ATV tour to the rainbow mountain

Itinerary for the ATV Tour to the Rainbow Mountain

The schedules may vary depending on the availability and programming of the tours 

03:00 am – 04:00 am – Hotel Pick-up – Transfer – Breakfast

We start early! We will pick you up from your hotel in private transportation between 03:00 and 04:00 am. After approximately an hour and a half of travel, we will arrive at a local restaurant to enjoy breakfast.

05:00 am – 08:00 am – Transfer to the base of Rainbow Mountain  –  Start of the tour

After breakfast, we will travel for about 2 hours to reach the base of Rainbow Mountain, where the semi-automatic ATV adventure begins. Previous experience riding semi-automatic ATVs is recommended, and it is important to follow the guide’s instructions at all times.

We will begin the ride enjoying the stunning landscapes and spotting Andean camelids such as llamas and alpacas. After approximately 30 minutes of riding, we will arrive at the ATV parking area, from where we will take a short 10-minute walk to finally reach Rainbow Mountain.

08:00 am – 10:30 am – Arrival at the Rainbow Mountain – Return to the base

Once at Rainbow Mountain, you will have time to take photos, record videos, and listen to the guide’s explanations. Afterwards, we will return to the ATVs and ride back to the base, a journey of approximately 30 minutes.

10:30 am – 16:00 pm – Return to Transport – Lunch – Return to the city of Cusco

We will leave the ATVs and board our vehicle back to the local community restaurant, where you will enjoy a buffet lunch after about 2 hours of travel. Please note that, as this is a rural area, the restaurant standards may be more basic compared to those in Cusco city or the Sacred Valley.

Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, where our service ends in the city center at approximately 16:00.

Note: The ATV service is provided through the local community.

The price of the ATV Tour to the Rainbow Mountain includes:

• Pickup from your accommodation in central Cusco in private transportation.
• Return to your hotel in Cusco’s Historic Center in private transportation.
• Professional guide in Spanish, English, or Portuguese. Please check availability for other languages.
• Entrance ticket to Rainbow Mountain.
• Breakfast and lunch at a local community restaurant (depending on the tour start time).
• ATV + helmet.

The price of the ATV Tour to the Rainbow Mountain does not include:

• Transfer from hotels outside the city of Cusco
• Breakfast (in case of a 2 am departure time) 
• Drinks 

What to bring for the ATV Tour to the Rainbow Mountain?:

• It is important to wear gloves that protect against the cold when we drive the ATVs.
• Comfortable footwear for mountain hiking
• Cap
• Warm jacket
• Sunglasses
• Water
• Sunscreen
• Passport or ID.
• Cash (local currency).

Considerations to keep in mind when taking the ATV Tour to the Rainbow Mountain:

• The tour is not recommended for children under age
• You must have experience riding a motorcycle or bicycle as there will be a preliminary test on the ATVs (if you do not pass this test, you will not be given access to the ATVs).
• It is ideal to visit some other spaces in the city of Cusco before ascending to the mountain to acclimatize to the altitude.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not allowed:

• Pets
• Smoking during tours
• Large suitcases or bags

Not recommended for:

• People with high blood pressure, asthma, or heart problems.
• People in wheelchairs.
• Pregnant women.

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry. For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.