Cusco: Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain with Breakfast and Lunch

Discover the spectacular Palcoyo Mountain and the Red Valley on a guided hike from Cusco. Enjoy panoramic views, encounter alpacas, and savor a delicious buffet lunch in Cusipata.
1. Hotel Pickup in Cusco
Start your Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain day trip from Cusco with early morning pickup from your hotel. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes toward Cusipata.

2. Breakfast in Cusipata
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in Cusipata before continuing toward Palcoyo Mountain. Take time to prepare for the hike and purchase any last-minute supplies.

3. Scenic Drive to Palcoyo
Continue through traditional Andean villages and high-altitude landscapes. Along the way, admire mountain scenery and spot alpacas and llamas before reaching the Palcoyo trailhead.

4. Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike
Begin a guided hike through the spectacular Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain range. Discover its three colorful mountains while your guide explains the geology, culture, and natural history of the area.

5. Red Valley Viewpoint
Admire panoramic views of the impressive Red Valley and the surrounding Andes. On clear days, enjoy spectacular views of the snow-capped Ausangate Mountain.

6. Palcoyo Stone Forest
Continue toward the unique Stone Forest of Palcoyo, an extraordinary area filled with natural rock formations and breathtaking high-Andean landscapes.

7. Return Hike
Walk back toward the vehicle while enjoying your final views of Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley, alpacas, llamas, and the surrounding mountains.

8. Buffet Lunch in Cusipata
Return to Cusipata and enjoy a well-deserved buffet lunch with a selection of local Peruvian dishes after completing the Palcoyo hike.

9. Return to Cusco
Relax on the scenic drive back to Cusco. The Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain day tour finishes with drop-off near the historic center or at the designated meeting point.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.