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The Alternative Rainbow Mountain

The Alternative Rainbow Mountain

$210 per person

🌈 PALCOYO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – A HIDDEN GEM IN THE ANDES

🌄 Escape the Crowds & Discover a More Serene Rainbow Mountain

Unlike the crowded Vinicunca, where you face a steep, high-altitude trek just to see one Rainbow Mountain, Palcoyo offers a gentler, more rewarding experience with three colorful mountains—without the exhausting hike.

This private day tour takes you through stunning Andean landscapes, past traditional villages, and into one of Peru’s most breathtaking hidden locations. If you’re looking for epic photography, incredible scenery, and a peaceful adventure away from the masses, this is the tour for you.

📍 Tour Highlights

3 Rainbow Mountains in one location—an easy, scenic walk with minimal effort
Avoid the crowds—a peaceful alternative to the overly touristy Vinicunca
Incredible landscapes—drive through untouched Andean valleys with llamas & alpacas
Visit the ancient Inca Bridge of Checacupe—a stunning photo spot with very few visitors
Rock Forest Exploration—a unique geological formation with a jaw-dropping viewpoint over the valley

🕒 Itinerary – A Day of Scenic Wonders

📌 05:30 AM – Hotel pick-up from Cusco or the Sacred Valley & begin the scenic drive
📌 07:30 AM – Stop at Checacupe Inca Bridge for a photo session & exploration
📌 09:30 AM – Arrive at Palcoyo & start the easy walk to the viewpoint
📌 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMExplore the 3 Rainbow Mountains, take your time with photography & landscapes
📌 12:30 PM – Visit the Rock Forest, an otherworldly geological formation
📌 01:30 PM – Begin the return drive with stops for scenic photography along the way
📌 04:30 PM – Arrive back in Cusco or the Sacred Valley

Optional Early Departure – 3:00 AM (Recommended for photographers)

📌 03:00 AM – Early hotel pick-up to arrive before the crowds and catch the soft morning light
📌 Enjoy uninterrupted views, better natural lighting, and complete tranquility at the site
📌 Same tour flow as above, but with the best possible light conditions and more time for photography

🎒 Included in Your Tour

Private transport in a comfortable vehicle
Professional photographer guide for expert photography advice
Hotel pick-up & drop-off (Cusco or Sacred Valley)

Lunch
Guided exploration of Palcoyo, the Inca Bridge & Rock Forest
Entrance fees to all locations

📷 Recommended Photography Gear

📸 Wide-angle lens—For epic landscapes
📸 Mid-range zoom lens—To capture the textures of the rainbow mountains
📸 Telephoto lens—For portraits of llamas & alpacas along the way

💰 Tour Pricing (All Ages)

💲Private Tour for 1 person$480 USD
💲Private Tour for 2 people$250 USD per person
💲Private Tour for 3 people$210 USD per person
📩 Big Group Prices Available on Request

📅 Book Your Palcoyo Adventure Now!

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.andeanphotoexpeditions.com

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  • Departure/Return Location
    Your hotel/hostel in Cusco
  • Departure Time
    Please be ready by 05h00
  • Return Time
    Approximately 17h30
  • What to wear
    Comfortable walking shoes and seasonal clothing
  • Included
    Entrance Fees
    Guide
    Photo Assistance
    Transport
  • Not Included
    Accommodation
    Extras
    Insurance
    Local Flights
    Lunch
    Meals

Tour Plan

1
5h00 - Pick-up from hotel
We will pick-up you up from your hotel or hostel and depart from Cusco. *during rainy season (November to March) departure from Cusco at 05h00 to make the best of the usually sunny morning weather.
2
07h30 - Breakfast
Small stop for a breakfast.
3
8h00 - Checacupe
Stop in Checacupe to visit the Inca bridge and bathroom break
4
10h00 - Alternative rainbow Mountains
Arrival to the beautiful place - Alternative rainbow Mountains. Start the walk to the rainbow mountain, actually going through several different coloured mountains - 3. Be ready to cross paths with the local wild life, filled with Llamas, Vicuñas and Alpacas. Time for pictures.
5
13h00 - Back to Cusco
Start the Drive back to Cusco.
6
14h30 - Lunch
One hour break for a full lunch. And the scenic drive back to Cusco.
7
17h to 18h - Drop-off
Arrival back in Cusco and Drop-off at the door of your hotel or hostel.