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While Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain is crowded with thousands of tourists every day, just 20 kilometers to the south lies Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain: not one, but three colorful mountains resting in complete solitude. With ochre and red hues, accented with green, blue, and white stripes, the stunning Palccoyo Mountain Range is visited by only a few travelers each day. Getting there requires just a gentle one-hour stroll with no steep climbs, making it a less demanding alternative.
This is a full-day excursion with meals included, and to enhance your experience, it is offered only in small or private groups.
Restrictions: This tour is not recommended for individuals with back or respiratory problems, heart complaints, or other serious ailments. It is also not recommended for pregnant women, children under 10 years old, or individuals over 75 years old.
A representative from our Travel and Tourism Agency will pick you up from your hotel at 5:00 a.m. and then we will drive for two hours from the southern part of Cusco to the town of Checacupe, arriving at approximately 7:00 a.m.
Upon arriving in Checacupe, we will see the evolutionary process of the road system over time through three colonial bridges located in the town: the Inca Bridge, the Colonial Bridge, and the Republican Bridge. It is also possible to observe a colonial temple with sophisticated wooden and gold carvings that houses paintings from the Cusqueña School by Diego Quispe. Once we finish visiting this archaeological site, we will head toward the Palccoyo Mountain Range, situated at 4,900 meters above sea level.
When we arrive at this point, we will start a walk of approximately 40 minutes. Here, we will appreciate the valleys formed by glacial erosion and the brightly colored permafrost formations that stand out among the rest and are also inhabited by alpacas and llamas.
We will also be able to see some communities and farmers living in the lower areas of the Palccoyo Mountain Range. Additionally, we will enjoy the Stone Forest of Ccacca Loma and the Red Mountain.
In private tours, breakfast and lunch are provided in higher-category restaurants that offer a greater variety of food.
To purchase tickets, you must bring Peruvian Soles in cash.
It is crucial to carry cash (in Soles) to purchase tickets and to rent a horse if desired.
This tour can be booked as a Private Tour and as a Group Tour
| Private vs Group Tours | |
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| Groups | Private |
| Size | |
 Min 1, Max 19 |
 Min 2 |
| Pickup Time | |
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The tourist is picked up from their hotel early in the scheduled time. |
The transport can wait for you and will pick you up just before the tour start time. |
| Language | |
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The tour is conducted in both languages, one after the other. |
Choose between a Spanish, English, or Portuguese-speaking tour guide. |
| Meals (Breakfasts and Lunches) | |
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Includes breakfast and buffet lunches in restaurants depending on availability. |
Includes breakfast and buffet lunches in higher-category restaurants. |
| Tour Pace | |
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Varies The pace depends on the group’s progress; delays are possible. The schedule is less flexible. |
Own Pace We can make more stops, see additional places, or skip those we have already visited. |
When the number of visitors significantly increased at the Rainbow Mountain in 2017, the residents of Palccoyo (an Andean community) realized that they also had an attraction resembling the Mountain of Seven Colors: they had the red mountains of Palccoyo, which only they knew about.
They organized themselves internally. They understood the benefits that tourism activities brought. They began to promote and pave the way to these red mountains, which total three and also feature their own stone forest that enhances the beauty of the landscape. This is how Palccoyo became known throughout 2018, traveling all over Peru and continuing around the world. Thanks to its visitors, who increasingly recommended Palccoyo Mountain as an alternative tour option to the Mountain of Seven Colors.
An incredible experience! We went on 3 days to Machu Picchu, Humantay Lagoon, and Rainbow Mountain. We made the pre-reservation before the trip and had all the necessary support for the tours, with qualified guides, safe transportation, well-defined schedules, and punctuality. Our guides Valter and Evelin were very attentive and knowledgeable. On the last day, our flight was in the late afternoon, and they dropped us off at the airport. I highly recommend Tayra and Jenny, who organized our tours! ♥️ (Google Reviews)
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Well done. fantastic, super precise, exceptional organization and planning of outings. Really good. Ideal for a fair and beautiful holiday. Super recommended. (Google Reviews)
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Absolute professionals. They exhibited a very keen interest and care. Highly recommended.
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Can be agreed upon
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