The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain full-day tour presents an alternative to the Vinicunca route. This trek offers views of local villages, adobe structures, and livestock. The Ausangate glacier (6,385 meters/20,945 feet) is a visible feature. The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountains route is positioned as a less demanding option compared to the more popular Rainbow Mountain hike. It provides views of three distinct rainbow mountains, a stone forest, and the Ausangate glacier with a shorter walking duration.
The Checacupe area includes three bridges, including an Inca bridge. Inka Trail provides high-altitude ecotourism experiences, including the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour. This tour is intended for individuals with an interest in natural environments. Participants join a tour group departing from Cusco (3,399 meters/11,152 feet). The tour is presented as an opportunity to experience the Andean region. Options for a two-day Vinicunca tour with overnight accommodations are available, as are travel packages from Cusco that incorporate the Rainbow Mountain experience.
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The tour initiates with hotel pick-up at 06:00 hours, followed by transport to the Checacupe village. A stop is made to observe an Inca and a colonial bridge, and for the purchase of supplies. The journey continues for one hour to the base camp. A short uphill walk, lasting 30 to 45 minutes, leads to the Palcoyo Pass (4,880 meters/16,000 feet). This location provides panoramic views of three Rainbow Mountains, the Palccoyo peaks, the Ausangate mountain, and a stone forest. A one-hour period is allocated for photography and viewing.
The descent to the base camp follows the same route. Transport is provided to the Cusipata village for lunch. Following lunch, transport returns to Cusco, with drop-off at Regocijo Plaza at approximately 17:00 hours.
Walking time is approximately three hours, including a picnic lunch. The terrain includes open roads and ascending trails.
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