Full Day Tour from $ USD 45.00
"Discover the wonder of hidden nature, Palcoyo three Rainbow Mountains"
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Tour. Discover 3 rainbow mountains in Palcoyo. This is the immediate alternative to the Viñicunca rainbow mountain. If you are one of the few travelers who want to be in the less crowded and lower altitude places, Palccoyo 7-Colored Mountain Full Day Tour is your best alternative.
Discover the new natural wonder hidden in the heart of the Andes of Cusco, Peru. With our Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Tour, discover 3 amazing 7-colored mountains and dazzling landscapes of the Andes. On the way, make a brief stop in the Checacupe picturesque village to visit and admire the 15th century Inca suspension bridge and the 17th century colonial bridge. They are amazing architectural legacies that hold a rich millenary history. See also the daily life of the local communities and the high Andean fauna in its natural habitat: alpacas, llamas, birds and others.
Palccoyo 7 Colored Mountain Full Day Tour is recommended for travelers who can’t hike at high altitude, families traveling with children and adults.
This excursion begins and ends in the Cusco city, at 4:30 to 18:00 hours.
Get ready for an unforgettable one-day experience on the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain.
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
Get ready to explore the new and impressive tourist circuit in Cusco!
The professional guide and the tourist mobility assigned by Machupicchu Andes Tours will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 – 4:30am (depending on your hotel location). Then you will make a 1.40-hour trip to the Cusipata village, where you will make a short stop to enjoy your buffet breakfast carefully prepared with the local ingredients. Here you can also use the restrooms. Then, take a 20-minute drive to the Checacupe village and visit the legendary bridges that were built in different periods. Admire the history and architectural legacy of 2 different cultures that even after hundreds of years are still in perfect condition.
After appreciating the masterpieces, continue your journey for another 1.30 hours to the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain. On this route you will see hundreds of South American camelids and the locals in their daily activity. From the bus parking, walk for 40 minutes to the 3 Rainbow mountains viewpoint and enjoy unique and incredible panoramic views. If you are in good physical condition, ascend to the highest point where you will see a kind of stone forest. From there you will also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.
After exploring everything, take your tourist mobility to return to the Cusipata village and enjoy the exquisite Peruvian food. After a rewarding rest, continue your trip back to Cusco. Arrival in Cusco approximately 17:30 to 18:00 hours.
B & L
2, Moderate
2 km/1.2 miles
2-hour
3,350masl/10,991ft, Cusco
4,900 masl / 16,076 ft, Palccoyo Rainbow mountain highest point
Packing list to do the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Tour
For a better experience on the Peru Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour, we recommend that you consider the following:
We have 2 types of tours: Group and Private Tour. Prices are expressed in US dollars (US$) and per person.
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Group Tour. Join our already formed groups and together with your new friends discover the 3 new rainbow mountains in Palcoyo.
The whole tour will be done in a group of 15 or more people. The members of the group will be from different nationalities and also of different languages, beliefs, ages, sex, etc. But the guided tour will be only in 2 languages English and Spanish.
We have daily departures and the 12 months of the year.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 2 or more people | $ USD 45.00 |
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Private Tour. This option is exclusive for you who prefer to travel with your couple, family or friends and do not want to meet strangers. You can start the tour any day of the year. The price varies according on the number of people traveling together.
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 1 Persons | $ USD 299.00 | |
| 2 Persons | $ USD 170.00 | |
| 3 Persons | $ USD 130.00 | |
| 4 Persons | $ USD 110.00 | |
| 5 Persons | $ USD 99.00 | |
| 6 to + Persons | $ USD 89.00 |
Packing list to do the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Tour
The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain appearance is due to “a complex geological history of marine, lake and river sediments”. These sediments, transported by the waters that once covered the area, date from between the Tertiary and Quaternary periods, that is, between 65 and two million years ago.
Over time, the sediments formed the layers that today show off the strips that attract tourists.
The movement of the tectonic plates in the area lifted these sediments until they became mountains. Then they acquired their striking colors due to the oxidation of their minerals, caused by the humidity of the area, and their erosion.
The Peru Rainbow Mountain maximum altitude is 4,900 masl/16,076ft.
From the bus parking lot to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain highest point, there is a distance of about 1 km/0.62 miles. up and down would be 2 km/1.24miles of hiking.
The weather in the Peru Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour is very changeable, so it is recommended to be well prepared, but there are 2 well defined seasons: dry and rainy.
To do the Peru Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour, it is recommended to do it in the dry season from April to October, the days are completely sunny and you can fully enjoy the scenic beauty, but do not be too confident it can rain and snow at any time.
The hike to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is moderate (1,2,3,4,5). With a 2- hour hike at a slow pace. To do this hike you must be in acceptable physical condition. Due to its altitude and lack of oxygen, this hike is a bit strenuous.
No, there is no horse service and it is not necessary.
If you travel with us you don’t have to worry about anything, we take care of organizing yourtrip. In our tour package, Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1 Day Tour, we include: tourist mobility from your hotel in Cusco, a professional tour guide, entrance ticket, first aid kit, oxygen, food; breakfast and lunch.
Yes, you can go as a family with children. This tour is recommended for families and even for seniors.
We offer 2 types of excursions:
Yes, there are basic restrooms in the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain parking lot. You may also use the restrooms at the restaurant where you will have breakfast and lunch. It is recommended that you bring toilet paper.
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