The Alpaca herders and the Rainbow Mountains
from U$D 85.00
Discover another alternative to get to know the mountains of colors and the grazing of alpacas in the Andes. Incredible landscapes and a unique experience.
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Duration 10/11 horas
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Tour style Natural - Cultural. Social project.
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Difficulty Easy to moderate3/5
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Group and private service
The Alpaca herders and the Rainbow Mountains
The Palccoyo community is located at 14 763 feet, It’s inhabited by Alpacas and Llamas’s herders who these days preserve and live the traditions of their ancestors. Their main economic activity is the herding of Llamas and Alpacas, this is an incredible place where you’ll see thousands of alpacas living freely in the Peruvian Andes, and discover the importance of these animals in the development of the Andean civilization. If you like to see these beautiful animals and get some pictures, this Andean valley is the place you are looking for.
This place is also known by the name Mountains of Colors, the Rainbow Mountains, or Valley of Colors has gained popularity that has earned among tourists thanks to the landscapes that this Valley of Colors shows. The highest part of the trekking circuit is known as The Rock Forest ( 16 273 feet) from where you can see that the places where you walked are multicolored stripes, crossing the valley and mountains. Beyond being just three mountains furrowed in colors, this valley has been painted by the artists of these latitudes; erosion and nature, who use minerals, rain, wind, and snow to create this beautiful and unique landscape. Special mention is the view that gives us the Apu Ausangate the highest Mountain of the southern Peru Andes (20 997 feet) dominating to the north, the entire Vilcanota Range, with their glaciers Mariposa, Nevado del Inca, Hatun Hampa among others are part of this mountain chain that limits the eastern Andes and the Amazon rainforest. These glaciers, mainly the Ausangate, are considered "Apus'' or protective spirits, guardians, and connectors between the world of the gods and the world of men. All this philosophy is part of the cosmovision of the Andean man.
- If you purchase 2 tours get the 10% off the total.
- If you purchase 3 tours get the 15% off the total.
- If you purchase 4 tours get the 20% off the total.
The Mountains of Colors are one of the most beautiful landscape destinations in Perú.
Includes
- Tourist transportation is adequate for the number of passengers.
- Pick up from your hotel or starting point of our Tour before coordinating with the customer service team.
- A professional tour guide in your required language, English or Spanish. Other languages before coordinating with the customer service team.
- Breakfast buffet.
- Buffet lunch.
- The tour ends in Ollantaytambo or Cusco (before coordination with the customer service team.).
Not included
- Entrance ticket to Palccoyo
- Extra drinks such as sodas or beers at lunchtime.
- Tips or gratitude to our staff.
Prices of our private services
| Private services 2 persons | $240 dólares |
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| Private services 3 personas | $320 dólares |
| Private services 4 personas | $390 dólares |
| Private services 5 personas | $450 dólares |
- Personal identification documents (copy of passport, student card, ID).
- Sanity mask.
- Sacred Valley tourist tickets: general or partial according to your preferences.
- Entrance tickets to Inkariy museums.
- Water or hydrating beverages will keep you hydrated.
- Clothing suitable for the season and comfortable walking shoes.
- Personal medications prescribed.
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are also necessary.
- Suitable Jacket for the cold.
- We suggest bringing extra money for purchases or other additional expenses.
For more information, contact our customer service team.
Ask about our included professional photography.