Tour Description
The tour starts with a pickup from your accommodation (04:00 - 05:00 a.m.) to head towards Cusipata, where we will enjoy breakfast. Then we continue passing through Checacupe until we reach Palcoyo.
The hike is short and easy (40 min - 1 h), where we can appreciate 3 colored mountains, Andean landscapes, and the Stone Forest (optional).
After the tour, we return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch and then return to Cusco, arriving approximately 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM.
Detailed Itinerary
04:30 AM
Pickup from your accommodation and travel towards Cusipata
+ 2 hours
Arrive in Cusipata for breakfast
+ 4 hours
Travel through Checacupe and arrive at the Palcoyo trailhead
+ 5 hours
Short and easy hike (40 min - 1 h) to see 3 rainbow mountains and the Stone Forest
+ 7 hours
Return hike to the transport
+ 9 hours
Buffet lunch in Cusipata
05:00 PM
Arrive back in Cusco
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Tourist transport
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- First aid kit
Not included
- Community entrance fee (direct payment on site)
- Optional horse rental
What to bring
- Personal documents (Passport or ID)
- Warm clothes and light jacket
- Hat or cap and sunscreen
- Water and light snacks
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Rain poncho (during the rainy season)
Expert Tips
- This is a great alternative to Vinicunca (Rainbow Mountain) if you prefer a much easier and shorter hike with less crowds.
