Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour

The palcoyo rainbow mountain tour reveals a quieter and more authentic side of the Andes. This experience emphasizes open scenery, natural hues and peaceful environment. Several rainbow mountains stretch across the horizon, a richer and more complete view. The environment is relaxing and not like the busy roads that are common.

With Palcoyo Experience, the palcoyo mountain tour delivers a smooth and enjoyable journey. Windy trails go through colorful structures that have been formed by layers of minerals over the years. The road features alpacas roaming, valleys with swells, and snow-white mountains in the background. The slow rhythm enables a closer contact with each scenery and each moment.

This palcoyo tour from Cusco blends nature with authentic Andean culture in a seamless way. Ausangate glacier is magnificent to provide a contrast to the landscape. The locals maintain their culture and add life to the environment. The experience is serene and genuine and associated with the highlands.

Overview

Tour Itinerary

Full Day Palcoyo Mountain Cusco Full Day

Our trip will start with the relaxing trip by the Southern Valley of Cusco. It will go along picturesque villages and farmland with llamas and alpacas that free graze in the fields. We will take a fresh buffet breakfast in one of the local restaurants before ascending to higher elevations. The journey will continue toward the colorful landscapes of palcoyo mountain cusco with wide Andean views. We will begin an easy and scenic hike over open highland terrain. The path will remain short and gentle, making this palcoyo rainbow mountain route suitable for most travelers. Our guide will give you an insight on local culture and the geology of the colors. Trekking poles will be offered to enhance the experience of walking and balance. We will reach viewpoints that reveal several rainbow mountains stretching across the horizon. The background will be the Ausangate glacier that will appear sending dramatic and photogenic scenery. We shall continue with exploration, capturing of pictures and taking pleasure in the serene environment. This serene environment will be used to make better contact with the Andes. Later, we will go back to the point where we started and go to a local restaurant. We would have a buffet lunch that would be made of fresh local products. The return trip to Cusco will be along the same picturesque path along valleys and on to villages. It will be a relaxed, scenic and well-timed experience.

Tour Statistics:

Distance traveled: approximately 3 km hiking
Highest altitude: 4,900 m
Lowest altitude: 3,300 m
Route: Cusco – Southern Valley – Palcoyo – Cusco
Difficulty level: easy to moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

The palcoyo mountain tour offers an easy to moderate hike with only about 3 km of walking. The path remains brief and easy and is therefore appropriate to the majority of the passengers. The elevation might be tough, and the walk will not be very fast.

The highest point of the palcoyo rainbow mountain tour reaches approximately 4,900 m above sea level. At one point, the tour starts at approximately 3,300 m and therefore progressive increase of the altitude will happen in the course of the day. Good acclimatization in Cusco is very highly advisable prior to joining.

The palcoyo tour from Cusco offers multiple colorful mountains instead of a single viewpoint. The experience is less busy with less people and more open scenery. The trail remains brief and less demanding than other paths.

The tour will involve the hotel pick-up, round transportation, buffet breakfast, and buffet lunch. The group will be accompanied by a professional bilingual guide in the process. There will also be the provision of first aid and oxygen.

The price of the tour does not include the entrance fees. The entry fee to Palcoyo is S/. 15. The entrance at Checacupe Bridge costs S/. 10 each.

Yes, the palcoyo rainbow mountain tour suits a wide range of ages due to its short distance. The smooth path provides hassle free passage to families and the casual travelers. They will still be concerned with basic fitness and acclimatization.