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title: 1 Day Tour to Palccoyo (Alternative Rainbow Mtn) from Cusco, Peru
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cusco
country: Peru
price: 140
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 53
duration_minutes: 600
languages: [en, es]
rank_in_category: 5 of 34 (Rainbow Mountain Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-08
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/1-day-tour-to-palccoyo-alternative-rainbow-mtn-from-cusco-peru/
---

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

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 05:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Snacks, Lunch, Box lunch
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €140 per person
- Duration: 10h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 53 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: FlashpackerConnect LLC
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 05:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08

## Reviews

5.0 from 53 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 53.

- 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 (2018-04-06 to 2025-09-27); last checked 2026-11-08.

## What's included

- Private transportation from/to your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Box lunch
- PRICE INCLUDES:

## Not included

- NOT INCLUDED:
- Water
- Tips for the guide and driver (Voluntary)
- Trekking poles

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

## Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 34** | €140 | 10h | 5.0 (53) | shared |
| [Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds](/peru/cusco/tours/private-rainbow-mountain-tour-08-am-departure-skip-the-crowds/?format=md) | €136 | 10h | 4.98 (350) | private |
| [2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps](/peru/cusco/tours/2-day-trek-to-rainbow-mountain-from-cusco-with-exclusive-mountain-camps/?format=md) | €433 | 2 days | 5.0 (93) | shared |
| [4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay](/peru/cusco/tours/4-day-bucketlist-cusco-rainbow-mtn-machu-picchu-sacred-valley-humantay/?format=md) | €888 | 4 days | 5.0 (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.

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