About this experience
Challenge yourself and get a great payoff on this 12-hour day trip to Rainbow Mountain (Palccoyo Mountain) from Cusco. This little-known spot in Peru is not only a must-see because of its naturally colourful mountains, but it’s the perfect location to take trip pics.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Lunch and tea/coffee
- First Aid Kit
- Oxygen Shots
- Round Trip Transport
- Official Guide
Not included
- Entrance to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
- Tips (Voluntary)
Itinerary and highlights
The meeting point is in the hote, from 4:30 am to 5:00 am.
Our journey would take about three hour to the community of Palcoyo, to get to the starting point of our route.
The starting point of the walk is located at 4100 masl from where we will start a 40 minute walk to the first lookout point located at 4800 masl where we can observe the Palcoyo mountain range for about 30 minutes of free time to take pictures and explore the zone.
On the return of our hike we will visit the Stone Forest located at 4900 m.s.m., then make the descent through the Red Valley and return to the starting point of our walk.
We will board our transport to go back to the district of CUSIPATA, where we will have an exquisite lunch at the Restaurant
After lunch we will return to the city of Cusco at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Meeting and pickup information
- We would meet you at our office next to the main square of Cusco, Plaza De Armas
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Heidi Travel EIRL
Meeting points and locations
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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