We’ll start our adventure with a hotel pick-up at 4:00 a.m. to depart from Cusco, heading towards the stunning Pallay Punchu. Along the way, you’ll enjoy picturesque views as we pass through charming Andean villages. After approximately 3 hours, we’ll arrive in Sicuani to enjoy a breakfast and recharge for the journey ahead.
From Sicuani, we continue for another hour to the town of Layo, where our hike begins. The trek to Pallay Punchu takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, leading us to the breathtaking summit. Here, you can capture stunning panoramic photos with the serene Laguna de Layo as your backdrop, surrounded by the majestic sacred Apus, including Pallay Punchu, Apu Taqllo, Condor Sallana, and Pashña Warcuna.
This awe-inspiring place offers the perfect setting to reconnect with nature. After soaking in the beauty and tranquility of Pallay Punchu, we’ll begin our descent and head back to the vehicle. On the way, we’ll stop for a well-deserved lunch before returning to Cusco, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, bringing an unforgettable day to a close.