About this experience
Discover the incredible Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, a hidden gem in Cusco that offers spectacular scenery without the demanding Vinicunca hike. This destination is perfect for those who want to admire the beauty of the colorful mountains with a more accessible hike.
During the tour, you will also visit:
- The Inca Bridge of Checacupe, an impressive display of Inca engineering.
-The Stone Forest, a unique natural formation that seems to be taken from another world.
This circuit combines nature, culture and history in a magical environment that you cannot miss. Palccoyo is Cusco’s new must-see destination. Book now and live an unforgettable experience in the Peruvian Andes!
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Trekking poles
- Professional bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
- ticket to palcoyo
- First Aid Kit and Oxygen Ball
- Breakfast and lunch buffet.
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- hot drinks
Not included
- Cold drinks are not included in lunch.
- Dinner.
Itinerary and highlights
Hotel pickup between 4 to 5 am in the morning we will leave Cusco on our transport towards Czechocupe, after that, we will go towards Combapata, the estimated travel time is 3 hours by transport , where we can appreciate the Inca bridge and the colonial bridge of Czechocupe once there we continue along a dirt road, we will start our hike about 1 hour and 30 minutes towards the Palccoyo colored mountain (We will walk approximately 1.5 km) on the route we will also see the stone forest. We will arrive at the Palccoyo Mountain of Colors, located at 4900 m.a.s.l., after enjoying the panorama, we will return by the same route, after lunch, we will return to Cusco, arriving between 6:00 pm. approximately left 2 blocks from the Plaza de Armas de Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will pick you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco. Please note: This service does not include pick-up from private residences, e.g. Airbnb or hotels outside the historic center. Find the nearest hotel in the list.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Peru Company
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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