Rainbow Mountain – Palccoyoc is a beautiful and easier hike to the top of the mountain to see the colourfull mountains.
Finally If You want to see the stunning colors from the rainbow mountain, but the long hike up Vinicunca scares you? .
Moreover there is a little-known but great alternative. If the hike up to Vinicunca is challenging as it is going up a lot, is long, and the altitude can cause problems to some people.
The way to Palccoyoc is easier, shorter and mostly almost flat. Moreover, as Palccoyo is a new route, you will also most likely be alone with your group or with a few other groups.
Your pictures will then be better, and you will also see three rainbow mountains instead of just one with the classic tour to Vinicunca. This tour is a must-do in the area.
Itinerary
Our tour Rainbow Mountain – Palccoyoc. We will start with an early pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco between 5:00 to 5:20 am.
We will drive for 3 hours passing through many colorful colonial towns. Before reaching Pitumarca district where we will have breakfast.
After breakfast, we will drive for 1 hour along the Salcca Valley. On the way, you will enjoy a nice view over the mountains as we follow a small river to get to the starting point of the hike (4850m/15912ft).
We will then start our hike and walk for 30 to 40 minutes (1km) to our viewpoint (5,000m/16,404ft.). From there, we will have the most unique views of Ausangate (highest snow-capped mountain of Cusco 6375m/20915ft) and of the three rainbow mountains.
As this is an alternative route to the well-known Vinicunca, you will be able to enjoy the views without crowds of tourists; to take magnificent photos and to remember forever the stunning views.
After taking our pictures and appreciating the view, we will make our way back to our bus, have lunch and head back to Cusco. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Cusco.
Included:
- Pick-up from your accommodation and drop-off at your hotel
- Round trip transportation between Cusco and the starting point of the hike in Palccoyo
- English/Spanish-speaking professional guide
- Breakfast and lunch
- Entrance fees to Rainbow Mountain
- Vegetarian food available on request with no extra charge
- First aid equipment
Not Included:
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Tips for the guide and driver
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