Palccoyo Rainbow: Scenic Hike with Llamas

Escape the crowds and be among the first to witness the captivating Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain on a small group adventure. Hike alongside delightful llamas and enjoy seamless comfort with top-notch transportation.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cusco - 3:30 am: We’ll pick you up at your hotel earlier than everyone else because of one reason - to be one of the first ones at Rainbow Mountain.
    5:30 am: Energetic breakfast in one of the best restaurants in the area.
  • Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain - 7:30 am: Briefing at the parking lot, from where you can already see a rainbow mountain.
    7:45…
What's Included
  • Comfortable transportation modified to prevent back problems
  • Hiking poles, first-aid kit, and oxygen provided
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Meals provided: breakfast and lunch
  • Guidance from a professional local tour guide
  • Opportunity to hike with an alpaca or llama from the local community (subject to availability)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Escape the crowds: Be among the first to witness the captivating Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain and enjoy a leisurely 50-minute hike on a flat path, skipping the challenging and crowded 2-hour ascent of Vinicunca.
Intimate Group Setting: Immerse yourself in the adventure with like-minded travelers in a small group limited to a maximum of 8 participants,…

Location
Cusco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pauline_s
Dec 8, 2025
A lovely walk in Palcoyo - We had a fantastic time exploring Palcoyo, thanks to our experienced guide, Jesús Carrion. The tour started promptly, and Jesús took great care of us throughout the day. Although the walk to Palcoyo, also known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain, was relatively easy and moderate, the high altitude of 4900m caused my husband to feel short of breath. Jesús made a concerted effort to ensure his well-being while also keeping an eye on the rest of the group. Compared to Vinicunca, Palcoyo was noticeably less crowded, and it offered breathtaking views of three rainbow mountains, the red valley, and the stone forest. Unfortunately, we had to skip the stone forest due to my husband's condition. Nevertheless, we thoroughly enjoyed the walk and appreciated Jesús' guidance.
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Wilsonx569
Oct 16, 2025
Amazing day trip! - Very personal experience. John Mike was very knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. He made sure we were having the best time of your lives yet safe. He has a very interesting background to chat along the hike as well and a pretty good cameraman.
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Tom
Oct 16, 2025
It is worth it and feel accomplish. The view is amazing and fulfill my heart. - He is very friendly and get to know each of us. He is making sure we have the best experience for the trip. helping us and show us a good spot taking pictures.
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Kelvin
Oct 16, 2025
The real experience is better than the photos! - Maik was an excellent tour guide and German was a great driver for our tour of the rainbow mountain. Mark gave us a lot of helpful tips and shared a lot of wonderful history with us. He made the trip to the rainbow mountain extra awesome by giving us optional routes. I highly recommend this tour if you want a great experience in the rainbow mountains
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Ralf
Aug 29, 2025
Großartig, überwältigend, grandios - Excellent, super, unique We can only recommend the tour to Palocoyo. Our guide Junior was absolutely great. Pick up on time. Great driver. Super comfortable seats, even for lying down. Good breakfast buffet and great lunch. Breathtaking impressions even on the journey. Incredibly beautiful impressions on the great hike. The stone forest was also great and a lasting experience. It could hardly be more beautiful.
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Brendafj478ng
Aug 28, 2025
Rainbows and smiles in Palcoyo - Maiki and Fredi gave us an amazing experience! They were knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging as we experienced hiking in higher altitude. They brought humor, fun, and joy to our day and were ready to help make us comfortable and address any emergencies. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend!!! (P.S. - trust them when they say leaving at 3:30 is a better experience. It truly was!)
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Manuelsl5741uo
Aug 17, 2025
Great experience! Jesus was prepared and helpful, making the hike safe and enjoyable. Highly recommended!!!! - Great experience! Jesus prepared and helpful made the hike safe and pleasant. Recommended!!!!!!!
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Veronicass1363lw
Aug 17, 2025
Best experience ever - We had such a wonderful day hiking to Rainbow Mountain! We were lucky enough to enjoy the place before the big crowds arrived, which made the experience even more special. Our guide, Jesus, was incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also made us feel truly welcomed and cared for throughout the entire trip. Highly recommended!
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Daydream10296685420
May 3, 2025
Rainbow Mtn - What a fabulous experience-Maiki was an excellent guide and the driver was great as well. The views blew me away…..which says a lot as I hike all over the world Thanks for a memorable day-not to mention great photos
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G9815isdiegos
Apr 27, 2025
100% recommend - Very profesional company, picked us up at hotel and drove us back. Maik is an amazing guide and made us feel comfortable the whole time. The place is amazing, easy trail, not crowded and one of the best views Ive seen in Peru
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From $109
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).