Rainbow Mountain Quad Biking – Cusco, Peru
Experience one of our top adventure tours with a thrilling quad bike ride to Rainbow Mountain, also known as Vinicunca. This captivating journey starts just four hours from Cusco, leading you through breathtaking landscapes filled with vibrant colors.
No extensive experience is required to join this incredible activity, as all our ATVs are automatic and semi-automatic. This ensures you can fully enjoy the stunning views and immerse yourself in nature. It’s the perfect way to spend your
TOUR OVERVIEW:
DEPARTURE & RETURN LOCATION |
Day tour on ATVs |
DURATION |
Full Day 4:00 – 16:00 |
DISTANCE |
10 km (4.4 Miles) Round trip hiking |
ELEVATION |
4,600m (15,091 feet) / 5,036m (16,522 feet) |
GOOD FOR |
Those with a spirit of adventure and strong driving skills. |
CONSIDERATIONS |
Please remember comfortable shoes, rain poncho, sun hat and sunglasses. |
HIGHLIGHTS |
Amazing landscapes of herds of alpacas and llamas, the Ausangate Mountain. |
INCLUSIONS
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INCLUDED |
Roundtrip transportation |
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Breakfast and Lunch |
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Professional guide (English-Spanish) |
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Identification waistcoat |
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quad bikes and gloves |
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Oxygen balloon |
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First aid kit |
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Travellers pillow.( only private service) |
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Blankets. ( only private service) |
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Coca tea in the restaurant. |
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NOT INCLUDED |
Entrance for the Rainbow Mountain (25 soles, 6 dollars) |
Entrance to the Red Valley (10 soles, 3 dollars) |
Tips for the guide and driver (Voluntary). |
Other not mentioned. |
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PACKING LIST |
Daypack (about 30-40 liters) |
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Long sleeve shirt |
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Trekking footwear |
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Thermal layers |
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Waterproof trekking trousers |
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Wool gloves |
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Sunglasses and sunscream |
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Cash for extras |
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Rain Poncho. |
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Bottle water |
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Snacks (nuts, chocolate and a fruit) |
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ITINERARY
Day 1: CUSCO- QUAD RIDE TO RAINBOW MOUNTAIN – CUSCO
The adventure kicks off with a hotel pick-up between 3:30 and 4:00 AM, followed by a three-hour ride in our tourist transport to the town of Japura in the Pitumarca District (4,200 m above sea level) south of Cusco. Here, we’ll enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast.
After a brief safety briefing from our guide on operating the ATVs, we’ll have a 10-minute practice session before embarking on our thrilling ride. As we journey on the ATVs, we’ll marvel at the stunning multicolored landscapes, reaching Qosqopata at 4,900 m above sea level in about an hour.
Next, we’ll take a 40-minute walk along a scenic path that winds through vibrant mountains and small streams, covering approximately 1.5 kilometers. During our walk, you’ll notice how the colors shift with the weather. We’ll arrive at the breathtaking viewpoint of Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) at an altitude of 5,036 m, where you’ll have ample time to capture stunning photos and videos. Our guide will share fascinating insights about this colorful mountain while we soak in the enchanting views hidden behind clouds and snowy peaks.
After this unforgettable experience, we’ll make our 25-minute trek back to our ATVs and head to the town of Japura for a hearty buffet lunch. We’ll return to Cusco, arriving around 5 PM.