Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Trekking Tour from Cusco
Why we love it?
Inclusions
- A briefing 1 or 2 days before start the hike
- Breakfast & lunch
- Emergency oxygen bottle and medical Kit
- Trekking pole
Exclusions
- Snacks
- Horse
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Depart from Cusco
Very early in the morning, we will pick you up from the hotel.
South of Cusco
We will take a journey of 3:30 hours until the southeast of the Cusco Valley. You will enjoy a complete breakfast during the way, with natural fruits, breads, cereals, eggs, coffee and tea. Then, we will start the trekking following a beautiful stream. On the way, you will see alpacas and llamas around, potato fields, chinchillas and vicunas.Β
Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
After 1.5 hours of hike, we will reach our final destination. Enjoy this amazing jewel of the nature with colorful mountains, breathtaking landscapes in this fantastic place with more than nine thousand hectares. The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain altitude is 5,020 m - 16,466 ft., and is located near the Ausangate snowy, in the Andes Mountains. Your will have plenty time to take pictures and explore this amazing place.Β Β
Cusipata
After the visit, we will start a 2-hours hike downhill until get the transport to go back to Cusco City. During the way, we will make a stop to enjoy a traditional Peruvian lunch in a local restaurant, in the small town of Cusipata. The Alpaca and the Trout are widely used in the Andean cuisine, as well as potatoes, quinoa, rice and vegetables. The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain is a treasure of the nature that was discovery recently, by the thaw produced by the global warming. The place consists of three beautiful mountains with colored stripes, and is located in the district of Checacupe, south of Cusco.Β Β Β
Back to Cusco
Β Back to the hotel in Cusco city.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Vegetarian and gluten free options available
- Option to hire one horse if you need at the beginning of the trek, payment in cash
- Centrally located hotels in Cusco City
- Minimum 2 people
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start


