Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour: A Quieter, Less Crowded Alternative to Traditional Hikes

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Experience the beauty of Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, a quieter and less crowded alternative to traditional hikes. Explore Andean villages, encounter llamas and alpacas, and enjoy a peaceful hike to the summit with stunning views. Indulge in a delicious local lunch in Ttio town. Book your tour now!

Duration: 13 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain - The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain is the new hidden gem and secret of Cusco. With less than 1 hour to hike to the peak and 3 beautiful Rainbow Mountains with tons of wild alpacas around, this is the new alternative Rainbow Mountain to the still popular Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. But the preferences are changing, as travelers don’t want to suffer under the 3-4 hour hike to the Vinicunca, especially as the altitude makes it a bad experience. So compare and decide what’s the best option for you here.
Checacupe - This bridge has ancient buildings that are from Inca times, colonial times and republican times.

We will stop at this place and see the 3 bridges that are still working for the andean people.

Cusipata - Is an small town o the way to thew Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo.

This is a place where we will take the breakfast and Lunch.

What's Included

Breakfast
Lunch
Transportation
Professional tour guide
Oxygen and First Aid Kit

What's Not Included

Tips
Travel insurance
Entrances (15 soles or 4.5 USD)

Additional Information

Palcoyo Mountain is a stunning destination for reaching heights that are otherwise uncommon. Your journey will weave through quaint Andean hamlets, with numerous Llamas and Alpacas along the way. From the base of Palcoyo Mountain, the view of one of its three peaks is already visible from the car park. The area is pleasantly secluded, offering a peaceful retreat after the busy tourist-filled spots of Cusco and the Sacred Valley.

The path to the top is what the locals refer to as ‘Andean flats’ \

no recomendable para infantes

Location

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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T3662wyrobertc

Aug 17, 2024

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tours Rocks! - The trip to Palccoyo was an amazing experience and we had the time of our lives. Traveling to and from the site is a bit arduous due to poor road conditions; however, the driver did a fantastic job and we felt safe. The guide was very knowledgeable about the area and went above and beyond in providing service and ensuring we enjoyed our visit. We were well pleased and would do it again.

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Adrianc494

Jul 17, 2024

Alternative Rainbow Mountains - We took our rental car Kia Piccanto all the way to the start of the trail. It was a long drive from Cuzco but totally worth it. No people, beautiful views.

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Barbara_b

Jul 4, 2024

Great Experience - Our guide Maria and experience was amazing! The views driving there are as spectacular as the mountain itself.

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Bocelli-2124

Dec 3, 2023

PALCOYO colorful mountain - perfect place to see different colors and nuances of mountains, a special place at 4,780 meters above sea level.

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Henk

Sep 14, 2023

Fantastic and breathtaking hike to 5200m for a colorful view - Amazing experience . Private tour from Cusco. With private driver and guide. Not the standard route that is very busy, but via Palccoy Rainbow tour. It is the lightest tour to get into the Rainbow Mountains. A very nice trip from Cusco, about 3 hours. A very large part goes all the way inside. Admission is 15 Sol p/p. You reach approximately 4850m, then a reasonable 1-hour hike up (5200m) and down. Very easy to do and literally and figuratively breathtaking. It's under construction there. Still wonderfully quiet now. It is cold, so warm clothes, hat and gloves.

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Ciulio76

Aug 24, 2023

Unique place in the world - We didn't know whether to choose Viniculca or Palccoyo, but then (following the suggestion of the local tour operator Intense Peru) we chose Palccoyo ... and it was a fantastic choice!!! From Cusco it's about 3 hours by car, of which the last 2 hours are on dirt roads (and also poorly maintained). Arriving at the final car park (after passing some very delightful local villages) we immediately realized that the choice was perfect. In the whole car park there were only 3 other minibuses! The climb takes about 2 hours for only 200 meters of altitude difference, but the view from the summit is simply unique!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful colours, imposing ice and petrified forest are the backdrop to this unique and unforgettable site!!!!! It will remain in my mind forever!! Absolutely worth visiting

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Glenndm5275dn

Aug 22, 2023

Private mountain with amazing views - What a great experience! Palccoyo mountain is way less crowded than the other rainbow mountain and the views are spectacular. Due to no other bookings we had a private tour with our guide Annibal and driver Moyses. The 3 hour drive to the mountain is cut in half by a very nice breakfast and dinner. The last 1.5 hour drive you will get treated to nice views of the mountain region and lots of Alpaca's. During the trek we were in very safe hands with our guide Annibal. He brougt oxygen, walking sticks and even a blood oxygen meter should someone feel sick. This gives you a very safe feeling should something go wrong. Luckily all we did was enjoy ourselves and the amazing views! Would very much recommend to everyone!

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790anjaa

Aug 9, 2023

Indescribable views - This scenic phenomenon really blew me away - incredibly beautiful! The tour in Peru where I took the most photos.

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R5559ircaroliner

Jun 23, 2023

Had place to self - Had no idea there was a less crowded rainbow mountain Even the drive to the site was amazing. Got to see people working their land The mountains were beautiful

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