Discover with us the magic of a brand-new rainbow peak in Cusco! With our full-day Pallay Punchu tour you will walk to a marvelous colored mountain! Beat the crowds since this is an alternative route that allows you enjoy the peace just with you and the mountain while admiring the best landscapes. Are you ready for a spectacular hike in Cusco?
HIGHLIGHTS
Discover an authentic natural route in Cusco.
A new colorful mountain that will captivate you.
Enjoy a day in nature.
Have privileged views and not many tourists on this alternative hike.
Enjoy the best local food on the way to your destination.
Today the adventure starts early! We will pick you up from your hotel at 4:00 am and travel for almost 2 and a half hours to a small town south of Cusco called Cusipata. Here, you will have breakfast at a local restaurant and recharge your energy before starting the hike.
After that, we will continue for one and a half hours to Marangani, the town where our tour will begin. Prepare your water and snacks before walking; we assure you that the whole trip will be worth it. The first uphill section will be very scenic among the mountains, heading toward the colorful mountain. You will have the opportunity to see steep mountains, as well as local flora and fauna of the Andes region. This mountain is known for having the shape of a colorful poncho, a steep pyramid-shaped mountain. It has different colors such as magenta, yellow, green, red, among others, with the Langui Lagoon in the background, which can be seen between the mountains.
At the end of the tour, after about 1 to 2 hours around the area, along with the guide’s explanations and the best photos on your camera, you will return to the vehicle that will take you back to the same restaurant for lunch, and then you will return to Cusco around 6:00 pm.
Max altitude: 4730 masl / 15518 ft
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Distance: 3 km / 1.86 mi
Difficulty: Moderate
Package Details
Included & Not Included
What is Included for the pallay Punchu Tour?
Pick-up at your hotel the morning of your trek
Private transport from Cusco to the trailhead and back to Cusco
English speaking, experienced and professional guide
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (optional vegetarian food with prior request)
First Aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Not Included
Trekking Poles – $9 USD
Tips for the driver, guide and cook of SKY DOME
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Enjoy this 1 day hike with expert team and in a small or private groups!
GROUP PRICES
# of Persons
PricePer Person
2 persons
$150 USD pp
3 persons
$140 USD pp
4 persons
$120 USD pp
5 persons
$99 USD pp
6 or more persons
$89 USD pp
***Price per person based on the number of participants in the group. When group is finalized, each person will pay per person based on the size of the final group. There is no guarantee of how many may join except the limit is 10 people per group.
***Minimum is 2 participants per group to start a group.
PRIVATE GROUP PRICES (Any date)
# of Persons
PricePer Person
2 persons
$170 USD pp
3 persons
$150 USD pp
4 persons
$130 USD pp
5 persons
$110 USD pp
6 or more persons
$90 USD pp
***Private group price depends on the number of people, and will be completely private with your own guide, chauffeur and private van. No others will be added to the group.
***Minimum is 1 person but that person will pay $250 USD for the private group.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
A horse can be rented for the trip from locals when you arrive for about 100 soles round trip. Your guide will help you negotiate the price.
Travel Essentials
Important Information
Packing List for Pallay Punchu Tour
WHAT TO BRING FOR A DAY HIKE
Copy of passport and student ID card if applicable
Real experiences from travelers who slept under the Andean sky
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