--- title: PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour lang: en type: tour city: Cusco country: Peru price: 214 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 68 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 34 (Rainbow Mountain Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-08 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/private-palccoyo-rainbow-mountain-tour/ --- # PRIVATE Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain tour **Guidekin's take:** See three coloured mountains at Palccoyo on a private tour for your party. 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 (table below). ## Overview The 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 06:30: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch made with local ingredients **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €214 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Into Peru - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 06:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-08 ## Reviews 4.97 from 68 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 67 of 68. - 5 stars: 67 (99%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the quiet scenery and patient guiding; high altitude can make the walk tiring. **Praised:** - Colourful mountain views with few other visitors - Patient guides who allow breaks and adapt to each person's walking pace - Comfortable private transport and collection from the hotel - Clear communication and well organised pickups - Enjoyable lunches on the return journey **Complaints:** - High altitude can make the walk tiring and require frequent pauses - A long drive to and from the mountains Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2020-01-07 to 2026-10-22); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Private transportation - Hotel drop-off - Professional guide - Lunch made with local ingredients - Hotel pickup ## Not included - Breakfast ## Itinerary 1. **The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain tour is ideal for anyone hoping to see the famou...** (10m) - The 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... 2. **We will pick you up early from your Cusco hotel at around 5:30am** (1h; admission included) - The 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... 3. **Cusco** (pass by, no stop) - It 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €428 | €214 | | 4 | €652 | €163 | | 6 | €870 | €145 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Rainbow Mountain Tours start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Rainbow Mountain Tours | 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](/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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/rainbow-mountain-tours/?format=md ## More in Cusco - All Cusco tours: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/tours/private-palccoyo-rainbow-mountain-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/peru/cusco/?format=md