About this experience
Fewer crowds and an easier hike make Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain an obvious alternative to the more popular Vinicuna Rainbow Mountain, without sacrificing any of the views. This private tour takes you directly from your Cusco hotel to the mountain, where you take a 45-minute hike to a stunning viewpoint over the famous multicolor range. Stop to enjoy lunch and see an Inca ruin on the return trip. Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco The private tour offers a more personalized experience. Buffet lunch included All transportation included with hotel pickup and drop-off.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 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
- Pick up from the Hotel city center
- Lunch
- oxygen assistance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- walk sticks
- Breakfast
- Professional tour guide (ENG/ESP)
Not included
- Horse Rentals
- Meals not mentioned
- ENTRANCE (20 SOLES)
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 5:30 am. The trip to Palccoyo is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes until we make the first stop in Combapata for breakfast. When we reach Palccoyo Pass, we will walk uphill for approximately 50 minutes. Here you will have spectacular panoramic views of three peaks of the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, as well as the highest mountain in the Cusco region (Ausangate). We will spend approximately an hour here enjoying the impressive view. Then we will return to our private transportation to head to Checacupe, where we will visit its impressive colonial bridge (here we will spend 30 minutes to explore the area). After this, we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the locals. Then we will take our private transportation back to Cusco (approximately 3 hours of travel). We will be back in Cusco around 5:00 pm and drop you off at your hotel.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pick up from the hotel in the city center.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Amaru Explorer Peru
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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