Pallay Poncho Mountain Trek – 1 Day

We offer you the trek to Pallay Poncho mountain in 1 day as an alternative trek to Vinicunca; it is located 3 hours from Cusco and has just become a new attraction in Cusco. The new 7-color Pallay Poncho mountain is situated 4,650 meters above sea level and was recently discovered during the quarantine.

Book your tour to Pallay Poncho Mountain with a direct local tour operator like Huaynas Expeditions; we offer you three kinds of service for this tour.

Pallay Poncho Trek 1 Day availability:
The availability for Pallay Poncho Trek is unlimited.
Pallay Poncho Mountain highlights:

• Trek by the hidden path that not many people go.
• Feel like you’re flying over the surface of another planet.
• Observe the fullness and the dark waters of the immense Langui-Layo lagoon.
• Layo is practically a virgin destination for international tourism.
• Langui-Layo lagoon and the people there have proudly preserved their traditions for millennia.
• Chance to see local flora and flora, including the Andean condor.
• You will savor the Peruvian cuisine which our master chef will prepare.

Acclimatization:
We recommend you be in Cusco at least 2 days before your trek to be acclimatized to Cusco’s altitude so that you won’t have a problem during the tour.

About us:
We are Huaynas Expeditions, a direct local tour operator in Cusco; we do not share service with any other agency, as most of them do. We will make the Pallay Poncho Mountain Trek even if you are 2 people only. We won’t cancel your trip! We are a responsible company with vast experience in the tourism industry; we have the best professional team to make your journey unforgettable.

Today, we will pick you up in our private transport from your hotel. Then we will travel south of Cusco to reach the Layo community; it takes around 3.5 hours to get there. Once we arrive at Layo Community, we will enjoy our delicious breakfast, which our cook will prepare; we will begin our adventure to the mountain after breakfast. The path is uphill, so it will take us at least 2 hours to reach this beautiful mountain.

Once we arrive at the mountain, we will have enough time to rest; there you will have the best section of photos with your guide, who will also explain to you all about the orography, geography of the place and the importance of these mountains for the local people.

After visiting, we will return along the same path down to our mobility; then we will go to the Layo district, where a delicious local lunch will be waiting. Subsequently, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6 pm.

• Pre orientation one night before your departure.
• Pick up from your hotel.
• Roundtrip transportation.
• Professional guide with Spanish / English / Quechua speaking.
• Second guide for groups with over 12 people.
• Local food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) prepared by a restaurant.
• Vegetarian food without additional cost.
• First aid kit and oxygen.

• Entrance ticket to Pallay Poncho Mountain (10.00 Soles).
• Other meals not mentioned.
• Extra expenses.
• Travel insurance.
• Walking sticks.
• Tips (optional).

• Travel insurance.
• Walking sticks.
• Poncho for the rain.
• Warm clothes.
• Camera and batteries.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks (chocolates, raw fruits).
• Your own first aid kit with special medications you could use.
• Enough money for snacks, tips, and gifts.
• Enthusiastic and adventurous spirit to enjoy your walk.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Pallay Poncho Mountain Trek – 1 Day private service includes additional items such as:

• Master Chef
• Dining equipment, including portable chairs and tables.
• Ticket to Pallay Poncho Mountain.
• Horseback ride to Pallay Poncho Mountain (only uphill)
• 01 pair of walking sticks per person.
• Private transportation is just for you.
• Professional guide to Pallay Poncho Mountain to explore the time you want, and of course, we increase the salary for our team.

We offer 3 kinds of service, each with different price ranges and you can book in any of these services according to your convenience, we just need you to be a minimum of 02 people to organize your trip on the date that suits you, all our services are 100 % guaranteed.

We are a direct TOUR OPERATOR that never passes clients to other agencies as most agencies do it here in Cusco to save operating costs with poor quality.

We will make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.

What if i suffer from altitude sickness?
Our tour guide is professional, he will treat you accordingly with the oxygen tank, we always provide oxigyn tank for this kind of tour.

what is the altitude of the Pallay Poncho Mountain?
The red lake of Ausangate is located over 4780 m.a.s.l

When is the best time to go to Pallay Poncho Mountain?
Best season: Dry season (May to October)

Is there horse rental?
If you have trouble walking on this trek, we recommend you rent a horse (there are horses at the starting point), However, horses will only take you the uphill seccion not on downhills since there is a risk to fall off from the horse.