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Cusco

Hike the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

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What you'll do

You will be picked up from your hotel in Cusco at dawn to head to the South Valley. After 3 hours, you will arrive at the town of Combapata, where you will begin the journey to Palccoyo. Before starting your hike, while you are getting ready, your guide will give you a briefing with safety instructions. Then, you will take the 1-hour road to Palccoyo, "the other rainbow mountain". Upon arrival, the beauty of this mountain and its landscapes will surely amaze you. Then, you will have time to explore the area and take stunning photographs. You will continue with the journey to the stone forest and the Ausangate snow peak viewpoint. Once there, you will have free time to appreciate the place and capture most impressive landscapes with your camera. Then, you will head back following the same route. Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cusco.

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