Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike worth booking?
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike is a 10-hour experience in Cusco, Peru, from $109 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $109 per person
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What you get
- Complete package - All Admission fees, taxes, Permits | Buffet Meals
- Professional bilingual guide - Stories & insights
- Premium transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle | Hassle-free service - Hotel transfers
- Priority access - No waiting in lines | Assistance 24|7
About this experience
Like the more famous Rainbow Mountain, Palccoyo Rainbows Mountain in Peru is a stunning example of naturally colorful geology, but Rainbows Mountains can be reached with just 30 minutes of walking. Enjoy the mountain's natural beauty, and take plenty of pictures of this Rainbow Mountain alternative, which requires no strenuous activity. Distance: 15-30 min walk Altitude: 16,000ft/4880m Rating: easy Pick up from hotel in Cusco: 5:00 am Drop off at hotel in Cusco: 3 pm Much of this journey is done by Car/Van, as you will travel 3.5 hours from Cusco to reach to the Valley of Rainbows near the town of Palccoyo. This recently discovered group of rainbow-colored mountains is a stunning option away from the crowds. This option is great for those wanting to experience high mountain culture and some remote beauty, without the strenuous hiking. This is also a great option for families with children. we will spend 1-2 hours exploring the area, taking photographs,
What's included
Included
- Complete package - All Admission fees, taxes, Permits | Buffet Meals
- Professional bilingual guide - Stories & insights
- Premium transportation - Air-conditioned vehicle | Hassle-free service - Hotel transfers
- Priority access - No waiting in lines | Assistance 24|7
Not included
- Travel insurance | Personal expenses and souvenirs
What you'll see and do
We will pick you up very early from your Cusco hotel (5:00am) (time is very flexible) and set out on a beautiful drive through the South Valley. The drive to the trailhead at Palcoyo is about 3.5 hours where we will have a time to enjoy your snacks. After it, we will take a short, gradual uphill walk (20-30 minutes) to the Palcoyo Pass (5000m/16,400ft). Here you will have spectacular panoramic views of three Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo peaks as well as the highest mountain in the Cusco region (Ausangate Glacier). We will spend 1 hour at the pass taking pictures, having a snack, and enjoying the spectacular view & visiting the rocks valley in between. Once we are done enjoying the scenery we walk back down the way we came. We now take our private transport to the village called Checacupe where we will enjoy a break time for drinks around the magic of the willcamayu River shores. After taking some time, we will take our private transport back to your hotel in Cusco (about a 2 hour drive).
180 minutes here
Cerro Colorado
Like the more famous Rainbow Mountain, Palccoyo Rainbows Mountain in Peru is a stunning example of naturally colorful geology, but Tres Rainbows can be reached with just 30 minutes of walking (approximately). During this full-day tour from Cusco, enjoy the mountain's natural beauty, and take plenty of pictures of this Rainbow Mountain alternative, which requires no strenuous activity.
120 minutes here
Distance: 35 min walk Altitude: 16,000ft/4880m Rating: easy Pick up from hotel in Cusco: 5:00 am Drop off at hotel in Cusco: 3 pm Much of this journey is done by Car/Van, as you will travel 3.5 hours from Cusco to reach to the Valley of Rainbows near the town of Palccoyo. This recently discovered group of rainbow-colored mountains is a stunning option away from the crowds. This option is great for those wanting to experience high mountain culture and some remote beauty, without the strenuous hiking. This is also a great option for families with children. Given good weather, we will spend 1-2 hours exploring the area, taking photographs, and enjoying a snacks and soft drinks. Rainbow Mountain Palcoyo, full day is ideal for anyone hoping to see the famous rainbow colored mountains, but not wanting to take the 6-hour trek. This tour is perfect for families and available for any level of hiker. Enjoy the amazing views of 3 different colored mountains at the same time! Along the way, you will also see many alpacas and llamas which are very common in that part of Peru.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
TICKETS| FOOD| GUIDE: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain in Cusco, is a stunning of naturally colorful geology, the Rainbow Mt. can be reached with just 30 minutes of walking & Exploring the valley, this is a Private Tour option. Pickup included
SHARE EXPERIENCE JOURNEY
TICKETS | FOOD | GUIDE: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain in Cusco is a stunning of naturally colorful geology, can be reached with just 30 minutes of walking & exploring the Valley, this is a shared Option. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Peru4Fun Servicios Turísticos EIRL
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- walking sticks are included in the hike in case you need them, let us know in time to separate
- balon of oxigene is provided during the excursion
- first aid box is carried
- requires no strenuous activity.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Palcoyo Mountains Day Hike
Palcoyo Mountains is part of the Rainbow Mountains it a 3:30 hours drive from Cusco, but it is somewhat easier, marked trails, shorter, less crowded, and lower altitude. Our guide, driver, and hiking guide for this hike was Ricardo. We are still somewhat acclimating to the altitude so we are not the fastest hikers and he was patient with us and matched our slow pace. We didn’t feel rushed at any point during our hike. He kept asking us if we are okay and how we are feeling. He even lent us his walking sticks for each of during the hike and he was our translator when we interact with the locals to get some pictures with Alpacas and Llamas. As our driver going to and from the hike, we felt very safe too and his car is cleaned and well kemp. He arrived in our hotel on time and he was able to drop off us at our hotel on time as well. Overall it’s a fun experience but it’s not for everyone since it’s a high altitude hike it can be risky especially to those who have heart problems.
via Tripadvisor
Great views
The location was amazing. The driver was very good. However our guide Richard was not the best. He spoke very little with very little info about place. He also walked 50 yards ahead of us at most times. We told him to slow down several times as we could not keep up. We figured we could have done it on our own.
Response from the operator: We Appreciate your Review very Much, we will consider it fot oour next experiences.
via Viator
Magical destination
There were more llamas than people on this lesser used entrance to rainbow mountain. The setting is surreally beautiful. You see striped areas, red areas, and very high peaks. This tour is very well organized and thought out.
Response from the operator: It is very important for us to have your opinion, which reflects our vocation of service to our customers. In the same way it helps us to strengthen our service, which will lead us to improve and provide a better service every day. At the same time it fills us with happiness that our Local company can achieve thanks to its opinion to promote our tourist attractions.
via Viator
Rainbow Mountain, not the Palcoyo Trek
Richard was our guide, and he gave the choice of the Palcoyo Trek and the actual Rainbow Mountain....we chose the real deal, and it was a great choice. He showed pictures, but we decided to go to the actual Rainbow Mountain. To make it a "little" less strenuous, we booked horses up and back to the base of the hiking mountain.....it is still a 40-50 minute hike up from there. The horseback ride was about 45 minutes to the base, then you hike up the mountain, with lots of breaks. Once you step over the rock wall at the top of the mountain, whew, it is lovely. You take a break, and then climb to the second crest for incredible pictures and views of the rainbow mountain and the glacier mountain. Then reverse, careful down the mountain, horses back to the parking areas. I will tell you the car ride up was car cliff driving.......if you get car sick easily, perhaps there are other ways to see the beautiful Rainbow mountain range........internet is good. But, if you are adventuresome and get to Peru, this is a MUST tour.
Response from the operator: It is very important for us to have your opinion, which reflects our vocation of service to our customers. In the same way it helps us to strengthen our service, which will lead us to improve and provide a better service every day. At the same time it fills us with happiness that our Local company can achieve thanks to its opinion to promote our tourist attractions.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 7+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $109 to $230
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Peru4Fun Servicios Turísticos EIRL, who run 18 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 42.9.
See everything Peru4Fun Servicios Turísticos EIRL runsWhy this scores 52
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Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cusco.
How much does Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike cost?
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Prices start at $109 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cusco usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cusco is not rushed.
Is Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable family friendly in Cusco, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 7. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cusco can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cusco and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Day Trip from Cusco – Easy Hike start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cusco within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cusco?
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On Outty we rank every Cusco experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sacred Valley Full Day Tour, Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco, Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley Premium Day Trip with Meals. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cusco?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cusco?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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