




Pallay Punchu is the third rainbow mountain in Cusco, after Vinicunca and Palcoyo, which has become very popular on social media. It is made up of spectacular sharp edges and is still uncrowded, so don't miss taking at least a day to explore this new and exceptional place southeast of the imperial city.
This fascinating adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel. We will take you on a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Cusipata for an energizing breakfast. Then, we will continue by road towards Sicuani, appreciating the great blue lagoon of Langui in the distance, which stretches for more than 15 km; we will pass close to its shores before continuing to the starting point in Layo. Once there, we will begin a challenging uphill hike for approximately two hours. We will walk through a path full of grasslands, impressive reddish soils, accompanied by the typical fauna of the area: alpacas, llamas, and if we are lucky, we will see kestrels, peregrine falcons or the famous condor flying in the air. When we reach Pallay Punchu del Apu Taqllo, which translated from Quechua means “woven poncho”, you will be able to climb the ridges and feel like you are flying over the surface of another planet.
We will continue by road towards Sicuani, appreciating the great blue lagoon of Langui in the distance, which has an extension of more than 15 km; We will make a stop near the shores before continuing to the starting point in Layo.
Pick up in the historic center
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Excursion to Pallay Punchu with Coca Ceremony || Prívate Tour || lasts about 7h 5min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $112 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up in the historic center Pickup points include Tecte Guest House, Hotel Marqueses.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Chullos Travel Peru.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Excursion to Pallay Punchu with Coca Ceremony || Prívate Tour || | 7h 5min | 5.0 (5) | $112 | |
Excursion to Pallay Punchu from Cusco with Coca Ceremony Private. | 12 hours | 5.0 (19) | $150 | View |
Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo with Coca Ceremony Private. | 16 hours | — | $142 | View |
Excursion to Humantay Lake with Coca Ceremony || Private Tour || | 12 hours | — | $120 | View |
Pallay Punchu Full Day Private Tour from Cusco | 11–12 hours | 5.0 (36) | $155 | View |
Group excursion Pallay Punchu 1 Day tour with meals/from Cusco | 13 hours | 5.0 (3) | $38 | View |
Pallay Punchu Private Tour from Cusco Daily Departures | 14 hours | 5.0 (11) | $180 | View |