Authentic Full Day Palcoyo Tour 2025

General Information:

Cancellation Policy:

• Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity.

Duration:

• Approximately 13 hours of adventure.

Languages Available:

• Group guided service available in Spanish/English.
• Private service available in other languages: Portuguese, Italian, German, and Japanese (subject to availability). See options for more details.

What’s Included:

• Pickup from your hotel in the historic center.
• Comfortable transportation throughout the day.
• Professional guide in Spanish or English.
• Meals: Breakfast and a buffet lunch at a rustic local restaurant.

What’s Not Included:

• Beverages: Soft drinks are not included.
• Entrance Fee: 15 nuevos soles for the entrance to the site.
• Important: The tour concludes at a designated meeting point near the main square of Cusco’s historic center.

Itinerary:

04:00 – 05:00: Pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco (you’ll receive a confirmation with a more precise pickup time).

The journey begins with a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the town of Cusipata, where you’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast (approximately 30 minutes). From there, you’ll continue on mountain roads, reaching Palcoyo parking lot after an hour-long ascent. Once you start the walk, you’ll be greeted by your first colorful mountain after about 10 minutes.

After a leisurely 40-minute walk to the highest point, you’ll stop to enjoy the spectacular views. Your guide will then lead you back to the starting point.

On the return trip, you’ll make a stop for lunch in Cusipata, before heading back to Cusco, where you’ll arrive around 5:00 PM.

Recommendations:

• We recommend saving high-altitude activities for the final days of your itinerary. This will allow your body to acclimate better when visiting Palcoyo.
• Don’t forget to bring cash for entrance fees (which should be paid at the Palcoyo community control point) and any additional expenses, along with water and some snacks.
• Wear layered clothing to better handle the unpredictable mountain weather.
• The best choice is to use specialized hiking shoes.
• Bring extra clothing such as socks or a walking stick in case you need them, not only for rainy weather but also for the sweat of a hot day.
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