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Palccoyo

Cusco 4 days / 3 nights
Essential
Palccoyo — photo 1

A four-day programme centred on Cusco, with three nights in the former capital of the Inca Empire and the excursions running as round trips from the city.

From Cusco you take the full-day excursion to Machu Picchu, reached by train via Aguas Calientes, and the adventure to Palccoyo, the other rainbow mountain range and a more accessible alternative to Vinicunca: after the early-morning drive you reach the start of the walk at 4,800 metres and, over roughly thirty minutes, the viewpoint at 4,900 metres, completing the visit with the fascinating stone forest. Accommodation is offered in 3-, 4- and 5-star categories.

Highlights

Full-day excursion to Machu Picchu by train via Aguas Calientes
Palccoyo, the other rainbow mountain range, with a viewpoint at 4,900 metres
The Palccoyo stone forest
A gentle walk that works as an accessible alternative to Vinicunca
Three nights based in Cusco, the former capital of the Inca Empire
Lunch included on every excursion day

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Day 1: Arrival in Cusco

Arrival in the city of Cusco. Meeting, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Free afternoon in Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. No meals included today.
Day2

Day 2: Cusco / Machu Picchu / Cusco

Live one of the world's most extraordinary experiences at Machu Picchu. The adventure begins with the transfer to the railway station, where you board one of the most spectacular trains, carrying you through picturesque Andean landscapes to the lush cloud forest and the charming town of Aguas Calientes. From there a bus winds up the mountain to the top, where the impressive view of the Machu Picchu citadel awaits, one of the 7 New Wonders of the Modern World. Take time to walk its passageways and lanes and marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Incas. After exploring the site, descend to Aguas Calientes to recover your energy with a pleasant lunch. At the appointed time, take the train back to Cusco. Overnight in Cusco. Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Day3

Day 3: Cusco / Palccoyo (rainbow mountain range) / Cusco

We pick you up from your hotel between 4 and 5 a.m. to begin the journey to the community of Palccoyo, a drive of between 3 and 3 hours 30 minutes. On reaching the start of the adventure, at 4,800 metres above sea level, we begin a walk of about 30 minutes to the first viewpoint, at 4,900 metres. There you have thirty minutes of free time to observe and photograph the majestic Palccoyo range, while the guide gives detailed explanations of this striking natural formation. After enjoying the views and exploring the area, we return to the starting point to visit the stone forest, a fascinating landscape of unique rock formations. We then board the transport again to head to the Checacupe district, where we have lunch. Finally we return to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 p.m. near the main square. Overnight in Cusco. Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Day4

Day 4: Cusco / Lima

At the coordinated time, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Lima. Meals: breakfast.

Suggested hotels

Inkarri Cusco
Standard
Cusco

3-star option in Cusco (3 nights).

José Antonio Cusco
Superior
Cusco

4-star option in Cusco (3 nights).

Aranwa Cusco
Luxury
Cusco

5-star option in Cusco (3 nights).

Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.

What's included

Included: Airport / hotel / airport transfers (private)
Included: 3 nights accommodation in Cusco (3 breakfasts)
Included: Full day at Machu Picchu on the Expedition or Voyager train (lunch included)
Included: Hotel / train station / hotel transfers
Included: Full-day Palccoyo rainbow-mountain hike (lunch included)

What's not included

Not included: Domestic and international airfare
Not included: Domestic and international airport taxes
Not included: Early check-in and late check-out
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Drinks not included with the lunches
Not included: Expenses not specified in the programme
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included

Booking & policies

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How is a booking confirmed?

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What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.