Private transport, hotel pickup and drop off, and lunch made with local ingredients are included; breakfast costs extra. 4.97 from 68 reviews at €214 per person for 11h.
In our comparison: #16 of 34 in Rainbow Mountain Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €214 per adult.
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.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 67 of 68
Star breakdown of all 68 ratings
Reviewers praise the quiet scenery and patient guiding; high altitude can make the walk tiring.
Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (7 January 2020 to 22 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.
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It is far quieter and more untouched than the classic Vinicunca rainbow mountain. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, with as many breaks to catch your breath as you need! During this tour you will see 3 different, beautiful coloured mountains. On your way there you will be able to see alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat and afterwards visit a colonial bridge.
10 minThe drive to Palccoyo is approximately 3.5 hours until we make the first stop in Combapata. When we reach the Palccoyo pass, we will walk uphill for approximately 40-50 minutes (5000m/16,400ft). Here you will have spectacular panoramic views of three Rainbow Mountain Palccoyo peaks as well as the highest mountain in the Cusco region (Ausangate). We will spend approximately an hour here taking pictures, and enjoying the stunning view. After this, we will make our way back to our private transportation to head to Checacupe where we will visit its stunning colonial Bridge, (we will spend about 20 minutes here to take pictures and explore the area). After this, we will have time to enjoy a delicious lunch made by locals. We will then take our private transportation back to Cusco (approximately 2.5-hour drive). We will be back at Cusco at around 5:00 pm and will drop you at your hotel.
1h · Admission includedIt is important to mention that the route to go to Palccoyo is new as it is a relatively new attraction, therefore the roads can be very bumpy for about an hour each way as the government has not paved them yet.
Pass by, no stopThe Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour is ideal for anyone hoping to see the famous rainbow coloured mountains, but not wanting to trek for hours. It is far quieter and more untouched than the classic Vinicunca rainbow mountain. This tour is suitable for all fitness levels, with as many breaks to catch your breath as you need! During this tour you will see 3 different, beautiful coloured mountains. On your way there you will be able to see alpacas and llamas in their natural habitat and afterwards visit a colonial bridge.
This is one of the few places in the world that offers this landscape of stunning colourful mountains. The minimum number of people who can take this private tour is 2.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #16 of 34 | €214 | 11h | 4.97 (68) | private |
| Private Rainbow Mountain Tour - 08 am departure Skip the Crowds | €136 | 10h | 4.98 (350) | private |
| 2-Day Trek to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco with Exclusive Mountain Camps | €433 | 2 days | 5.0 (93) | shared |
| 4 day - Bucketlist Cusco: Rainbow Mtn, Machu Picchu, Sacred Valley, Humantay | €888 | 4 days | 5.0 (55) | shared |
Ranked #16 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