The Rainbow Mountain ATV tour takes you to Vinicunca riding a quad bike (ATV) to the base of the viewpoint, so you save effort on the hike without missing this natural wonder. You can ride a single ATV or share a double ATV between 2 people.
History and importance of Rainbow Mountain
Rainbow Mountain is a unique natural phenomenon: seven-colored mineral stripes exposed by retreating glaciers, which in just a few years turned Vinicunca into one of the most visited natural wonders in South America, with views of the sacred Ausangate glacier.
Altitude: the viewpoint is at 5,036 m (16,520 ft) and the start of the final hike is at about 4,600 m (15,090 ft). With the ATV you only walk the last uphill stretch (approx. 1 hour).
Departures: ATVs have fixed departure times: 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 or 6:00 a.m. Choose yours when booking. The itinerary below is an example with a 4:00 a.m. departure and shifts accordingly for the other departures.
Itinerary
- 04:00 — Hotel pickup and departure to Cusipata.
- 06:30 — Breakfast on the way.
- 07:15 — Riding briefing and handover of ATV equipment.
- 07:45 — ATV ride to the base of Rainbow Mountain.
- 09:00 — Final hike up to the viewpoint (approx. 1 hour).
- 11:00 — Descent and buffet lunch.
- 12:00 — ATV ride back and van transfer to Cusco.
- 15:30 — Arrival in Cusco and end of services.
What's included
Choose your ATV:
- Single ATV (1 person): US$ 70.
- Double ATV (2 people): US$ 120 per ATV, that is US$ 60 per person.
Group service
- Pickup and transport from and back to Cusco.
- Breakfast and buffet lunch.
- Professional guide.
- ATV single or double, depending on your chosen option.
- Emergency oxygen and trekking poles.
Private service
- All of the above, including the community entrance fee and Rainbow Mountain entrance.
What's not included
Group service
- Community and Rainbow Mountain entrance fee (paid on site).
- Horse rental.
- Tips and personal expenses.
Private service
- Tips and personal expenses.
*Conditions apply Terms & Conditions.
