The day begins with an early morning pickup around 4:00 a.m. from your hotel in Cusco, marking the start of your high-Andean adventure. We travel in comfortable private transportation, witnessing the transformation of the landscape as we leave the city behind and head into the Southern Valley. After approximately 1.5 hours, we pause in the welcoming local town of Cusipata for a hearty and energizing buffet breakfast, ensuring you are well-fueled for the day's trek.

Our journey then continues for another 1.5 hours, traversing scenic Andean valleys until we reach the trailhead for Palccoyo, located around 4,700 m / 15,400 ft. From this point, the adventure truly begins with a pleasant and relatively gentle 20-minute uphill hike to the first viewpoint, offering immediate spectacular views of the first colored hills. We continue along a well-maintained trail for another 25 minutes to the main mountain, where a vast, panoramic vista of the three distinct, multi-hued peaks awaits, allowing ample time for appreciation and photography.

Before descending, travelers will have the chance to explore the remarkable Stone Forest, a unique geological formation of towering rock pinnacles that seems to pierce the sky, and view the striking Red River Valley in the distance. The return drive includes a culturally enriching stop in the charming town of Checacupe to visit its iconic Inca, Colonial, and Republican era bridges, a testament to Peru's layered history. We then enjoy a well-deserved buffet lunch before making the final, comfortable return transfer to Cusco, arriving back at your hotel in the late afternoon.