Overview
Palcoyo Trek – Rainbow Mountain, also known as the Rainbow Mountain Range, will also discover the second hidden rainbow mountain in Cusco, which stands out for its easy accessibility and beautiful landscapes. Today, it is considered the attraction called the coordination of the palcoyo trek rainbow mountain. This is the destination that we will discover during our tour of Palcoyo Mountain and we will also enjoy unique views of Ausangate Mountain. Beyond the splendid panorama with which it is located, in the coordination of Palcoyo.
On the tour of the, Palcoyo trek – rainbow mountain range, you can also appreciate a stone forest that offers a mystical attraction to the place and is perfect for nature and hiking enthusiasts. On the way back to Cusco we will pass through the town of Checacupe, here you can visit the temple. In addition, you will be able to observe 3 bridges of different epochs: Inca, colonial and republican.
*Difficulty level depends very much on your fitness and acclimatization.
Useful Information
- Start- altitude of 4,800m / | 12,000ft.
- Higher altitude – 5.100m / 15,300ft.
- Total distance – 12 km / 00.5343
- Difficulty – Moderate
- Private Service: A Customer’s choice
Day 01: Cusco – Cusipata – Rainbow Mountain.
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Itinerary
Day 01: Cusco – Cusipata – Rainbow Mountain.
Pick up at your hotel around 05.00 am. We leave Cusco with our own private transport and head south of the city. As we pass through valleys, rivers, mountains and some smaller communities, we reach our starting point at 4900 meters above sea level.
We walk uphill for approximately 30 minutes to the highest point of our excursion which is 5000 meters away, passing through the unique formations of the rainbow mountain range.
The view of the snow-covered Ausangate Mountain is stunning. Once we are at the top of our point of view, we will have the Vilcanota Mountain Range in front of us. You will have all the time to rest and take photos. Then, we descend for approximately 30 minutes to the starting point. We take the bus to the place for lunch and return to Cusco where we arrive around 5:30 p.m.
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Includes
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Pick up from your respective Hotel
- Round trip transportation
- Breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Bilingual professional guide
- Access to the protected area
- Snack for the way
- Finished blankets
- Walking stick
- First aid kit
- Oxygen bottle
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Extra Expenses
More Information
WHAT YOU NEED TO TAKE.
- A small backpack
- Thermal clothing
- Trekking shoes
- Sun hat
- Warm coat
- Gloves, hat and scarf
- Sunscreen
- Photographic camera.
- Rain jacket / poncho (for safety)
OPTIONAL SERVICES (NOT INCLUDED):
- Horses for rent (100. Soles)
- Personal expenses
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Price & Add – ons
Group: U$: 50
Private: U$: 120
Group versus Private Treks: What’s the difference?
- Depending on the number of people in your booking, additional people may join the trek to make a full group.
- If you choose “private”, no additional people will be joining your group, no matter the size.
- Minimum booking size is two people; one person may book a group trek if Pacha Expeditions Travel Peru, is able to join that person with additional groups.
Rentals
- Hiking poles – USD $10 (pair)
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June 20, 2018
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January 1, 1970
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January 1, 1970
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The earnings that Pacha Expeditions receives, for each of our tours, a percentage is destined to support various Andean communities. Pacha Expeditions organizes activities for the benefit of the local community, for children and adults, throughout the year.
Our projects are backed by local authorities and with internationally recognized standards and are audited by third parties. Which imply positive impacts on the beneficiaries
