About this experience
Escape the crowds: Be among the first to witness the captivating Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain and enjoy a leisurely 50-minute hike on a flat path, skipping the challenging and crowded 2-hour ascent of Vinicunca.
Intimate Group Setting: Immerse yourself in the adventure with like-minded travelers in a small group limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a personalized and engaging experience.
Llama Companionship: Experience a unique bond with the Andean landscape as you hike alongside delightful alpacas/llamas, an exclusive opportunity for our travelers in collaboration with the local community.
Seamless Comfort: Travel in style and comfort. We prioritize your ease with our top-notch transportation, ensuring your journey is as remarkable as the destination itself.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 12 years (due to the altitude)
- Bring your backpack, a rain cape and layers of clothes so you'll be warm and prepared for every kind of weather
Local guides to help you plan
Rainbow Mountain Day Trip From Cusco
Plan a Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with practical guidance on altitude, tour options, costs, access, packing, and the demanding full-day schedule.
Altitude in Cusco: How to Acclimatize Without Wasting Your Trip
Cusco sits at 3,400 metres. Here's what actually helps in the first 48 hours, what to eat, and how to plan your itinerary around your lungs.
How to Get Around Cusco Without a Car
Explore Cusco without renting a car. This practical guide explains when to walk, take a taxi, use a colectivo, or arrange transportation for the airport, Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.
What is included
- Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience to avoid any back problems
- Hiking poles, first-aid kit & oxygen
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour with private guide (only for tours booked after 3.11.2025; tours booked before are group tours)
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Professional local tour guide
- Hike with alpaca or llama from the local community (depends on availability)
Not included
- Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
3:30 am: We'll pick you up at your hotel earlier than everyone else because of one reason - to be one of the first ones at Rainbow Mountain.
5:30 am: Energetic breakfast in one of the best restaurants in the area.
7:30 am: Briefing at the parking lot, from where you can already see a rainbow mountain.
7:45 am: 'Walk the alpaca' while we're on our way to the main viewpoint. Once there, you'll see all three rainbow mountains. The hike to the stone forest with a spectacular panoramic view of the entire valley is optional.
11:45 pm: Delicious lunch in local restaurant consisting of either a buffet or 3-course menu.
3:30 pm: Arrival in Cusco and drop-off at your accommodation.
Note: All times are approximations.
Meeting and pickup information
- You will be picked up from your hotel/hostel/Airbnb (if it's close to the Cusco city center). IMPORTANT: After you made your reservation, please send us immediately via the TripAdvisor messenger the pickup location and food preferences. This messenger will be available within your booking confirmation.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- exploor
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
- Minimum age is 12 years (due to the altitude)
- Bring your backpack, a rain cape and layers of clothes so you'll be warm and prepared for every kind of weather
- Take gloves, a hat, hiking shoes + an extra pair of socks with you (in case of snow) and if you want to you can bring hiking poles as well
- Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, some cash and snacks
- Be in Cusco min. 24 h before the start of the tour to get used to the altitude
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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