Excursion to Pallay Punchu with Coca Ceremony || Prívate Tour ||
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7 hours 5 minutes
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Pallay Punchu is the third rainbow mountain in Cusco, after Vinicunca and Palcoyo, which has become very popular on social media. It is made up of spectacular sharp edges and is still uncrowded, so don't miss taking at least a day to explore this new and exceptional place southeast of the imperial city.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
This fascinating adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel. We will take you on a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Cusipata for an energizing breakfast. Then, we will continue by road towards Sicuani, appreciating the great blue lagoon of Langui in the distance, which stretches for more than 15 km; we will pass close to its shores before continuing to the starting point in Layo. Once there, we will begin a challenging uphill hike for approximately two hours. We will walk through a path full of grasslands, impressive reddish soils, accompanied by the typical fauna of the area: alpacas, llamas, and if we are lucky, we will see kestrels, peregrine falcons or the famous condor flying in the air. When we reach Pallay Punchu del Apu Taqllo, which translated from Quechua means “woven poncho”, you will be able to climb the ridges and feel like you are flying over the surface of another planet.
Sicuani
We will continue by road towards Sicuani, appreciating the great blue lagoon of Langui in the distance, which has an extension of more than 15 km; We will make a stop near the shores before continuing to the starting point in Layo.
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Excursion to Pallay Punchu with Coca Ceremony || Prívate Tour ||
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alberto and Wilson are awesome!!!!!
alessandraw901,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Alberto as our tour guide and Wilson as our driver. Wilson picked us up promptly on time, bright and early, at 4am and was able to safely navigate the narrow, windy roads to Pallay Punchu. Alberto was an extremely knowledgeable guide — he answered all of our questions about history and nature with enthusiasm. Alberto was extremely supportive, patiently and attentively helping us up the steep climb to Pallay Punchu as we were having issues acclimating to the 4,700m+ altitude. Alberto helped one person in our group carry her bag and helped others in our group descend the steep, slippery and sometimes scary path (to those afraid of heights). On top of all that, Alberto took us to all the scenic spots and helped us take tons of photos. Overall, Alberto and Wilson were fantastic — we wouldn’t rather venture to Pallay Punchu with anyone else!
Pallay Punchu with Alberto: A 5-Star Adventure You Can’t Miss
jassielt2026,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with this tour company from start to finish. Everything was well-organized, punctual, and exceeded our expectations. The highlight of the trip was our guide, Alberto—he was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire experience fun and engaging. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and got the most out of the tour. Visiting Pallay Punchu was absolutely breathtaking. Out of the three color mountains, it is by far the most stunning in my opinion. It’s also a much better alternative to the overcrowded Rainbow Mountain—the views are the best, and you can truly take in the scenery without the large crowds. That made the whole experience feel more authentic and enjoyable. If you’re looking for a top-notch tour with great service and attention to detail, I highly recommend this company. Ask for Alberto—you won’t regret it!
The most beautiful hike ever!
sofic996,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with Edward and Dante. Pallay Punchu was the most mesmerizing experience we had. The altitude and slopes were on the challenging side, but Edward gave us all the right support to make us feel safe, comfortable, and brave to get the most out of the experience. Besides, he took great pictures. The views from the top of sharp colorful mountains, far away icy glaciers, and two lagoons are incomparable. We also really enjoyed an improvised stop to try local delicacy dish; it was the most amazing lamb we have ever tried. Meeting hundreds of lamas in the wild was a wonderful addition to the day.
Exciting!
eduardobuzzatto,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unparalleled experience from beginning to end! Starting with delicious breakfast in the middle of the Andes! The van gets very close to the track, so the walking time is quite short, although demanding due to the altitude and tilt, the climb does not take more than 50 minutes. During the climb our guide Nilto was very patient and attentive, waited when we needed to rest, gave us the hand to help go down the steepest parts, showed the best places for the photos and took lots of photos for us! I was quite excited because there were only us 3 on the mountain, just the noise of the wind and the lovely landscape!
The beautiful Pallay Poncho
A6621LQalicea,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience with the guide Alberto and the driver Alfredo! Pallay Poncho is an equally beautiful destination in the Rainbow Mountains, but little known so with very few tourists! Alberto was kind and helpful, very professional! Highly recommended
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