Tour di un'intera giornata della montagna arcobaleno di Palcoyo da Cusco
Descrizione
Fuggi dalla folla e scopri un'alternativa più tranquilla e altrettanto sorprendente a Vinicunca in questo tour di un'intera giornata di Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain. Con una breve e panoramica escursione di 40 minuti, questa esperienza è ideale per viaggiatori di tutte le età alla ricerca di bellezze naturali senza l'intensità di un lungo trekking. Goditi il trasporto di andata e ritorno da Cusco, un'abbondante colazione andina e un pranzo tradizionale in un ristorante locale. Lungo la strada, esplora tre montagne arcobaleno colorate, ammira viste panoramiche sulle Ande, visita la Foresta di Pietra ultraterrena e impara a conoscere la geologia e la cultura della regione dalla tua Guida bilingue professionista.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Mattina presto Partenza da Cusco La vostra avventura inizia presto, mentre partiamo da Cusco verso le 4 del mattino con il nostro trasporto turistico. Mentre ci dirigiamo a sud attraverso gli altopiani andini, assisterete alle prime luci del giorno su tranquilli villaggi e paesaggi di montagna. Dopo circa 1,5 ore di guida, ci fermeremo per una colazione tradizionale in un ristorante locale, dandoti un momento per rilassarti e fare il pieno di carburante prima dell'escursione.
Dopo la colazione, continuiamo il nostro viaggio verso il sentiero Palccoyo, situato a un'altitudine di circa 4.800 metri. Qui, iniziamo una breve e facile escursione attraverso paesaggi colorati e ondulati. Il sentiero è di circa 1,5 chilometri (circa 40 minuti) e segue una salita graduale, rendendolo accessibile alla maggior parte dei livelli di fitness. Lungo la strada, saremo circondati da viste spettacolari sulle tre montagne Arcobaleno di Palccoyo, ognuna delle quali mostra colori minerali naturali in vivaci rossi, verdi, gialli e arancioni. A differenza del più affollato sentiero di Vinicunca, Palccoyo offre un'esperienza tranquilla e meno turistica. Nel punto più alto del sentiero, a circa 4.900 metri, ci fermeremo per ammirare le viste panoramiche mozzafiato della catena montuosa delle Ande. Nelle giornate limpide, si possono anche avvistare lama che pascolano in lontananza.
Visita alla Foresta di Pietra (opzionale) Continuiamo la nostra esplorazione nella vicina Foresta di Pietra, un paesaggio surreale di imponenti formazioni rocciose scolpite da secoli di vento ed erosione. Queste strutture geologiche uniche assomigliano a torri, animali o antichi templi, suscitando immaginazione e meraviglia. Durante l'esplorazione, la tua Guida condividerà approfondimenti sui miti locali e sulle storie associate alle rocce. Raggiungeremo anche un altro punto panoramico che offre una prospettiva mozzafiato del Ghiacciaio Ausangate, la vetta più alta della regione di Cusco, che si erge maestosa in lontananza.
Dopo aver ammirato i panorami e aver trascorso del tempo nella Foresta di Pietra, torneremo attraverso lo stesso sentiero al nostro veicolo. La discesa è più facile e dà il tempo di riflettere sulle incredibili attrazioni naturali che hai sperimentato. Sulla via del ritorno a Cusco, ci fermeremo in un villaggio locale per gustare un abbondante pranzo andino, con piatti regionali realizzati con ingredienti freschi locali come zuppe, patate, stufati e verdure. Ci aspettiamo di tornare a Cusco verso le 16:30, completando una giornata ricca di paesaggi vividi, aria fresca di montagna e un profondo legame con il paesaggio andino.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Il pick-up per il Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour inizia circa 30 minuti prima dell'orario di partenza previsto (intorno alle 04:00) dai vostri hotel a Cusco. I viaggiatori sono pregati di essere pronti e in attesa nella hall del loro hotel o Alloggio in quel momento. La nostra Guida ti contatterà telefonicamente per coordinare il ritiro e garantire che non ci siano problemi. Assicurati che il telefono sia acceso e raggiungibile e che al momento della prenotazione siano stati forniti i dati di contatto e il luogo del ritiro corretti
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
Recensioni(100)
If you have a family or don't want to walk forever this is the way to see Rainbow Mountain. The hardest parts of this journey have to be the early wake up time, the difficulty sleeping in the van and of course the walk at high elevation. There are a few inclines on this path which are even more difficult to manage given the thin, cold air. There are no other methods to scale the path other than your feet so keep that in mind. The entrance fee is very cheap about 15 sole per person. Joel did a great job at motivating us during the climb and making sure we stayed on track during our breakfast and lunch stops. Make sure you pack more water and snacks than you think.
Very friendly staff and an amazing experience! One of the best things I did in Peru. Love the quiet environment. Beautiful and comfortable drive as well. My family did great after 3 days of acclimating to the altitude
1 hike (easy with a short steep climb) will give you an open area wide view of 3 “rainbow”s and a majestic view of Ausangate. We’re lucky to get a clear sunny day. Our guide Lucas was helpful and knowledgeable, he showed us a few great vantage points for photographs. EPIC! The ride/transport of 3 hours (1way) is well worth it.
The landscape is amazing, it is like another planet! It is optional how much of the hike you do depending on how you are with the altitude, and the first rainbow mountain is very close to the parking place (although the other 2 and the stone forest are well worth the walk). We had plenty of time to see the area. The breakfast and lunch were great too. The only thing I would say is be careful with the woman taking payment for the toilets next to where the vans park as she was trying to short change people in the group - better to bring coins so you can pay exactly (this has nothing to do with the tour operator, just worth mentioning)
I did the Palcoyo rainbow mountain tour with Elisban as my guide and it was really great, I would definitely recommend! The pickup and drop off were both on time, breakfast and lunch were delicious and a lot of food, and the rainbow mountain and stone forest were incredible!! Elisban, our guide, was lovely as well, he was really informative and kept everything running smoothly. The whole day was well organised and ran very smoothly.
My husband and I really enjoyed the views of the mountains. When we arrived, we were one of the first groups there so there were no crowds. We were able to take out time hiking, taking pictures and enjoying the scenery. The hike itself is relatively flat but the altitude could be difficult for some (some people in our group were struggling a bit). The rock forest is also great to see and offers panoramic views if you are up for the extra steps. Morning pickup was smooth and communications were all done through Whatsapp. Admission fee for the mountain is not included so you'll need to bring soles to cover that. The only thing is we would have appreciated if the guide explained more. The tour felt more like walking from photo spot to photo spot. Our guide didn't provide a lot of explanations on the history or the scenery. For example, I asked what causes the colours and if it was because of specific minerals, and he just said "Yes we have a lot of different minerals that have different colours." I would have appreciated learning more about the lifestyle of the people living near the mountains, how the mountains were discovered, why they have different colors and more.
Really good trip, good value for money especially with the breakfast & lunch included. The pick up time we were given was wrong & we were stood outside for 30 minutes, not a great start to the day. It isn’t really guided, there is a guide who you can stick with or you can go off walking on your own. We were told information about Peru on the bus by our guide.
Outstanding experience. The scenery is amazing. Maybe some of the best I’ve ever seen and I’m pretty well traveled. You get 3 rainbow mountains instead of one at the original “Rainbow mountain.” Pick up was seamless and only 5 minutes past the designated time (4:05-4:15.). The breakfast stop was also the lunch stop and was a solid food choice buffet style. An “optional “ morning stop included a look at some bridges. Negligible cost and interesting. They were very safety conscious. Checking SpO2 rates, asking many questions about your experience with altitude, etc. Joel, our guide, and Luis, our driver were great guys and really good at their jobs. This is an up and coming destination and I’m happy to have been on the earlier end and support the beautiful local community. Highly recommend.
It was a wonderful ride with a lot of cool people. Our tour guide Lukas was very professional and friendly. Definitv again🙏🏾😁
Very nice experience, thanks to Ricardo who was an excellent guide who accompanied us very well throughout the day!
