About this experience
This tour to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is not crowded and therefore you can enjoying traveling, hiking and the landscapes of the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain almost by yourself. There is no place like this site, which you will realize once you are there, since the landscapes and the views of the colors of Palcoyo are unique. You will also experience wild Andean animals such as Alpacas and Llamas and you will also see local people working in their farms along the road. Here you will find inner peace and get an experience that you will never forget.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 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
- Recomended to bring: Sun screen, Sun glasses, Sun-hat, trekking shoes, rain poncho, bottled water, snacks, money, extra clothes & back pack
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What is included
- Trekking poles
- Blanket
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
- Entrance ticket to Palcoyo
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Cusco
- Private tour guide
Not included
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
After picking you up at your hotel in Cusco, we will start driving to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain (4800 m.a.s.l.). The drive takes around 3 hours until we reach the starting point of the hike, where breakfast is served. During the drive you can observe wild Alpacas and Llamas in picturesque Andean landscape and local mountain people working in their farms. The hike takes around 30 minutes to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain, its not long and doesnt ascend much, so this hike can be done by most people. While you will be hiking you will realize that this landscape around the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is unique; there are red mountains around you, there is an amazing stone forest you will have the opportunity to visit and once you reach the last viewpoint you will realize that there are several Rainbow Mountains around you. You will see landscapes that you never will forget. At the end of the tour we will enjoy lunch. On the way back to Cusco we will drop you off at your hotel around 4:00pm.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick-up at your hotel in Cusco at 6:00am
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Unique Experience
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is not recommended to people with asthma, heart problems or high blood pressure
- Recomended to bring: Sun screen, Sun glasses, Sun-hat, trekking shoes, rain poncho, bottled water, snacks, money, extra clothes & back pack
- It is recommendable to spend at least two days in Cusco or the Sacred Valley before going on this tour, in order to adjust to the high altitude
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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