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A colorful geological formation with layered rock strata. 2
A couple standing on a hill with a colorful landscape in the background. 3
A person sitting on a mountain with llamas, wearing colorful traditional clothing. 4
A mountainous landscape with a clear sky. 5
By Ausangate Treks

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €45 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Marvel at the stunning colours of the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
    • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Andean valleys and traditional farmlands
    • Savour a delicious local breakfast and lunch in a small Andean restaurant
    • Meet local Quechua shepherds and learn about their ancestral lifestyle
    • Take in panoramic views of the Ausangate Glacier from the viewpoint

Activity location

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

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Cusco - Palcoyo Mountain Hike Full Day (Tickets Included)

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Starting time: 04:00
Price details
€44.65 x 1 Adult€44.65
Total
Price is €44.65

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional Spanish and English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup
  • Inclusions
    Return transport by bus
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast and buffet lunch (vegetarian options available)
  • Inclusions
    Medical Kit – First Aid Kit
  • Inclusions
    Oxygen bottle (for emergencies)
  • Inclusions
    1 Wood stick (optional)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance Ticket to Palcoyo Mountain
  • Inclusions
    Drop-off near Cusco centre
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with heart problems, People with mobility impairments, People with respiratory issues
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Pick-up: Between 4:30 – 5:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco.
    Start your adventure early with a scenic drive through the Andean valleys. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of traditional farmlands and snow-capped mountains.

    Scenic Drive:
    During the 3-hour drive, your professional guide will share fascinating insights into Andean traditions, mountain rituals, and the meaning behind the sacred colours of Palcoyo.

    Breakfast Stop:
    Enjoy a delicious local breakfast in a small Andean restaurant before continuing the journey to the trailhead.

    Short Hike to Palcoyo (4,900 m / 16,076 ft):
    Unlike the challenging Vinicunca trek, the Palcoyo trail is gentle and accessible to everyone. Walk for about 40 minutes through surreal landscapes of multi-colored mountains, Andean wildlife, and the Stone Forest, a formation of natural rock pillars shaped by centuries of wind and weather.

    From the viewpoint, you’ll have a stunning panorama of the Ausangate Glacier (6,372 m / 20,900 ft), the highest and most sacred mountain in southern Peru.

    Photo & Cultural Time:
    Take amazing photos of the rainbow hills and meet local Quechua shepherds with their llamas and alpacas. Your guide will help you learn about their ancestral lifestyle and deep connection with the land.

    ️ Lunch in a Local Village:
    After exploring, enjoy a warm Andean lunch prepared by a local family, featuring traditional dishes made with fresh mountain ingredients.

    Return to Cusco:
    Relax on the scenic drive back to Cusco. Arrival is around 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Location

Activity location

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cusco
    • Cusco, Cuzco, Peru