TREK TO THE RAINBOW RANGE IN PALCCOYO TREK TO THE RAINBOW RANGE IN PALCCOY
Palccoyo (THE RAINBOW RANGE) offers a more leisurely option and is best for those who don't want to hike six hours round trip, providing 360° views of distinct rainbow mountain and the Ausangate glacier in the distance in only a short 30 minutes walking
ITINERARY:- Day hike: Cusco – Palccoyo( the rainbow range)by car (approximately 97Kms
- Altitude : 16,000ft/4880m
- Rating : Easy
- Distance : 30 minutes walking (one way) to the Mirador de Palccoyo, visiting en route stone forest Picnic lunch
- Pick up from hotel in Cusco : 5am
- Drop off at hotel in Cusco : 5pm
Beautiful Vilcanota mountain range view, safe and fun whitewater rafting. Experience is not necessary, flotation option available. Afternoon mountain bike ride throw corn fields and archeological sites. There is opportunity to watch the local Andean people on their daily work.
Much of this journey is done by car, as you will travel 4 hrs from Cusco to reach Rainbow Range near the town of Palccoyo. This recently discovered splattering of rainbow colored mountains is a stunning option away from the crowd, also great for those wanting to experience high mountain culture and some remote beauty landscape, without the strenuous hiking. Agreat option for families with children!!
We will spend 1-2 hours exploring the area, taking photographs and enjoying a fresh picnic lunch prepared by our chef
Afterwards, we will take the bus towards Checacupe's bridges, where we will see three bridges that were built in different times : Inca,Colonial and Republican.
Return to Cusco at to your hotel
RECOMMENDED SEASON
FROM APRIL TO NOVEMBER
