Full Day Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain
About this experience
The quieter alternative to Vinicunca: Palcoyo offers 3 colorful viewpoints without the crowds, with an optional stone forest and red valley extension.
Detailed Itinerary
We depart Cusco at 04:30 a.m. heading south for approximately 2 hours to the village of Cusipata where we have a semi-buffet breakfast: herbal teas, fruit salad, yogurt, granola, quinoa juice, bread, cheese, scrambled eggs, jam.
After breakfast we travel another 2 hours to Palcoyo. At the site we pay an entrance fee of 15 soles per person (foreigners and Peruvians alike).
We begin the hike — approximately 45 minutes to the main viewpoint, passing 3 viewpoints along the route.
At the main viewpoint we have the option to continue to the stone forest and red valley (+30–40 min., highly recommended).
We return to the vehicle and head back to the restaurant for lunch. Arrival in Cusco approx. 18:00 p.m.
What's included
- Round-trip private hotel transfer
- Semi-buffet breakfast in Cusipata
- Site entrance (S/ 15)
- Guide
- Lunch at restaurant
Not included
- Tips and personal expenses
Important Notes
- A quieter alternative to Vinicunca with far fewer crowds
- Stone forest and red valley extension: highly recommended (+30–40 min)
What to Bring
- Hiking shoes
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Warm clothing and rain poncho
- Snacks and water