Palcoyo Mountain The Enchanting Alternative to Rainbow Mountain

Discover Palcoyo Mountain, the enchanting alternative to Rainbow Mountain. Explore stunning landscapes, historic bridges, and vibrant colors on this unforgettable tour.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quiquijana - 4:30am – 6:30am: Pick up – Transfer to Colca – Breakfast
    Our guide will pick you up very early (5:30 am) at the hotel and then head south to Cusco. Once you arrive at the community of Colca, you will enjoy a good breakfast for 30 minutes. If you need to make any last-minute purchases of candy, water or sunscreen, you will be able to take advantage of this window to do so.
  • Checacupe - 7:00am – 9:00am: Transport to Checacupe – Visit to the 3 Bridges – Transport to Palccoyo
    Once everyone is ready, you will embark on a trip to the Palccoyo base camp. On this trip, you will visit the 3 Checacupe bridges (Inca, Colonial and Republican Bridges) and the Colonial town, where the Church is located, and learn about the experiences of its inhabitants, where you will be able to learn about the local lifestyle and culture.
  • Cordillera Arcoiris - 09:00am – 11:30am: Arrive at Palccoyo Base Camp – Hike to Palccoyo – Visit to the Stone Forest optional
    When you arrive at Palccoyo Base Camp, you will have a few minutes to listen to the guides’ explanation and then begin the hike. Each section lasts 45 minutes, during which you can walk enjoying the landscapes and panoramic viewpoints until you reach the 3 Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo. From this site, you will be able to see Ausangate, the highest mountain in Cusco. Then we will continue our hike to the Stone Forest of Palccoyo where we will reach 5000 meters above sea level at the highest point.
  • Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata) - 11:30am – 4:30pm: Return to the transport – Lunch – Return to Cusco.
    Once you have visited the Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo and the Stone Forest, the group will descend for 30 minutes to the parking lot to return to Colca Restaurant, where a delicious lunch will be served. Once you have finished lunch, you will return to Cusco arriving at Plaza Regocijo around 4:30pm. After that, we begin the return to Cusco for 2 hours, arriving at Plaza Regocijo where the tour ends around 4:30pm.
What's Included
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • First Aid Kit
  • Trekking poles
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to Palcoyo 20 soles
  • Tip for the guide
Additional Information

If you are looking for an incredible experience in one of the most popular places in Peru, you cannot miss the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour. This tour is new in Cusco and has a great projection. Recognized for being one of the best sites in the country, Palccoyo can offer you an unforgettable trip and is made up of the Rainbow Mountain and the Ausangate. With this tour you will be able to see these wonders, including the town of Checacupe. This site is characterized by having 3 picturesque bridges including an Inca bridge and a Colonial bridge, which will be part of the tour. This group service together with other tourists is an ideal option to enjoy the picturesque landscapes that only this site can offer.

  • We can accommodate vegetarian and vegan restrictions.
Location
The Library
It is important that you provide us with your contact information, so that we can communicate with the passenger minutes before the pick-up. The transfer person will wear a black jacket and a cap with the agency logo.
Cancellation Policy

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

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