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Pallay Punchu Tour (Full Day). One of the most breathtaking wonders of the Andes Mountains. Its beauty is exceptional, like a rainbow cast upon the earth, and locals call it «the rainbow’s cord.» Exploring this site is less demanding than visiting Vinicunca (the Rainbow Mountain). Let’s discover Palccoyo together, with its three multicolored mountains and unique rock formations. The full-day tour to Pallay Punchu or Pallay Punchu Mountain is a new adventure—an emerging destination that could surpass the famous Rainbow Mountain, one of the most visited spots by tourists worldwide. Be among the first to discover this stunning landscape.
The trek to Pallay Punchu became known during the COVID-19 pandemic, when travel restrictions led a visitor to explore this beautiful spot and share photos on Facebook. The images quickly went viral, turning the site into an attractive destination for thousands of tourists and travel agencies.
Pallay Punchu Full-Day Tour
Be the first to discover this magnificent destination filled with colorful landscapes, comparable to Rainbow Mountain, with views that may even be superior. This wonderful place is located in the Peruvian Andes, within the Cusco region and Canas province, at an altitude of (4,790 m / 15,715 ft) above sea level in the Layo district. This impressive mountain is better known as Pallay Punchu of Apu Tacllo. During this tour, you will enjoy striking landscapes of vibrant hues and admire a beautiful blue lake. The name «Pallay Punchu» means «Andean poncho weave,» referring to its geological formation, which resembles the patterns of traditional ponchos used for protection against the cold.
Meeting point: Private hotel pickup in Cusco at 4:00 a.m.
Tour itinerary: Cusco – Sicuani – Layo – Pallay Punchu Trek – Return to Sicuani – Cusco.
Important: The tour includes private tourist transportation, breakfast, buffet lunch, and a specialized adventure and trekking guide.
Pickup from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. via private transportation to begin the journey toward the southern part of the region.
Approximately a 3.5-hour drive to the province of Sicuani, where we will enjoy breakfast to fuel up for the day.
Continuation of the trip for 1 more hour to the Layo district, where the bus ride concludes.
Beginning of a 3-mile (5 km) trek, lasting approximately 1.5 hours, to the Pallay Punchu Mountain of Apu Tacllo, located at 15,715 ft (4,790 m) above sea level.
Time to admire the majesty of the site, explore its landscapes, and capture photographs of the colorful mountain slopes.
Leisurely hike back to Layo, followed by a bus transfer to Sicuani to enjoy a traditional buffet lunch.
Return trip via private transportation to Cusco, with an estimated arrival at your hotel in the evening, concluding this unforgettable adventure.
We recommend arriving in Cusco at least 2 days in advance to acclimate to the altitude. Bring comfortable hiking clothes, sunscreen, a hat, and a reusable water bottle.
Original passport (if you have acquired a new one after making your booking, bring both)
Water
Rain jacket / poncho
Winter hat and gloves
Rain pants
Snacks
Sunscreen, SPF 35+ recommended
Sunglasses and sun hat
Camera with spare batteries – batteries drain faster at high altitudes
Trekking poles (highly recommended for steep descents; available for rent from us)
We booked the Salkantay trek through hahatrips and had an amazing time Haha Trips was great at explaining and planning our Salkantay trek. Helped whit renting sleeping bags and did it all at a good price. Wilson is a friend of ours🤠 - he is always ready to help and very responsive However it is not hahatrips you are on the trek whit but another travel agency called KB Adventures which we were surprised about - they are however really great as well and we had a fantastic trek whit a great group of people😎
Tripadvisor · Aug 2023Excelente tour Muy buena agencia, de verdad la recomiendo un montón! Wilson siempre estuvo dispuesto a resolver mis dudas e incluso a ayudarme con ciertos inconvenientes que tuve, siempre fue cordial, muy amable y comprensivo en todo momento 😃 Tuve una hermosa experiencia en Cusco, muchas gracias!
Tripadvisor · Aug 2023Great organization! Wilson is a great person! My friend had to recover from being sick and Wilson helped us with his flexibility and new ideas for visiting MachuPicchu. We went to MachuPicchu in two days and enjoyed the great organization. From hotel to transport and the guides were really great! I would definitely recommend this travel agency. Big thanks for everything!
Tripadvisor · Jun 2023Sehr empfehlenswert Wir haben bei Wilson von HaHa Trips die 5 Tage Salkantay Tour gebucht. Wilson war sehr informativ und hilfreich. Alle Fragen wurden per WhatsApp sofort beantwortet. Die Organisation der ganzen Unternehmung war tadellos.
Tripadvisor · May 2023Great and Cheap! The prices of this tour company will have you going ‘HAHA’, because it’s so cheap! We did both the 2D1N Machu Picchu and the Rainbow Mountain tours. Well organised and lots of fun. Wilson is great, would highly recommend.
Tripadvisor · May 2023The best touring company in Cusco! This was my first time in Peru, and it did not disappoint. Ha ha tours are true professionals! I booked a package to trek the old Inca Trail. Our guide was Ronny Pillco, who led the expedition! He shared a world of historical knowledge and was a true professional! Everything was top-not ch, from the cook Rene, to the guides and porters and our female porter! Everyone was always smiling and trying to help having us have the greatest experience! I truly recommend HAHA TOURS! Price-quality are unmatched
Tripadvisor · May 20235-Day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Wilson was very helpful with everything. He gave me the information needed for the Salkantay 5-day trek to Machu Picchu. Whenever I had a question he provided everything I needed with a quick response. Very professional.
Tripadvisor · May 2023El mejor servicio de tour! Llegue a esta agencia gracias a la recomendación de un amigo y desde entonces, Wilson me apoya brindándome el servicio de tour. Es una empresa seria que se preocupa por brindarle comodidad a los turistas y siempre están haciéndole seguimiento al servicio que te brindan. Además, me encantó la flexibilidad que la empresa proporcionó en términos de tiempo y lugares a visitar. Recomiendo a cualquier persona que busque una experiencia turística excepcional.
Tripadvisor · Apr 2023Excelente tour de la Ciudad de Cusco con Venturia y Ruben Excelente tour de la ciudad de Cusco con Venturia y Ruben, el tour guy. Ruben me fue a buscar al hotel, y caminamos toda la ciudad por unas 3 horas. Fuimos al mercado, a las iglesias principales, y las calles mas interesantes de Cusco. La pase super bien con Ruben, y hasta fuimos a almorzar en un lugar muy pintoresco y cerca de la plaza principal de Cusco. Ruben sabe mucho de la historia de la catedral de Cusco, 100% recomendado.
Tripadvisor · Apr 2023Amazing Great experience; we did the Salkantay trail for 5 days all meals and accommodation included for only £30 a day; everything went perfectly!
Tripadvisor · Mar 2023Excelente servicio. Todo estuvo genial de inicio a fin. Nos ayudaron bastante y siempre estuvieron atentos a cualquier consulta o necesidad. Súper recomendados para conocer Cusco sin preocupaciones.
Google · Jan 2026Un excelente servicio, al pie de la letra todo lo que nos ofreció y sobretodo, siempre estuvo pendiente de nosotros, avisandonos un día antes todo el itinerario. Lo recomiendo al 100% ☺️
Google · Jan 2026Excelente servicio. Siempre respondiendo nuestras preguntas. Wilson excelente persona, muy atento. Contratamos Salkantay treck 5 dias/4 noches y Valle Sagrado. Gracias!!!
Google · Jan 2026That was a really great trip! The schedule was organized and perfect. And all the staffs were really nice and responsible. The responses were also very prompt, and all our questions were answered with great patience. Highly recommended!
Google · Jan 2026Hicimos varias excursiones con Wilson y es 100% recomendable. Responsable, buen precio, organizado, buena onda y muy amable. Le comentamos los días que teníamos y las excursiones que queríamos hacer y nos armó un plan a nuestra medida. Nos enviaba un mensaje el día anterior comentando la excursión y las cosas necesarias para la misma. Sin dudas lo recomiendo y volvería a contratarlo de nuevo
Google · Aug 2025Todo el trato con Wilson fue excelente, siempre estuvo al pendiente de nosotros y de cualquier duda que teníamos. Muy recomendable tomar los tours con esta agencia, nosotros contratamos Machupichu, el valle sagrado y City tour en cusco.
Google · Jun 2025Recomiendo 100% a esta agencia, Wilson estuvo pendiente de nuestro recorrido cada día, visitamos Laguna Humantay, Machu pichu, Valle sagrado y montaña de colores sin ningún problema, todo bien organizado y coordinado. Muchas gracias.
Google · May 2025ウィルソンはレインボーマウンテンのツアーをどこよりも格安で組んでくれたが、前日に体調を崩してキャンセル。 キャンセル料もなく全額返金してくれた。 信用出来る男だ。グラシアス!
Google · Jan 2025Wilson es una persona muy agradable, siempre estuvieron al pendiente de nosotros durante los diferentes tours que tomamos, desde nuestra llegada a Cusco nos recogieron sin costo en el aeropuerto para trasladarnos a nuestro alojamiento. Se encargaron de todo lo relacionado a nuestros tours, no tuvimos que realizar ni preocuparnos por pagos extras, la atención que nos brindaron hicieron que nuestra experiencia fuera única. Altamente recomendables, además de que los precios que manejan son justos. Sin duda volvería con ellos en mi próxima visita a Cusco
Google · Nov 2024