ATV Tour Rainbow Mountain 2025
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Vinicunca on ATV
Cloudy sky and mountain scenery en route to Rainbow Mountain
Starting the ATV adventure to Vinicunca
ATV ride to Vinicunca with scenic green mountain views
View from the lookout over Red Valley and Vinicunca
ATV Tour Rainbow Mountain 2025 Description
Map
Tour Highlights
- ATV ride
- View of Ausangate snow
- capped mountain
- Andean landscapes
- Local communities with traditional clothing
- Short hike to Rainbow Mountain
Tour Style
- Tour
Introduction
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure to one of Peru’s most iconic natural wonders: the Rainbow Mountain. This full-day tour combines breathtaking landscapes, a thrilling ATV ride, and close encounters with the rich Andean culture. After a scenic drive through the southern valley of Cusco, enjoy a delicious breakfast in Cusipata before heading toward the high-altitude community of Kayrahuire Alto. From there, you’ll gear up for a guided ATV journey with stunning views of the snow-capped Apu Ausangate along the way.
A short hike will take you to the vibrant colors of the Rainbow Mountain, where you’ll have time to explore and take in the majestic scenery. This tour is the perfect combination of adrenaline, culture, and nature.
TOUR SCHEDULES:
Pick-up: 2:50 – 3:20 AM (arrival in Cusco 2:30 – 3:00 PM approx.)
Pick-up: 4:00 – 4:30 AM (arrival in Cusco 4:30 – 5:00 PM approx.) Fixed schedule
Pick-up: 6:00 – 6:30 AM (arrival in Cusco 6:00 – 6:30 PM approx.) Fixed schedule
Pick-up: 8:00 – 8:20 AM (arrival in Cusco 7:30 AM approx.)
ATV Tour Rainbow Mountain 2025 Summary
- 04:00–06:30 am – Hotel pick-up from the historic center of Cusco.
- Drive to Cusipata for breakfast (1h 30min).
- Continue to Kayrahuire Alto (4450 m.a.s.l.).
- ATV instructions and short practice session.
- ATV ride to Rainbow Mountain (50–60 min round trip).
- Short hike (3–5 min) to the summit of Rainbow Mountain.
- Explore and enjoy the views (approx. 40 min).
- Return by ATV and transfer to Cusipata for lunch.
- Drive back to Cusco (approx. 1h 30min).
Itinerary Detailed: Vinicunca on ATV
Day 1: Tour Full Day ATV Vinicunca
04:00am–04:30am or 6:00am–6:30am: We will pick you up from your hotel around the historic center of Cusco and head south of the city for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the district of Cusipata, where a delicious breakfast will be served.
We will then continue along a dirt road until we reach the private property of Kayrahuire Alto – Bus Station (4450 m.a.s.l.), where we will get ready to start the adventure. Tourists will receive prior instruction from the guide on how to handle and operate the ATVs, with the chance to practice in a designated area. (Please note: there is an exclusive route for our vehicles.)
The ATV ride will last approximately 50 minutes to 1 hour (round trip – NO RACING), during which we’ll enjoy beautiful landscapes, the view of the majestic and imposing Ausangate Snow-Capped Mountain, and encounter locals in traditional attire.
We will then arrive just a few minutes away from the stunning Rainbow Mountain, where we’ll leave the ATVs and walk for 3 to 5 minutes to reach the natural attraction. You’ll have about 40 minutes to explore and enjoy the view.
Afterward, we’ll descend on ATVs for another 30 minutes to the car parking area, board our transport, and return to Cusipata for lunch. Finally, we’ll travel back to the city of Cusco, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes away.
ATV Tour Rainbow Mountain 2025 Includes:
- Pickup from your hotel
- Roundtrip transportation
- Single or double ATV
- Semi-buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Professional guide (English-Spanish)
- First aid kit (oxygen)
Not Includes:
- Meals not specified (e.g. dinner)
- Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain (approx. S/.25 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for the guide or driver
We recommend you to bring
- Passport or ID
- Comfortable clothes for outdoor activity
- Windbreaker or warm jacket (cold temperatures at high altitude)
- Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
- Refillable water bottle
- Extra cash (for entrance fees, snacks, tips)
- Gloves and scarf (optional but useful)
- Camera or smartphone for photos
In order to send you all the information regarding how to reserve, please send us an email to: info@viajesmachupicchu.com and we will respond to you as soon as possible sending you all the necessary information and/or answering your concerns.
$45.00 USD
