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Cusco – Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Private Full Day from Cusco

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  • 9 Hours
  • Groups: Up to 2 people
  • Difficulty: 7
  • Available: All year
  • Pickup: Hotel
  • Min Age: 12+

The Mountain 7 colors of Palccoyo (4900 meters of altitude), is located 100 km south of the city of Cusco. Its beautiful colorful mountains make this attraction the perfect hiking alternative, in case you might have thought that the route to the 7 Colors Mountain in Vinicunca (5200 meters of altitude), a scenario very similar to this, could be very demanding for you. Go ahead and live this great experience, we are waiting for you!

What will you know on this Full Day?

  • The town of Checacupe.
  • The Colonial Bridge of Checacupe.
  • The Mountain of 7 Colors of Palccoyo.
  • The Nevado Ausangate.

Meeting point

Pick up from the hotel (valid only for hotels near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco).

See the route and distances here: Google Maps

All inclusive package

  • Private transportation Cusco / Checacupe / Palccoyo / Cusipata / Cusco
  • American breakfast and mini buffet lunch.
  • Entrance Ticket to the 7 Colors Mountain of Palccoyo.
  • Adventure tour to the 7 Colors Mountain of Palccoyo in private service.
  • Professional Mountain Guide.
  • Medical assistance, first aid kit and oxygen.
  • Tour Leader of support throughout the Full Day.

Price

1 Person: US$ 180
2 People: US$ 99

  • Price per person.
To detail

The full day leaves from the city of Cusco to the town of Checacupe (distance 2 hours), here we will make a brief stop to relax the legs and take photos in a beautiful colonial bridge of the place. From here to the town of Palccoyo it will be 30 more minutes in the van, finally the walk without unevenness to the Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo (round trip 2 km) will begin.

It is very important to be well acclimatized to carry out this tour, since due to the proximity to the Ausangate mountain (6384 meters of altitude and the highest in the city of Cusco) it causes the temperatures to be very low, sometimes 0º C, so It usually affects people with altitude sickness, nothing that a good coca tea or a pill cannot control.

Do not forget to always check the weather forecast before booking this tour so that everything goes perfectly.

  • Location: Checacupe, Canchis Province, Cusco Department, Peru.
  • Distance from Cusco city to Checacupe by Van: 2 hours.
  • Distance from Checacupe to Palccoyo Town (starting point of the walk): 30 minutes.
  • Walking Time: 1 hour approx. 2 kilometers round trip.
  • Maximum height in Palccoyo: 4900 meters of altitude.
  • IMPORTANT: Have good acclimatization to the altitude.
  • Cold temperate. Average annual temperature 11ºC.
  • Low season: from December to February (rainy season).
  • High season: from April to November (adding June 22, July and August).
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Itinerary

Day 1Description of the activities

  • 04:30: Pick up from the accommodation.
  • 06:30: Stop for breakfast in the town of Cusipata.
  • 07:30: Stop at the town of Checacupe (Colonial Bridge).
  • 08:30: Arrival at the town of Palccoyo and start of the walk to Mountain 7
  • 12:00: Lunch in the town of Cusipata.
  • 13:00: Return to Cusco.
  • 15:00: Arrival in Cusco.
FAQs

What is the best time to go to the Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo?

The best time to visit this attraction are the months of April and October, months in which the probability of rain is lower, making the walk much more bearable. Likewise, we recommend that before taking the tour you check the weather forecast.

What important details should I know about the tour?

The tours are offered in a private service, that is, both the transport capacity and the guided service, is solely and exclusively for the passengers who take this tour.

How long in advance can I make a reservation?

Maximum up to 48 hours before the start of the tour and / or subject to availability of places (only if you are already in Cusco). But if you are from a neighboring country or from any other part of the world, we recommend you book at least 30 days in advance or 2 months if the date you arrive is in the high season in Cusco.

Do I have to carry an identity document during the tour?

Yes, it is essential that all participants carry a valid ID, Immigration Card or Passport during the tour, since entrance tickets can only be purchased physically on the same day of the tour and presenting the document at the ticket office of the attractive to visit.

Do not forget to review all the complete T&C here Terms and Conditions.

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