OVERVIEW
La Montaña Arcoíris en Palcoyo y el Bosque de Piedra son formaciones geológicas naturales cercanas al Apu Ausangate. Estos impresionantes escenarios naturales se encuentran en los Andes de Perú, y son destinos que no te puedes perder.
Es uno de esos lugares donde todo el recorrido es tan asombroso como el destino en sí. ¡El paisaje a lo largo de la caminata es justo como en las fotos!
ITINERARY
Very early in the morning between 4:00 am and 4:30 am we will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco. We will drive for around 2.5 hours to Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and our professional guide will explain a bit more about the schedule and additional safety precautions. Later, we will arrive at the starting point of our 45-minute hike up to the colorful Palcoyo Mountain. When we reach the top, we will be able to admire the impressive colors of the landscapes of the 3 rainbow mountains with the Stone Forest at 4,900 meters (16,404 ft), as well as the beautiful snow-capped peak of Apu Ausangate (6,400 m / 21,000 ft). We will spend enough time enjoying the place and taking unforgettable photos. On our way back to Cusco, we will stop again at a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch with our group. We will arrive in Cusco at 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and drop you off at your hotel or the main square of Cusco.
INCLUSIONS
📦 What Is Included?
🍽️ Meals:
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch).
- Meals can be accommodated for any dietary requirements, such as vegetarian or vegan. Please let us know in advance if you have certain preferences, so we can plan ahead.
🚗 Transportation:
- Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco to the starting point of the trek.
- Teturn transportation to Cusco (End of the tour at Plaza Regocijo).
👥 Local Guides & Team:
- English/Spanish speaking professional guide
- All our trekking guides have a minimum of 3 years of guiding experience and are certified. They carry a first aid kit with them, as well as an extra oxygen bottle in case of emergencies.
📝 Tickets & Briefing:
- Briefing: You will have a meeting with your guide in our office to go over all the details regarding your tour. The orientation will be between 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00 at our office in Cusco the day before departure.
- Entrance ticket to Palcoyo Mountain.
❌ What Is Not Included?
🍴 Meals and Drinks
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the program (dinner not included).
📝 Other Activities
- Other activities or excursions that are indicated as optional or not mentioned in the itinerary.
FAQs
Packing List for Your Visit to Palcoyo Mountain
- A light backpack
- Water
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- A cap or hat
- Wool hat and scarves for the cold
- Sunglasses
- Rain poncho
- Extra money (recommended in Soles)
To best prepare for your trekking experience, we recommend:
Acclimatization: Spend at least 2 to 3 days at a high-altitude place like Cusco to help your body adjust to the altitude. If you’ve already visited a high-altitude destination before arriving in Cusco, we still advise spending at least one full day there to rest, recuperate, and enjoy the beautiful views of the city.
Healthy Habits: Take good care of your body to deal with the extra pressures that altitude creates. We recommend:Eating healthy food
Drinking plenty of water
Staying away from alcohol
Coca Leaves & Tea: Chewing coca leaves and drinking coca tea can help alleviate any discomfort associated with altitude.
Adventure awaits you! We have sent you a confirmation email with more details about your trekking adventure.
The day before your departure at 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00, please stop by our office located at:
Portal Espinar Nro 163
There, you will receive an informative briefing from our professional guide, who will tell you everything about your trek and clarify any last questions you may have.
Please feel free to review our Terms & Conditions and let us know if you have any questions or requests regarding our cancellation policy, which is available on our website.
🧳 Personal Gear
👕 Clothing
☀️ Additional Items
