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1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru

5.0 · 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by FlashpackerConnect LLC
Duration
10h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
05:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A short walk at Palccoyo takes in three rainbow mountains and the Ausangate glacier in the distance.

Hotel pickup and return transport, a guide, lunch and snacks are included; water and trekking poles are excluded. 5 from 53 reviews at €140 per person for 10h.

In our comparison: #5 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €140 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private transportation from/to your hotel
  • English speaking guide
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Box lunch
  • PRICE INCLUDES:
  • NOT INCLUDED:
  • Water
  • Tips for the guide and driver (Voluntary)
  • Trekking poles

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 8 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
53 ratings
Tripadvisor 52 · Viator 1

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 53 of 53

Star breakdown of all 53 ratings

5 stars
53 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient guides, quiet mountain views and meals; high altitude still makes the hike difficult for some.

Praised

  • Patient guides who explain local culture and allow breaks on the hike
  • Early arrivals that allow photos before crowds build up
  • Tasty local meals with options for vegetarian diets
  • Careful driving and comfortable vehicles on mountain roads
  • Views of coloured peaks and the surrounding mountain landscape

Complaints

  • Some struggle with altitude sickness and breathlessness despite the gentle terrain
  • Very early pickups and long drives from Cusco

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (6 April 2018 to 27 September 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
05:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
FlashpackerConnect LLC; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

A stunning alternative hike to the popular "Rainbow Mountain". Tres Rainbows or Palccoyo offers a more leisurely option is best for those who don't want to hike 6 hours round trip, providing  360 views of 3 distinct rainbow mountains and the Ausangate glacier in the distance in only a short 15 min walk.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Snacks, Lunch, Box lunch
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 34€14010h5.0 (53)shared
Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds€13610h4.98 (350)private
2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps€4332 days5.0 (93)shared
4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay€8884 days5.0 (55)shared

Ranked #5 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €1289, median €235; typical length 15h. 11 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 34 Rainbow Mountain Tours

From €140 per adult