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Discover the hidden beauty of the Andes on this full-day tour to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, a quieter alternative to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
Enjoy a short and easy 40–45 minute hike, perfect for all fitness levels, surrounded by colorful mountains, red valleys, and unique rock formations.
At the top, admire breathtaking views of Ausangate Mountain in a peaceful, less crowded setting.
Your experience includes breakfast and buffet lunch in Cusipata, combining comfort, culture, and stunning scenery in one unforgettable day.
Highlights
Full-day Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour from Cusco
Easy hike (40–45 minutes), suitable for all travelers
Fewer crowds than Vinicunca
Spectacular views of Ausangate Mountain
Breakfast and buffet lunch included
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from hotels located in Cusco’s Historic Center. If your accommodation is outside the pickup area or located on streets with limited vehicle access, you will be assigned a nearby meeting point within walking distance.
Please provide your hotel name and exact address at the time of booking. The exact pickup time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp or Viator message (between 4:30 AM and 5:00 AM).
Kindly wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. If you do not see the vehicle, please contact us immediately using the provided emergency number.
Itinerary
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1Cusco
Cusco – Breakfast – Checacupe Your Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour begins early at approximately 5:00 AM with pickup from Cusco’s main square (Plaza de Armas). Enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful Andean landscapes, surrounded by valleys, mountains, and traditional farming communities. Along the way, we will stop to enjoy a local breakfast, giving you energy for the day ahead. After approximately 2.5 hours, we arrive in Checacupe (3,400 m / 11,155 ft), where you will visit three historic bridges: Inca Bridge Colonial Bridge Republican Bridge
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Checacupe
Checacupe – Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain (Hike Start): We continue the journey for about 1.5 hours to reach the Palccoyo trailhead (4,900 m / 16,076 ft), surrounded by breathtaking high-altitude scenery. From here, begin a short and easy hike (approximately 40 minutes) along a gentle trail suitable for all fitness levels. During the walk, you will observe: Rainbow-colored mountains with mineral layers Red valleys Eroded glacial landscapes The Stone Forest of Ccacca Loma
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
Palccoyo Viewpoint – Ausangate Mountain (Exploration): At the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Ausangate Mountain and the surrounding Andes. You will also see the nearby high-altitude lagoons: Acopia Pomacanchis Posposqo Cocha Misky Cocha Free time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the natural environment.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Cusco
Palccoyo – Cusipata – Cusco (Lunch & Return): After the visit, return to the vehicle and head to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch with traditional Andean dishes. Finally, return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo, concluding an unforgettable experience in the Peruvian Andes.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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