Pick you up from your hotel will be from 6:30 am – 7:00 am. We will travel for approximately 3 hours to the town of Combapata. We are passing through the towns of Urcos, Cusipata, and Checacupe. Then we will arrive at the town of Combapata. We will continue the trip up for 1 hour and 40 minutes approximately along the left bank of the Salka river before we arrive at the start point of 4790 meters (15715 ft) of “Wallata Q’asa. ” We are going through the Palcoyo community.

From this point, you can see the” Warsaqyani” Mountain, where our hiking adventure begins. You will see the colorful hill of “Q’alle Q’alle” and the stone forest located at 4960msnm (16273 ft). The entire route of the trek on average is 2 kilometers if you ascend to the stone forest.

You will have a little free time in the stone forest “Yura’q Qaqa” we will descend again to the parking lot to take our return transport to Cusipata, where we will have our delicious lunch.

Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at 6:30 – 6:45 pm. approximately.

Category
Day Tours
Location
Cusco Region
Minimun height
3399 msmn (11152 ft)
Maximum height
5200 msmn (17060 ft)
Grade
Moderado

Day 1

Rainbow Range Tour - Palcoyo

06:30 am to 07:00 am.- Pick up from your hotel or meet at the Cathedral.
07:15 am We started the trip to the community of Palcoyo.
10:45 am We arrive at the starting point of the walk.
12:30 pm. We will board our transport to head back to Cusipata, where we will have an exquisite lunch.
3:00 p.m. - Then at lunch, we will return to the city of Cusco.
6:30 pm - Arrival in Cusco.

Included:

Official tourist guide.
Round trip transportation.
Lunch and drinks hot.
First aid kit.

Does not include:

Entrance to the Cordillera de Arcoíris de Palcoyo s /. 10.00 soles.
Breakfast, Snacks, water.

Recommendations:

The excursion to the colorful mountain range of Palcoyo is developed in an area with a variant height between 4700 meters to 4850 meters. It is an area with a frigid climate. So it is required to wear clothes that provide heat and protects from the wind (gloves, caps, etc.). It is also advisable to bring a snack that provides energy and calories (chocolates or candies) all this just for a better experience. In addition to a raincoat or jacket, bring sunglasses, and a hat if the day is sunny.