Tour of the Mountain of Colors in Palcoyo, one day tour in Cusco

Day tripCusco, Perú

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To visit the Rainbow Mountains in Palcoyo, it will be necessary to make a trip from the early hours of the day. For this reason, the transport will pass by your hotel between 5:00 and 5:30 in the morning. After that and once the entire travel group is inside the transport, we will begin to make the trip towards the South of Cusco. Travel time will be almost 2 hours to Cusipata where we can all have breakfast. After that, it is time to continue the trip through Pitumarca until we reach the community of Palcoyo from where we will have to start the walk. The walk will be less than 45 minutes. Throughout the journey or from the moment we get off the minivan, we will see incredible landscapes. Getting to Palcoyo is easier than visiting Vinicunca, which requires more walking time. In addition, Palcoyo, allows a tour through stone forests that allow spectacular photographs.

General information

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GuideEnglish, Español

Pickup service includedWait in the lobby of your hotel or at the agreed meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Pickups are available from hotels within the historic center of Cusco.

from45.00 USDby person

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What will you do

Palcoyo is one of the alternatives for those who wish to have a different experience than visiting Vinicunca or the most popular Rainbow Mountain. This is why Palcoyo has been receiving more visitors little by little. Although the route and the activities are similar, the landscapes and the stretch of walk are different. In this sense, it is worth mentioning that the tour will begin with the pick-up from the hotels in Cusco, then the trip is made to Cusipata where you have breakfast and again the trip continues to the community of Palcoyo. From this place, we will start the walk until we reach the highest point of the mountainous areas that will allow us to appreciate the two mountains of colors in all their splendor. Once we arrive at this destination, we will have enough time to take pictures, rest and contemplate the entire landscape. After that, we will start the return route. Lunch will be in Cusipata and after a short rest, we return to the minivan to start the trip to Cusco.

Itinerary

The pick up from the hotels will begin at 5:00 in the morning.
From 5:30 in the morning, approximately, we will start the trip.
During the first section of the trip that will have 2 hours of travel, you can take advantage of them to rest.
Once this time has elapsed, we will all descend to have breakfast.
Breakfast will be served near the Cusipata district, in a country restaurant.
After breakfast we will continue with the trip, passing through Checacupe, Pitumarca and finally arriving at the community of Palcoyo.
In this community we will be able to prepare our belongings and, according to the instructions of the guide, start the walk.
Walking time may vary.
The total walk can be divided into three viewpoints with three different colored mountains.
The first viewpoint lets you see the Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo, it is only 1 hour walk away.
The walk continues for half an hour and you can see the second mountain from the second viewpoint.
After another half hour of walking you can visit the stone forest.
This place would be the third viewpoint, from where you can appreciate the whole place that we traveled along with the mountains of colors.
Throughout the tour we will have the assistance of our guide.
The guide will give us all the information and precise data of these geographical formations.
Finally, we descend by the same path given, we return and have lunch in Cusipata.
It is estimated to arrive in Cusco at 5:30 p.m.

What includes

Full equipment transportation, with comfortable seats.
Expert guide on the route.
Reservation of tickets for the mountains of Palcoyo.
Breakfast and lunch buffet with local ingredients.
The transport will leave us in the community of Palcoyo.
Beautiful landscapes during the trip.
First aid kit.
Oxygen balloon.
Drinks during the walk.
Hiking poles (it will not be necessary).
Snack during the trip or walk.
Tips.
Printed photos.

Important information

What to bring

Wrap up in layers, the temperature can drop drastically or rise.
Sunscreen.
You will need a hat for the cold and another for the sun.
Bring a waterproof poncho.
You will need a comfortable and resistant road. The walk is over rough terrain.
Snacks and drinks.

Not allowed

Women in a state of gestation of more than 5 months.
People with heart problems.

Before travelling

Pack your belongings. A small backpack will be necessary to carry snacks or drinks along with personal documents or money.
If you feel you have heart-related health problems, a prior visit to the doctor is recommended.
If required, you can ask for vegetarian food.
If you want to travel and you are of legal age, always consult your doctor.
Due to the geographical altitude, in some cases it is recommended to acclimatize at least two days in advance.
Palcoyo is located near 5000 meters above sea level.

Frequent questions

Is there a month that is more recommended to do this tour?

As it is an activity in the open field and with a high probability of rain during the months of January, February. Many recommend doing this tour during the months furthest away from these months, which can be from June to August, where the rains are almost always scarce.

From what age can children do this tour?

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