About this experience
Palccoyo, a hidden gem in Cusco, offers a less demanding alternative to the classic Rainbow Mountain. With its three colorful mountains featuring ocher, red, green, blue, and white stripes, along with a unique stone forest, Palccoyo provides stunning landscapes that can be easily explored with a gentle one-hour walk. This accessible trek allows visitors to experience the beauty of the region without the physical challenges of other hikes, making it an ideal choice for those looking to discover Cusco's natural wonders.
At a glance
- Duration: 11 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- buffet
- English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
- First-Aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
- Pick up from your Hotel
- Lunch buffet
- Roundtrip transportation
Not included
- Entrance fee (PEN 20.00 per person) must be paid at the attraction site.
- Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
Itinerary and highlights
- Pick up time from your hotel is from 4:30 to 5:00 am
It takes 3 hours car ride from Cusco to Palcoyo.
- We stop in Cusipata town for breakfast for 1 hour.
- Before entering Palccoyo we will pay the entrance fee (20.00 PEN per person).
- The time that you spend in Palcoyo is 2-hour hiking in the area of Palcoyo mountain to see all.
- We stop in Cusipata town for lunch for 1 hour approximately.
- The car ride back to Cusco takes around 3 hours
You will be back in Cusco around 4:30 pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to Plaza Kusipata at 4:30 - 5:00 am and the transfer will be waiting to take you to the transportation, the transfer will be dressed with the logo of our company and will call by name of the travelers.
- 30 minutes before the tour starts, our transfer will pick you up at your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Expeditions
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The rest of the remaining hour of the tour will be used for the hike back to the starting point of the hike.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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