Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

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1. Cusco – Breakfast – Checacupe Your Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour begins early at approximately 5:00 AM with pickup from Cusco’s main square (Plaza de Armas). Enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful Andean landscapes, surrounded by valleys, mountains, and traditional farming communities. Along the way, we will stop to enjoy a local breakfast, giving you energy for the day ahead. After approximately 2.5 hours, we arrive in Checacupe (3,400 m / 11,155 ft), where you will visit three historic bridges: Inca Bridge Colonial Bridge Republican Bridge

   3 h

2. Checacupe – Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain (Hike Start): We continue the journey for about 1.5 hours to reach the Palccoyo trailhead (4,900 m / 16,076 ft), surrounded by breathtaking high-altitude scenery. From here, begin a short and easy hike (approximately 40 minutes) along a gentle trail suitable for all fitness levels. During the walk, you will observe: Rainbow-colored mountains with mineral layers Red valleys Eroded glacial landscapes The Stone Forest of Ccacca Loma

   3 h

3. Palccoyo Viewpoint – Ausangate Mountain (Exploration): At the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Ausangate Mountain and the surrounding Andes. You will also see the nearby high-altitude lagoons: Acopia Pomacanchis Posposqo Cocha Misky Cocha Free time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the natural environment.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Palccoyo – Cusipata – Cusco (Lunch & Return): After the visit, return to the vehicle and head to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch with traditional Andean dishes. Finally, return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo, concluding an unforgettable experience in the Peruvian Andes.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 32% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 947 of 1358.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cusco

Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.

The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.

Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.

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