Excursion to Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo from Cusco
Description
We will be passing by your accommodation wherever you are staying, preferably within the historic center of the city of Cusco, the pick-up starts at approximately 4:00 am. Then we will head to the south of Cusco , to the town of Cusipata where we will have our first stop to have breakfast. Before reaching the town of Palccoyo we will make a stop to take some photos of the attraction of the colonial bridge and the Inca bridge. Arriving at the Palccoyo Mountain (4,900 masl), we will have free time to photograph and enjoy the place. We will also be able to observe part of Nevado Ausangate. We will return to the parking lot to return to Cusipata where we will have lunch and finally we will return to the city of Cusco (arrival approximately at 18:00 hrs), our mobility will leave you one block from the Plaza de Armas (Plaza Regocijo )
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We will be passing by your accommodation wherever you are staying, preferably within the historic center of the city of Cusco, the pick-up starts at approximately 4:00 am. Then we will head to the south of Cusco , to the town of Cusipata where we will have our first stop to have breakfast. Before reaching the town of Palccoyo we will make a stop to take some photos of the attraction of the colonial bridge and the Inca bridge. Arriving at the Palccoyo Mountain (4,900 masl), we will have free time to photograph and enjoy the place. We will also be able to observe part of Nevado Ausangate. We will return to the parking lot to return to Cusipata where we will have lunch and finally we will return to the city of Cusco (arrival approximately at 18:00 hrs), our mobility will leave you one block from the Plaza de Armas (Plaza Regocijo )
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from the hotel. in the city center
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(193)
Palcoyo is absolutely gorgeous and so much quieter than Vinicunca. You get amazing photos without fighting through huge tour groups. The guides were friendly and kept checking our oxygen levels. Highly recommended!
Relatively easy way to one of the nicest places nearby Qosqo. Starting from 4,600m, viewpoint is doable with due care and patience even for untrained. Our guide, Wayra, put our multiage/multination group together really nicely and kept good spirit for the whole day. Good service during whole day, big thanks to our driver for safe and fluent transport.
The tour was incredible and tiring—a very good experience—and the tour guide, Wayra, was very competent.
Great excursion with Wayra our guide. The climb up to the rainbow mountains was a bit hard because of the altitude, but it remains completely doable! The landscape once you arrive at the top is impressive, both the rainbow mountains and the red valley! Furthermore, impeccable pickup, our guide came to pick us up at our hotel at the agreed time! The breakfast and the lunch included in the excursion were very good!
This was a great tour and Wayra was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable on how to best experience this and was very personable.
Wayra was an amazing tour guide!!! He was super knowledgeable and made sure the group was always together. He made sure we were all doing okay even if we were going at our own pace. I highly recommend booking with him!
I struggled with this review. On the one hand, Palccoyo is terrific - very few people, spectacular views, and as easy as hiking could be at 16K feet. I'm glad we saw it. I also thought paying $66 for two people, plus around $6 each for admission, was very reasonable given the length of the van ride (4.5 hours each way) and since both breakfast and lunch were included (both at the same spot, both mediocre at best). On the other hand, Rachel (the guide) was terrible. This was advertised to be an English/Spanish tour ... she quickly realized I was one of only 2 or 3 that did not speak Spanish, and aside from one piece of instruction early on, I guess she figured it wasn't worth her time and effort to translate, as she spoke to the group only in Spanish. Not that she spoke a lot - there was NO information given about the site, about when we had to return to the van once we were at the site, to point out interesting sites along the way, etc. The only time during the entire 9 hour ride she spoke, was to notify us we were about to stop to eat in two minutes. Once we got to the site, we were on our own to walk around - no interpretive signs explaining anything, and certainly no information from her. If you consider the price you are paying, to be JUST for the transportation there and back, along with a quick bite to eat, you'll probably enjoy the day much more than if you are expecting any sort of guide to lead you along or provide you helpful information.
Punctual pickup, decent van, and a safe driver on bumpy roads. The walk itself is short and manageable for most fitness levels. Oxygen was available in the van just in case, which gave peace of mind. Not as crowded as the classic Rainbow Mountain, making the experience much more enjoyable.
Everything perfect except for the very early pickup time of 4:10, highly recommended to go up to the stone forest
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour and that everything went perfectly overall. We’re especially glad that you recommend visiting the Stone Forest, as it offers spectacular views and makes the experience even more memorable. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the early 4:10 a.m. pickup time. We understand that such an early start can be challenging, and your comment is valuable as we continue improving the experience for our travelers. Thank you for choosing us and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru!
The colors are real, the altitude is high, and the hike is short and flat. Most of your day is spent driving, but the landscape at the top is completely worth the long van ride.
