7 Colors Mountain Tour on ATV 1 day

Group service for up to 15 visitors to the Rainbow Mountain on an all-inclusive ATV for 1 day (12 hours).

  • Start of the tour: From the tourist’s hotel in the city of Cusco at 3.30 am.
  • Tourist transportation: Modern minivan throughout the tour.
  • Type of service: Group service for a maximum of 15 visitors.
  • Tour guide: Professional guide in Spanish and English (includes ATV instructor).
  • Food: Buffet breakfast and lunch at a local tourist restaurant.
  • End of the tour: In a central square or tourist hotel in the city of Cusco (5 pm on average).
  • ATV equipment: fully equipped ATV with helmets, gloves and safety equipment.

This is the 1-day tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors on an ATV

The tour to the Mountain of 7 Colors on an ATV allows you to enjoy the route to Vinicunca on board a modern ATV. The tour includes pick-up from the hotel door, tourist transportation, complete ATV equipment, a professional guide and more.


Itinerary of the 1-day Rainbow Mountain ATV tour with all-inclusive

This is the itinerary

The tour to the Rainbow Mountain by ATV begins with the visitor being picked up from the door of their hotel in the center of Cusco. The pick-up is scheduled for 3.30 in the morning on average. It is recommended to be ready by then.
Then, aboard a tourist transport, the trip is made by minivan to the town of Cusipata. The route takes 2 hours on average. Breakfast includes a variety of breads, jam, butter, scrambled eggs, coffee, infusions, fruits, yogurt and more. The visitor will have almost 1 hour to enjoy the buffet breakfast at the La Montana restaurant.
After breakfast, we will board the tourist transport again for a trip of approximately 1 hour. The route is along a dirt road until arriving at the community of Japura. There, the visitor will receive training and practice from their tour guide. Each visitor will have an individual or double ATV (if they wish to do the route with their partner). The tour includes the appropriate equipment such as helmets, gloves, knee pads, etc.
Once prepared to drive a quad bike, the group will take the route in a row, always with the company and advice of the professional tour guide. The route is through the beautiful landscapes of the Pitumarca Valley, on the route the visitor will appreciate camelids, lagoons and high mountains that precede the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, the highest in Cusco.
The route is approximately 8 kilometers long. Visitors will enjoy the ATV route for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The roads are safe. The final destination will be the Qosqopata camp, at an altitude of 4,800 meters above sea level. There, tourists will get ready to make the final walk to the 7 Colors Mountain.
The route from the Qosqopata camp to the Rainbow Mountain is less than 2 kilometers. This route is more accessible compared to the classic route to Vinicunca that starts from the Phulawasipata camp (a route of a little more than 3 kilometers). An average visitor can complete this hike in 1 hour or a little more. If the tourist has difficulties completing this route, he or she can do this section on board a linear motorbike driven by one of the locals (this service is not included in the tour and costs approximately 60 soles).
Once in Vinicunca, tourists will appreciate one of the best landscapes in Peru. The Mountain of 7 Colors offers mountain slopes of different shades due to the presence of minerals formed thousands of years ago.
The tour guide will provide you with all the information about the historical evolution of the Rainbow Mountain. The guide will also help you get the best photos of this famous tourist attraction.
After visiting Vinicunca, the group will return to the Qosqopata camp. The return hike is easier as it is mostly downhill. An average tourist completes this hike in 1 hour or less. Once at the camp, the group will prepare to begin the return trip aboard a modern ATV with the appropriate safety equipment.
The return trip from Qosopata to Japura camp is along the same route as the outward journey, surrounded by beautiful landscapes. The route can be completed in an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
At the Japura camp, visitors will board the tourist transport to begin the 1-hour return trip to the town of Cusipata. There, they will stop again to enjoy a buffet lunch. Lunch includes: hot soups, stews, rice, pasta, beef, fish, alpaca, chicken, the famous ceviche, fruit, hot drinks and more. Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are not included.
After enjoying a delicious lunch, you will board the tourist transport again to return (a trip of almost 2 hours) to the city of Cusco. The tour ends in a central square or at the door of the visitor’s hotel at 5 pm on average. End of the tour.


Where does the tour take place?

The 1-day Mountain of Colors ATV tour takes place in the famous Vinicunca, located almost 100 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Vinicunca is located on the slopes of the Ausangate snow-capped mountain, the highest in Cusco. The Mountain of Colors is located 5,200 meters above sea level.

What services are included?

The 1-day Rainbow Mountain ATV tour is an all-inclusive service as it offers everything you need for a comfortable and safe visit: pick-up from the hotel in Cusco, full transportation, tickets, professional guide, buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, as well as the ATV and all its necessary equipment such as helmets, gloves, knee pads, etc. It does not include the transfer to the motorcycle, which is optional on the route.

What should I bring?

The 1-day ATV tour to the Rainbow Mountain takes place in a high terrain but full of sand dust. The visitor will end up with a lot of dust on their clothes. For this reason, it is recommended to bring light clothing for the hike, such as leggings, pants, a polo shirt, and a windbreaker. However, upon arriving at Vinicunca, the cold wind requires the use of a cape, gloves, jackets, thick socks, neck warmers, etc.

Why choose this tour?

The 1-day All-Inclusive Mountain of Seven Colors ATV tour is carried out with Machupicchu Terra, an operating company with more than 10 years of experience making safe and well-organized trips. The tour offers maximum security, an all-inclusive experience.


What landscapes does a 1-day visit to the Rainbow Mountain by ATV offer?


What services does the tour include?

I pick up

Pick up of the visitor at the door of his hotel and return transfer to the door of his hotel in Cusco.

Transport

Fully equipped tourist minivan with capacity for 15 tourists.

Guide

Professional tour guide in Spanish or English with knowledge in ATV driving and training.

Feeding

Buffet breakfast and lunch at La Montana tourist restaurant in Cusipata.

Tickets

All entrance tickets are already included in the tour price (no queues).

ATV

Modern fully equipped ATV with helmets, gloves, knee pads and other equipment.

Kit

First aid kit.


Map of the route from Cusco to the Mountain of 7 Colors by ATV 1 day

The tour follows the route from Cusco to the Qosqopata camp, passing through the town of Cusipata and the community of Japura where the ATV route begins.

  • 1) From Cusco to Cusipata – The first section is by road (80 kilometers) from the city of Cusco to the town of Cusipata (a trip of almost 2 hours).
  • 2) From Cusipata to Japura – From the town of Cusipata, the trip is made by trail to the community of Japura (route of 1 hour on average).
  • 3) From Japura to Qosqopata – From Japura, take an ATV route of approximately 8 kilometers along a dirt road to the town of Qosqopata.
  • 4) From Qosqopata to Vinicunca – From Qosqopata, take a walk of almost 2 kilometers to Vinicunca, the Mountain of 7 Colors.


What else you should know about the tour

Mountain of Colors Tour on ATV Important information about the service
Tourist attractions Mountain of the 7 Colors, the famous Vinicunca (atv adventure).
Start time and arrival time In the city of Cusco (at 3.30 am) / Arrival in the same city of Cusco (at 5 pm).
Recommended tour for some visitors Tour not recommended for visitors with heart problems or mobility disabilities.
Rules during the visit It is not permitted to enter the Mountain of 7 Colors or to look for paths outside the permitted trails.
Safety during the visit It is recommended to visit using all the safety equipment included in the tour (helmets, gloves, knee pads, etc.).
Change of date or tour holders Changes are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 10% of the tour value).
Tour Cancellations Cancellations are allowed up to 5 days before (under penalty of 25% of the tour value).



Questions and answers about the 1-day ATV tour to the Rainbow Mountain

Vinicunca, also called the Mountain of 7 Colors, is one of the best tourist attractions in Peru. The walking route is very popular. In addition, the ATV route adds adrenaline and adventure to this famous visit in Cusco.
The tour to the Rainbow Mountain on ATV is carried out in a group service for a maximum of 15 visitors. The tour is usually carried out in groups of 10 people.
The route to the Rainbow Mountain by ATV is done on dirt roads surrounded by beautiful Andean landscapes. The route is approximately 8 kilometers long. An average tourist completes the route in almost 2 hours.
It is recommended to bring comfortable clothing for the adventure, such as: light pants, shorts, a sweatshirt, a jacket, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and whatever else you consider necessary.
The final route of the tour is on foot from the Qosqopata camp to Vinicunca. The route is less than 2 kilometers at altitudes of almost 5 thousand meters above sea level. Optionally, the visitor can complete this route by motorcycle (60 soles with a local resident).
No, the ATV route is recommended especially for adult visitors in good physical condition and health.
No, the route is completely safe and includes all safety equipment, such as helmets, gloves, knee pads, etc. In addition, the route is carried out in the company of a professional tour guide.
The Rainbow Mountain can be visited by ATV every day of the year. It is recommended to visit during the dry season: from April to October. During these days there is little chance of rain, which makes the adventure easier.
Yes, the tour includes single or double ATVs. Visitors can optionally choose to take the route on a single ATV or accompanied by another person on a double ATV.
The Rainbow Mountain ATV tour begins with pick-up at 3:30 in the morning. The tour ends at 5 in the afternoon with drop-off in the city of Cusco.