Pallayponcho mountain

• Punctual pick up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Safe and clean touristic transportation, equipped with air conditioning.
• Professional tour guide.
• Appreciate the flora and fauna along the way.
• Panoramic views of Langui Layo lagoon.
• Hike to the Pallayponcho Mountain.
• Large restaurant and delicious food.
• Unforgettable photos in the high Andean landscapes.
• Souvenirs from local towns.
• Visit the picturesque main square of Layo.

Make sure you sleep early the night before this incredible hike, because we will pick you up from your hotel at 04:30 a.m. to travel by our touristic transportation towards the traditional Layo town (4 hours). Here you can enjoy a delicious local breakfast and take pictures of its picturesque main square.
Although before arriving in this town, we will stop at the viewpoint of the Langui Layo lagoon to appreciate its clear water that serves as home to many fish species and economic resource for the local people who are dedicated to fish farming. As well, it is the migratory destination of many Andean birds.
After breakfast, we will keep traveling for 45 minutes through a dirt road full of beautiful scenery until we reach the Chosaqtera community. This is the starting point of our hike to Pallayponcho Mountain.
This trail will head you through wide and beautiful pampas for 2 hours on average. Despite it is an uphill path; the panoramic views along the path will improve this unforgettable experience until we reach our destination.
The Pallayponcho Mountain is rocky and colorful, boasts a breathtaking view of the Andes mountain range, as well these lands still have peace and quiet all around. Although the most outstanding feature of Pallayponcho is the colorful soils and the variation of turquoise, reddish, golden and white tones that create a visual effect that resembles an Andean textile.
Meanwhile, the shape of the entire mountain looks like a gorgeous Andean poncho. Therefore, its fusion of colors and natural shapes make this touristic destination one of the most surprising throughout Peru.
You will never find another mountain like this in your life!
Afterwards, we will hike back through the same path to board the transportation and travel towards Layo town, where you will have lunch and then keep heading to Cusco city. You will be arriving at your hotel around 17:30 hours.

• Private tourist transport.
• Official tour guide.
• Entrance tickets to the mountain of colours.
• Oxygen balloon inside the transport.

• Hiking sticks.
• Snacks.
• Souvenirs.
• Extra expenses.
• Tips.

Bring a warm coat (jacket, scarf, gloves…) for cold and windy morning. As well, protection against the sun (hat, sunglasses and sunscreen) owing to at this altitude the sun’s rays are stronger. Always include a rain poncho and candy in your backpack.

• What is the best time to visit Pallayponcho Mountain?
  The best time is within the months of April, October, due to raining season has already finished, and there will be no difficulty in walking through the trail.
• Are there places to have lunch on the touristic transportation route?
  Yes, in fact there are many touristic and local restaurants with delicious cuisine, although you can also reserve your meals with us.
• Is it necessary to be in good physical condition to get to Pallayponcho Mountain?
  Not at all, but you need to acclimatize to the altitude. We recommend you to rest or take a city tour in Cusco the day before this hike.