About this experience
This is a unique experience along a new and less-traveled route to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the impressive Red Valley!
Unlike traditional tours, your tour includes an exciting ATV ride, which not only reduces walking time but also turns the trip into a true adventure through spectacular Andean landscapes.
It also includes a visit to the Red Valley, a little-known natural gem with mountains tinged with intense reddish hues that many tours miss. It is an ideal place for photography and nature lovers.
-New and less crowded route
-ATV Adventure
- Two destinations in one tour: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
- Breakfast and lunch buffet included
- Local guides and personalized attention
If you're looking for a unique, exciting experience with unique landscapes, this tour is for you. Book now and discover a route few know about!
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.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
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What is included
- Gasoline for the ATV
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to Rainbow Mountain
- Breakfast
- ATV helmet and gloves
Not included
- Dinner
Itinerary and highlights
The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Cusco. You'll travel south by minivan to the Andean village of Cusipata, where you'll enjoy a nutritious Andean breakfast.
From Cusipata to the ATV base
After breakfast, you'll continue along a narrower, more scenic route to the ATV depot.
Short walk to Vinicunca
After finishing the ATV ride, you will begin a short walk to reach the main viewpoint of Rainbow Mountain, at 5,200 m above sea level.
We will visit the Red Valley.
From Cusipata to the ATV base
After a traditional buffet lunch, we will return to Cusco by tourist transport.
The shuttle will drop you off one block from the Plaza de Armas.
Meeting and pickup information
- The meeting point will be in the center of the Plaza, very close to the statue of Inca (Pachacutec) that is in the middle. We will call you by your name.
- Please wait in your hotel lobby. We will call you a few minutes before the start time to confirm your pickup time. Our representatives will always call you by your name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machupicchu Turístico
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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