Vinicunca is not the only Rainbow Mountain that you can visit in Cusco. There is another amazing alternative rainbow mountain called Palccoyo and you will experience an incredible day trip from Cusco.
This wonder of the Andes Mountains was recently discovered. The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain full day tour starts with the pickup in Cusco city, to take you to explore the red valley in a challenging, but short trek of circa 8 miles.
Definitely, this is an excited tourist attraction to visit in Peru. Book and explore Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Peru with us, and live a fantastic adventure in Cusco!
Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Cusco to take a journey of 3 hours and a half until reach the southeast of the Cusco Valley. You will enjoy a complete breakfast during the way with natural fruits, bread, cereal, eggs coffee or tea.
Then, we will start the trekking following a beautiful stream. On the way, you will see wonderful fauna such as alpacas, llamas, chinchillas and vicunas. After hiking for 1 hour and a half, we will get our final destination with impressive colorful mountain views. Enjoy this amazing jewel of the nature with breathtaking landscapes in this fantastic place with more than nine thousand hectares.
The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain altitude is 5,020 m - 16,466 ft., and is located near the Ausangate Mountain, in the Andes Mountains. Your will have plenty of time to take pictures and explore this amazing place.
After the visit, we will start a 2-hour hike going downhill until get the transportation to go back to the city of Cusco. On the way, we will make a stop to enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch in a local restaurant, in the small town of Cusipata. The Alpaca and the Trout are widely used in the Andean cuisine, as well as potatoes, quinoa, rice and vegetables.
The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain is a fantastic gift from the nature, and it was discovery recently by the global warming. The place consists of three beautiful mountains with colored stripes, and is located in the district of Checacupe, south of Cusco.
At the end of this amazing full day tour, we are going to drop you off at your hotel.
Challenging to Hard
* Original passport * Hiking boots. * Water * Rain jacket / poncho * Winter hat and gloves * Rain pants * Snacks * Sun block, factor 35+ recommended * Sunglasses and sun hat * Camera with spare batteries - batteries run down faster at high altitudes * Binoculars
* Vegetarian and Free gluten options available * Minimum 2 people * Option to hire one horse if you need at the beginning of the trek, 35.00 USD Payment in cash * Distance to walk: 13 km / 8 miles
Group Service. Includes professional Spanish / English guide, briefing at your hotel 1 or 2 days before starting the walk, pick up from the hotel and transfer to the beginning of the walk in Soraypampa, transport back to the City of Cusco, breakfast and lunch, bottle oxygen and first aid kit, 1 walking stick
Wow, der Palccoyo-Berg der Farben ist einfach atemberaubend! Der Weg dorthin ist abenteuerlich, aber total machbar. Die Ausblicke unterwegs sind spektakulär und der farbenfrohe Berg am Ende ist ein absolutes Highlight. Die Guides von Tangol Tours waren super freundlich und informativ. Ich kann diesen Ausflug wirklich jedem empfehlen, der in Cusco ist und etwas Einzigartiges erleben möchte. Ein unvergesslicher Tag!
J'ai participé à la randonnée à Palccoyo avec Tangol Tours et c'était simplement incroyable ! Les couleurs des montagnes sont à couper le souffle et le guide était super sympa et compétent. L'organisation du tour était impeccable, tout était bien prévu, du début à la fin. Si vous cherchez une aventure unique et magnifique, je recommande vivement ce tour. Sans aucun doute, une expérience inoubliable !
Se você for visitar Cusco, você deve considerar o tour . Vair ser uma experiência daquelas!
If you are visiting Cusco, consider the tour . We had a really great time!
Para aquellos que visiten Cusco, recomendamos la excursión Palcoyo - Montaña De Colores. Nosotros tuvimos una gran experiencia!
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