Rainbow Mountain ATVs
Experience an exciting ATV ride combined with a short hike to reach the spectacular Rainbow Mountain.
Tour Type
Group Tour
Duration
Full Day (13 Hours)
Elevation
5,036m
Difficulty
Moderate
Departure
04:30 AM
Destination
Andes Trekking
Latitude
-13.8694
Longitude
-71.3033
Tour Overview
The tour starts with a pickup from your accommodation to head south of Cusco for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to Cusipata, where we will enjoy breakfast. Then we continue to Kayrahuiri Alto (4,650 m.a.s.l.).
Here we will receive brief instruction and an ATV driving practice before starting the tour. The ATV route takes approx. 30 minutes, crossing impressive landscapes with views of the snow-capped Ausangate. Afterwards, we will take a short 10-minute walk to reach Rainbow Mountain.
At the summit (5,036 m.a.s.l.) we will have free time for photos and to enjoy the landscape. Then we return on ATVs along the same route to our transport, which will take us back to Cusipata to enjoy a buffet lunch. Finally, we return to Cusco.
Detailed Itinerary
04:30 AM
Pickup from your accommodation and travel south to Cusipata
+ 1.5 hours
Arrive in Cusipata for breakfast
+ 3 hours
Travel to Kayrahuiri Alto (4,650m) for ATV instructions
+ 4 hours
30-minute ATV ride towards Rainbow Mountain
+ 4.5 hours
Short 10-minute hike to the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5,036m)
+ 6 hours
Return ATV ride to the transport
+ 8 hours
Buffet lunch in Cusipata
05:30 PM
Arrive back in Cusco
Includes
- Hotel pickup (historic center)
- Round trip tourist transport
- Single or double semi-automatic ATV
- Buffet breakfast and lunch
- Professional guide
- First aid kit and oxygen
Excludes
- Rainbow Mountain entrance fee
- Extra expenses
What to bring
- Personal documents (Passport or ID)
- Warm clothes and light jacket
- Hat or cap and sunscreen
- Water and light snacks
- Camera or smartphone for photos
- Rain poncho (during the rainy season)
Pro Travel Tips
- No prior ATV driving experience is required. The machines are semi-automatic and easy to use.
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