trip type
Adventure
Season
Year around – Not February
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
13 Hours
Palcoyo rainbow mountain
Worry about altitude sickness but still want to see the rainbow mountain, Get in Peru takes you to a place where you are going to see not one but 3 rainbow mountains, best of all, almost anybody can make this hike because it is almost flat, and as soon as you get off the car you’ll already see one rainbow mountain.
Private Tour: Get to know all these incredible destinations; more time to take the best photos with our specialized tour guides at your service. Rates apply for groups of 2 or more people.
$ 120.00
Recomended starting schedules
- 10:00 am - Sunset
Day 1: Palcoyo rainbow mountain
- Bus
- 3 KM
- Guide
- Tickets
- 13 Hours
Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain was discovered recently and is the best alternative to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain, especially if you have breathing issues or don’t enjoy long hikes but still want to see colorful hills—this is the perfect choice.
The tour begins with pick-up from your hotel between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. We’ll travel for about 1 hour and 30 minutes to Cusipata, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Andean breakfast to start your day full of energy.
We then continue for 20 more minutes by vehicle to Checacupe, a charming village where you’ll admire three historical bridges: one Inca, one Colonial, and one Republican. After that, we pass through Combapata and begin ascending along the left bank of the Salka River.
After a scenic 1 hour and 40-minute ride, we arrive at Wallata Q’asa, located at 4800 meters above sea level, the starting point of our hike. From here, you’ll see the majestic Warsaqyani Mountain, marking the beginning of our walking adventure.
We’ll hike for approximately 40 minutes until we reach the colorful hill of Q’alle Q’alle, a hidden gem of the region. Then, we continue to the impressive Stone Forest “Yuraq Qaqa,” located at 4960 meters above sea level.
The total walking distance is about 3 kilometers, including the short ascent to the Stone Forest. After exploring and taking a well-deserved break with free time for photos, we’ll walk back to the starting point.
We’ll then return to Cusipata to enjoy a delicious local lunch. Finally, we’ll head back to Cusco, arriving at around 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- VISIT: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain – You’ll hike a total of 2 km round trip at an altitude ranging from 4,800 m to 4,960 m. The average total time for the hike is about 2 hours, including photo stops and breaks.
- STARTS AT: 4:30 A.M. – Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
- FINISHES AT: Around 5:00 P.M. – Drop-off at your hotel in Cusco.
INCLUDES:
- Modern transportation with all permits up to date.
- Mountain guide.
- Entrance tickets.
- Oxygen.
- First aid kit.
- Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance fee to the Colonial Bridge of Checacupe – 10.00 PEN (optional).
Recomended starting schedules for the private option
- 10:00 am - Sunset
*NOTE: If you wish to take the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour privately, some logistical services related to meals may vary or not be included due to differing schedules; please contact your travel advisor.
Take Aways
- Minimum altitude: 4800 mt / 15748 ft
- Distance: 3 KM / 2,48 miles
- Maximum altitude: 4960 mt / 16272 ft
Temperature
- Maximum temperature: 14°C / 57°F
- Usually cold breezes
- Minimum temperature: -5°C / 23°F
- 24/7 support and assistance after your booking.
- English and Spanish-speaking guide.
- Modern transportation.
- Buffet breakfast.
- Buffet lunch (Adjusted to your dietary requirements).
- Oxygen.
- First aid kit.
- Taxes.
- Tips for the guides.
- Travel insurance (Peruvian law recommends that you enter the country with insurance purchased in your country of origin).
We work with certain clinics and can help you coordinate medical care if needed. - These clinics will work with the insurance you’ve already purchased; however, they do not offer travel insurance themselves.
- Personal medicine.
- Towel and swimming suit.
- Extra clothing.
- Day backpack (with rain cover if possible).
- Water (we recommend 1L per day).
- Rain jacket/poncho.
- Extra snacks.
- Hiking shoes and pants.
- Sun hat, sun scream, and sunglasses.
- Chapstick.
- Insect repellent.
- Warm clothes (thermal base layer, sweater, fleece).
- Motion sickness tablets (roads are windy).
- Extra cash in soles.
AVOID SCAMS!
GET IN PERU will only charge you an advance of 50% to book your seat on the tour; the rest must be paid three days before the tour departs, either via deposit or in cash with one of our team members.
Contact a travel advisor for more details or visit our Terms and Conditions of Service section.
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- Price per person
Our tour packages include both group and private options. Talk to a travel advisor and customize your experience with our specialized guides.
Group Tour
40.00 USD
Private tour
120.00 USD
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Private Tour: Get to know all these incredible destinations; more time to take the best photos with our specialized tour guides at your service. Rates apply for groups of 2 or more people.
120.00 USD
Recomended starting schedules
- 10:00 am - Sunset
© The cost decreases or varies with more participants. Talk to your travel advisor.
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