Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Tour
Day 1: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Tour
Day 1: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain 1-Day Tour
- Tour start: 5:30 a.m., it’s recommended to acclimate in Cusco for at least one day before the tour.
- First stop: Cusipata district for breakfast at a local Andean restaurant.
- Second destination: Combapata district, 30 minutes away, with a stop to photograph the colonial Combapata bridge.
- Third destination: 2-hour journey to Palccoyo community, with a stop at the colonial Checacupe bridge.
- Wildlife observation: Opportunity to see native alpacas in their natural habitat.
- Arrival at Palccoyo: 1-hour walk to the Rainbow Mountain at 4100 meters above sea level.
- Walking options: Visit the three colorful mountains and the stone forest (optional, requires independent ascent).
- Additional walk: Guide offers a light 40-minute hike to higher points for better views.
- Time to enjoy: 2 to 3 hours exploring the Palccoyo colorful mountain range.
- Lunch: Traditional Andean lunch at a local restaurant.
- Return to Cusco: Arrival around 6:00 p.m.
- Alternative to the Rainbow Mountain tour: A more relaxed and less physically demanding adventure, still full of natural beauty.
Included:
- Pre-tour information
- Transfers from Cusco to the starting point of the hike (round trip)
- Trekking poles
- Ticket to Palcoyo Mountain
- Assistance throughout the tour
- Professional guide (English-Spanish)
- Tourist transportation equipped with oxygen
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Oxygen
- First aid kit
Not Included:
- Hotel in Cusco
- Horse rental
- Other unmentioned services
What you need to bring:
- Wear warm clothing
- Sunscreen (preferably SPF 90+)
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Rain poncho during the rainy season
- Hiking shoes (hike/trekking)
- Water
- The visit to the stone forest is optional, but we highly recommend exploring this attraction.
