




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.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
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.
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.
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.
We can pick you up from any hotel in Cusco city.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour in a group lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $99 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from any hotel in Cusco city. Pickup points include Angies Inn Cusco, Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Into Peru.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour in a group | 11 hours | 4.9 (14) | $99 | |
Alternative Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo Hike (6 Small Group) | 10–11 hours | 4.9 (18) | $165 | View |
Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds | 12 hours | 5.0 (90) | $199 | View |
PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour | 11 hours | 5.0 (67) | $235 | View |
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountains Full Day Tour from Cusco | 12 hours | 4.9 (31) | $59 | View |
1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru | 10 hours | 5.0 (53) | $154 | View |
Rainbow Mountain Beat-the-Crowd, Small Group - 8:00 AM Departure | 11–12 hours | 4.9 (946) | $89 | View |