Palcoyo
Unique Alternative

Rainbow Mountain Range - Palcoyo

Discover the most accessible alternative to Vinicunca. Palcoyo offers you three colorful mountains, a stone forest and the Red Valley in a family and less demanding trekking experience.

4,900 meters above sea level Maximum Height
Moderate Difficulty
14 Hours Duration
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Palcoyo is the hidden gem of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, offering not one, but THREE colorful mountains in one place. With a shorter and more accessible trek, it is perfect for families, seniors and those looking for a less demanding but equally spectacular experience.

  • 40-minute trekking to the main viewpoint
  • Breakfast and lunch buffet included
  • Three mountains of colors in one circuit
  • Stone Forest and Red Valley included
  • Bilingual guide specialized in Andean geology
  • First aid kit and oxygen
Contáctanos View Itinerary
Palcoyo
Three Mountains of Colors
Stone Forest

Rainbow Mountain Range - Palcoyo Itinerary

A day of colors and landscapes in the Andean mountain range

  • 04:45

    Hotel pick-up

    Early pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Start of our journey to the Rainbow Mountain Range.

  • 06:30

    Breakfast in Cusipata

    Arrive in Cusipata to enjoy a comforting breakfast before the trek.

  • 08:30

    Arrival at the Community of Palcoyo

    Starting point of the trek (4,100 meters above sea level) with preparation and advice from the guide.

  • 09:00

    Start of the Trek

    Start of the 40-minute hike to the main viewpoint of Palcoyo.

  • 09:40

    Arrival at the Main Viewpoint

    Arrival at 4,800 meters above sea level! Time for photographs of the three colorful mountains.

  • 11:00

    Stone Forest and Red Valley

    Exploration of the impressive stone forest and descent through the Red Valley.

  • 13:00

    Lunch in Cusipata

    Buffet lunch to recharge after the adventure.

  • 15:00

    Return to Cusco

    Return to Cusco with arrival at approximately 6:30 p.m.

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$ 75 USD
/
S/ 285 PEN
per person - Full Experience
Round-trip transportation Breakfast and lunch Bilingual guide Safety Equipment

100% secure booking. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.

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Images of the Rainbow Mountain Range - Palcoyo

Discover the spectacle of colors that awaits you on this unique adventure

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Panoramic view of the three colorful mountains

Three Mountains of Colors

Spectacular view of the three colorful mountains of Palcoyo in a single viewpoint

Palcoyo stone forest

Stone Forest

Stunning natural rock formations that look like abstract sculptures

Red Valley of Palcoyo

Red Valley

Downhill path through the stunning Red Valley with unique hues

Detail of mineral colors

Mineral Colors

Close-up detail showing the incredible colorful mineral formations

Accessible trekking

Trekking Familiar

Accessible trail perfect for families and people of all ages

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