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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Would you like to visit another colorful mountain with fewer crowds on an off-the-beaten path? The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is another paradise on earth, located over 4,000 m.a.s.l. and surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes and impressive stone forests.
• Visit the Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo, a natural wonder in the south of Cusco.
• Explore a path surrounded by mountains and natural attractions.
• Get to know the local culture of the traditional villages along your journey.
• Travel with a professional tour guide for a singular perspective on the history and cultural significance of Palccoyo.
This trek has a moderate difficulty level, but it is significantly easier than the one at Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. However, you’ll need to be fully acclimatized before committing to this activity.
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Professional tour guide in Spanish, English or Portuguese (Private tour)
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Starlink satellite internet connection onboard
Meals or drinks not mentioned
Gratuities and tips are not included and are left to individual discretion.
Horseback ride (optional, approximately 80 soles - 22 US dollars)
Breakfast
What to expect
Checacupe
45m
We’ll pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Cusco. It will take us about 2.5 hours to get to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain from Cusco. 30 minutes before arriving at the starting point of the trek, we’ll have breakfast at a cozy restaurant between the mountains.
3h · Admission ticket included
Before starting the trek, our guide will give you some useful tips so you can walk safely to the top of the mountain. This hike is less demanding than the hike to the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, nonetheless your guide will be checking on you all the way to the top to ensure you get there safely. Once at the top of the mountain, you’ll realize that all that hard work has paid off! Our guides will explain the origin of the mountain and will give you some free time so you can fully appreciate this natural wonder.
Checacupe
1h
After a whole day full of adventure, now it’s time for a well-deserved lunch. It should take about one hour to hike back to the parking lot. We’ve selected a restaurant where you’ll be able to sample the best of the Peruvian cuisine. Once we’ve finished with all the activities, we’ll return to Cusco. Drop off will be at your accommodation.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
• We offer pick up services from several locations within the center of Cusco.
• If your accommodation isn’t listed, we’ll find a meeting point near you.
• You will receive a confirmed pick up time upon booking.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
