Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco: Ride the Andes, Skip the Long Climb

Name: Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco: Ride the Andes, Skip the Long Climb
Brand: Machu Picchu Team
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Price: 85.00 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (2800 reviews)

Ride an ATV across the high Andean plateau, hike just 35 to 45 minutes to Vinicunca and be back in Cusco by the afternoon. Breakfast, lunch and guide included.

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FULL DAY TOUR

Tour Overview

Ride the Andes, Skip the Long Climb

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco: Ride to Vinicunca by Quad Bike

The Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco is the easiest and most exciting way to see Vinicunca, the mountain striped in red, yellow, turquoise and purple minerals. You ride an ATV for about 1 hour across the high Andean plateau and hike only 35 to 45 minutes to the viewpoint.

On the way you pass traditional communities, llamas and alpacas, with panoramic views of the Andes. No ATV experience is needed: you get a safety briefing, a practice session and a helmet.

This Rainbow Mountain ATV from Cusco tour costs USD 70 per person with your own ATV, or USD 99 for 2 travelers sharing a double ATV. Pickup is between 4:15 and 4:45 AM, the quad bike ride from Japura takes about 1 hour, the hike to the viewpoint 35 to 45 minutes, and you are back in Cusco around 5:00 PM. Breakfast and buffet lunch are included; the Vinicunca entrance (about S/ 30) is paid on site.

DurationFull day

PriceFrom USD 70

ATV rideAbout 1 hour

Hike35–45 minutes

DifficultyEasy

ATV Ride from Japura

About 1 hour across valleys and Andean villages.

Much Less Walking

Only 35 to 45 minutes uphill instead of the full hike.

Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain

A guided visit and time for photos at the viewpoint.

Individual or Double ATV

$70 USD for one traveler, or $99 USD for 2 travelers sharing one ATV.

Read the full Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco description

We pick you up in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 AM, stop for breakfast and continue to Japura, where you get a safety briefing and practice with your ATV. Then you ride about 1 hour across the high plateau.

A short 35 to 45-minute hike takes you to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint for a guided visit and photos. After the ride back and a buffet lunch, we return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo.

Prefer to hike all the way? See the classic Rainbow Mountain Tour with the Red Valley, or the Humantay Lake Full Day Tour.

Private Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour

Enjoy the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour at your own pace with a private tour for you, your family or friends: flexible departure times, a personalized itinerary and a private guide. Send us your preferred date and group size for a custom quote.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with Machu Picchu Team before? Contact us before booking to receive a special returning-customer rate for the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour, subject to verification of your previous booking.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco runs every day of the year, subject to availability. Book months ahead or at short notice: when spaces are available, we accept bookings until the day before.

Click BOOK NOW and open the calendar.

Choose your date, ATV option and details.

Pay 100% online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, all year

Book untilThe day before

Drop-offPlaza Regocijo, CuscoAirport or bus terminal on request

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco

Nine reasons travelers choose the Rainbow Mountain by ATV with Machu Picchu Team.

✓Ride the Andes by ATV
About 1 hour across the high Andean plateau.
✓Skip the Long Climb
Only 35 to 45 minutes of hiking to the viewpoint.
✓Vinicunca, the Rainbow Mountain
Striped in red, yellow, turquoise and purple minerals.
✓No Experience Needed
Safety briefing, practice session and helmet included.
✓Llamas, Alpacas and Andean Villages
Traditional communities along the way.
✓Panoramic Andes Views
Valleys and peaks of the Cusco highlands.
✓Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Both included.
✓Share the Ride
Double ATV for 2 travelers at $99 USD, with meals and transport for each.
✓Easy Level
Ideal if you want Rainbow Mountain with less effort.

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USD 70 per person (Individual ATV)

Duration FULL DAY TOUR

Starts in Hotel pickup in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 AM

Group size Max: 16 People

Departures Daily Departures Available

Physical level Easy

Trip style Adventure

Meals 1 B, 1 L, D

4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

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Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

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Rainbow Mountain Atv Tour Itinerary

Cusco → Japura → ATV Ride → Rainbow Mountain → Cusco

Your Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco starts with hotel pickup in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 AM. On the way we stop for breakfast and continue to Japura, where you get a safety briefing and practice with your ATV.

Then you ride your ATV for around 1 hour across the high Andean plateau, through valleys and traditional communities. Then you hike 35 to 45 minutes uphill to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint.

Enjoy a guided visit and time for photos. After the ride back and a buffet lunch, we return to Cusco, arriving around 5:00 PM at Plaza Regocijo.

DifficultyEasy

ATV rideAbout 1 hour

Hike35–45 min uphill

Back in CuscoAbout 5:00 PM

Good to know: Spend at least 2 days in Cusco before the tour to acclimatize. The viewpoint is at high altitude, so walk slowly.

Included Today

✓Hotel pickup and transport
✓ATV with helmet and fuel
✓Breakfast and buffet lunch
✓Bilingual guide

Drop-off

In the historic center of Cusco, at Plaza Regocijo.

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco: Ride the Andes, Skip the Long Climb

What Is Included in the Rainbow Mountain Atv Tour

Hotel Pickup and Drop-off in Cusco

Between 4:15 and 4:45 AM, with return to the historic center around 5:00 PM.

Round-Trip Tourist Transport

From Cusco to Japura and back.

ATV with Helmet and Fuel

Individual ATV ($70 USD, 1 traveler) or double ATV ($99 USD, 2 travelers sharing one ATV).

Safety Briefing and Practice

A supervised practice session before you ride. No experience needed.

Professional Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish.

Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

Both included during the tour.

Rainbow Mountain Entrance: About S/30

Paid on site, in cash and in soles.

Horse Rental: About S/100

Optional, for the final hike, paid on site.

ATV Damage or Accident Insurance

Not included. Ride carefully and follow your guide’s instructions.

Travel Insurance

We recommend personal travel insurance.

Drinks

Water and drinks are not included.

Tips and Personal Expenses

Tips and souvenirs are not included.

Rainbow Mountain ATV Packing List: What to Bring

On the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco the early morning is freezing and the wind is strong on the ATV. Dress in warm layers.

Clothing and Footwear

✓Thermal base layer and a warm jacket
✓Waterproof jacket
✓Hiking pants and closed boots
✓Warm hat, gloves and a scarf
✓UV sunglasses

In Your Backpack

✓Valid passport or ID
✓Water and energy snacks
✓Sunscreen and a rain poncho
✓Personal medication for altitude
✓Camera or phone
✓Cash in soles for the entrance, horse and drinks
✓Waterproof bag for valuables

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person

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Passenger Type	Price per person
Individual ATV	$70 USD
Double ATV	$99 USD

2026 & 2027 prices: the rates above are valid for bookings with travel dates in 2026 and 2027.

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour Price: Individual or Double ATV?

With the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco, you ride the Andes and skip the long climb. The price depends on whether you drive your own ATV or share one with a travel partner. Both options include the same services.

Price per person

Individual ATV

USD 70 per person

Your own ATV for the whole ride.

Best for: solo travelers and anyone who wants to drive all the way.

Price for 2 travelers

Double ATV

USD 99 for 2 travelers

Two travelers sharing one quad bike (USD 49.50 each). Each traveler gets their own transport, breakfast, lunch and guide: you only share the ATV, and you can switch drivers when conditions allow.

Best for: couples and friends who want to save and ride together.

Your day

Rainbow Mountain by ATV

Hotel pickup in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 am
Breakfast on the way
Safety briefing and practice session in Japura
About 1-hour ATV ride across the high Andean plateau
35 to 45-minute hike to the Rainbow Mountain viewpoint
Buffet lunch on the way back
Back in Cusco around 5:00 pm, near Plaza Regocijo

Included

What Your Price Covers

Hotel pickup and round-trip transport
ATV rental with fuel and safety helmet
Driving instructions and practice session
Breakfast and buffet lunch
Professional bilingual guide

No experience needed: our team gives you a full safety briefing and a practice session before you ride.

Not included: the Rainbow Mountain entrance fee (about S/ 30, paid on site in cash and in soles), drinks, ATV damage insurance and travel insurance.

High altitude: even with less walking, this is a high-altitude tour. Spend at least 2 days in Cusco to acclimatize, and bring warm layers and sunglasses.

Need help on the last hike? You can rent a horse from the local community (about S/ 100, paid on site, subject to availability).

Group Size

Small groups with a maximum of 16 travelers.

Book solo, as a couple or with friends: you’ll join travelers from around the world who booked the same date.

Daily Departures

We depart every day of the year, subject to weather conditions.

You can book until the day before your tour. We confirm your exact pickup time the day before.

Free Cancellation

100% refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour; 50% with less than 24 hours, until 10:00 pm the day before.

Free date change until 7:00 pm the day before.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco

You can book the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco up to one day before departure, online or at our office.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay 100% by debit or credit card (3.99% fee) and receive your confirmation by email.

Option 2

Book in Person

At Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco, open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pay in soles, US dollars, euros or by card.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

Choose your date and ATV

Click Book Now, select your date and choose an individual or double ATV.

Enter your details

Full name, nationality, hotel in Cusco and WhatsApp number with country code.

Pay securely

Pay by card and receive your confirmation.

Get your pickup time

We send your pickup time, tour instructions and packing tips.

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour Booking Policy

1. Full Payment

This one-day tour requires 100% payment when you book: USD 70 per person for an individual ATV, or USD 99 for 2 travelers sharing a double ATV.

2. Free Rescheduling

Change your date or switch to another full-day tour for free until 7:00 PM the day before, by email or WhatsApp, subject to availability.

3. Cancellation and Refunds

24 hours or more before the tour: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 10:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 10:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

4. Weather and Availability

Departures depend on weather and on ATV, guide and transport availability. If we must cancel, we offer a new date, another tour or a refund.

5. ATV Safety

Follow the safety briefing and your guide’s instructions. A helmet is mandatory. Damage or accident insurance for the ATV is not included.

6. Entrance Fee

The Rainbow Mountain entrance (about S/ 30) is paid on site, in cash and in soles.

7. Pickup Time

Be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time. Late arrivals may miss the tour, without refund.

Make the most of your Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco.

Horse Rental · about S/100

A horse from the local community for the final hike to the viewpoint, paid on site.

Double ATV · $99 USD for 2 travelers

Share one ATV with a friend or partner. The price covers both travelers: each one gets transport, breakfast, buffet lunch and guide. You only share the ATV and can switch drivers when conditions allow.

FAQs

Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is the Rainbow Mountain ATV tour?

The Rainbow Mountain ATV tour costs USD 70 per person with your own ATV, or USD 99 for 2 travelers sharing a double ATV. It includes hotel pickup, transport, ATV with fuel and helmet, breakfast, buffet lunch and a bilingual guide. The entrance (about S/ 30) is paid on site in cash.

2. How does the Rainbow Mountain by ATV tour work?

On the Rainbow Mountain by ATV tour, we drive from Cusco to Japura, where you get a safety briefing and a practice session. Then you ride about 1 hour across the high plateau and hike only 35 to 45 minutes to the Vinicunca viewpoint.

3. Is this a Vinicunca ATV tour from Cusco?

Yes. This Vinicunca ATV tour includes round-trip transport from Cusco: pickup at your hotel between 4:15 and 4:45 AM and return to Plaza Regocijo around 5:00 PM. That makes it a full Rainbow Mountain ATV from Cusco day trip.

4. Do I need experience to ride a Rainbow Mountain quad bike?

No. Before you ride your Rainbow Mountain quad bike, you get a safety briefing and a practice session, and a helmet is mandatory.

5. How much do I walk?

Only 35 to 45 minutes uphill to the viewpoint, much less than on the classic hike. You can rent a horse for the last section (about S/ 100, paid on site).

6. What is the difference between individual and double ATV?

The individual ATV costs USD 70 for one traveler driving their own ATV. The double ATV costs USD 99 for 2 travelers sharing one ATV. In both cases, each traveler gets transport, breakfast, lunch and guide.

7. What time is pickup and return?

Pickup at your hotel in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 AM, and return to Cusco around 5:00 PM, at Plaza Regocijo.

8. How do I pay the entrance fee?

On site, in cash and in soles (about S/ 30).

9. Is ATV insurance included?

No. ATV damage or accident insurance is not included, so ride carefully and follow your guide’s instructions. We recommend personal travel insurance.

10. What is the cancellation policy?

You can reschedule for free until 7:00 PM the day before. You get a 100% refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour, and 50% if you cancel with less than 24 hours but before 10:00 PM the day before. After that, or for no-shows, there is no refund.

11. Do I need to acclimatize?

Yes. Spend at least 2 days in Cusco before the tour, as the viewpoint is at high altitude, and walk slowly on the hike.

12. ATV or hiking tour to Rainbow Mountain?

The ATV tour is easier and adds the thrill of the ride. If you prefer to hike all the way and visit the Red Valley, choose the classic Rainbow Mountain Tour.

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The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Rainbow Mountain ATV Tour from Cusco with Machu Picchu Team?

Direct Local Operator

Personalized service, with no intermediaries.

Professional Bilingual Guides

English and Spanish, with safety support all day.

Complete, Organized Service

Transport, ATV, meals and guide in one package.

Safety First

Briefing, practice session and helmet before every ride.

Easy Booking

Online or at our office, up to one day before.

Plan your trip with our team in Cusco

Hi! We are Raquel, Robert, Estefany and Noemi, your local team in Cusco. Real people, no bots: we all speak English, answer every message personally and help you choose the right tour for your dates and fitness.

Raquel Machu Picchu Tour Expert
Robert Experienced Local Guide
Estefany Peru Trip Planner
Noemi Cusco Tours Specialist

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info@machupicchuteam.com
Every day, 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Peru time)
Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco

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