Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Full Day Tour from Cusco

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Cusco, Peru

10 to 13 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Head out of Cusco on this group tour to Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain, plus several other stops in the area. Make sure to bring your cameras to capture the gorgeous beauty of this region. Your tour guide organizes transport, plus carries a first aid kit and oxygen, in case you need it at altitude. See llamas grazing with the amazing colored backdrop, and views of the snow capped Ausangate.

Enjoy round-trip transfers from Cusco for ease
Both breakfast and lunch provided so no need to bring
Entrance fees to Palcoyo mountain are not included
Enjoy the beauty just outside Cusco on this day tour

What's Included

Pick up from the hotels and other accommodations
Breakfast and Lunch
Tour Guide English and Spanish
First aid kit and oxygen cans
All transportation in destination location
Walking stick

Entrance to Palcoyo mountain

PEN15.00 per person
Any Private Expenses
Snack and tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickup for the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour begins approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time (around 4:00 a.m.) from Cusco. Travelers are kindly asked to be ready and waiting in the lobby of their hotel or accommodation at that time. Our guide will contact you by phone to coordinate the pickup and ensure there are no issues. Please make sure your phone is turned on and reachable, and that you’ve provided the correct contact details and pickup location when booking

Operating hours
.4:00 am

Itinerary

Cusco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Checacupe

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cusco Region

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cusco

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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

4.9

based on 66 reviews

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It is a long day but so...

Michael_M, Apr 2026

It is a long day but so worth it. Our guide was great. Breakfast was minimum fine and lunch was very good. Beautiful location for a hike/walk

The scenery was amazing....

Geoff_R, Nov 2025

The scenery was amazing. I loved the experience. Come prepared to hike at high altitudes because it gets cold and windy. It is difficult at times and altitude sickness is a real thing. The guides were great and very supportive. Breakfast and lunch were at the same comex and was buffet. Food was plentiful but not exciting. Overall, well worth cost.

The Extraordinary Palccoyo Rainbow Mountains

Linda_S, Oct 2025

This is an incredible trip but you must remember that at this altitude anything can happen. We got a snow storm, but persevered and were rewarded with breaks in the clouds and spectacular views. Having an experienced tour company, like Viator, and a great guide make it easy.

Wonderful Experience

Yuliana_J, Sep 2025

Joel was our tour guide. He was super attentive to everyone in the group making sure no one was feeling altitude sickness. Very kind and patient. This would be our very 1st "booked tour" and new to traveling. Joel offered to take pics for everyone. Thanks to our tour guide and driver, this trip was awonderful experience for us!

Go with a different company!

Megan_G, Mar 2024

The tour started over 1.5 hours late, no information was given unless asked and I had to reach out to the company to receive any information about the tour prior to the day. Horrible organization and follow up. Pick a different company!

I recommend 🤩

Melanie_L, May 2026

We were at a slightly hidden address and transport knew we were there at the announced time. Our guide Lucas has been attentive to our needs and pace. Very interesting in his explanations and he had visual supports, objects to show and ... Peruvian toques to take us picture 🥰 What to say about our experienced driver on winding and curved roads. We surrendered safely. Simple little downside, the lunch included was cold is did not seem so fresh. However the dinner was very decent. Thank you very much for this great experience!

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Palccoyo Tour with Ronaldo

Gabriela_W, Feb 2024

Der Guide war sehr gut, er hat einem viel Zeit bei der Wanderung gegeben, Auch für Fotos und Erklärungen. Die Höhe ist sehr anstrengend, aber es ist genügend Zeit um es zu schaffen mit 61 Jahren.