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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