Hiking & Trails

From Cusco: Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV Tour

Enjoy a thrilling, high-altitude hiking experience paired with a ride in an ATV for a true adrenaline rush amidst the Andean landscape, all while being accompanied by a bilingual expert.

Your tour covers all the safety equipment you need for a physically intensive tour, including a helmet, fuel for the ATVs, oxygen, walking poles, and a first-aid kit.

You'll also hike on foot to Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley, admire their colorful slopes, travel past Quechua villages, and keep yourself fuelled with breakfast and lunch.

Your tour includes seamless round-trip transfers from a common meeting point in Cusco, along with a ride on a single-seater ATV.

You can choose to upgrade your tickets to a tour with pick-ups from your hotel, and the option of a ride on a single- or double-seater ATV for greater convenience and thrill.

Full-day tour to Rainbow Mountain, Red Valley, and Cusipata

Expert English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Ride on a single- or double-seater ATV (as per option selected)

Round-trip transfers from a common meeting point (as per option selected)

Pick-ups from your hotel (as per option selected)

Breakfast & lunch

Helmet

Fuel for the ATVs

Oxygen

Walking poles

First-aid kit

Entry ticket to Rainbow Mountain

Entry ticket to Red Valley

Return transfer to the hotel

MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Hotel Pickups in Cusco
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1 hr 35 min by a/c bus
80 km
1. Cusipata
Free Admission
40 min
Breakfast
After your early-morning pick-up, the first stop on your tour will be in Cusipata, where you'll savor the included breakfast and fuel up for the rest of the day's activities.
2 hr 8 min by a/c bus
105 km
2. Layo
Tickets included
30 min
Quad bike ride
3. Rainbow Mountain
Tickets not included
Trekking & Scenic views
4. Layo
Free Admission
Quad bike ride
2 hr 15 min
105 km
5. Cusipata
Free Admission
45 min
Lunch & Free time to explore
1 hr 39 min by a/c bus
82 km
End point
Plaza Regocijo
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Voucher & ID: Carry a digital or printed copy of your voucher along with a government-issued ID on the day of your tour.

Cash: Carry adequate cash, including smaller denominations to pay for the entry tickets to Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley, and for any additional expenses.

Warm clothing: Carry warm layers, including thermals, and a windproof/ waterproof jacket to stay prepared in case the weather changes.

What’s not allowed

Alcohol, drugs, and explosives: The use of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited on this tour.

Explosive substances: Carrying explosive substances is also strictly prohibited on this tour.

Electric wheelchairs: Electric wheelchairs are not allowed on this ATV experience.

Recording while driving: You're not allowed to take photos or record videos while you are driving the ATV.

Additional information

Recommended age: The recommended age for this tour is approximately 8 to 65 years.

Health restrictions: This tour is not suitable for guests with heart, breathing, or limited mobility. Make sure to consult your doctor before booking the tour in such cases.

Best season: The best time to visit is from May to September during the dry season.

Rainy season: You should avoid the rainy season from November to March for this activity.

Altitude note: Rainbow Mountain is located at approximately 5,200 meters above sea level.

Fitness level: You need to be physically fit to participate in this tour, considering it's a high-altitude experience.

ATV experience: You don't need any prior experience riding an ATV to participate in this tour.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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