Rainbow Mountain – RY Marketplace

Hike to the Rainbow MountainEnjoy the beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains and roaming llamasExplore 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

Morning4:00AM-4:20AM: Pick up from your hotel in Cuzco4:20AM -6AM: Transport to the Colca community, where we will go to a local restaurant6AM-7AM: Breakfast buffet7AM-9AM: Transport to the Combapata community. Starting point9:20AM-10:50AM: Begin your hike to the Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain range10:50AM-11:05AM: Walk to the Rock forest where you will find a spectacular view11:20AM-11:50AM: Back to the bus

Afternoon

11:50AM-13:30PM: Transport to the local restaurant in Colca1:30PM-15:00PM: Traditional Andean lunch and tribute to the Pachamama4PM: Transport back to Cusco

Evening
6PM-6:30PM: Arrival to Cuzco

What’s Included

Transportation Round Trip from Cusco to the Rainbow MountainFood – BreakfastFood – Lunch Pachamanca. Vegetarian options available.Local Guide

Entrance Fee / Tickets to the rainbow mountain

What’s Not Included

Extra FoodExtra DrinksTips 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

What is the refund policy? Within 24 hours of bookingWe’ll always refund your booking upon request to [email protected]

After 24 hours & before the booking deadline

A cancellation fee may be applied depending on the circumstances, if the experience can go ahead. If this is the case, the total refund minus the cancellation fee will be issued in Marketplace Credit or deducted from your next month’s invoice. The fee and preferred refund option will be communicated via email with [email protected]

After the booking deadline

By this point we will have definitely made promises and financial commitments on your behalf and so cancellation fees may be up to 100%. What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.