Private Tour
Private Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain & Alpaca Walk Experience
Overview
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What makes our Palcoyo experience different is the perfect combination of nature, tranquility and authenticity. Unlike other more crowded excursions, this tour will allow you to enjoy the Mountain of Colors in a more relaxed and exclusive way.
“Embark on a unique adventure on Palcoyo’s Mountain of Colors, a hidden paradise of breathtaking Andean landscapes. During the experience, you will take a walk accompanied by llamas and alpacas, interacting with these emblematic animals while enjoying a quiet environment and spectacular views.”
You will have approximately two hours to explore the place, take pictures and enjoy the serenity of the Andes. Then, we will return to our private transport to head to a local restaurant and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, before returning comfortably to the city of Cusco.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers of 02 people.
this tour can have a maximum of 10 travelers.
This is a private tour or activity. Only your group can participate
make a reservation at least two days in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cusco
On the way to Palcoyo, travelers will appreciate the transition from the landscapes of the Southern Valley of Cusco to the stunning Andean mountains. Along the way you can see extensive farm fields, snow-capped mountains, small local communities and flocks of alpacas and llamas that are part of everyday life in the Andes. It will also be possible to appreciate the traditional architecture of the Andean villages, ancient agricultural terraces and beautiful natural settings that offer excellent opportunities to take pictures and enjoy the tranquility of the Andean landscape.
Upon reaching the Palccoyo Pass, we will start an ascent hike of about 1 hour, accompanied by llamas and alpacas, until reaching 4,900 m a.s.l. (16,400 feet). During the tour, you will enjoy stunning Andean landscapes and spectacular panoramic views of the three peaks of Palccoyo’s Mountain of Colors, as well as the majestic snow-capped Ausangate, the highest mountain in the Cusco region. We will have enough time to take pictures, enjoy the natural environment and appreciate the tranquility of this wonderful place. Afterwards, we will slowly descend to our private transport to head to a local restaurant, where we will enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. After lunch, we will set off on the return journey to Cusco by our private transport (approximately 2 hours journey). We will arrive in Cusco around 5:00 p.m., and finally drop you off at your hotel.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Lunch Buffet Approx. 3:00 pm
Breakfast buffet (in an internal coordination you can tell us if you want breakfast or snack for the journey) )
Professional bilingual guide
Call for the walk
Oxygen and first aid kit. Our guides are trained as mountain guides.
Canes: additional cost of USD 5 (optional)
Coloured Mountain Entrance Ticket 5.00 USD
Horse: not rented as the trail is easy.
Tips
Pickup points
Hotel Cusco La Paccha, Affiliated by Melia
Av. El Sol 1436, 0.7 km from Qoricancha Archaeological Site Cusco Peru
Hotel Suenos del Inka
185 Warankallki Street - End of Ruinas St, Cusco Peru
Hotel Jose Antonio Cusco
Av. Pardo 1080, Cusco Peru
Velazco Astete Airport
Cusco Peru
Hilton Garden Inn Cusco
Santa Ana, Avenida Abancay 207, Santa Ana Cusco Peru
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel, Cusco
Calle Plazoleta Nazarenas 337 Cusco Peru
Options
Private Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain & Alpaca Walk Experience
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day
donna e,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The description is misleading. It is not a 35 minute hike. It looks easy, but you are at 16,000 feet above sea level and frankly in cold weather with 30% less oxygen then most of us are used to, it is challenging. Plus, you have to go all the way to the top to get the alpacas to walk back down with you. Walking up is the equivalent of climbing 38 floors. I am in good shape and work out daily, but had to stop twice to catch my breath. Up and back it’s 3 miles. Total time was about two hours. The views are spectacular and the alpacas make you smile. Our driver Jan was terrific. Once off the highway it is a dirt road in poor condition. He managed it beautifully. Our guide, Haydee, was thoughtful, informative, polite, and very helpful. We enjoyed our time with both Jan and Haydee.
Views, views, views!
925ak,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip from beginning to end! The mountains were beautiful, and our guide, Jessica was knowledgeable and patient. We experienced snow on our journey, but Jessica guided us to best spots for views and pictures. Our driver, Eloy was equally accommodating. It was nice to have the private tour to spend time as we liked, and the breakfast and lunch were lovely. Go, you will not be disappointed!
Super day in Palcoyo
Edith P,Apr 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was wonderful to be in contact with nature, the Palcoyo mountain is totally different, there are not many travelers which allows you to have a quiet visit and you can enjoy the landscape more. The service was excellent from hotel pickup, guide, and food service. I loved taking a walk with the llamas, my children enjoyed it a lot. Friends, I recommend the Peru adventure tour travel agency, apart from the fact that they are local companies.
Exceptional visit to the Sacred Valley
danae Gouaux04,Feb 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Haydee wonderfully organized a private guided tour of the Sacred Valley for us. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our taxi was great and followed us throughout the day waiting for us when visiting the sites. Haydee is great and gives very good explanations. We couldn't have hoped for better for this visit. Thanks again for everything 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wonderful experience in Cusco
Santiagrod,Feb 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Magnificent experience which not only allowed us to visit the incredible Machupicchu but also the Palcoyo mountains which were simply magnificent. The guide is very kind and the work is done carefully so that we feel comfortable and amazed at the same time. In the morning she even offered to take us to visit the surrounding area without pay and it was really very nice! The guide was very accommodating with schedules and availability! Just before our visit to Machupicchu there were strikes blocking the trains and she organized everything so that we could still go there, which was really reassuring for us and took a weight off our shoulders, allowing us to enjoy other visits. If you go through Cusco we highly recommend this guide!
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