Pallay Punchu Mountain Full Day Hike from Cusco

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1. Your adventure begins with hotel pickup starting at 4:00 a.m. (the exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location). From there, you'll travel south of Cusco for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to the charming village of Cusipata, where you'll enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast to fuel up for the day's adventure. After breakfast, the journey continues along the Cusco–Marangani Highway for about one hour until reaching the turnoff to the Occobamba Community. From there, you'll continue for approximately 30 minutes, passing through breathtaking Andean scenery where you may spot llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, vizcachas, and native highland flora.

   4 h

2. Upon arrival at the trailhead, you'll begin one of the shortest hikes to one of Cusco's most spectacular Rainbow Mountains. The hike takes approximately 35 minutes to reach the first viewpoint, where you'll enjoy your first panoramic views of Langui Lagoon. The trail then continues through several scenic viewpoints until reaching the highest point, Condor Sayana (4,850 m / 15,912 ft), offering breathtaking panoramic views of the colorful mountain, the lagoon, and the surrounding Andean landscapes.

   4 min

3. After enjoying free time to take photos and soak in the incredible scenery, you'll hike back to the vehicle and return to Cusipata on a journey of approximately 2 hours, where a delicious buffet lunch will be waiting for you. After lunch, you'll begin the return drive to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m., bringing this unforgettable full-day adventure to an end.

   5 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 46% 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 942 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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