From Cusco: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Guided Tour
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Enjoy a scenic drive to Cusipata and eat a delicious breakfast on a guided trip from Cusco to the Rainbow Mountain range in Palcoyo. See the Red Valley from a viewing platform, and eat a buffet lunch.
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Highlights
- Explore the three rainbow mountains of Palcoyo
- Visit the impressive stone forest from where you will see Ausangate moutain
- Take photos and videos of the three bridges in the town of Checacupe
- Interact with llamas and alpacas around Palcoyo
Description
Begin the adventure between 4:00 am and 5:00 am when our transportation picks you up from your hotel, then travel for an hour and a half heading south east of Cusco until you reach the town of Cusipata.
In Cusipata you will have time to have a substantial buffet breakfast and do your last shopping.
Next, travel by bus for an hour and a half, along the route observe small local towns settled along the Willka River and also see llamas and alpacas in their natural habitat.
Once we arrive at the parking lot, start the walk, during the walk you will begin to see the 3 rainbow mountains and also the red valley.
Upon reaching the main viewpoint, observe the imposing snow-capped Ausangante with its more than 4 thousand meters high. From there go up towards the stone forest where you will have a panoramic view of the landscape.
After finishing the walk, take the return bus that will bring you to the town of Checacupe where you will have time to take photos of three bridges: Inca Bridge, colonial bridge and contemporary bridge.
Then continue the bus trip until you reach the restaurant where you will enjoy a delicious Andean buffet lunch and have time to rest.
Finally we will begin the trip back to Cusco where our transportation will drop you off one block from the main square.
Includes
Pick up service from the hoteles located in Cusco city center
Tourist Transportation with a maximum capacity of 18 people
Professional tourist guide in Spanish and English
Buffet breakfast and lunch
Hiking poles
First aid kit
Permanent assistance during the trip
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund