
PALCCOYO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN
During the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain trek you will enjoy the natural beauty of the Andes, with its glacial peaks, red mountains and rocky hills. The Palccoyo hike also offers you the chance to see llamas and alpacas grazing along the valley.
Price per person in private service based on two people. Departures every day. Please go to the price section for more options. |
Full-day Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
PALCCOYO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN has a rich-colored soil due to the minerals in it. It is located on the way to the sacred mountain of Ausangate, passing by a vivacious green valley and an impressive stone forest. It is populated by welcoming communities of mountain farmers. Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is 5035 m / 16 520 ft high and this journey will add cultural richness to your whole experience in the Peruvian Andes.
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If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this hike to our:
Legend | |
B | Breakfast |
S | Snack |
L | Lunch |
D | Dinner |
BL | Boxed Lunch |




PRIVATE SERVICE
Trek Price per Person | |
02 travelers | US$ 169 |
03 travelers | US$ 121 |
04 travelers | US$ 97 |
05 travelers | US$ 85 |
06 travelers | US$ 77 |
07 travelers | US$ 69 |
08 travelers | US$ 63 |
09 travelers | US$ 61 |
10–12 travelers | US$ 57 |
The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain is customizable. If you would like to add destinations to your trip, please let us know in the Comments Section of the Get Free Quote form. You can also fill out our Design Your Trip form or Contact Us form with your specific needs.
- This Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain is available every day of the year.
- Price does not include local sales taxes; as foreign travelers are sales tax exempt according to Peruvian Law.
- If you are looking for a complete experience in Cusco, you can add this hike to our 4-Day Machu Picchu Tour.
- Pre-trek briefing.
- Private transportation.
- Private adventure guide.
- Meals according to itinerary.
- Entrance ticket.
- First aid kit.
- International and domestic flights.
- Visas required to enter Peru.
- Airport Taxes.
- Tips.
- Hotel in Cusco.
- Horses.
- Walking poles.
- Processing and wire transfer fees.
This trek is fairly easy and is suitable also for families with children. Remember that you should spend some days acclimating to the altitude before the trek because you will be hiking at a very high elevation.
Palcoyo demands a less strenuous hike which can be done in a shorter time (45 minutes versus 2 hours) and it is suitable for families, although it is located a bit farther than Vinicunca.
Vinicunca is a more popular and crowded destination, while Palccoyo is still a bit unknown.
If you are more interested in a trek that is a little bit off the beaten path, then Palcoyo may be the right one for you.
From April to October, there is less chance of rain. May and June are the coldest months, and it could be snowy. The warmer months are September and October.
Concerning the time, the best time to do the trek is in the morning, when is less crowded and temperature is more pleasant.