Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour from Cusco

13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy an impressive and less crowded alternative to Vinicunca. Our tour stands out for including personalized guiding, small groups for a better mountain experience, complimentary trekking poles, and direct service that guarantees comfort and safety throughout the entire journey from Cusco.

What's Included

Meals: Buffet breakfast and lunch in Cusipata.
Assistance: Trekking poles and emergency oxygen tank.
Tourist Transport: Round-trip transportation throughout the entire tour.
Official Tour Guide: Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English).
Hotel Pickup: Pickup from centrally located hotels within the historic center of Cusco.
Palcoyo Entrance Fee: Payment of the entrance fee to the Palcoyo community / mountain.
Tips: Optional tips for the guide and driver.
Additional Drinks: Extra consumptions outside of the established menus.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup is arranged directly from downtown hotels located within Cusco’s historic center. Please wait in the lobby or at the entrance of your hotel at the agreed-upon time. Our guide or driver will come to pick you up carrying identification or a sign from the agency.

Drop-off point

The tour ends at Plaza Regocijo, located in the heart of Cusco’s historic center, just half a block from the Plaza de Armas. It’s a central, safe, and easily accessible spot from which to take private transportation, official taxis, or walk back to your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • Centro Historico De Cusco (Pass by)

    Pickup and Departure to Cusipata: We start very early with hotel pickup in Cusco to begin the journey in a tourist transport toward the south of the region, enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the South Valley.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Cusipata

    Buffet Breakfast: We will stop at a local restaurant along the route to enjoy a nutritious Andean breakfast that will prepare us for the hike.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Trip to Palcoyo: We continue our journey in tourist transport along the scenic highway, observing high-Andean landscapes and herds of alpacas and llamas, until we reach the starting point of the hike.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Palcoyo Mountain Hike: We will take an accessible hike of approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour to the viewpoint of the rainbow mountain range and the stone forest. We will have free time to enjoy the landscape, take photographs, and contemplate the guardian Apus with the guidance of our expert.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • (Pass by)

    Return from Palcoyo: After enjoying the mountain and the stone forest, we will board our vehicle once again to begin the descent trip toward the local restaurant.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cusipata

    Andean Lunch: We will stop at a local restaurant in Cusipata to enjoy a delicious lunch and recharge our energy before continuing the return trip.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • Centro Historico De Cusco (Pass by)

    Return to Cusco: After lunch, we will begin the return trip in our vehicle to drop you off near the Plaza de Armas or your respective hotel in the city center.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by PALCOYO EXPERIENCE E.I.R.L.S

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Additional fees

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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