Pallay Punchu mountain full day tour from Cusco

Cusco

This fascinating adventure begins when we pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. We will take you by car two and a half hours on the way to Cusipata to have an energizing breakfast. Then we will continue along the road to Sicuani, admiring along the way the beauty of the blue lagoon of Langui , which extends for more than 15 km. We will stop at the shore before continuing our journey towards Layo, where the hike begins.

Pallay Punchu

Once we are there, we will begin this challenging uphill hike for approximately two hours. We will walk along a path that crosses grasslands and impressive red lands accompanied by the typical fauna of the area: alpacas, llamas and, if we are lucky, kestrels, peregrine falcons or the famous condor that flies overhead. When we get to the Pallay Punchu del Apu Taqllo , which translated in Quechua means “woven poncho”, you will have the opportunity to climb the sharp edges of the mountain and feel like you are flying over the surface of another planet.

This mountain stands out for its precise lines, perfectly sculpted by nature over millions of years. You will be able to distinguish various colors such as red, brown, yellow, green, magenta and ocher, among others. While you enjoy the wonderful pigmentation of various shades, you can also lean over the edge for an even better view of the impressive Langui lagoon and a part of the Andes mountain range. You will reach a height of more than 4,600 meters above sea level, so we recommend that you acclimatize before your tour to avoid altitude sickness during the trip.

Cusco

We will return to Layo along the same path. We will stop again at the edge of the Lagoon to have lunch outdoors or, if you prefer, you can eat in a rural restaurant in Sicuani. Finally, we will return to Cusco to finish this surprising adventure.