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Private Palccoyo Rainbow Hike Without the Crowds

5.0 · 90 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Cusco Operated by exploor Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
12h
Group
Shared, up to 8 travellers
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
03:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow a flat path to Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, with hiking poles and oxygen provided.

Return hotel transfers, breakfast and lunch are included; the minimum age is twelve and mountain entry costs extra. 4.97 from 90 reviews at €181 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #12 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: €181 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Modified transportation for a more comfortable experience to avoid any back problems
  • Hiking poles, first-aid kit & oxygen
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour with private guide (only for tours booked after 3.11.2025; tours booked before are group tours)
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Hike with alpaca or llama from the local community (depends on availability)
  • Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain
  • Gratuities

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
90 ratings
Tripadvisor 89 · Viator 1

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 89 of 90

Star breakdown of all 90 ratings

5 stars
89 · 99%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the quiet early visits and attentive guides; altitude can still make the walk tiring.

Praised

  • Early arrivals often leave trails and viewpoints almost empty
  • Patient guides adjust the pace and check on hikers affected by altitude
  • Guides help take photos and find viewpoints along the route
  • Tasty breakfasts and lunches receive repeated praise
  • Colourful mountains, the red valley and stone forest stand out

Complaints

  • High altitude leaves some hikers breathless and needing frequent breaks

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (28 September 2021 to 6 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
03:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
exploor; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Take gloves, a hat, hiking shoes + an extra pair of socks with you (in case of snow) and if you want to you can bring hiking poles as well
  • Be in Cusco min. 24 h before the start of the tour to get used to the altitude

Children

  • Minimum age is 12 years (due to the altitude)

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Lunch, Breakfast
  • Age rule Minimum age is 12 years (due to the altitude)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #12 of 34€18112h4.97 (90)shared, max 8
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 #12 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 €181 per adult