Private Tour

Pallay Punchu Private Hiking Tour

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

14 hours

Mobile ticket

We are a licensed local operator based in Cusco, offering a safe and authentic experience to one of the region’s most unique attractions. This tour includes hotel pickup (historic center), professional bilingual guides, comfortable tourist transport with air conditioning, and all entrance tickets. We also provide breakfast, lunch, a first aid kit, and oxygen for your safety at high altitude. With smaller groups and personalized attention, we make sure you enjoy Pallay Punchu at your own pace, away from the crowds.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

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.

What To Expect

Pallay Poncho

Pallay Poncho Mountain is a breathtaking natural attraction in the Cusco region, also known as Condorpa Sayanán (Place Where the Condor Stands) or “The Sharp Mountain” due to its striking shape. This group tour begins with hotel pickup at 4:30 a.m., followed by a two-hour drive to Cusipata for breakfast. We then continue for about an hour and a half to the town of Layo (3,978 m.a.s.l.), where we’ll enjoy a brief explanation and time for photos. From Layo, we travel to the starting point of the hike. The one-hour uphill walk takes us to Pallay Poncho at 4,791 m.a.s.l., where stunning panoramic views await. You’ll have time for pictures and to learn more from your guide before returning. On the way back, we stop to admire the three bridges of Checacupe, arriving in Cusco around 7:00 p.m., ending the tour near the Main Square.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English or Portugues)

Transfer from your hotel, as long as you are staying in the historic center

First aid kit and oxygen bottle

Tourist bus with air conditioning

Breakfast and lunch — basic and limited options, may be box-lunch

Entrance tickets

Tips

Options

Pallay Punchu Private Hiking Tour

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A majestic experience from the Play Punchu
orvalhoa,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing. Although I am very new to hick today I had a majestic view from a top. Omar, our guide, was patient with me to take us up enough. As there are so few folks who know of this track path you get to be the most of it. Nice view, pictures, and the sound of the nature.
Very good height experience.
GoPlaces32588301688,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good service, punctuality, during the walk our guide Omar was always at the level of monitoring that we are in good condition and explaining the nature around us.
Pallay
thierryrA5521JS,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great day in Pallay Punchu with Omar. Very thoughtful and inexhaustible guide on the Andean environment and culture