About this experience

If you are looking for an incredible experience in one of the most popular places in Peru, you cannot miss the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour. This tour is new in Cusco and has a great projection.
Recognized for being one of the best sites in the country, Palccoyo can offer you an unforgettable trip and is made up of the Rainbow Mountain and the Ausangate. With this tour you will be able to see these wonders, including the town of Checacupe. This site is characterized by having 3 picturesque bridges including an Inca bridge and a Colonial bridge, which will be part of the tour.
This group service together with other tourists is an ideal option to enjoy the picturesque landscapes that only this site can offer.

At a glance

Duration: 13 hr

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Palcoyo Mountain The Enchanting Alternative to Rainbow Mountain

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour13 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 13 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

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What is included

Trekking poles
First Aid Kit
BUFFET
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional bilingual guide
American

Not included

Tip for the guide
Access to Palcoyo

Itinerary and highlights

4:30am – 6:30am: Pick up – Transfer to Colca – Breakfast
Our guide will pick you up very early (5:30 am) at the hotel and then head south to Cusco. Once you arrive at the community of Colca, you will enjoy a good breakfast for 30 minutes. If you need to make any last-minute purchases of candy, water or sunscreen, you will be able to take advantage of this window to do so.

7:00am – 9:00am: Transport to Checacupe – Visit to the 3 Bridges – Transport to Palccoyo
Once everyone is ready, you will embark on a trip to the Palccoyo base camp. On this trip, you will visit the 3 Checacupe bridges (Inca, Colonial and Republican Bridges) and the Colonial town, where the Church is located, and learn about the experiences of its inhabitants, where you will be able to learn about the local lifestyle and culture.

09:00am – 11:30am: Arrive at Palccoyo Base Camp – Hike to Palccoyo – Visit to the Stone Forest optional
When you arrive at Palccoyo Base Camp, you will have a few minutes to listen to the guides’ explanation and then begin the hike. Each section lasts 45 minutes, during which you can walk enjoying the landscapes and panoramic viewpoints until you reach the 3 Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo. From this site, you will be able to see Ausangate, the highest mountain in Cusco. Then we will continue our hike to the Stone Forest of Palccoyo where we will reach 5000 meters above sea level at the highest point.

11:30am – 4:30pm: Return to the transport – Lunch – Return to Cusco.
Once you have visited the Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo and the Stone Forest, the group will descend for 30 minutes to the parking lot to return to Colca Restaurant, where a delicious lunch will be served. Once you have finished lunch, you will return to Cusco arriving at Plaza Regocijo around 4:30pm. After that, we begin the return to Cusco for 2 hours, arriving at Plaza Regocijo where the tour ends around 4:30pm.

Meeting and pickup information

It is important that you provide us with your contact information, so that we can communicate with the passenger minutes before the pick-up. The transfer person will wear a black jacket and a cap with the agency logo.
The transfer will pick them up in the lobby of the agency. To identify them, the transfer will wear a black jacket and a cap with the agency logo. Passengers will also be contacted before being picked up.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

ATV CUSCO ADVENTURES ON WHEELS

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
We can accommodate vegetarian and vegan restrictions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 13 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

The transfer will pick them up in the lobby of the agency. To identify them, the transfer will wear a black jacket and a cap with the agency logo. Passengers will also be contacted before being picked up.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Adult tickets: age 8+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?