About this experience
Embark on a thrilling ATV adventure in the Red Valley and hike to Rainbow Mountain on this tour from Cusco. Marvel at the colorful landscape, and enjoy a local buffet lunch.
Highlights
- Explore the impressive surrounding nature with llamas and alpacas
- Visit ancient villages of the great Quechua culture.
- Let's explore the Andes mountains together with you.
- Live a unique experience with this 7 colors mountain tour
- Walk through an enigmatic path in the red valley (Vinicunca)
What's included
- Pick-up from the hotel at 4:00 a.m.
- Tourist transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Breakfast and lunch
- Single or double ATVs
- First-aid kit
- Permanent assistance
- Helmet, oxygen, and walking sticks
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
The Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley are among the most impressive landscapes in Peru, famous worldwide for the incredible variety of natural colors that paint their mountains.
The tour begins with an early morning hotel pickup between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., followed by a 2-hour bus journey from Cusco to Cusipata. Upon arrival, there will be a stop for breakfast before continuing to the community of Laya, approximately 1 hour away.
In Laya, participants will receive a short safety briefing and ATV practice session lasting about 10 minutes. Afterward, the adventure begins with a 25-minute ATV ride toward the Red Valley, offering breathtaking and less-crowded scenery.
From the Red Valley, a guided hike of approximately 40 minutes leads to Rainbow Mountain, where visitors will have around 30 minutes to explore and take photos. The return hike back to the Red Valley takes about 40 minutes, followed by a 20-minute ATV ride back to the bus.
The descent to Cusipata takes approximately 1 hour, where a buffet lunch will be served. After lunch, the group returns directly to Cusco on a 2-hour drive.
The tour ends around 6:00 p.m. at Regocijo Square in Cusco.
Maximum altitude:
Red Valley: 5,000 m (16,404 ft)
Rainbow Mountain: 5,036 m (16,522 ft)
Things to note
- Camera
- Hiking pants
- Water
- Cash
- Gloves
- Daypack
- Comfortable shoes