Walking with Alpacas in Palcoyo: The Alternative Rainbow Mountain

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Cusco, Peru

10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap the crowds of Peru's famed Vinicunca ("Rainbow Mountain") for the serenity of the similarly multi-colored but far less-trafficked mountain of Palccoyo. In a small group, walk with alpacas on a short and easy hike up the mountain for incredible views of the surrounding Andean mountains. Hassle-free pickup from your Cusco hotel is included.

Discover a less-crowded alternative to Cusco's Rainbow Mountain
Embark on an easy trek to the summit with alpacas
Small-group tour (maximum 15): Avoid crowds
Hassle-free Cusco hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Snacks

It includes: bottle of water 500 ml, chocolate, andean cereal bar, local fruit, and candies
Lunch

We will have lunch after the hike by 03:30 pm, but snacks will be given before the hike
Private Transportation: For our group use only
Profesional guide
Oxygen & First Aid Kit: All our guides are trained as mountain tour guides
Alpacas for the hike

Admission Fee - Entrance to Palcoyo Mountain

PEN25.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We will confirm your exact pick up time one day before your tour and it will be according the location of your hotel.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 14 reviews

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Palcoyo hike

Michele_B, Jun 2025

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!

Frustrated

Jeff_J, May 2022

That it was canceled and never told me until I found out. I haven’t have my refund. I want your company to be more responsible and call by the home when a trip is canceled.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hello dear Jeff, it looks that you get confused about the company, you did not have any booking with us. please check it out and make sure you are writing in the correct company, because this kind of review harms us a lot. If you see 99 % of our reviews are excellent. Best regards

Mehr als eine Alternative.

Frank_D, Sep 2023

Sehr schöne Wanderung ohne andere Touristen. Der Berg und die Umgebung gefielen mir sogar besser als der bekanntere Regenbogenberg. Es lohnt sich beide Berge zu besuchen. Die Tour wurde perfekt organisiert und durchgeführt.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Lieber Frank, Wir sind überglücklich, Ihre positive Bewertung zu lesen! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Wanderung und die Umgebung am Vinicunca Mountain so gut gefallen haben. Es ist in der Tat ein atemberaubender Ort, der oft weniger überlaufen ist als der bekanntere Regenbogenberg. Unser Team bei Peru Private Tours legt großen Wert auf die Organisation und Durchführung unserer Touren, und es ist erfreulich zu hören, dass Sie mit unserer Arbeit zufrieden waren. Wir danken Ihnen für Ihr Vertrauen und freuen uns darauf, Sie in der Zukunft zu weiteren Abenteuern in den peruanischen Bergen begrüßen zu dürfen. Herzliche Grüße, Edwin Pimentel Peru Private Tours