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Palcoyo and stone valley Full Day

Cusco
(526)
Physical Level
Easy
Trip Style
Hike
Max Altitude
3300msn
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Trip Length
1 Day
Starting from
$ 100.00
per person

Palcoyo and stone valley Full Day

1 Day from US $ 100.00

Palccoyo is a lesser-known mountain that features a series of colorful peaks, similar to Rainbow Mountain, but with a much easier hike. Palccoyo is located at an altitude of approximately 3,800 meters above sea level and is accessible from Cusco. The hike to Palccoyo is much shorter and less challenging than the hike to Rainbow Mountain, making it a good alternative for visitors who wish to experience the colorful beauty of the Andes Mountains without a strenuous hike.

All in all, a tour of Palccoyo and the Bosque de Piedras is an excellent way to experience the natural beauty of the Andes Mountains and explore some of Peru’s lesser known treasures. Get ready for a adventure in Cusco that you will never forget!

The Palcoyo y Valle de Piedras offers the following activities:

Palcoyo and Bosque de Piedras Tour

It is a tourist activity that combines a hike through the beautiful landscape of the Stone Forest with a visit to the impressive rock formations of Palcoyo. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the valley, while walking along trails surrounded by cacti and other native plants. In Palcoyo, you will see stone formations of various colors and sizes, some of which resemble castle towers.

Trip Details

  • Activities: Trekking Adventure, Geological Wonders
  • Difficulty Levels: 2 of 5
  • Maximum Altitude: 4,900 masl / 16,076 ft
  • Departure Day: Daily Departures
  • Sites to Visit: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains, Stone Forest
  • Hike Distance: Approximately 5 km round trip
  • Minimum Altitude: 3,700 masl / 12,139 ft
  • Maximum Altitude: 4,900 masl / 16,076 ft
  • Tour Type: Guided Adventure Tour

Trip Summary

  • 5:00 AM: Departure from your hotel in Cusco.
  • 8:00 AM: Breakfast stop in a local restaurant in Checacupe.
  • 9:30 AM: Arrive at Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains trailhead.
  • 10:00 AM: Begin trekking towards Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains. The hike is gentle and suitable for all fitness levels.
  • 11:30 AM: Reach the viewpoint and marvel at the vibrant colors of Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains. Spend ample time here taking photos and enjoying the panoramic views.
  • 1:00 PM: Picnic lunch amidst the natural beauty of the Andes.
  • 2:00 PM: Depart Palcoyo and head towards the Stone Forest.
  • 3:00 PM: Explore the unique rock formations of the Stone Forest, shaped over millions of years by natural erosion processes.
  • 5:00 PM: Departure back to Cusco.
  • 7:00 PM: Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.

Itinerary

DAY 1:

PALCOYO AND STONE FOREST TOU

Our tour begins with the pick up at your hotel from 4:30 to 5am, as agreed, and then head south of Cusco and arrive in 1 hour and a half drive to the restaurant to have a small breakfast, and continue the journey to the valley of Combapata and take the road that leads to the Cordillera de Palccoyo for a journey of 2 hours with a stop at the colonial bridge of CHECACUPE.

Our hike starts at the road or bus station to the colored mountains in a moderate 50 minute hike over 4600m high, there we will appreciate different mountain ranges and the stone forest (optional climb) on the same route.

We will then return to our transportation and a 2 hour drive to the restaurant for a buffet lunch.

Then we will be returning to Cusco at approximately 6pm.

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Inclusions

  • Tourist Transportation
  • Professional Guide
  • Income
  • Local Breakfast Buffet
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Oxygen Balloon
  • Food not mentioned
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

What to Bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Walking shoes
  • Canes
  • Small backpack with personal items
  • Camera
  • Cash for purchases
  • Mineral Water
  • Sunscreen and Sun Hat

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