Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with transfers and lunch
- 12h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain in the Peruvian Andes offers an alternative experience to the more well-known Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. One of the standout features of Palccoyo is that it is less frequented by tourists, resulting in a more peaceful and unhurried atmosphere for visitors. This contrasts with the often crowded trails of Vinicunca. Furthermore, the trek to Palccoyo is shorter and generally considered easier, catering to those who may not want a strenuous hike but still wish to experience the beauty of natural rainbow mountains. Unlike Vinicunca, which boasts one primary rainbow-patterned mountain, Palccoyo offers views of three colored mountains, enriching the panoramic experience. Alongside these colorful terrains, the region is home to the unique Stone Forest, an enchanting rock formation. The journey to Palccoyo also provides visitors with a closer glimpse of local Quechua communities, offering insights into their traditions, agriculture, and rich cultural heritage.
Inclusions
What's included
- Emergency Oxygen Tank
- English speaking local tour guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
What's not
- Any personal expenses
- entrance ticket to Palcoyo 25 soles
Itinerary
We will be picking you up from your hotel in Cusco. If you are not staying at hotels within the centre of Cusco, we will be picking you up from Plaza de Armas
It will be a two and a half hour drive from Cusco. Once in Checacupe, we wll have some time to stretch our legs and use restrooms before we enter the Palccoyo Community, home to the Rainbow Mountain
It will be an hour and a half drive uo to Palccoyo. You will have time to relish the views and time to interact with locals and get an insight into their life. Once we reach Palccoyo, our guide will give you a detailed intruction on the prominence of the mountain in Andean mythology while you soak in the pristine views.
After the tour, we will be driving you down back to Checacupe. Here we will be stopping at a local restaurant for lunch.
We will be embarking on a three hour drive back to Cusco. We will be dropping you off at Plaza Regocijo, a block away from Cusco's main square.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Magical Cusco Travel Agency
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 265 of 1358.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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