About this experience
The mountain of seven colors is one of the geological wonders that captivates for its great showiness. It is a scenic beauty for the delight of your eyes. Llamas are raised and the local communities are intact.
It is a jewel of the Andes made up of three colorful mountains accompanied by a spectacular view of the snowy Ausangate.
At a glance
- Duration: 10 hr–13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 10 hr–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
- Pick up from the hotels and other accommodations
- Breakfast and Lunch
- Walking stick
- Tour Guide English and Spanish
- First aid kit and oxygen cans
- All transportation in destination location
Not included
- Entrance to Palcoyo mountain
- Any Private Expenses
- Snack and tips
Itinerary and highlights
We will pick you up in our touristic transport from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 am. Then we will take you through the South Valley of Cusco to Cusipata where we'll have breakfast. The trip takes about 1:30 hours.
after breakfast we continue our journey to Checacupe when you get to Checacupe you can buy some snacks and use the hygienic services.
Checacupe is a colonial town and home to an ancient bridge very similar to the last Inca bridge, Qeswachaca.
Then continue the trip by car to the car park. Where you will walk for about an hour to the mountain of colors Palccoyo.
Upon reaching the top of the mountain you will be able to see the wonderful nature that surrounds you and the natural colors resulting from a mineralization process that these lands suffered for millions of years.
Our guide will give you the necessary information about this attraction. Then you can tour the place and take the photos you want.
You will return to the car park where our transport will be waiting for you to take you to Checacupe where you will enjoy a delicious typical lunch of the area.
After lunch our transport will be waiting to take you back to the city of Cusco. We will arrive around 17:00 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup for the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour begins approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time (around 4:00 a.m.) from Cusco. Travelers are kindly asked to be ready and waiting in the lobby of their hotel or accommodation at that time. Our guide will contact you by phone to coordinate the pickup and ensure there are no issues. Please make sure your phone is turned on and reachable, and that you’ve provided the correct contact details and pickup location when booking
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Cusco Travel Agency
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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