Palccoyo has been defined the sustainable alternative to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. And it certainly is! Away from social and environmental conflicts, Palccoyo, for the moment, is also safe from the crowds! Another advantage is that it does NOT entail a very challenging hike: the path is mostly flat or slightly uphill.

After a 1.5 hour drive, we reach Cusipata where we have breakfast. We then continue our drive and stop for a moment in Checacupe, a little town where we can admire bridges from different centuries. After another hour driving, we reach the check point from where we proceed to Palccoyo viewpoint: a beautiful set of 3 rainbow mountains, with their colorful stripes, stands in front of us and fills the horizon with its magic. We continue our walk to admire the Palccoyo’s Stone Forest, a stunning geological formation. All together, the walk takes around 1 hour. 

Before heading back to Cusco, we will have a buffet lunch in Cusipata. 

The tour starts at:

between 4:00 and 5:00 am (the pick up time will be confirmed the day before the tour around 6-8pm)

Pick up from home 

Duration: 12 hours approx. (back in Cusco around 5:00-5:30pm)

S/115 (PEN)

Included:

• Transport
• Hotel pick-up
• Professional guide (bilingual English and Spanish)
• Breakfast and lunch (buffet)
• Walking sticks (optional)
• Oxygen

• Trekking shoes
• Water bottle and snacks, as necessary
• Sun hat and sunscreen
• Rain coat or poncho
• Cash for the tickets
• Dress in layers: it’s cold at the top!
• Don’t forget your camera!