ATV to the Rainbow Mountain Tour “Vinicunca” Full Day

Trip Details

Duration: 1 day
Activities: Quad bike and trekking
Average Group Size: 12 to 16 people
Difficulty: easy
Tour service: group tour (ask for our private confort options)
Departures: daily in 4 groups

1st group: 03:00am – 03:30pm
2nd group: 04:00pm – 04:00pm
3er group: 06:30am – 06:00pm
4th group: 08:30am – 07:30pm

Meals: 1 breakfast and 1 lunch (Vegetarian and vegan options available)
Tour Language: English, Spanish
Quadbike activity time: 1 hour (round trip)
Starts/Ends: Cusco/Cusco (Hotel to Main Square)
Entrance permits: Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain.
Starting Elevation: 4,630 m / 18,190 ft
Highest Elevation: 5,065 m / 16,617 ft
Rainbow Mountain Site Elevation: 5,065 m / 16,617

OVERVIEW

The ATV Tour to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) is the best option for those who want to enjoy this natural wonder without long hikes. You’ll depart from Cusco towards the Vilcanota Mountain Range, surrounded by breathtaking high Andean landscapes. During the ATV tour, you’ll admire multicolored mountains, green valleys, and snow-capped peaks. Just a short 5-minute walk will take you to the Vinicunca viewpoint, where you’ll have a spectacular view of the famous Rainbow Mountain. Experience this unique, fast-paced, and exciting adventure, ideal for those seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Peruvian Andes.

TRIP ITINERARY

Our ATV Tour to Rainbow Mountain begins very early in Cusco. We will depart for Cusipata, where we will enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast before continuing our tour. Then, we will travel for approximately two hours along a scenic Andean trail until we reach the point where the ATVs are waiting.

Here, our expert guide will give you a brief instruction on how to use the ATVs so you can drive safely.

We will begin the ATV adventure along a trail specially designed to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, with breathtaking views of mountains, snow-capped peaks, and Andean wildlife.

After about 40-minute ATV ride, we will arrive at the starting point of a short 10-minute hike to the summit of Rainbow Mountain. From there you can admire its multicolored landscape and take incredible photographs of Ausangate Mountain and its surroundings.

After enjoying this magical place, we will begin our return journey along the same route, followed by lunch in Cusipata. Finally, we will return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:30 p.m., thus concluding an unforgettable experience full of adventure and breathtaking scenery.

INCLUSIONS

What is included?

Permits & Entrance Tickets:
Entrance ticket to Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain
Bilingual tour guide:
The official tour guide speaks both English and Spanish. All of our guides have finished a professional tourism program. We chose them for their knowledge, experience, responsibility, seriousness, boundless excitement for inquiry, and real desire to proudly share our culture and history. He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable throughout your travel, allowing you to enjoy yourself without worry!
Meals:
Breakfast and Lunch Buffet (Vegetarian and vegan options available)
Transportation:
Transportation is included in this tour. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and normally finishes close to the Cusco main square
ATV (automatic quad bike)
Safety Equipment (Helmet and Gloves)
Medical Kit or First AID Kit:
Our guides have all had specialised first-aid training. We have mandatory training sessions with our guides every February. In the event of a minor emergency, your guide will always have a
first aid kit and oxygen on hand. If necessary, we will immediately evacuate you from the path and bring you to a clinic for treatment.
24/7 customer service.

What is not included?

Travel insurance
Local souvenirs
Tips for our staﬀ:
Tipping is customary on any trip. Although we pay our entire crew well, anything extra is always appreciated, especially given how hard they work.
Additional costs or delays beyond our control:
Landslides, inclement weather, itinerary alterations for safety reasons, disease, pandemic, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, acts of God, and so on.

What to Pack?

If you plan to hike to Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), you’ll need to pack accordingly. Here are some important items to consider bringing.

CLOTHING:

Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
Moisture-wicking hiking socks
Quick-drying pants
Long-sleeved shirt
Fleece jacket or sweater
Rain jacket and pants
Hat or cap
Gloves

TREKKING GEAR:

Backpack day
Hiking poles
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks (energy bars, trail mix, etc.)
Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, wet wipes, etc.)

MISCELLANEOUS:

Passport and necessary documents
Camera or phone with a good camera for capturing memories
Portable charger for electronic devices

Small Groups