Full-Day Private Hike to Palcoyo Mountain

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The adventure begins with your transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the hike to the impressive coloured mountain range of Palcoyo. Like the 7-colour mountain of Vinicunca, Palcoyo acquires this colouration due to minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, among others, accumulated over millions of years and that nowadays offer a visual spectacle.Unlike Vinicunca, getting to the top of the Palcoyo mountain range is of a moderate level and very accessible since it is a 2-hour walk without significant slopes, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,900 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain range and take some minutes to calmly appreciate the surroundings, thanks to the little flow of visitors in the area in comparison with the Vinicunca Mountain. This experience is carried following the established routes and regulations for its conservation, collaborating with the sustainability of this natural wonder.
Highlights
- You will get to the top of the Palcoyo mountain
- This trek is accompanied by wonderful sceneries of snow-caped mountains as well as the diverse colours from the mountain range
- Palcoyo acquires this colouration due to minerals accumulated over millions of years
- This experience is carried following the established routes and regulations for its conservation, collaborating with the sustainability of this natural wonder
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Activity package
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Facilities
mobile
10 hours
Available in English, Spanish
What's included
- Lunch
- Guided tour
- Entrance ticket
- First aid medical kit
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included
- Trekking poles
- Personal expenses
Where you'll meet
Pickup is available from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center. Please wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Operated by
Lima Tours
Important information
Accessibility:
* This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs
Know in advance:
* This activity requires good acclimatization (at least full 48 hours in Cusco downtown altitude)
* Maximum altitude: Palcoyo 16000 feet | 4880 m a.s.l.
* Palcoyo mountain range is of a moderate level and very accessible since it is a 2-hour walk without significant slopes
* It is important to inform the local partner the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity
* This tour requires a minimum of 3 adults per booking
Remember to bring:
* Dress code: Mid weight thermal underwear tops and bottom, hiking socks (preferably wool), Synthetic or wool hiking pants, polar jacket
* It is recommended to bring local currency (Peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips and souvenirs
* Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small wash cloth, personal first-aid kit