About this experience
What sets our tour apart is the perfect blend of adventure, comfort, and exclusivity. Unlike others, we use ATVs to reach Rainbow Mountain, saving you time and allowing you to be among the first to arrive, enjoying the breathtaking scenery without the crowds. Our experienced trilingual guides accompany you throughout, ensuring a safe and enriching experience. We also include hotel pickup, a delicious breakfast, and a buffet lunch, making sure every detail of your journey is thoughtfully planned.
At a glance
- Duration: 16 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 16 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
- Oxygen Supply.
- Panoramic stops at Rainbow Mountain Vinicunca
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- First Aid Kit.
- Round-trip Transportation: Hotel pickup in Cusco to ATV base and return to Cusco's main square.
- Kawasaki Brute Force 300 ATV.
- Safety Equipment: Helmet provided.
Not included
- Entrance Ticket to Rainbow Mountain.
- Optional tips
- Personal expenses
- Additional food or drinks
Itinerary and highlights
Our ATV tour to Rainbow Mountain begins with hotel pickups between 3:15 and 3:30 am, followed by a 2-hour and 40-minute drive to Japura (4,200 m.a.s.l.), arriving around 6:20 am for a buffet breakfast. After instructions from our guide, we ride ATVs to Qosqopata (4,900 m.a.s.l.) for about an hour. From there, we hike 1.5 km (35 minutes) to the viewpoint of Rainbow Mountain (5,038 m.a.s.l.). As the first to arrive, we enjoy the scenery without the crowds, allowing plenty of time for photos and videos. We then return to the ATVs and ride back to Japura for a delicious lunch. The tour concludes with a return to Cusco, arriving around 3:30 pm, with drop-offs at the respective hotels.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotel pickup from selected hotels in Cusco city center only. Driver or guide will wait in the hotel lobby with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name. Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure; please be ready 10 minutes in advance.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Go Xplore Peru
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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Driver or guide will wait in the hotel lobby with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name.
Pickup starts 30 minutes before departure; please be ready 10 minutes in advance.
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