About this experience
It is an easier, fun, safer and unique way to visit the Mountain of Colors (Vinincunca), without having to make the difficult hike that is usually complicated by altitude.
This tour offers you a tour surrounded by breathtaking scenery and, in a few minutes, you will reach the 5,000 meters high (16 404.19 feet), where the viewpoint of the Mountain of Colors is located.
This tour will take you to the top of the Mountain of Colors by quad bike, in just 10 to 15 minutes, without the need for a long hike.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Safety helmet, oxygen and first aid kit
- buffet breakfast at 3:00 am and 6:00 am
- Meeting point for Pickup from 8: 30AM is square rejoicing
- Buffet lunch schedule 3:00 am, 6:00 am and 8:00 am
- Trilingual professional guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
- Individual or shared ATV
- Roundtrip transportation from Cusco to the base of the quad bikes and back to Cusco
Not included
- Cerro Colorado Vinicunca
- Breakfast 8 : 30am
- Extras
Itinerary and highlights
The tour begins with the pickup of tourists from their respective hotels at 8:30 am (Plaza Regocijo), then we will head in our minibus to the town of Pitumarca, in a journey of approximately 2 hours.
Upon arriving at Pitumarca, we will enjoy our corresponding buffet-style meal to recharge our energy before the adventure begins. Afterward, we will continue in our minibus to the Kayrawiry Alto site, where the quad bikes are waiting for us. Next, we will have time to use the restrooms before the guide begins to give instructions on driving the quad bikes, and then we will practice with the quad bikes and then we will drive the ATVs to the top of Vinincunca, making stops along the way to take photos and record videos until we reach 5000 meters above sea level. (Vinincunca)
From 5000 meters above sea level (Vinicunca), we will return to Kayrawiry Alto in our ATVs. Once there, we can relax with some hot drinks, here is our paramedic to make sure all participants are well before boarding the minibus for the trip back to Cusco.
Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, in a journey of approximately 3 hours.
After about 1 hour of travel from the city of Cusco, we will stop to admire the Huacarpay wetland, a RAMSAR site renowned for being home to several birds endemic to Peru.
We can appreciate the imposing facade of this colonial temple and, during the passage, also observe the Urcos lagoon, which according to several myths is connected with the Huacarpay wetland.
We will enjoy the view of this temple and the colonial and Inca bridge of Checacupe as we continue our tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- Plaza de Armas Cusco
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Inka Explorer Viajes
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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