Pallay Punchu Private Hiking Trip

Description

Discover Pallay Punchu, a vividly striped mountain in the Cusco region. Its colors resemble the bands of a traditional Peruvian poncho, and the surrounding highland scenery offers a striking setting for a day of hiking.

Itinerary

The day begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco, followed by a drive of around 1.5 hours to Cusipata. There, you’ll have breakfast at a buffet before continuing for approximately two hours to the trailhead.

The ascent to Pallay Punchu takes between 45 minutes and two hours. Along the way, take in views of the Pallay Punchu, Pasñawarcuna, Apu Tagllo and Condorsllana mountains. At Condor Sayana, the route’s highest point at 4,850 metres (almost 16,000 feet), you can look out across the Layo and Laguni districts, the nearby lagoon and the Tres Cañones mountains of Suykutambo.

After time to explore and take photos, return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch. The excursion concludes in Cusco, where drop-off is at Plaza de Armas. The full trip lasts around 13 hours.

Services included
Hotel pickup for accommodation near Plaza de Armas in Cusco.Breakfast buffet in Cusipata.Lunch buffet in Cusipata.

Services not included

Not specified in the provided information.

Meeting point or pickup

Pickup is available at hotels close to Plaza de Armas in Cusco. If your accommodation is outside this area, an alternative meeting point will be arranged with you.

Practical information
The hike to the summit takes approximately 45 minutes to two hours.The highest point is 4,850 metres above sea level.The complete excursion lasts around 13 hours.