This tourist destination is unique in its kind since you will be able to appreciate not only 1 but several MOUNTAINS OF COLORS, apart from that you will be able to visit the FOREST OF STONES and be impressed. Start the activity with the pick-up at your hotel (between 4:30 -5:30 am.) We will travel for approximately 1 hour and a half to Cusipata where you will have breakfast, and then continue to Combapata, we will continue the trip uphill for almost 2 hours On the left bank of the Salka River, passing through the community of Palccoyo, we will finally arrive at the starting point of the walk to Wallata Q'asa located at 4790 meters above sea level. You will start the walk that will take approximately half an hour making the first stop at the first viewpoint where you will appreciate the first mountain of colors, a previous break to continue to the second viewpoint where you will appreciate the second mountain of colors and the impressive Stone Forest located at 4960 meters above sea level. altitude. After this you will have the opportunity to return through the stone forest or go directly to the transport, all this journey between the outward and return is a little more than 2 kilometers. You will return to Cusipata where you will have lunch, and then return to Cusco arriving approximately between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.

The adventure begins with a transfer from your hotel in Cusco to the starting point of the trek to the impressive Palcoyo mountain range. Alike Vinicunca, the 7-colour mountain, Palcoyo acquires its colouration due to minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, among others, accumulated over millions of years, which now offer a visual spectacle. Unlike Vinicunca, the arrival to the Palcoyo mountain range is of a moderate and accessible level since it is a walk without great slopes, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,900 metres above sea level. Upon arrival, enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain range and take a few minutes to appreciate the surroundings calmly thanks to the lower traffic of visitors in the area. After this visit, start the descent and enjoy a picnic-lunch while continuing to enjoy the view. When finished, you are transferred back to your hotel in Cusco.

The adventure begins with your transfer from your hotel to the starting point of the hike to the impressive colored mountain range of Palcoyo. Like the 7-color mountain of Vinicunca, Palcoyo acquires this coloration due to minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium, among others, accumulated over millions of years and that nowadays offer a visual spectacle. Unlike Vinicunca, getting to the top of the Palcoyo mountain range is of a moderate level and very accessible since it is a walk without significant slopes, reaching a maximum elevation of 4,900 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain range and take some minutes to calmly appreciate the surroundings thanks to the little flow of visitors in the area in comparison with the Vinicunca Mountain. This experience is carried by following the established routes and regulations for its conservation, collaborating with the sustainability of this natural wonder.

Enjoy a more leisurely hike and experience the stunning Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain with this full-day hiking excursion from Cusco. After being picked up from your hotel in a private minivan, you will set off from Cusco towards Rainbow Mountain. Drive through quaint traditional villages and take in fantastic views of the Andes as you travel.  Once you've arrived at your drop-off location, you will begin your hike through the stunning landscape surrounding Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain. The route is perfect for families or anyone who enjoys hiking, but who wants to avoid a strenuous 6-hour hike!  After around half an hour of walking you will reach Tres Rainbows, where you can enjoy spectacular views over the entire region and of the Ausangate Glacier. Make the most of some free time to explore the area and take some amazing photographs of the colourful mountains. Following an exhilarating day, sit back and relax as you are transferred back to Cusco.

Want to visit Rainbow Mountain, but high altitude hiking is not your thing? We have you covered. The 1 Day Trek to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain or Palccoyo Cusco is an easier option to visit the colored mountains, in contrast to the arduous Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain Trek. Popularly known as the alternative Rainbow Mountain trip from Cusco, Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour begins at 0400 AM from Cusco. We will be driving you closer to the summit, so you will be reaching with a short and easy 45 minutes hike. The hike takes you through stunning landscapes like the imposing Ausangate Mountain, the tallest and most sacred mountain in Andean mythology. You will also be hiking near the much-photographed, Stone Forest or Bosque de Piedras. Those are natural rock formations towering up in the sky. It gives an illusion of a forest. Rainbow Mountain Peru or Montaña de Siete colores as known to locals, is the second most visited attraction in the Cusco region, after Machu Picchu. Over 1500 travelers visit the mountain daily. Most travelers choose to embark on an hour and a half hike to the Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain. The 1 Day Trek to Palccoyo Cusco offers similar views as Vinicunca. Also, the hike to Palccoyo Cusco is much easier and shorter. The highest point of Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Peru is at 4900 meters above sea level (16076 feet). It is highly recommended that you spend at least 3 to 4 days in Cusco and acclimatize to avoid altitude sickness.