About this experience
Palcoyo is one of the Rainbow Mountains in Peru, it is considered the alternative Rainbow Mountain for those who don`t want to be in crowded places.
We do this incredible experience walking with alpacas towards the mountain, you will have the chance to live a real mountain experience with local people.
-- Paloyo is easier than the original rainbow mountain hike
--Instead of one coloured mountain in Vinicunca you will be able to see until 5 in Placoyo
--We do the Palcoyo tour late in the morning so there is less people at the time we go
--You won`t need to wake up at 3 am.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–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
- Private Confortable Transportation
- Profesional English speaking Guide
- Admission fee
- it includes: bottle of water 500 ml, chocolate, andean cereal bar, local fruit, and candies
- Oxygen & First Aid Kit: All our guides are trained as mountain tour guides
- We will have lunch after the hike by 03:30 pm, but snacks will be given before the hike
- Private Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
Itinerary and highlights
Palcoyo is the new rainbow mountain recently discovered this year, and rapidly is beacming to be very popular becouse its easier for visitors to do it, the hike lasts only 35 minutes and it is almost falt, people don`t even need to ride a horse be couse it is very easy, as soon as you arrive by car you see beautiful coloured mountains around you.
This is a perfect alternative rainbow mountain tour for those who are not aclimatized and people who are not used to altitude.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will coordinate your exact pick up time with you according your needs.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Peru Private Tours
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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