About this experience
You'll be picked up from your accommodation, preferably within the historic center of Cusco, starting around 4:00 AM.
Then, you'll head south of Cusco to the town of Cusipata for your first stop: breakfast.
Before reaching the town of Palccoyo, you'll stop to snap some photos of the colonial bridge and the Inca bridge.
Once you arrive at Palccoyo Mountain (4,900 masl), you'll have free time to photograph and soak in the views. You'll even be able to spot part of Nevado Ausangate.
You'll then return to the parking lot and head back to Cusipata for lunch. Finally, you'll return to the city of Cusco (arriving around 6:00 PM), and your transport will drop you off one block from the Plaza de Armas (Plaza Regocijo)
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Pick up from the Hotel city center
- Lunch
- oxygen assistance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- walk sticks
- Breakfast
- Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
Not included
- horses rent
- Meals not mentioned
Itinerary and highlights
start piont
We will be passing by your accommodation wherever you are staying, preferably within the historic center of the city of Cusco, the pick-up starts at approximately 4:00 am.
Then we will head to the south of Cusco , to the town of Cusipata where we will have our first stop to have breakfast.
Before reaching the town of Palccoyo we will make a stop to take some photos of the attraction of the colonial bridge and the Inca bridge.
Arriving at the Palccoyo Mountain (4,900 masl), we will have free time to photograph and enjoy the place. We will also be able to observe part of Nevado Ausangate.
We will return to the parking lot to return to Cusipata where we will have lunch and finally we will return to the city of Cusco (arrival approximately at 18:00 hrs), our mobility will leave you one block from the Plaza de Armas (Plaza Regocijo )
tour finish
Meeting and pickup information
- We will contact you to give you instructions one day before your departure.
- We will contact the passenger one day before using their number or through the platform to indicate the pick-up time.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Amaru Explorer Peru
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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