About this experience
Enjoy the famous Vinicunca within a memorable quad bike adventure. The tour takes place in two shifts: the first starts at 3.30 am and the second at 7 am. Start the trip with the pickup at your hotel door. Then you travel to Cusi leg where you have breakfast or lunch, depending on the shift you choose. The quad bike adventure is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Then a short 45 minute walk to Vinicunca. The return leg follows the same route.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What is included
- Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
- Tour guide service in English and Spanish.
- Entrance to the Mountain 7 Colors.
- Breakfast buffet in Cusipata (not included in the second shift).
- Full team quad bike equipment with safety implements (helmets, gloves, etc.)
- Comfortable and safe complete transportation.
- Option to cancel the tour.
- Hotel pickup (First shift: 3.30 am / Second shift: 7 am).
- Ticket to the Vinicunca tourist circuit.
Not included
- Final transport by linear motorcycle the mountain 7 colors (optional).
- Snacks and drinks.
- Tips.
Itinerary and highlights
The classic hike to Mountain 7 Colors begins in the community of Phulawasipata and takes approximately 2 hours. However, the quad bike tour allows you to reach Vinicunca from another route, in the community of Qosqopata. The walk from this point takes only about 45 minutes. The classic route allows the option of renting a horse while the route through Qosqopata allows the option of renting a linear motorbike. Both offer incredible scenery before arriving at Rainbow Mountain.
Meeting and pickup information
- The transfer will be waiting for you with a pennant and/or a sign on the left side of Cusco Cathedral facing straight ahead.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Terra
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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