1-Day Palcoyo Mountains Trek from Cusco with Forest of Stones

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek to a first viewpoint at 4,900 meters above sea level
• 02 Take in the scenic Palcoyo mountain range with free time for photos
• 03 Explore the striking forest of stones
• 04 Enjoy lunch in the district of Checacupe

Enter a dreamlike territory as you visit the Palcoyo Mountains, known as the Rainbow Mountain for their pigmented visage and stratified layers of limestone. Go on this rugged trek through pristine wilderness and arid lands, taking in the scenic Palcoyo mountain range and the forest of stones. This full-day experience from Cusco combines high-altitude landscapes, free time for photos, and lunch in the district of Checacupe.

Enter a dreamlike territory as you visit the Palcoyo Mountains, known as the Rainbow Mountain for their pigmented visage and stratified layers of limestone.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Hard

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Palcoyo Mountains Trek and Forest of Stones

• Trek to the first viewpoint at 4,900 meters above sea level. Observe the scenic Palcoyo mountain range and enjoy free time to take photos and explore the area.

• Visit the forest of stones. Have lunch in the district of Checacupe.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Peru tour guide services

• Transportation by minivan

• Lunch and hot drinks

• First aid kit

• Oxygen

What's Not Included

• Tips

Know before you go

• Attire preferable for the trek:

  • Short- and long-sleeved polo shirts

  • Hat

  • Sunglasses

  • Swimwear

  • Towel

  • Sunscreen

  • Camera

  • Water bottle

  • Waterproof poncho

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cusco, Peru

Tour start

Cusco, Peru

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.