Tour Summary
Explore the Rainbow Mountain of Palcoyo on this guided tour. Avoid the crowds of the colorful slopes of Vinicunca and experience the less-traveled but equally stunning Palcoyo Mountains. Enjoy comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation in a modern vehicle, and a gentle hike with an informative guide. Learn about the fascinating geology of the mountains, admire the breathtaking views, and savor complimentary snacks.
General Information
If you don’t want to walk more than 6 hours round trip to the classic Rainbow Mountain, this is your best option — not only because it requires less walking, but also because you’ll see more than 3 Rainbow Mountains and a beautiful valley, walking only 30 to 45 minutes.
Another advantage of this attraction is that it’s not as crowded as the classic Rainbow Mountain. This place is called PALCOYO — the Mountains of Many Colors. It also offers incredible views of the Andes mountain range and the Ausangate snow-capped peak, as well as a natural Stone Forest formed by geological processes over thousands of years.
Because the hike is short compared to the classic Rainbow Mountain, there are no horses available here since the terrain is flat.
Itinerary
The meeting point is at the fountain in the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) between 7:00 am and 7:20 am.
We will begin the trip towards the community of PALCOYO, which will take approximately 3 to 3 and a half hours to reach the starting point of our hike.
The starting point of the hike is located at 4800 masl (meters above sea level). From here, we will begin a 30-minute hike to the first viewpoint located at 4900 masl, where we can already observe the Palcoyo Mountain Range. You’ll have about 30 minutes of free time to take pictures and explore the area.
On our return hike, we will visit the Stone Forest before heading back to the starting point.
We will then board our transportation back to the district of CHECACUPE, where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch.
After lunch, we’ll return to the city of Cusco at approximately 5:00 pm.
Inclusions
INCLUDED:
- Official Tour Guide.
- Round-trip transportation.
- Lunch and hot drinks.
- First Aid Kit.
- Oxygen.
NOT INCLUDED:
- Entrance fee.
- Tips.
Price
| PRICE PER PERSON GROUP SERVICE (PERUVIAN) | 35.00 USD |
| PRICE PER PERSON GROUP SERVICE (FOREIGNER) | 120.00 USD |
| PRICE PER PERSON PRIVATE SERVICE (MINIMUM 2 PASSENGERS) | –.00 USD |
PAYMENT METHODS
To book the tour, you must make a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total tour price per person. Once you arrive in Cusco – Peru, you must pay the remaining balance at our offices before starting the tour. We accept both US dollars and Peruvian soles, and only in cash. You can book any of our services using these methods:
WESTERN UNION
Money transfer company (the fastest and safest way to send money in Peru). The transfer of your deposit takes only a few minutes, which gives us a great advantage to quickly purchase tickets before spaces run out for Waynapicchu Mountain or trains. Sending money via WESTERN UNION has an additional fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
Name: ANGEL JOSEPH
Last name: BONNETT PEREZ
ID Number: 45795736
City: CUSCO
Country: PERU
Then send us an email with the following information:
Operation and transaction number: (MTCN) / 10-digit number, very important
PAYPAL
This is a fast and secure method to send money from anywhere in the world. You can send your deposit using your credit card or bank account. This method has an additional 10% fee, which must be fully covered by the client. [email protected]
BANK TRANSFER
We also accept bank transfers from any bank to our account. This method has no extra cost, but in some cases, your bank may charge you a transaction fee, which must be fully covered by the client.
When making your transfer from any local bank, please use the following information:
Bank Name: INTERBANK SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 4283 1148429052
Interbank Number: 0034 280131 4842905206
Account Holder: ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ
SWIFT Code: BINPPEPL
Bank Name: BCP DOLLARS
Account Number: Dollars – 285-39705167194
Interbank Number: 002285 13970 516719458
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
Bank Name: BCP SOLES
Account Number: Soles – 285-37127107094
Interbank Number: 00228513712710709452
Beneficiary Name: BONNETT PEREZ ANGEL JOSEPH
SWIFT Code: BCPLPEPL
The deposit must be sent under the name of ANGEL JOSEPH BONNETT PEREZ.
Then, please send us the deposit receipt to our email, attaching the following information:
- Scanned copy of passport or ID of the participants of the tour.
- Start and end date of the tour to reserve spaces and permits.
- To start the booking process, please send us the following information:
- Name of the accommodation where the traveler will be staying in Cusco.
- Phone number and email address for emergencies.
Recommendations
- Bring your ID or passport.
- We recommend bringing a small backpack with your camera, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a bottle of water.
- Wear comfortable trekking shoes, as you will walk along uneven paths.
- After the guided tour, take a moment to enjoy the magical scenery, open your arms, and recharge your energy.
