• Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
  • Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains
Peru

Customized Sun Route Excursion through the Colourful Mountains

Réf : YDWABK

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Advance

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    America / Peru
  • Age
    From 10 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    135.69 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
  • Languages
    French
    Spanish
    English
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

An immersive Andean trek between Cusco and Puno , designed for those who wish to take the time to discover magnificent sites, far from the tourist crowds. Over two days, this itinerary explores landscapes of great geological diversity , combining rainbow mountains , sculpted canyons , and immense highlands . On the first day, the multicolored hills of Palcoyo reveal a stunning natural palette, followed by the Ananiso Canyon , a little-known gem with spectacular walls. In the evening, a night in a community in Raqch'i offers a genuine moment of cultural exchange over a traditional meal. The next day, the journey continues to the Altiplano with the discovery of Pallay Punchu , whose colorful ridges form a striking tableau, followed by the Tinajani Canyon , an open-air stone cathedral. This trip concludes in Puno , at the gateway to Lake Titicaca , after a gentle and off-the-beaten-path journey, ideal for travelers seeking authenticity and unique landscapes.

The highlights

  • Palcoyo and Ananiso Canyon
  • Visit to the Inca site of Raqchi
  • Pallay Punchu's Colorful Mountain
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.

The expert's opinion

Before embarking on these two days of hiking, make sure you are well acclimatized to the altitude. You will reach a maximum altitude of 4,975 meters. A few days of hiking in the Sacred Valley and Cusco, along with some rest, will help you cope with the heights of the colorful Palcoyo mountain.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h
  • Average distance/day: 10 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 550 m
  • Average daily descent: 750 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 12 people
Languages ​​spoken:
French
Spanish
English
Aquino

Aquino is the guide who has collaborated with our agency the longest. Originally from the Cusco region, his native language is Quechua, and he also speaks Spanish and French. Passionate about nature and Inca culture, he enjoys accompanying our travelers and sharing his profound knowledge of his country with them. Curious and an explorer at heart, he regularly travels throughout Peru in search of new routes still untouched by mass tourism.

With Aquino, you feel safe throughout the journey, and his contagious good humor helps you to cross the most demanding passes with a smile.

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Management

Security

Our guide and driver are equipped with radios, first aid kits, walking sticks and oxygen.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
  • map

    Cusco - Palcoyo and Ananiso Canyon - Raqchi

    • Transportation Car - 03h - 190km
    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 12 km
    • Positive elevation gain 650 m
    • Negative elevation 1050 m
    • Accommodation Staying with a local resident
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    We set off early this morning for a unique adventure in the Cordillera Arc-en-Ciel de Palcoyo, a less frequented alternative to Vinicunca, offering breathtaking landscapes of colourful mountains in shades of red, ochre and purple.

    Before beginning our hike, we'll stop at the spectacular Stone Forest, a fascinating geological site with impressive rock formations. Then, we'll embark on a scenic hike, mostly downhill, towards the village of Ananiso. For approximately four hours, we'll enjoy incredible views of the majestic Ausangate range, one of Peru's most impressive peaks.

    Before arriving in Ananiso, we'll take a well-deserved break to enjoy lunch in the heart of nature, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, we'll set off to explore the fascinating Ananiso Canyon, a geological wonder dating back millions of years.

    Finally, we will head back up to the village, where our driver will be waiting for us.

    Day 1

Note

Enhance your trip by booking this excursion. However, we do not recommend flying for such a short duration.

Accommodation

Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
  • Staying with a local resident - Day 1
Staying with a local resident - Day 1

Your host will welcome you with open arms into their community and introduce you to the traditions of the region.

Access

Departure
Cusco, Pérou
Day 1 : 04h30
End of stay
Puno, Pérou
Day 2 - 18h00

An extension in the Amazon can be added to your stay, as well as group or private excursions in Southern Peru.

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAlejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

We can arrange your inbound and outbound transfers from the airport.

Price details

The price includes

  1. Breakfasts (Days 1 and 2)
  2. Lunch (Days 1 and 2)
  3. Dinner (Day 1)
  4. Entrances to the sites
  5. Guide
  6. Transportation

The price does not include

  1. Tip
  2. Personal expenses
  3. Transportation to get to the starting point

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities

Specifics

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).


In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.


ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

Equipment

Equipment provided on site

  1. First aid kit
  2. Oxygen
  3. Water

Equipment to bring

  1. Sunglasses
  2. Cap or hat
  3. Sunscreen

Clothing to bring

  1. Walking shoes
  2. Warm clothes
  3. Wind cover
  4. Trekking pants
The Alex team
Decathlon Travel Partner

The Alex team

• 12 stays
Based in Cusco, our local partner is a pioneering French-speaking agency specializing in slow tourism in Peru. With over 15 years of experience, they design ethical and immersive itineraries that prioritize the traveler's pace, secluded trails, and authentic encounters with local communities. The agency offers private and small-group tours, governed by a strict ethical charter focused on people and respect for the environment. By guaranteeing fair compensation for its local staff, they offer a discovery of Peruvian heritage that is both socially responsible, profound, and sustainable.
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