Palccoyo Mountain Trek 1 Day

Palccoyo rainbow mountain trek in one day is the best alternative hike to the primary rainbow mountain of “Vinicunca” because, at Palccoyo, you will find three rainbow mountains that will surely leave you breathless. This mountain is not famous as “Vinicunca,” but in the future, surely it will.

We highly recommend booking this tour because it’s not a massive touristic place like Vinicunca. On the way, you find the red river and many friendly alpacas, which makes an incredible place that you have to visit if you are in Cusco, Peru.

You may want to combine this tour with the Inca bridge of Queshuachaca, and we also have that tour for you, which takes two days with 1-night camping.

Palccoyo Mountain availability: 
The availability for Palccoyo Mountain is unlimited.

Palccoyo Rainbow Trek 1 Day highlights:

• Palccoyo is still not so crowded by travelers like Vinicunca Mountain.
• The walk is simple and will not take you more than an hour.
• An impressive stone forest will attract your attention.
• The Palccoyo mountain range aims to become the new fashion destination.
• Discover the second Rainbow Mountain of Cusco.
• You will have the opportunity to appreciate the Ausangate mountain, the fifth highest mountain in Peru.
• The mountains’ reddish, green, and yellow tones will leave you speechless throughout the journey.
• Recommended for tourists who do not have extensive trekking experience or much resistance to altitude.
• Forget about the significant spots of tourists going up, down, and taking photos in the Vinicunca Mountain!.

Acclimatization:
We recommend you be in Cusco at least 2 days before your trek to be acclimatized to Cusco’s altitude so that you won’t have a problem during the tour.

About us:
We are Huaynas Expeditions, a direct local tour operator in Cusco; we do not share service with any other agency, as most of them do. We will make the Palccoyo Mountain Trek even if you are two people only. We won’t cancel your trip! We are a responsible company with vast experience in the tourism industry; we have the best professional team to make your journey unforgettable.

We pick you up early from your hotel in Cusco and drive 3 hours through the South Valley to the beginning of the trail; before we start hiking, we’ll enjoy our breakfast, after breakfast, we’ll walk about 40 minutes to see the main rainbow mountain “Palccoyo”, there are three or more rainbow mountains to see. Upon our arrival at the viewpoint, our tour guide will take you to the best spot to get the best postcard picture; he will also explain the current theories regarding the purpose and significance of the colored mountain.

After taking photos and enjoying the view, we will continue walking to the Stone Forest of Palccoyo (optional), a must-see place after the Palccoyo Mountain; the path is a bit incline, so it takes 15 minutes to reach it, once we arrive, we will see the incredible spiky collection of rocks jutting out into the sky.

After taking our pictures and appreciating the views, we’ll hike down to the starting point, where we take our private van, which will take us to the lunch spot; after lunch, we will drive back to Cusco, on the way we can visit the suspension Inca bridge of Checacupe. Although it may not seem reliable, it will always be an adventure to go through it and relive those years when the children of the Sun had to travel kilometers to carry errands or barter their products.

Afterward, we will drive back to Cusco; our service ends with a drop-off at your hotel in Cusco, arriving at around 4 pm.

Maximum Altitude: 4.980 m.
Food: Breakfast and lunch.
Distance of walking: 02 Km.
Highlights: Spectacular views of the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, Ausangate Mountain, and the Vilcanota river.

• Pre orientation one night before your departure.
• Pick up from your hotel.
• Roundtrip transportation.
• Professional guide with Spanish / English / Quechua speaking.
• Second guide for groups with over 12 people.
• Local food (1 breakfast, 1 lunch) prepared by a restaurant.
• Vegetarian food without additional cost.
• First aid kit and oxygen.

• Entrance ticket to Palccoyo (10.00 Soles).
• Other meals not mentioned.
• Extra expenses.
• Travel insurance.
• Walking sticks.
• Tips (optional).

• Travel insurance.
• Walking sticks.
• Poncho for the rain.
• Warm clothes.
• Camera and batteries.
• Toilet paper.
• Snacks (chocolates, raw fruits).
• Your own first aid kit with special medications you could use.
• Enough money for snacks, tips, and gifts.
• Enthusiastic and adventurous spirit to enjoy your walk.

We also offer a special service only for you or your group, you have the power to choose the size of your group and the date of departure, we will never add other people since it will be organized only for you.

Our Palccoyo Mountain Trek 1 Day private service, includes additional items such as:

• Master Chef
• Dining equipment, including portable chairs and tables.
• Sabor the Peruvian cuisine. (You will savor the Peruvian cuisine, which our master chef will prepare.)
• Ticket to Palccoyo rainbow mountain.
• 01 pair of walking sticks per person.
• Private transportation is just for you.
• Professional guide to Palccoyo mountain to explore the time you want and of course, we increase the salary for our team.

We offer 3 kinds of service, each with different price ranges and you can book in any of these services according to your convenience, we just need you to be a minimum of 02 people to organize your trip on the date that suits you, all our services are 100 % guaranteed.

We are a direct TOUR OPERATOR that never passes clients to other agencies as most agencies do it here in Cusco to save operating costs with poor quality.

We will make the trip even if there are only 02 people in your group.

Where is Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain?
The Palccoyo mountain, still little known and far from many tourists, is located in the community of Palccoyo of the district of Checacupe, province of Canchis, in the Cusco region, at almost 5,000 m.a.s.l.

Why choose Palccoyo rainbow mountain instead of Vinicunca?
Palccoyo is still not as popular with travelers, so you will not have problems taking a quiet stroll that connects you with nature without interruptions. The walk is simple, and it will not take you more than an hour, but Vinicunca is a hike of at least 3 hours.

Are there toilet facilities in Palccoyo?
Yes, at the beginning of the walk, you will find public baths that cost S/.1 Sol.

What is the maximum Altitude we walk on this tour?
We could get till over 5,030 m.a.s.l. That is the point of the Stone Forest, but this is walk to the stone forest is up to you, you can stay at 4,980 masl from where you can see the three rainbows.

What if I suffer from altitude sickness?
Our tour guide is professional; he will treat you accordingly with the oxygen tank; we always provide an oxygen tank for this kind of tour.