Highlights
Hike to the Rainbow Mountain
Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains and roaming llamas
Explore the rock forest
Participate in an offering to the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and a delicious meal cooked with ancient Andean techniques
Description
Enjoy the beautiful Andean nature and visit one of the most beautiful peaks in Peru, the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain. It’s one of the most impressive hidden gems that Peru has, and you shouldn’t miss it for any reason while exploring through Cuzco! Be part of this adventure and enjoy the beautiful landscape! This is the alternative excursion to the rainbow mountain, in which you will not only see “one” rainbow mountain but three beautiful mountains full of colors. You will also have the chance to visit a stunning rock forest, a famous place well known by Andean shamans. This is a fairly easy walk, 40 minutes approx. with several stops (1.5 km / 0.9 miles each way). In addition, you will not be disturbed by large groups of tourists as this hidden gem is only known by locals. Also, if you get lucky you may even be accompanied by a wandering llama or alpaca during the walk!
Furthermore, your guide will perform a traditional offering to the Pachamama (Mother Earth in Quechua) and a local restaurant will host you for a traditional Pachamanca lunch (an ancient cooking technique from the Andes). These are traditions that hardly any outsider gets to experience, and we’re sure you will enjoy them!
Who This Experience Is Good For
Anyone interested in the outdoors, culture and great experiences!
Meet Our Local Host
This tour will be hosted by Maurice. He has worked for several travel companies and has lots of experience running this tour. He is very knowledgeable of the Incan traditions and loves sharing Peru with the world
Itinerary
Morning
4:00AM-4:20AM: Pick up from your hotel in Cuzco
4:20AM -6AM: Transport to the Colca community, where we will go to a local restaurant
6AM-7AM: Breakfast buffet
7AM-9AM: Transport to the Combapata community. Starting point
9:20AM-10:50AM: Begin your hike to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain range
10:50AM-11:05AM: Walk to the Rock forest where you will find a spectacular view
11:20AM-11:50AM: Back to the bus
Afternoon
11:50AM-13:30PM: Transport to the local restaurant in Colca
1:30PM-15:00PM: Traditional Andean lunch and tribute to the Pachamama
4PM: Transport back to Cusco
Evening
6PM-6:30PM: Arrival to Cuzco
What's Included
Transportation Round Trip from Cusco to the Rainbow Mountain
Food - Breakfast
Food - Lunch Pachamanca. Vegetarian options available.
Local Guide
Entrance Fee / Tickets to the rainbow mountain
What's Not Included
Extra Food
Extra Drinks
Tips for vendors
This is a full day tour starting and returning to Cusco. No accommodation is included in this tour
Know Before You Go
Minimum Needed: 6 people
Maximum Capacity: 50 people
Booking Deadline: 6 days before the event
Weather Dependent: Yes - Schedule: Due to environmental, climatic or other factors, beyond the vendors' control, the travel itinerary may vary. If so, it will be notified promptly
Difficulty Level: Medium - Altitude: This tour is not physically demanding but the difficult part is the high altitude, so beware that during your hike you will need to constantly stop and rest to catch some breath. It is also possible that you may experience Soroche.
Special Clothing Required: Rainy gear (depending on the season). Hiking shoes are not necessary but advisable. long trousers. synthetic base layer and t-shirt if available. polar jacket, windbreaker or feather jacket. Accessories: small backpack for supplies, sunglasses. sunscreen. toothbrush, toothpaste. a hat that provides shade. cash (soles) for purchases in the town
Special Dietary Restrictions: Most dietary needs are catered for, please infomr the city team upon booking.
Extra Cash: Needed for tipping / donation / additional services
Ground Transportation: Transportation Round Trip from Cusco to the Rainbow Mountain
Additional Info: Flights: Flights are $130-220 approx. and you can use airlines such as viva air, LATAM, and Peruvian Airlines. More details will be shared in your specific group
Liabilities: The liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by participants is not assumed by Remote Year or its affiliates.
There will be no refund in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather or other external factors
