Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain: Private Tour

Discover Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain: a private, less-straining hike to 3 stunning peaks and a rock forest. Enjoy a sustainable, crowd-free adventure.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Private Tour: Full Day (Route)

Operating Schedule: Daily Departures:

  • 4:00 am: Hotel pick-up in Cusco
  • 5:30 am: Breakfast at a local restaurant
  • 8:00 am: Arrival at the Palccoyo community
  • 9:30 am: Start of hike: view of the 1st Rainbow Mountain
  • 10:00 am: Visit the 2nd Rainbow Mountain
  • 10:30 am: Visit the 3rd Rainbow Mountain + snack…
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Entrance ticket. (PEN 30.00)
Additional Information

This tour beautifully merges a passion for nature and culture, showcasing stunning and unique landscapes. A completely private tour is offered at a flat rate for small groups. This alternative hike is less demanding than the traditional Rainbow Mountain trek, taking only 1.5 hours to complete the circuit. Participants will visit three Rainbow Mountains…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Salvatoreh2026
May 14, 2026
Peaceful and beautiful Apu Mountains šŸ™Œ - We were undecided about visiting the more touristy Rainbow Mountains, which are visited by most people because they're closer to Cusco, but we decided to hire Kontiki for a private tour. It was quite an adventure! Luckily, it didn't rain because it would have made the journey much more difficult. The road is unpaved with some gravel, an hour's drive on a zig zag track, but it was worth the effort. For me, it was the most special and energetic natural place I visited in all of Cusco, even more special than Machu Picchu. I can't describe everything I felt there; it seems like something out of Lord of the Rings. It's magical. We recommend this tour you can do in just 1 day, the energy from the mountains is very special! Ask for the guide Kevin!
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R_eds943
May 13, 2026
What an amazing day! - Second full Day tour we did with Kontiki hikes, and it was a success as well! Booked a last minute day trip to Palccoyo. What an amazing day! We met with friends afterward, who had visited rainbow mountain (Vinicunca) that same day and compared experiences. Although the colours on rainbow mountain are more vibrant, there was about 10x more people at Vinicunca than Palccoyo. Palccoyo also offers a Stone Forest, which I don’t think exists at rainbow mountain. The Stone Forest was definitely a highlight of our day. The tour operator, Inca Highlands, was fantastic! They spoke Spanish and English, answered all questions in detail, and set reasonable expectations for the day. 100% recommend!
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Beto_mo
Apr 13, 2026
Beautiful Mountain! Amazing! - Highly recommend this company. Very efficient and professional. Guide was very gentle and knowledgeable and delicicious food in Cusipata!
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From $65 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).