Explore Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain, a natural wonder that will leave you breathless. Our tour will take you on a thrilling adventure through stunning Andean landscapes, where you’ll encounter charming villages, historic bridges, and of course, the magnificent rainbow-colored mountains that attract visitors from around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to trek at your own pace, take in the breathtaking views, and learn about the fascinating history and culture of the region. Get ready for an unforgettable experience that will stay with you for a lifetime.
Our exciting adventure begins early at 4 am when we pick you up from your hotel in our comfortable private transportation. The journey takes around two hours to reach the village of Checacupe, where you will discover its famous bridges that date back to the Inca, colonial, and republican times. The town also has a significant church and is known for being the place where Tupac Amaru II suffered a defeat in his valiant fight for independence.
Another 90-minute drive takes us to the quaint village of Palccoyo, where we start our hike towards the main mountain. As we trek, you’ll be greeted by the charming sight of alpacas grazing in the distance, and locals with their adorable alpacas who will welcome you along the way.
Upon reaching the Palccoyo viewpoint, you’ll be awe-inspired by the stunning scenery of the Palccoyo mountains and the other two colorful hills that make up this attraction. From here, you’ll have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the beauty of the surroundings and gaze at the majestic Ausangate (6,372 m / 20,900 ft), which dominates the landscape. If you’re lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the Red Valley, whose sediments form the Blood River.
Next, we’ll head to the nearby rock forest, where you can snap a fantastic photo of some unique geological formations that have formed over millions of years of thawing. Following this, we’ll enjoy an open-air meal with the stunning mountain backdrop before returning you to your hotel in Cusco.
At Cusco Native, we have over 15 years of experience operating tours in the region, specializing in the Inca Trail and other treks, and we pride ourselves in being the best option for your visit to Cusco and surrounding areas. We offer not only guided tours and excursion packages at affordable rates, but we distinguish ourselves from many other tour companies in Cusco through our focus on environmental and social consciousness and responsibility. We are proud to pay our employees fair, livable wages and to contribute to local Indigenous communities. This makes us not only the most sustainable Cusco tour option, but also the most ethical one.
We are a local Peruvian tour operator with a dedicated team based in the city of Cusco.
We are dedicated to providing sustainable, ethical and responsible travel experiences.
We offer private and small group sizes, allowing us to provide personalized service for our clients.
We are a licensed Inca Trail operator with over 15 years of experience planning adventures in Peru.
Cusco Native Tours S.R.L.
RUC: 20608817566
Jiron 1ro de Mayo R-4 Zarzuela Santiago, Cusco, PerĂº
Peru: +51 915 146 558
US/Canada: +1 (520) 900-6376
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