Overview
PALLAY PUNCHU TOUR
Pallay Punchu Tour. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the new Rainbow Mountain of Cusco, Pallay Punchu, or Pallay Poncho, also known as the sharp mountain or mountain of sharp points. You will take a fantastic walk between beautiful mountains witnessing the most beautiful landscapes of Cusco. Upon reaching the top of this impressive mountain you will have a panoramic view of the town of Layo and the beautiful Laguna de Layo. Come and embark on this incredible adventure.
Come and be part of this adventure in the Peruvian Andes surrounded by lagoons and canyons.
Pallay Punchu awaits you!
The tour to Pallay Puncho is available in Private Service.
Itinerary
ITINERARY OF THE PALLAY PUNCHU TOUR
Tour Start: 04:30 am
CUSCO TO LAYO
- Early in the morning, our private transportation will pick you up at the door of your hotel to start a wonderful adventure in the direction of the new Rainbow Mountain, Pallay Puncho. We will take the route that leads to Puno.
- You will travel for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes until we reach the city of Sicuani where you will have a delicious breakfast. Then we will follow the route to Arequipa and by a detour we will enter the town of Layo on the edge of the beautiful Layo lagoon. After a few more minutes by car we will begin our walk.
PALLAY PONCHO HIKE
- After descending from our mobility, we will walk up a very steep slope for between 1 hour and 30 minutes and 2 hours, between magnificent mountains such as Apu Taqllo and Pallay Poncho, leaving behind the Laguna de Layo.
- Finally, we will reach the top of the Pallay Punchu Mountain from here you will have an impressive view of the Layo lagoon that contrasts incredibly with the colors of Pallay Puncho. We will have a reasonable time to take beautiful pictures and rest.
END OF THE TOUR TO PALLAY PUNCHO
- Then you will return to our vehicle to start your way back to Cusco. By the way, you will be able to take beautiful views of the Layo lagoon and you will arrive in Sicuani to enjoy a delicious lunch.
- Finally, we will go to the city of Cusco, our transport will take you to your hotel, arriving at approximately 8:00 p.m.
Time: 16 hours approximately.
END OF OUR SERVICES
IMPORTANT DATA
- Lowest Altitude: 4,000 m / 13,100 ft
- Highest Altitude: 4,700 m / 15,400 ft
- Distance: 4 km / 2.5 miles.
- Walking time: 2 hours
- Difficulty level: Challenging
Include
INCLUDED
Hotel pick up (city center).
Professional guide (Spanish and English).
Tourist Transport and Professional Driver.
Tourist Breakfast and Lunch (Vegetarian option).
First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
Handmade Canes.
Entrance Ticket.
NOT INCLUDED
Walking sticks (5.00 USD).
Services not mentioned.
Water and snack.
Tips.
packing list
WHAT DO WE RECOMMEND TO BRING FOR THE PALLAY PUNCHU TOUR?
To enjoy the Pallay Puncho Tour, do not forget to bring with you:
- Passport or identity document (valid).
- Small backpack (bottle of water, snacks and more).
- Extra cash (Soles) to buy souvenirs (optional).
- Trekking Shoes or Sneakers.
- Light, warm clothing, gloves, scarf, jacket.
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho if your visit is between the months of October to March.
- Personal medication.
- Sunglasses.
- Sun hat.
- Sunscreen (SPF 35+).
- Lipstick.
- Walking stick.
- Camera and camcorder with extra batteries.
FAQS
HOW LONG DOES THE PALLAY PUNCHO TOUR LAST?
The tour lasts approximately 16 hours. It starts early in the morning with pickup from your hotel and ends around 6:00 p.m. in the city of Cusco.
WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE IS USED FOR THE PALLAY PUNCHO TOUR?
We use vans as comfortable and safe vehicles suitable for tourist excursions, with a capacity of up to 18 seats, to offer a comfortable experience during the tour. If you want a private tour, the vehicle options are more extensive according to your comfort.
HOW MANY PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN THE GROUP OR SHARED SERVICE FOR THIS TOUR?
The number of people taking the group tour is generally up to 17 people, although occasionally the number may be reduced.
WHAT TYPE OF GUIDES ARE INCLUDED IN THE TOUR AND IN WHICH LANGUAGES CAN IT BE CONDUCTED?
We have professional, licensed, and experienced tour guides who speak several languages, including Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, and other languages depending on availability. Our guides are trained to provide detailed information and enrich your experience during the tour with their local and cultural knowledge.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE THE TICKET TO ENTER THE SHARP MOUNTAIN?
You can purchase the Tourist Ticket or entry ticket at the starting point or sometimes at the location of the classic photo of this wonder.
DOES THE PALLAY PUNCHO MOUNTAIN TOUR INCLUDE LUNCH?
This tour is a full-day experience, so YES, it includes lunch. This consists of a buffet lunch where you will have different options to enjoy Peruvian cuisine, especially traditional dishes from Cusco. Additionally, if you have dietary preferences or certain restrictions, there are vegetarian options or others as needed. (Please inform us of your preferences when making your reservation.)
WHAT IS THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS TOUR?
You can obtain more information on our link Terms and Conditions page.
IS IT IMPORTANT TO CARRY A PASSPORT DURING THIS TOUR?
It is not necessary to carry your passport, but if you are a national tourist, a DNI (National Identity Document) is a mandatory requirement when purchasing your entry ticket.
WHY BOOK WITH KANTU PERU TOURS?
- Kantu Peru Tours is a Cusco travel agency that operates all the packages directly. We don’t give commissions to travel agencies or any other thirds parties that inflate the costs.
- The staff that works with us are professional and responsible. Before they start working with Katu Peru Tours, we have a training course about customer service.
- We have all the tourist permissions and certificates, granted by the Municipality of Cusco, and the Minister of Peru (DICETUR – MINCETUR), which guarantees us to operate in Cusco and the sacred valley Machu Picchu.
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Tour Price
PRICES OF THE PALLAY PUNCHU TOUR
Pallay Puncho is done in a group and private service based on the size of your group.
“Ask first for availability, 24 hours before the tour date otherwise we can not ensure availability”
PRIVATE SERVICE |
PRICE PER GROUP
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| Per Group 1-3 Persons | Before: $305.00 USD
Now: $300.00 USD |
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| Per Group 4-5 Persons | Before: $345.00 USD
Now: $340.00 USD |
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| Per Group 6-8 Persons | Before: $385.00 USD
Now: $380.00 USD |
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| Per Group 9-13 Persons | Before: $425.00 USD
Now: $420.00 USD |
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To do the Pallay Puncho tour in a private group of 14 or more people, check with our booking department.
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