ATV Tours
Full ATV: Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley
- Duration: Full day
- Difficulty: Moderate
Places you visit
- Cusipata
- Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
- Red Valley
Trip overview
Live an unforgettable adventure riding an ATV through two of the most striking landscapes near Cusco: Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and the Red Valley. Enjoy an exciting route through the Andes, with spectacular views of the Ausangate snow-capped peak, and short walks to admire these amazing natural attractions.
Because you cover the ground by ATV, the walk to each viewpoint is only about 5 minutes, so in a single day you get to see two Andean landscapes without the physical strain of long hikes.
There are two departures, at 3:00 a.m. and at 6:00 a.m.
Itinerary overview
Full day- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco
- Semi-buffet breakfast in Cusipata
- Safety briefing and driving practice
- ATV route along high-Andean roads
- Walk and visit to Rainbow Mountain
- Walk and visit to the Red Valley
- Buffet lunch in Cusipata
- Return to Cusco
The route, step by step
Pickup. We collect passengers from their hotel in the city of Cusco.
Cusipata and breakfast. We head to Cusipata, where we enjoy a semi-buffet breakfast before continuing the journey.
ATV base. We continue to the ATV base, where we get a safety briefing and 15 to 20 minutes of driving practice.
ATV route. We begin the ride along high-Andean roads to the closest point to Rainbow Mountain.
Rainbow Mountain. We take a walk of about 5 minutes to enjoy the Vinicunca landscape and take photographs.
Red Valley. We continue on to the Red Valley, where we take another short walk of about 5 minutes to explore this striking reddish landscape.
Return and lunch. We ride back to the base and then head to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch.
Return to Cusco. After lunch we set off on the journey back to the city of Cusco.
Included9
- Pickup from your hotel in Cusco.
- Round-trip tourist transport.
- Single or double ATV.
- Professional guide.
- Helmet and safety gear.
- Semi-buffet breakfast.
- Buffet lunch, with a vegetarian option available.
- First aid kit.
- Card and payment-link processing fees.
Not included7
- Rainbow Mountain entrance fee: S/20.00 nationals · S/25.00 foreigners.
- Red Valley entrance fee: S/10.00 nationals · S/10.00 foreigners.
- Additional drinks.
- Travel insurance.
- Water.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses and anything not listed.
What to bring
- Valid ID or passport
- At least 2 days of altitude acclimatisation beforehand
- Thermal or warm clothing
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Trekking shoes or boots
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Cash for entrance fees
- Follow the guide's instructions
- Drive responsibly
- Camera or phone with battery
Questions about this tour6
- Do I need experience to drive an ATV?
- No. Before setting off you will get a safety briefing and a driving practice session.
- Are the walks long?
- No. Both Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley involve short walks, about 5 minutes each.
- What meals are included?
- The tour includes a semi-buffet breakfast and a buffet lunch, with a vegetarian option available.
- Are the entrance fees included?
- No. The Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley entrance fees are paid directly at the destination.
- What is the difference between the single and double ATV?
- The single ATV is for one person, and the double lets two people ride the same vehicle.
- Is it recommended for anyone?
- It is recommended for people in good physical condition and previously acclimatised, given the altitude of the route.
Booking, payment and cancellations
Booking confirmation
- The booking is confirmed once payment is made.
- To book we require full name, ID or passport, tour date and WhatsApp number.
Changes and service conditions
- Date changes are subject to availability.
- The itinerary may change due to weather conditions or safety reasons.
- Passengers must follow the guide's instructions throughout the activity.
- Entrance fees to the sites are paid directly on site.
