The “Cordillera Arcoiris” is located south of Cusco, in the community of Palccoyo. The geography of this impressive natural attraction is characterized by the presence of snow-capped peaks, stone forests, and a great wall from pre-Inca times. In addition, you can appreciate a scale of colors where turquoise, violet, red, green and ocher stand out. The excursion to Palccoyo is a preferred route for travelers looking for shorter hikes with fewer tourists.
Enjoy spectacular views from the 3 viewpoints of the well-known “Palccoyo Rainbow Range”.
The tour begins with the pick-up of our passengers from their respective lodging between 6:30 and 7:00 am. The process is carried out in compliance with the biosecurity and health protocols established by MINSA.
After the concentration of our passengers, we will begin with a trip of approximately 2 hours to the district of Checacupe, where we will observe 3 historical constructions. We will continue with the tour until we arrive to the district of Combapata, we will enter by the left margin of the “Salka” river until we arrive to the starting point of the trek, place known as “Wallata Q’asa”. At the beginning of the tour through the “Cordillera Arcoiris” we will have views of the mountain “Warsaqyani”, the mountain of colors “Q’alle Q’alle” and the imposing forest of stones “Yaraq Qaqa”. The total length of the tour of the entire attraction is approximately 2 km. At the end of the tour, we will have free time to take pictures. Then we will return to the bus to go to the district of Cusipata where we will enjoy a delicious lunch. Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco. The approximate time of arrival is between 17:30 and 18:00 hrs.
Services included:
- Tourist transportation (Pick up from your lodging).
- Bilingual guided tour (Spanish/English)
- Lunch
- First aid kit
- Oxygen balloon
- Entrance ticket to the attraction
Services not included:
- Services not mentioned
- Tips
- Additional expenses
You must bring:
- Mask (Mandatory)
- Small backpack
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Snacks
- Hat for sun protection
- Waterproof jacket
- Extra money in soles
- Camera
Recommendations:
- You are advised to wear comfortable hiking shoes, windbreaker jacket, pants and Thermal/Dry Fit T-shirts.
Schedule:
Pick up: 6:30 - 7:00 am
Departure: 7:00 am approximately
Return: 17:30 hrs. - 18:00 hrs. approximately
Bio Security System:
- All our units have the safety and health protocols established by MINSA.
- Alcohol gel and liquid soap for hand washing.
- Footwear disinfection footbath with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite (bleach).
Restrictions
- We clarify to our clients the following: If the tourist has a temperature of 37.5 °C at the time of passing the mandatory control, he/she will not be able to go on the tour.
Children under 2 years of age are exempt from payment (they are not entitled to a seat on the tours or food).
