Rainbow Mountain by ATV The famous view with only a 5-minute walk
Ride your own quad, or share one as a pair, to a parking area just 5 minutes below the Vinicunca viewpoint. About 20 minutes for photos at 5,030 m, then back to the machines. Entrance fee included.
Our Rainbow Mountain ATV Express is the easiest way to stand in front of the striped ridge of Vinicunca. After breakfast in Cusipata and a safety briefing, you ride your own quad across the high Andes to a parking area just below the viewpoint.
From there it is a gentle 5-minute walk up, around 20 minutes for photos and the same short walk back. This tour visits Vinicunca only. Want the Red Valley too? See our Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV tour from $65.
Exactly what the price covers, and the one cost to bring in cash.
What's Included
Hotel pickup in central Cusco.
Round-trip tourist transport.
Quad for one or for two, with helmets & safety equipment.
Rainbow Mountain entrance fee.
Professional bilingual guide.
Breakfast & lunch in Cusipata.
First-aid kit & oxygen.
Not Included
Red Valley (see our ATV & Red Valley tour).
Private service (shared group only for now).
Travel insurance.
Tips (optional).
Before you go
A few essentials for a great day at 5,030 m.
Acclimatize first
Even with a 5-minute walk, the viewpoint is at 5,030 m. Spend at least 2 nights in Cusco first.
Walking
Only 5 minutes each way plus about 20 minutes at the viewpoint. Ideal for seniors and families.
Best time to go
Dry season, May to September, has the clearest skies. The tour runs all year.
Bring your passport
Needed for the entrance ticket, which is already included in the price.
Cancellations & weather
You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour if a verifiable emergency keeps you from joining — an illness, an accident or a cancelled flight, for example, with a document that shows it. If weather or road conditions make the trip unsafe, we will offer you a new date or a full refund. See our refund policy.
What to pack
Dress for a cold ride and a walk at altitude.
Essentials
Passport — for the entrance ticket.
Windproof, waterproof jacket.
Warm gloves for the handlebars.
Thermal or fleece layer.
Comfortable trainers.
Sunglasses & SPF 50+.
Nice to Have
Camera + spare battery — the cold drains it.
Snacks & water.
Hat or buff under the helmet.
Personal medication.
Pricing — all-inclusive
Ride your own quad or share one as a pair. Entrance included. Shared group, daily departure at 6:00 AM.
Option
Group
Price
Notes
ATV Express · quad for one
Shared group
US $90 / person
Your own quad · entrance included
ATV Express · quad for two
Shared group
US $150 / quad
2 people on one quad ($75 each) · entrance included
ATV & Red Valley
Shared or private
From US $65 / quad
Two viewpoints · about 2 h on foot
Everything included. Entrance, transport, quad, guide and meals. Pay a 20% deposit online and the balance in Cusco.
Payment & refund highlights
Secure online payment
Pay with Visa, MasterCard, American Express via Izipay, SSL-encrypted.
Cancellation policy
We accept cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour when a verifiable emergency prevents you from attending. Refunds go back to your original payment method and are processed by your bank, not by us: any bank fees are applied by the bank, and the money can take up to 30 business days to reach your account. Thank you for your patience. Read the full policy.
Only about 5 minutes on foot each way from the quad parking to the Vinicunca viewpoint, plus around 20 minutes there for photos.
Yes. The Rainbow Mountain entrance is included in both prices: $90 for a quad for one and $150 for a quad for two.
No, it visits the Vinicunca viewpoint only. To see the Red Valley as well, book our Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley ATV tour from $65.
Yes. Book a quad for two: one person drives and the other rides behind, for $150 per quad ($75 each), entrance included.
One shared departure every day at 6:00 AM, with hotel pickup in Cusco.
Not for now: this tour runs as a shared group only.
No licence or experience is needed. Everyone does a 20-minute briefing and a practice loop.
Yes. Online booking stays open until 5 hours before hotel pickup (Cusco time). Pickup is at 6:00 AM, so you can book until 1:00 AM on the day of the tour. Any date shown as available in the calendar can be booked.
