Palccoyo is an alternative rainbow mountain to Vinicunca, with a shorter, gentler hike and far fewer visitors. It has several colored mountains on one route and a stone forest.
On Chaski Peru Guides every guide holds an official tour guide license, and we check their background before approving them. Book a Palccoyo private tour published by a guide, or post what you are looking for and compare offers from several guides.
Tours and places in Palccoyo
- Palccoyo full day from Cusco
- Three rainbow mountains
- Stone forest
- Short, gentle hike
- Alpaca herding villages
- Landscape photography
- Option for kids and older travelers
- Pair with other Cusco tours
Everything for your trip to Palccoyo
Palccoyo tour guide you can trust
Every guide holds an official MINCETUR license and is verified before being approved.
Private tour guide Palccoyo: just your group
A private tour goes at your pace, with no strangers and the stops and times you choose.
Local guide Palccoyo who knows every corner
Local guides know the history, the food and the places guidebooks miss.
Palccoyo tours from half day to multi-day
Options for every schedule and budget, shared or private.
Palccoyo private tour with flexible hours
Great for families, couples and friends who want privacy and flexibility.
Find the best Palccoyo tour for you
The best tour depends on your time, fitness and interests. Ask the guide before you book.
Palccoyo tour price: compare offers
Each guide sets their price and you can compare several offers before booking. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (about US$ 15).
Palccoyo guided tour with a licensed guide
Transport, tickets and meals vary by tour, so check what each offer includes.
Things to do in Palccoyo
See the list of places and activities on this page and pick what you like most.
Book Palccoyo tour online in minutes
Pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours ahead.
Palccoyo day trip
Full-day tours leave early and return in the afternoon or evening. Confirm the pickup time with your guide.
English speaking guide Palccoyo
Many guides speak English and other languages. Each guide's profile lists the languages they speak.
Tours published by guides in Palccoyo
Tours by verified, licensed guides. Book and pay online.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Palccoyo tour?
It depends on the tour, its length and the group size. Each guide sets their own price on Chaski Peru Guides, and if you post a request, several guides send offers so you can compare. The minimum per tour is S/ 50 (US$ 15).
When is the best time to visit Palccoyo?
April to November. Mornings have better light and fewer clouds.
How do I get to Palccoyo?
From Cusco by road, about 3 to 4 hours, then a short hike.
How do I know the guide is licensed?
Before approving a guide we check their license in MINCETUR's National Directory, their ID and their official background certificate.
How do I book a Palccoyo tour?
Choose a tour published by a guide and pay online by card with Mercado Pago. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours in advance.
Can't find the tour you want?
Post what you want to do, when and your budget. Licensed guides send you offers and you choose.