Discover Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain: a private, less-straining hike to 3 stunning peaks and a rock forest. Enjoy a sustainable, crowd-free adventure.
Discover Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain: a private, less-straining hike to 3 stunning peaks and a rock forest. Enjoy a sustainable, crowd-free adventure.
Private Tour: Full Day (Route)
Operating Schedule: Daily Departures:
- 4:00 am: Hotel pick-up in Cusco
- 5:30 am: Breakfast at a local restaurant
- 8:00 am: Arrival at the Palccoyo community
- 9:30 am: Start of hike: view of the 1st Rainbow Mountain
- 10:00 am: Visit the 2nd Rainbow Mountain
- 10:30 am: Visit the 3rd Rainbow Mountain + snackā¦
Private Tour: Full Day (Route)
Operating Schedule: Daily Departures:
- 4:00 am: Hotel pick-up in Cusco
- 5:30 am: Breakfast at a local restaurant
- 8:00 am: Arrival at the Palccoyo community
- 9:30 am: Start of hike: view of the 1st Rainbow Mountain
- 10:00 am: Visit the 2nd Rainbow Mountain
- 10:30 am: Visit the 3rd Rainbow Mountain + snack break
- 11:00 am: Optional hike to the Rock Forest, offering stunning views of the Cordillera, depending on your energy level
- 1:30 pm: Return to the vehicle and head to the restaurant
- 1:50 pm: Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring a buffet with vegetarian options
- 3:30 pm: Arrival in Cusco and hotel drop-off
1. Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
The alternative Rainbow Mountain: less crowded, less strenuous, and possibly even more breathtaking.
Points of Interest
- Cusipata

- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Entrance ticket. (PEN 30.00)
- Entrance ticket. (PEN 30.00)
This tour beautifully merges a passion for nature and culture, showcasing stunning and unique landscapes. A completely private tour is offered at a flat rate for small groups. This alternative hike is less demanding than the traditional Rainbow Mountain trek, taking only 1.5 hours to complete the circuit. Participants will visit three Rainbow Mountainsā¦
This tour beautifully merges a passion for nature and culture, showcasing stunning and unique landscapes. A completely private tour is offered at a flat rate for small groups. This alternative hike is less demanding than the traditional Rainbow Mountain trek, taking only 1.5 hours to complete the circuit. Participants will visit three Rainbow Mountains and an intriguing Rock Forest.
The classic Rainbow Mountain is currently the second most popular attraction in Cuzco, attracting thousands of tourists daily, which significantly impacts the landscape and environment. With the alternative Palccoyo Rainbow Mountains tour, a private, enjoyable, and sustainable experience is guaranteed, free from crowds!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.