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Palccoyo Rainbow Mountains Full Day Tour from Cusco

4.9(31 reviews)Cusco, PeruOperated by Machu Picchu Peru Tours
  • Duration12 hours
  • GroupShared · max 10
  • EntrySkip the line
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Discover the Rainbow Mountains of Palccoyo, a more accessible alternative to the famous Vinicunca (Seven Colors Mountain). Spread across more than 9,000 hectares, the landscape dazzles with natural rainbow like hues, creating a vibrant and mystical atmosphere.

This tour not only lets you admire this unique geological wonder but also includes visits to other breathtaking sites nearby, making it a complete and unforgettable day trip from Cusco. Perfect for travelers seeking stunning scenery, photography opportunities, and a memorable adventure without the long trek or extreme altitude challenges of Vinicunca.

What to expect

12 hours4 stopsShared tourSkip the lineMax 10 travellers
  1. Pass by

    Once again the nature of the city of Cusco shows us another impressive natural attraction "The rainbow mountain range of Palccoyo" where we will enjoy the beauty and colour of the region, likewise we can appreciate the variety of flora and fauna that shows us this beautiful place. This attraction is relatively new and many people of the region did not know about this Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Range, since before it was covered by snow, which did not allow to see its coloration; However, due to global warming, the snow has disappeared and now with our new excursion it is possible to visit the Palccoyo Rainbow Range (Combapata).

  2. Checacupe

    Checacupe, Peru

    Pass by

    Upon arrival to Checacupe we will observe the evolutionary process of the road system through three colonial bridges located in the same town of Checacupe: Incan bridge, Colonial Bridge and the Republican Bridge, you can also see a colonial temple with fine carving works in wood, gold leaf and that houses the paintings of the Cusco school (Diego Quispe). Once the visit of this archaeological centre is finished, we will depart to the Rainbow Mountain Range of Palccoyo, located at 4,900 meters above sea level.

  3. Pass by

    Once arrived at this point we will begin our walk of 40 minutes approx. Where we will appreciate the valleys of eroded glaciers and the Permian formations of brilliant colours that stand out among the others and that is inhabited by alpacas and llamas. We can also appreciate some communities and farmers that live in the low areas of the Rainbow Mountain Range of Palccoyo. We will also appreciate the Ccacca Loma stone forest and the red mountain. Continuing our tour of the Rainbow Mountain Range of Palccoyo, we will go to San Pedro to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After having enjoyed our lunch we will go to the circuit of the four lagoons, where we will observe the different lakes (Acopia, Pomacanchis, posposqo cocha, misky cocha), here we will have enough time to observe the variety of birds and the landscape that surrounds us.

  4. Plaza San Francisco

    Granada y Santa Clara, Cusco, Peru

    Pass by

    After all this beautiful tour and having visited the Rainbow Mountain Range of Palccoyo, we will return to the city of Cusco arriving at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 20 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations105

The operator lists 105 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by MeliaAv. El Sol 1436, 0.7 km from Qoricancha Archaeological Site, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel Inka Lam - Cusco383 C. K'uichipunku, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Katari At Plaza De Armas CuscoLoreto 115, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel Villa Andina525 Pavitos, Cusco, 08001, Peru
  • San Agustin PlazaAvenida Sol 590, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • San Agustin International HotelCalle Maruri N 390, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Casa Andina Standard Cusco PlazaPortal Espinar 142, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Solara Art House by AmakTecte 311, Centre, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel Inka AndinaCalle Belen 494 222, Cusco, 8002, Peru
  • Tecte Guest HouseTecte 388A, Downtown, Cusco, Cusco, Cusco01, Peru
  • Yuyay Apartaments CuscoUrbanizacion San Borja N-8, Cusco, 8000, Peru
  • Hotel MarquesesCalle Garcilaso 256, Near Sas Travel, Cusco, 08001, Peru
  • Hotel Taypikala CuscoCalle Inticahuarina 620, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Tupac Yupanqui HotelCalle San Agustin # 236, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel Valle AndinoCalle Pavitos 560-A, Cusco, 08000, Peru
  • Hostal Nusta PakanaCentenario, Cusco, Peru
  • JW Marriott El Convento CuscoEsquina de la Calle Ruinas 432 y San Agustin, Esquina de la Calle Ruinas 432, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Sol AndinoAvenida Ejercito 368, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Ataraxia Light HouseCarmen Quicllo 262, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel San Pedro PlazaCalle Mantas 115,, Cusco, 08000, Peru
  • Inti Paqarina Guest HouseCalle San Bernardo 122, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel KenamariAvenida Pardo 769-B, Behind the main post office, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Hotel AmerinkaMarquez Street No 272, Plaza San Francisco, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Casa Cruz Verde by Peru Garden Hotels336 Cruz Verde, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Los Andes De America HotelCalle Garcilaso 150, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Cusco City LodgeCalle Kuichipuncu 290, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Inkarri Regocijo PlazaPlaza Regocijo 261, Cusco, Peru
  • Casa Andina Standard Cusco CatedralSta. Catalina Angosta 149, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Amanecer En El Sol HotelSan Andres 338-A,, Cusco, Peru
  • Inkayra HotelAv ejercito 270, Cusco, 84, Peru
  • Cusco HotelMeladeros 150, Cusco, Peru
  • Hotel San Pedro PlazaAvenida Sol 106, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Casa Andina Premium CuscoPlazoleta de Limacpampa Chico 473, Cusco, Peru
  • Hotel Casa Faustina BoutiqueCa. Arequipa 159, Cusco, Peru
  • Inka Home Boutique HotelAvenida Centenario N_ 103, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Inkaspacha HostalCalle Matara 288, Cusco, 051, Peru
  • Sumaq TikaqCalle Tandapata 114, Cusco, 08003, Peru
  • Anahuarque Hotel BoutiqueCalle San Agustin 236, Cusco, 08002, Peru
  • Sumac WasiProcuradores, 366, Cusco, Peru
  • Hotel QorikanchaMatara 261, Cusco, Peru
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Our Customer Service Team will contact to you one day before to coordinate your pic up. If you are not close to downtown we may meet in a location previous coordination.

What's included

Included

  • Entrance Fee for Rainbow Mountain of Palccoyo
  • First Aid Kit
  • Transport
  • Professional bi-lingual guide (Paramedic)
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Additional Meals.
  • Extra Expenses
  • Tips for the driver and guide (optional)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 10 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (5–12), Youth (13–17), Adult (18–99)

Additional information

  • Service is provided in Shared Mode (with more passengers in the group).
  • Service is subject to variation without prior notice, due to weather issues (rain, mudslides, overflows, etc), strikes and / or any other event that does not allow the normal development of the itinerary.

Languages

Guide
English, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Lima
Product code
151154P6

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.9/ 531 reviews
  • 530
  • 21

Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (30).

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