Gentle Walk • Best for Families & Low Acclimatization
Palccoyo Rainbow Range: 3 Colored Mountains & Stone Forest
The peaceful 4,900m alternative: admire three rainbow peaks and glacier-capped Ausangate on an easy 45-minute gentle walk.
- Max Altitude
- 4,900 m
- Cusco Pickup
- 04:30 AM
- Hiking Distance
- 2.0 km (45 min)
- Max Group
- ≤ 12 pax
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Overview
- ✓ Gentle 45-minute stone-paved walk (only 150m elevation gain)
- ✓ View 3 distinct Rainbow Mountains + Dramatic Stone Forest + Checacupe Inca Bridge
- ✓ Under 10% of Vinicunca’s visitor volume for an intimate Andean experience
- ✓ Ideal for families, seniors, or travelers on day 1–2 of Cusco acclimatization
Services
Sprinter
Hotel
Buffet
Guía WFR
100% O₂
✓ What’s Included in Your Direct Expedition
- Cusco hotel pickup & heated tourist Sprinter
- Official Palccoyo community entrance ticket included
- Guided stop at Checacupe Three Bridges
- Hot Andean Breakfast & Buffet Lunch
- Certified guide + Trekking poles + Medical oxygen
• Not Included / Optional Trail Extras
- Personal snacks
- Voluntary tips
Hour-by-Hour Technical Itinerary
- 04:30 AM 3,399 m
Relaxed Cusco hotel pickup
Later departure time heading southeast along the Vilcanota river.
- 06:30 AM 3,420 m
Breakfast & Checacupe Three Bridges
Explore Inca, Colonial, and Republican bridges standing side-by-side.
- 09:00 AM 4,750 m
Gentle Walk Across 3 Rainbow Peaks
Easy scenic path among grazing alpacas with Ausangate views.
- 10:15 AM 4,900 m
Stone Forest 360° Panorama
Optional short walk into the surreal high-altitude rock labyrinth.
- 01:00 PM 3,310 m
Buffet Lunch & Return to Cusco
Arrive back in Cusco historic center ~03:30 PM.
5,036m Summit Packing Checklist (Auto-saved in browser)
- ✓ 3 upper layers: thermal base layer + fleece mid-layer + windproof/waterproof shell
- ✓ Broken-in hiking boots or trail shoes with deep lug traction
- ✓ Warm beanie, thermal gloves & neck gaiter/buff against freezing ridge wind
- ✓ SPF 50+ sunscreen & UV400 sunglasses (extreme solar radiation at 5,036m)
- ✓ Original Passport + small Peruvian Soles bills (S/ 10 & S/ 20)
- ✓ 1L reusable water bottle, high-energy trail mix/chocolate & coca/lemon candies
