Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain with Picnic Tour (small groups)

Itinerary of the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour with Picnic:

6:30-8:00 hs Pick up – Transfer to Checacupe

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up at 6:30 a.m. to start the trip to Checacupe. We will stop to visit its picturesque bridge and the village, where you will have the opportunity to learn about local customs.

8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Transfer and Tour Palccoyo and Stone Forest

After visiting the town of Checacupe, a 1:30 hour trip to Palccoyo is undertaken, arriving at the destination between 9:30 and 10 am. Once there, you will take a two-hour hike through the mountain, reaching its highest point (5000 meters above ground level). Here you will be able to appreciate spectacular panoramic views, where you will find the Ausangate and the Rainbow Mountain. Once that’s concluded, you will have the optional visit to the stone forest.

12:30 hs-5:00 hs Departure from Palccoyo and Picnic

At noon we will return to the transportation station and take a half hour ride to the edge of a river. Here we will have a picnic enjoying the spectacular mountain postcards. We will stay there between 45 and 60 minutes approximately just to return to Cusco around 5:00 pm.

The tour is highly recommended between March and December if you are looking for a quieter and less visited place. The hikes are short (45 minutes one way). Therefore, it is not necessary to make too much physical effort.

The price of the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour with Picnic includes: 

• Pick up from hotel in Cusco
• English speaking guide.
• Private transportation to/from Cusco.
• Entrance fees.
• Box lunch with picnic
• Thermal blankets in the car.
• Bag of coca leaves and sweets.
• First aid kit and oxygen bottle.

The price of the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour with Picnic does not include:

• Meals not described in the itinerary
• Souvenirs.
• Tips for the guide and driver (Voluntary contribution).

What to bring for the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour with Picnic?

• Backpack (about 30-40 liters)
• Long sleeve shirt
• Trekking shoes
• Thermal layers
• Waterproof trekking pants
• Hat.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Cash for extras
• Rain ponchos.
• Water bottle
• Camera

Considerations for the Palccoyo Rainbow Mountain Tour with Picnic:

• The seating arrangement on the transport is random, based on the order of arrival and pickup.
• The streets of the city are narrow, which limits vehicular access to certain places; in this case the guide will suggest a nearby point to pass by looking for you and enjoy the tour.
• This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years old.
• It is important that you enjoy a few days in Cusco before doing the tour of Palcoyo, an alternative to the Traditional Rainbow Mountain. This is the only way your body will be adapted to the altitude of the region.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not Allowed:

• Pets.
• Smoke.
• Large suitcases or bags.

Not recommended for:

• People with heart problems, back problems, asthma or high blood pressure.
• People in wheelchairs.
• Pregnant women.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.