The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour is ideal for anyone hoping to see the famous rainbow coloured mountains, but not wanting to trek for hours. It is far quieter and more untouched than the classic Vinicunca rainbow mountain. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, with as many breaks to catch your breath as you need! During this tour you will see 3 different, beautiful coloured mountains. On your way there you will be able to see alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat and afterwards visit a colonial bridge.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Pick up and drop off from your Cusco hotel
✔ Lunch
✔ Oxygen tank
✔ First Aid kit
✔ English/Spanish speaking tour guide
✖ Breakfast
Pickup Locations
1. Angies Inn Cusco
2. Hotel Warani
3. San Agustin Plaza
4. San Agustin International Hotel
5. Casa Hanna Colonial
6. Huaranhuay Hotel
7. Hotel Piedmont
8. Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
9. Hostal Sol Imperial
10. Tecte Guest House
11. Hotel Taypikala Cusco
12. Qorikoyllur Hostal
13. Panamerican Inn Hotel
14. Tupac Yupanqui Hotel
15. Club Hotel Cusco
16. InCasita Florida
17. Hospedaje Qori Huallpa
18. Jw Marriott El Convento Cusco
19. Sol Andino
20. Kapac Inn Hotel
Additional Info: We can pick you up from any hotel in Cusco city.
Itinerary
1
Cusco
The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour is ideal for anyone hoping to see the famous rainbow coloured mountains, but not wanting to trek for hours. It is far quieter and more untouched than the classic Vinicunca rainbow mountain. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, with as many breaks to catch your breath as you need! During this tour you will see 3 different, beautiful coloured mountains. On your way there you will be able to see alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat and afterwards visit a colonial bridge.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
The drive to Palccoyo is approximately 3.5 hours until we make the first stop in Combapata. When we reach the Palccoyo pass, we will walk uphill for approximately 40-50 minutes (5000m/16,400ft). Here you will have spectacular panoramic views of three Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo peaks as well as the highest mountain in the Cusco region (Ausangate).
We will spend approximately an hour here taking pictures, and enjoying the stunning view. After this, we will make our way back to our private transportation to head to Checacupe where we will visit its stunning colonial Bridge, (we will spend about 20 minutes here to take pictures and explore the area). After this, we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch made by locals. We will then take our private transportation back to Cusco (approximately 2.5-hour drive). We will be back at Cusco at around 5:00 pm and will drop you at your hotel.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Cusco
It is important to mention that the route to go to Palccoyo is new as it is a relatively new attraction, therefore the roads can be very bumpy for about an hour each way as the government has not paved them yet.
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
