Private - Palcoyo Mountain Tour | Easier Rainbow Mountain
Description
Palcoyo is one of the Rainbow Mountains in Peru, it is considered the alternative Rainbow Mountain for those who don`t want to be in crowded places. We do this incredible experience walking with alpacas towards the mountain, you will have the chance to live a real mountain experience with local people. -- Paloyo is easier than the original rainbow mountain hike --Instead of one coloured mountain in Vinicunca you will be able to see until 5 in Placoyo --We do the Palcoyo tour late in the morning so there is less people at the time we go --You won`t need to wake up at 3 am.
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Itinerary
Palcoyo is the new rainbow mountain recently discovered this year, and rapidly is beacming to be very popular becouse its easier for visitors to do it, the hike lasts only 35 minutes and it is almost falt, people don`t even need to ride a horse be couse it is very easy, as soon as you arrive by car you see beautiful coloured mountains around you. This is a perfect alternative rainbow mountain tour for those who are not aclimatized and people who are not used to altitude.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will coordinate your exact pick up time with you according your needs.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(21)
A tough walk to the Rainbow mountain summit, but the experience was well worth it. Our guide Alex was friendly, funny and helpful and runs a smooth operation.
We had a wonderful day with our guide Ronald and our driver. And we drove a lot… Nevertheless, the tour was completely worth it. Ronald always had plenty of information ready, knows the best photo spots, and of course also takes the best photos. It was also pleasant that we had the Rainbow Mountains almost to ourselves, since most tours start earlier. The landscape was simply dreamlike. Also worth highlighting is the high-quality and very delicious lunch on the way back. In addition, there were snacks and water for in between. Oxygen and a pulse oximeter for safety were also available.
Alex our guide, and Alex our driver (different people) were amazing, kinda d super patient with our kids and family. Highly recommend!
Our tour guide Alex is absolutely fantastic. He’s super kind and patient, and he took our health very seriously. In the beginning, he let us try some local bread of Cusco and even gave us snack bags, which came in handy and is incredibly generous. During the hike, he was very caring to my family, especially towards my daughter. He let her use the oxygen mask, gave her a coca leaf, and even helped her walk down from the peak. He took the hike at my family’s pace and never rushed us. When we got down from the mountain, the driver, also named Alex, had already prepared for us hot towels, and Alex, the tour guide, even asked us if we wanted any tea or other drinks and for a stool ready for us to get in the van easier. The restaurant was also amazing and incredibly clean. The food is of amazing quality and delicious. Overall, it was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend these two gentlemen.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to us. We're delighted to hear that Alex made your family's experience so special. He genuinely cares about the well-being of every guest, and we're happy that his patience, kindness, and attention helped make your hike both safe and enjoyable, especially for your daughter. We're also pleased that our driver, Alex, helped make the end of your adventure comfortable with the hot towels and thoughtful assistance, and that you enjoyed the restaurant and the meal. It was a pleasure to be part of your visit to Cusco, and we're grateful for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Safe travels!
At 8:30, long after most tourists had departed for Rainbow Mountain, Ellisvan and Juan picked us up at our hotel and drove us through the crazy Cusco traffic, making it look easy. Along the way, we stopped so Elisvan could buy some of the prize winning bread from a vendor. Then he shared it family style. We passed through villages and farms where the people were dressed in their traditional clothes. At the emptying parking lot, we piled out and headed up. The timing was excellent because the crowds were gone. It was the hardest 3.2 km walk we'd ever done. Elisvan was solicitous and ended up carrying one of our packs. At the top, when we hit the spectacular view, he took time to photograph all of us and then the descent began. It was easier than going up, but still hard. There was Muna tea waiting for us at the van and then the drive down. We stopped at a restaurant where we had preordered our dinner and when we pulled in, we were served a delicious meal immediately. For the final portion of the journey, Elisvan cranked up the tunes and played us some of his favourites. I would recommend this trip and guide for anyone who wants to push their limits to see a natural wonder of the world.
Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review 😊 We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience at Rainbow Mountain and that the later departure time allowed you to enjoy a quieter and more rewarding visit 👍🏔️ We’re very happy to know that Elisvan and Juan took great care of you from start to finish, making the drive smooth and enjoyable even through Cusco traffic 🚐✨ It’s great to hear you enjoyed the cultural touches along the way, including the stop for traditional bread and the visits through local villages and farms 🌾🥖 We’re especially glad that Elisvan supported you during the hike, ensured your comfort, helped with photos at the top, and made the experience more personal and meaningful 📸🏔️ It’s also wonderful that you enjoyed the warm Muna tea, the well-organized meal, and the relaxed return journey with music to end the day 🎶🍽️ Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing such a meaningful experience. We hope to welcome you again in Peru for another unforgettable adventure 😊
Fabulous experience, made my holiday Elisvan and Alex simply the best Views were stunning
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊🏔️✨ We’re thrilled to hear the experience was a highlight of your holiday and that you enjoyed the stunning views 🌄🌟 It’s great to know that Elisvan and Alex made such a positive impact on your trip—“simply the best” means a lot 🙌📚😊 We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru 🇵🇪🚐✨
Elisvan and Alex were incredible guides to this remarkable spot. The photos don't do it justice and there's no better way to go than with Peru private tours! No waking up at 4am and we had the place almost to ourselves. They took pictures for us and even brought props and great snacks and blankets and water. They truly thought of everything and went above and beyond at every turn. I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊🏔️✨ We’re truly happy to hear you had such a remarkable experience and that you enjoyed visiting the site without the early rush 🌄😌 It’s wonderful to know that Elisvan and Alex took great care of you, from the photos 📸 and props, to the snacks, blankets, and water 🧣🍫💧—they really put a lot of effort into making the day comfortable and special. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the peaceful timing and having the place almost to yourselves 🙌🌿 Thank you for your high recommendation and kind words. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru 🇵🇪🌟
I very much enjoyed the experience, from walking with the alpacas to the pachamama, and the cultural dancing in traditional costumes.
Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re so happy you enjoyed every part of the experience — especially the walk with the alpacas, the Pachamama offering, and the traditional dances. It means a lot to us to share our culture with you in a meaningful way. We hope to welcome you back one day!
Elisvan & Jover where excellent!!! Trip was excellent!!! Good music knowledge!!! Very friendly!!!! The should get a raise in pay !!!! :)
"Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Elisvan and Jover made your trip excellent with their friendliness and great music knowledge. We’ll definitely pass along your suggestion about a raise — they’ll love that! 😊 We hope to see you again for another amazing adventure soon!"
Julio Cesar was a great guide, very knowledgeable, safe and enjoyable personality. We had 4 beautiful alpacas with us who were well cared for by 2 local women who accompanied them. Gorgeous views! Hike was harder than expected in the thin air but there was no rush and only 1 other family on the mountain at the same time. Highly recommend!
