Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike

Cusco, Peru

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

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Overview

Explore the Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo on this guided excursion. Avoid the crowds of the multicolored slopes of Vinicunca and experience the less-traveled but equally impressive mountains of Palcoyo. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in a comfortable vehicle, and a mellow hike with an informative guide. Learn about the mountains’ fascinating geology, admire amazing views, and savor complimentary snacks.

Enjoy an all-day adventure in the colorful Rainbow Mountains of Palcoyo
Forget the overrun mountain of Vinicunca with this impressive alternative
Experience Andean nature with an easy-going trek suitable for beginners
Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Professional bilingual guide - Stories & insights
Premium transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle | Hassle-free service - Hotel transfers
Complete package - All Admission fees, taxes, Permits | Buffet Meals
Priority access - No waiting in lines | Assistance 24|7

Travel insurance | Personal expenses and souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

"What to bring: Weather-appropriate clothing and your passport (required). We recommend comfortable walking shoes and layers for changing mountain weather." You might also want to add: • "Sunscreen and hat recommended for high altitude" • "Small backpack for personal items" • "Camera for stunning photo opportunities"

Itinerary

Cusco

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cerro Colorado

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
walking sticks are included in the hike in case you need them, let us know in time to separate
balon of oxigene is provided during the excursion
first aid box is carried

requires no strenuous activity.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 4 reviews

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WENDY_R, Mar 2020

The location was amazing. The driver was very good. However our guide Richard was not the best. He spoke very little with very little info about place. He also walked 50 yards ahead of us at most times. We told him to slow down several times as we could not keep up. We figured we could have done it on our own.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

We Appreciate your Review very Much, we will consider it fot oour next experiences.

Magical destination

Barbara_G, Aug 2019

There were more llamas than people on this lesser used entrance to rainbow mountain. The setting is surreally beautiful. You see striped areas, red areas, and very high peaks. This tour is very well organized and thought out.

Response from Host, Aug 2019

It is very important for us to have your opinion, which reflects our vocation of service to our customers. In the same way it helps us to strengthen our service, which will lead us to improve and provide a better service every day. At the same time it fills us with happiness that our Local company can achieve thanks to its opinion to promote our tourist attractions.

Rainbow Mountain, not the Palcoyo Trek

D G, Jul 2019

Richard was our guide, and he gave the choice of the Palcoyo Trek and the actual Rainbow Mountain....we chose the real deal, and it was a great choice. He showed pictures, but we decided to go to the actual Rainbow Mountain. To make it a "little" less strenuous, we booked horses up and back to the base of the hiking mountain.....it is still a 40-50 minute hike up from there. The horseback ride was about 45 minutes to the base, then you hike up the mountain, with lots of breaks. Once you step over the rock wall at the top of the mountain, whew, it is lovely. You take a break, and then climb to the second crest for incredible pictures and views of the rainbow mountain and the glacier mountain. Then reverse, careful down the mountain, horses back to the parking areas. I will tell you the car ride up was car cliff driving.......if you get car sick easily, perhaps there are other ways to see the beautiful Rainbow mountain range........internet is good. But, if you are adventuresome and get to Peru, this is a MUST tour.