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

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Rainbow Mountain (Palccoyo) Easier Option

Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr

Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details

Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

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

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.

Machu Picchu Mountain Guide

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What is included

Lunch and tea/coffee
First Aid Kit
Oxygen Shots
Round Trip Transport
Cusco hotel transfer

Not included

Tips (Voluntary)

Itinerary and highlights

We start our tour by picking up the travelers.

Our first stop will be at the spectacular Colonial Bridge of Checaupé. Built in the seventeenth century, its structure is lime and song, it forms a semicircular arch, mounted on its solid walls of natural rocks.

The Cordillera Rainbow of Palccoyo is the first sister of the famous mountain of the seven colors "Vinicunca" but with better accessibility. Its more than nine thousand natural hectares have a color similar to the rainbow, which gives it a cheerful and at the same time mystical atmosphere. In addition, in this tour in addition to appreciating this geological beauty, we will visit other sites that will make this trip an unforgettable experience.

At this stop, we will appreciate a curious "Forest of Stones" which is composed of rocky peaks formed naturally by rain and wind.

This is our last stop. Here we will enjoy lunch. Typical Peruvian food.

Meeting and pickup information

We will pick you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco. If you are not staying within the historic center, please make sure to reach the decided pick up point at a determined hour.

Languages and tickets

English — Guide
Spanish — Guide
Mobile Only

Tour operator

Machu Picchu Peru Cusco

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.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?

The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.

What are the pickup arrangements?

We will pick you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco. If you are not staying within the historic center, please make sure to reach the decided pick up point at a determined hour.

Which guide languages are listed?

English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).

What ticket format is listed?

Mobile ticket.

What ticket age bands are listed?

Child tickets: age 5–11; Youth tickets: age 12–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 66+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.

What is the cancellation policy?