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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience to avoid any back problems
✔ Hiking poles, first-aid kit & oxygen
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Lunch
✔ Breakfast
✔ Professional local tour guide
✔ Hike with alpaca or llama from the local community (depends on availability)
✖ Entrance fee to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain (S/ 15)
Pickup Locations
1. Inka Club Hostel
2. Hotel Warani
3. San Agustin Plaza
4. San Agustin International Hotel
5. Casa Hanna Colonial
6. Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
7. Atoq San Blas Hotel
8. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
9. Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
10. Tecte Guest House
11. Hotel Marqueses
12. Andean Wings Boutique Hotel
13. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
14. Qorikoyllur Hostal
15. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
16. Hotel Royal Qosqo
17. Tocapu Boutique Hotel
18. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
19. Hotel Cusco Plaza III
20. Hospedaje Kiswarcancha
Additional Info: 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.
Itinerary
1
Cusco
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
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.
Duration: 3 hours
3
Cusco
3:30 pm: Arrival in Cusco and drop-off at your accommodation.
Note: All times are approximations.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• 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
