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The Palccoyo rainbow mountain (4900 m – 16.070 ft), is located in the town of the same name Palccoyo in the department of Cusco-Peru.
It is a truly magical landscape where we can appreciate three rainbow mountains, wide red valleys and also in this trip there is a geological beauty, Stone Forest where the rocks that stand out seem to have landed from another planet that gives it a joyful atmosphere and at the same time mystical place, which is perfect for lovers of nature and trekking in the Peruvian Andes.
This is the destination where we will discover and enjoy unique views such as the snow-capped Apu Ausangate (the highest and most sacred mountain in Cusco), beyond the splendid panorama that this route offers. Throughout the trip you can see several places such as the ancient Inca, colonial and republican bridges, small villages in the Vilcanota Valley, Andean people grazing their llamas and alpacas, we will also observe wild animals.
Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo receives far fewer visitors and requires far fewer uphill hikes, making it a great way to admire Peru’s natural wonders without having to fight for the best vantage point. If you are looking for a destination like this, this is the right alternative.
The palccoyo rainbow mountain trek starts around 4 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in our private transport. You will travel for two hours to the town of Checacupe, where you will make a stop to visit its iconic bridges from three different eras: the Inca suspension bridge, the colonial and the republican. The town is also famous for its church and for being the place where the hero Túpac Amaru II was defeated in an endless struggle for independence.
After an hour and a half, you will arrive at the small town of Palccoyo and continue the last stretch to the starting point of the walk; from here you will have the first views of the main mountain. You will walk at your own pace for about 40 minutes to the Palccoyo viewpoint, appreciating some alpacas grazing in the distance, being received by some locals accompanied by beautiful alpacas, often adorned in the ears or on the head as a sign of affection.
Upon reaching the viewpoint, Palcoyo tour full day will dazzle you immediately, as you will also find the other two colored hills that make up this attraction. From here, you will have time to appreciate the wonderful scenery and gaze at the imposing Ausangate (6,372 m/20,900 ft). You will even be able to appreciate part of the Red Valley, whose sediments form the Bloody River.
Then, you will walk to the rock forest to take an incredible photo observing a geological sample product of millions of years of melting. On the way back, we will have a buffet lunch. After finishing our lunch we headed towards Cusco to your hotel. and you will take a unique memory of the Palcoyo trek full day.
The night before your trip to palcoyo trek full day, information meetings are held at your hotel at 6 pm with your trekking guide. And if you cannot attend at this time, you must arrange to do it at another time.
During the briefing, you will receive your duffel bag for your belongings that you intend to take on the hike, which will not be in your backpack.
These informational meetings last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before exerting yourself on a hike. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek begins to help you acclimatize and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness during the trek.
Suppose you have already been to another area of Peru at a high altitude before arriving in Cusco. In that case, we still recommend that you have a full day in Cusco to rest, recover from your trip and fully enjoy your trek and have a unique experience.
When traveling through the Andes in Peru, some people will experience effects of the altitude. But these day hikes like palcoyo tour full day help you acclimatize for the next longer or higher hikes you may take. If in case you suffer from altitude sickness, we have what it takes to help you with the symptoms.
Yes, you can go on horseback to palcoyo mountain tour, you can rent horses directly with the locals that cost between 60 and 80 soles per person.
The trek you have booked must be paid in full at the time of breifing or days before departure.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would pay the balance of the trip in cash in US dollars or in local currency. To withdraw here in Cusco we have several ATMs along Av. El Sol (either in US dollars or in local Peruvian soles).
You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance with traveler’s checks.
Our PERU TREK Company transports will pick you up from your hotel, as long as you are in the Historic Center of Cusco. Pick-up time will be coordinated with your guide at the briefing. The pick-up time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic.
Cusco is a very old city, therefore it has many narrow and cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnb may be located on streets with no car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to carry luggage. We strongly recommend that you book an accommodation with good access.
We recommend drinking plenty of water and drinking coca tea that can be ordered wherever you want, it can also be prepared with boiled water and dried coca leaves. At least one day before the palcoyo full day we recommend you eat light foods and if you have any medication prescribed by your doctor you can take it and the best thing you can do is keep in mind that you will be fine.
Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also agree that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, everyone can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wants to modify the route; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications can be made.
Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored in our office (you can coordinate during the day of the briefing or by email) or at your hotel, both for free.
Any equipment you don’t need on the trek can be safely stored at your hotel. Almost all hotels will offer this service. Do not leave valuables with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and get an itemized receipt (in the unlikely event of theft, many insurance companies require you to have a copy of the receipt with all items). It’s best to put items like credit cards in a sealed and signed envelope for added peace of mind.
Strikes and demonstrations are often frequent in Peru, and this can interrupt some of our planned tours. They can block the roads and take control of the railroad tracks. However, we will try to keep your tour as planned, even if it means leaving the night before your scheduled date. In these circumstances, tours can also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our top priority and decisions will be made appropriately.
You are responsible for your personal belongings during the palcoyo mountain tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.
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I can’t say enough how great the day was with PERU TREK! My tour guide Alex was friendly and very helpful. I didn’t feel rushed at all. Breakfast and lunch were delicious and plentiful. So far, the highlight of my trip! At the top it was overwhelmingly beautiful!
Alex was a legend. He shouldn’t hike or explore without his experience. He knows the area, climate and weather like the back of his hand to make sure he has the most seamless experience. He takes care of so many things that it would take him hours to plan. He could not recommend it more!!! I plan to return solely to work more with PERU TREK.
We did the Palccoyo Mountain Group Day Tour. Julio was our tour guide. The tour was very well organized. Even though it was a group tour, we were only 4 people which made this trip feel “private”. Palccoyo was an impressive experience, in both senses, the view and the height, thanks to the Peru Trek company.