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Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo Tour 1 Day

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Best Season
Abril - November

This excursion is very different from the usual Vinicunca Tour, Palccoyo is a mountain of Colors located in the town of Checacupe, on this tour to the Palccoyo mountain we will have the opportunity to appreciate a great variety of South American camelids, we can also have beautiful views of the Vilcanota mountain range.
It is also a great option for those traveling with their children, this tour is perfect for travelers who do not usually take long walks and want to see the colorful mountains of this region with a minimum of effort and walk a full day through the mountains of Colors. Although Palccoyo is at a high altitude, the trail itself is short and relatively flat and much less visited than Vinicunca Mountain.

Details Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo Tour

CUSCO – CHECACUPE – COMBAPATA – PALCCOYO – CUSCO.
Our tour to the Palccoyo mountain of colors begins at 4:00 in the morning with the pick up of our transport in your respective hotel, we will immediately begin the trip through the southern valley of Cusco, until we reach the town of Cusipata where we will make a brief stop to have breakfast and go to the bathroom, then we will arrive in Checacupe, to appreciate the colonial bridge of more than 300 years old, then we will continue our way towards the town of Combapata; From this point we will travel on an unpaved road, and then start our walk in 1 hour and 30 minutes (depending on the physical state in which you are, it may be longer) towards the Palccoyo Mountain of Colors (We will walk approximately 1.5 km) . We will arrive at Palccoyo Mountain of Colors, located at 4900 m.a.s.l., after enjoying the panorama, we will continue for 30 minutes uphill, to visit the Palccoyo stone forest, with figures carved for thousands of years by the forces of nature. At the end, we will take the best photos of these beautiful places, to start the walk back on the same route, to take our minivan and return to Cusipata, where we will taste a delicious lunch, arriving in Cusco between 5:30 and 6: 00 pm Approximately.

The Tour INCLUDES:

  • Professional guide.
  • Entrance tickets to Palccoyo.
  • Round trip tourist transport.
  • Buffet breakfast and lunch (if you have any special diet let them know before starting the trip or during the tour reservation to our company).
  • First aid kit.
The Tour DOES NOT INCLUDE:

  • Air flights.
  • Rental of horses.
  • Extra drinks such as: Water, beer, coca, etc.
  • Walking sticks.
  • Travel Insurance.

Prices per person are subject to service:

SERVICE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PRICE
PRIVATE 2 to 3 Persons $90.00 (Per person)
GROUP 1 to 3 Persons $40.00 (Per person)

For a group of 4 or more, request a discount from the Sales Department of To Machu Picchu Travel.

Recommended items to bring:
Backpack with protective layer.
Trekking shoes.
Water bottle.
Camera.
Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats.
Warm and light clothes.
Medications if you are taking them
Rain poncho.
Personal medications.
Water for the hike.
Extra cash.
Long-sleeved shirts.
Personal snacks.
We recommend that:
Tourists living in places less than 1000 meters high, we suggest that they are at least in Cusco 1 to 2 days to acclimatize before taking this tour.

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RAINBOW MOUNTAIN PALCCOYO – GENERAL INFORMATION

Tour Start: 7:00 am pick up from the tourist of their respective hotel.
Start of the Walk: 4787 masl.
Maximum height: Palccoyo Mountain 4,900 masl.
Tour Type: Trekking and Adventure.
Difficulty level: 3 on a scale of 1 to 5.
Best time: Winter season between the months of April to November.
Tour Duration: 10 hours approx. (06 hrs in mini band round trip / 4 hrs round trip).
ADifficulty level: Low.
Acclimatization: We recommend being in Cusco 1 day before the tour and drinking coca tea.
Other activities: Mountain of Colors in the Vilcanota mountain range.

What can I find on the way to the Rainbow Mountain?

This hike is ideal for those tourists looking to explore the Andes in the mountains of Cusco.
A marvel of landscapes, with a colorful on the way, during the road through the mountains we can see snowfalls, waterfalls and the highest mountain in Cusco is the Ausangate.
Beautiful panoramic views of the Colorado Mountain.
Walking we can observe animals of the Peruvian Andes such as llamas, alpacas and guanacos, on the route to Palccoyo we will live a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
We will cross the Rainbow Mountain doing a full day hike, enough time to delight our view.

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January 6, 2026
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“Muy buena experiencia,el visitar la Montaña de colores y el Valle Rojo en las Quads,guías atentos y vistas inolvidables. Ideal para quienes buscan aventura y naturaleza. Lo super recomiendo Saludos para Jazmina"
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“Todo estuvo muy bien organizado. La combinación de Valle Rojo y Montaña de Colores en cuatrimoto es perfecta.”Lo recomiendo al 100%
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MARCO SANCHEZ PAUCAR
January 6, 2026
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Experiencia increíble en cuatrimotos por el Valle Rojo y la Montaña de Colores. Paisajes únicos y mucha adrenalina. ¡100% recomendado!” 🌈🏍️
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Gem vns
December 25, 2025
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Bellisimas vistas, un lugar divertido y lo mejor que puedes visitar si buscas vivir una experiencia maravillosa!!
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Luciana Cáceres palomino
December 18, 2025
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Una experiencia increíble de principio a fin.Las cuatrimotos hacen el recorrido muy divertido y accesible,y los paisajes de la Montaña de Colores son simplemente impresionantes. El guía fue muy amable y atento y siempre cuidó nuestra seguridad. 100% recomendado‼️
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October 28, 2025
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