll begin one of the shortest hikes to one of Cusco's most spectacular Rainbow Mountains. The hike takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the first viewpoint, where you'll enjoy your first panoramic views of Langui Lagoon. The trail then continues through several scenic viewpoints until reaching the highest point, Condor Sayana (4,850 m / 15,912 ft), offering breathtaking panoramic views of the colorful mountain, the lagoon, and the surrounding Andean landscapes.
Cusipata
5h
After enjoying free time to take photos and soak in the incredible scenery, you'll hike back to the vehicle and return to Cusipata on a journey of approximately 2 hours, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for you.
After lunch, you'll begin the return drive to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m., bringing this unforgettable full-day adventure to an end.
Meeting and pickup
End point
Pickup details
Pickup from Cusco Historic Center hotels. Outside this area, a meeting point will be arranged.
Additional information
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.
