Pallay Punchu
Hike to the incredible sharp colored mountains of Pallay Punchu and enjoy stunning views of the Langui-Layo lagoon.
Tour Type
Group Tour
Duration
Full Day (13.5 Hours)
Elevation
4,700m
Difficulty
Moderate
Departure
04:30 AM
Destination
Cusco | Andes Trekking
Latitude
-14.4716
Longitude
-71.1561
Tour Overview
The tour starts with a pickup from your accommodation to head south of Cusco to the district of Layo, where we will enjoy breakfast. Then we continue to the starting point of the hike.
The hike to Pallay Punchu, known as the "sharp colored mountain", takes approximately 1 to 2 hours, where we will appreciate impressive rock formations with natural colors and views of the Langui-Layo lagoon.
Upon reaching the viewpoint, we will have time for photos and an explanation from the guide. Afterwards, we return to the transport to head to the restaurant and enjoy lunch, before returning to Cusco.
Detailed Itinerary
04:30 AM
Pickup from your accommodation and travel south of Cusco
+ 3 hours
Arrive in Layo district for breakfast
+ 4 hours
Travel to the trailhead and start the hike
+ 6 hours
Arrive at the Pallay Punchu viewpoint (free time for photos and guide explanation)
+ 8 hours
Hike back to the transport
+ 9 hours
Head to the restaurant for lunch
06:00 PM
Arrive back in Cusco
Includes
- Hotel pickup
- Tourist transport
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- First aid kit
Excludes
- 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)
Pro Travel Tips
- Bring cash in Soles for the community entrance fee and in case you want to rent a horse for the hike.
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