Rainbow Mountain In Quad Bike

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Cusco, Peru

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Booked 10+ times last week!

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Angel_Z ·

Jun 2026

Amazing ATV tour to Rainbow Mountain! The ride itself was an adventure with incredible views the whole way. Our guide, Jose Luis, was fantastic. Everything was very well organized. We felt very safe the entire time. Rainbow Mountain was absolutely stunning in person, and this was one of the highlights of our trip!

· Kathy_C ·

Jun 2026

Rainbow mountain is spectacular to see in person. The views were outstanding. Riding the ATV and motorcycles to the almost top was a much easier alternative than hiking. The altitude makes hiking difficult! Dress really warm, it was cold and windy at the top. Our guides were knowledgeable and friendly. It is a long day with about a 3 hour drive each way.

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Overview

Most tours take visitors to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinincunca) on foot but on this small-group tour from Cusco you'll save time by driving up in an ATV. That means that you'll arrive earlier than most and beat the crowds—perfect for taking photos. Your tour includes hotel pickup and breakfast and lunch in the town of Japura.

ATV tour to the Rainbow Mountain: A unique way to travel
Save time: Get there before the crowds arrive
Small-group tour (maximum 10): A more personalized experience
Includes breakfast, lunch and round-trip Cusco hotel transfers

What's Included

Round Trip Transport from hotel in Cusco to Quad Bike base- back to Cusco main square
Professional three-lingual Guide (English , Spanish and portugues)
Breakfast for 3:30am Departure
Buffet Lunch for all departure times
Kawasaki Brute Force 300 Quad Bike
Fuel for Quad Bikes
Helmet
Oxygen
First Aid Kit
Snack in 8:30am departure to come back to Cusco
Recojo de plaza regocijo en el horario de 8:30 am

Entrance Ticket to Rainbow Mountain.

PEN40.00 per person
Extras
Breakfast 8:30am departure
Guantes impermeable(octubre-abril)
Ropa impermeable(octubre-abril)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We are going to pick you up at your hotel in Cusco City. Please Note: This service include pick up in private residencies, example; Airbnb.

Itinerary

Your Rainbow Mountain ATV tour begins with convenient pickup from your Cusco hotel or residence for a ride to Japura.

After a filling breakfast buffet, hop on your ATV for your ride up the mountain. Riding an ATV cuts down on time and allows you to reach the top before the crowds. This option is also suitable for those who find it too difficult to hike at high altitudes.

After an hour-long ride, walk the rest of the way—one mile (1.5 kilometers)—to the viewpoint, arriving before the crowds since you skipped the hike. Here, you can take in the views of the colorful mountain and snap photos to your heart’s content.

Ride back down to the ATV pickup point where a delicious lunch awaits. Then, enjoy the scenery on your ride back to Cusco, where you are dropped off at your original departure point.

Cusco (Pass By)

Vinicunca Mountain

14 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

KA_A

I recommend a store if you want to reach the rainbow Mountain smooth and quick. We started our tour very early at 3:40 AM and arrived in rainbow Mountain at around 10 AM which was a perfect time because you can enjoy the place more because it has less crowd. The ATV ride was amazing. We were seeing some great views and our guide. Arturo was very good in making sure that we enjoy our ride and our safety. He took some great photos of us too. At one point, I started feeling bad when I reached the mountain. It was very hard for me to breathe, and Arturo was equipped with medical necessity for situations like this and helped me get better with the oxygen cylinder. Very professional! The breakfast and lunch buffet was very tasty too. Overall, we really enjoyed this tour and was one of our memorable trips. Thanks to the team for accommodating us very well.

Reviews

4.5

based on 447 reviews

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Long trip to and from...

Su_D, Jun 2026

Long trip to and from Cusco 3hrs each way Quad bike experience was good. 20 mins to and from Rainbow mountain. Had 40 mins at the view point. Long day but view was worth it. Take hat and gloves but wasnt too cold. Food waa poor at the restaurant so take snacks.

Spectacular Views

Kathy_C, Jun 2026

Pickup Mismanagement Ruined

Shirley_T, Jun 2026

We were really looking forward to our Rainbow Mountain tour, but unfortunately the pickup experience turned what should have been an amazing day into a very frustrating one. Our original pickup time was 3:30 AM. The day before the tour, the company changed it to 3:00–3:15 AM and sent the update through WhatsApp. Unfortunately, I never saw the message because I rarely use WhatsApp and did not have notifications turned on while traveling. At 3:05 AM, the tour guide called while we were still getting ready. We rushed down to the hotel lobby and got there around 3:15 AM, but the tour had already left. When I called the guide, he told us we would have to take a taxi and catch up with the group ourselves. We decided not to miss the tour, so with the help of our hotel staff, we spent a long time coordinating with the guide about where to meet them. In the end, we were told to meet the group at their breakfast stop, nearly two hours away. We had to pay 255 soles for a taxi just to catch up with the tour, arriving right as the group was about to leave. This was honestly one of the most stressful travel experiences we’ve had. The guide apologized several times and said it was a miscommunication, but we never really understood why the group couldn’t wait a few more minutes for us, especially when the pickup time had been changed at the last minute. What made it even harder to accept was what happened later. After the Rainbow Mountain hike, the entire group waited about 30 minutes for another guest who returned late. That felt very unfair to us. We were left behind because of a five-minute delay after a schedule change we didn’t even know about, yet the group was willing to wait half an hour for someone else. I understand that mistakes happen, and I do believe the guide realized he made one. However, the consequences for us were significant. Being left behind and then having to spend two hours and 255 soles chasing the tour was simply not acceptable. It added a lot of unnecessary stress to what should have been an enjoyable experience. Rainbow Mountain itself was beautiful, but unfortunately this experience left a very negative impression of the tour company.

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Christopher_H, Jun 2026

I would do this again in a heart beat! This entire experience was well packaged, seamlessly coordinated and well paced. The host was very warm and friendly and super responsive. There was a slight change to the time on our itinerary and that was communicated well in advance. In any event, that change made the experience even more worthwhile! It was definitely an adrenaline filled tour that made me crave more! We got to rainbow mountain without the difficulty of a hike but still had the opportunity to hike parts of it, if we opted to. I enjoyed myself and would recommend !

Unforgettable Rainbow Mountain ATV Experience

Angel_Z, Jun 2026

I was debating between...

Andreanne_R, May 2026

I was debating between hiking Rainbow Mountain and taking this tour... and I'm so grateful I picked the ATVs! The views were absolutely breathtaking, the ride super fun & the staff kind and helpful. We expected to have to hike the last bit and were surprised when they had locals on dirt bikes drive us instead (this wasn't mentioned). I personally enjoyed it, but I know some of my travel peers didn't enjoy that part as much. I also highly recommend doing the 8 am start time, as there were barely any people on the mountain when we went. 100% worth it!

Best Tour Guides

nicholas_s, May 2026

The guides were so special. They had such great energy and felt like family. I am grateful they were part of the experience because they made it so enjoyable.

Sergio was a great host....

Cody_W, May 2026

Sergio was a great host. It was both of our first time on an ATV and we felt safe the entire time. Would def recommend.

Long day but Fun!

Nha_H, May 2026

Great experience and overall clear communication with the company running the experience. Got the 6am time slot and it wasn’t over crowded at all. We got picked up then headed to breakfast, after that we headed to the atv site and took them almost all the way up. Once there it’s a short 10-15 min walk. After we went back to the same place for lunch, buffet style for both. After lunch we headed back to get dropped off.

Rainbow Mountains

Stanley_P, Apr 2026

It was a long day but Valerio was a great guide. The mountains were beautiful! The lunch stop was ok. Doing this the day after Machu Picchu was maybe not the best idea. So much time traveling in 2 days.

Roy was great. Very attentive.

Lauren_M, Apr 2026

Roy was great. He was very attentive. I'd never been on an ATV before, and we were provided instructions and time to practice. On the ride up we passed lama, alpacas, and lakes. The colors on the mountains were beautiful. *Roy's name is longer in Spanish, but he said we could call him Roy.

Long Day

Lucas_L, Apr 2026

If you don’t mind sitting in a cramped shuttle van for 8 hours with 14 other people some of whom smell like an old motel room that allowed smoking for 40 years and never changed their bedding or curtains, then this will be a 5-star experience. The ATV ride up Rainbow Mountain was beautiful. Despite it snowing and most of Rainbow Mountain muted due to cloud cover, the 2 hours spent riding up and at the peak were fun. Then there was the 8 hour ride from Cusco and back. Single lane Peruvian roads with ample speed bumps and potholes. Drivers constantly swerving back and forth. It’s amazing no one got car sick.

Enjoyable way of seeing Rainbow Mountain.

Gayle_M, Apr 2026

We had a thoroughly enjoyable time on our quadbike tour. The journey to and from Rainbow Mountain enabled us to see more of Peru. Our guide, Cristian, ensured that we were informed of pick up details before the day and, throughout the excursion, checked that we were coping with the elevation. I recommend this tour to anyone wishing to view Rainbow Mountain.

Honest

Alyana_G, Apr 2026

Actually driving the ATV and rainbow mountain was great. The 3 hours there with lunch and 3 hours back without a stop was too long. Definitely needed a stretch break with Cusco traffic.

Nicely organized tour...

Vasanth_V, Mar 2026

Nicely organized tour opparator. Took 8:30 am slot . Less crowded at the top. Luis was a excellent guide

Great tour

Oscar_P, Mar 2026

Great Tour, went all the way to the summit to have a great view of rainbow mountain and the surrounding snow capped peaks. Our guide Roy was awesome, he made sure everybody was ok and kept us informed of everything. I did not have my phone with me, but Roy let me borrow his phone to take all the pictures I wanted. That’s awesome customer Service. Take altitude meds if you’re feeling off prior to this tour 🥴

10 out of 10

Carla_S, Mar 2026

Without a doubt, take this tour, it’s the best one out there. It leaves earlier than the rest, so you reach the mountain when there’s no one else around. They’re punctual and very professional. Everything is perfectly organized. Honestly, it’s the best tour I’ve done in all of Peru. José Luis, the guide, explains everything clearly—what you’ll do, when, and how long each part takes (about 2 hours to breakfast, then another hour to the base of the mountain where the quads are). He also takes photos for you… 10/10.

Rainbow mountain

Melissa_K, Mar 2026

Long drive but atv to top was fun and beautiful Would do it again. The guides were great and very attentive. The meals were s bonus did not expect that

What An Experience!!!!

Jennifer_F, Mar 2026

Everyone should just take this way up the mountain. Being able to ride thru Peru on a quad is an epic experience we will never forget. The guides took care of us the whole way. Worth it!!

Fun Experience

Kris_T, Jan 2026

My wife and I did the quad bike tour to Rainbow Mountain and it was honestly an incredible experience from start to finish. Riding the quads through the landscape was a lot of fun and made the journey itself just as memorable as the destination. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and reaching Rainbow Mountain in person is even more impressive than the photos. Everything was very well organized and run smoothly. The guides were friendly, professional, and made sure everyone was comfortable and safe while still keeping the day fun and relaxed. The pace was just right, with plenty of time to enjoy the views, take photos, and really take it all in. This ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. It’s a fantastic way to experience Rainbow Mountain, and I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone looking for something a bit more adventurous and memorable than the standard trip.

The most fun way to get up Rainbow mountain

Kim_H, Jan 2026

If you book the first slot you will be there before the big crowds and can enjoy the view in peace as well as take nice pictures. Watch the locals get their alpacas ready for the crowds.

Can’t stress altitude...

chad_F, Jan 2026

Can’t stress altitude acclimation enough. This activity is at 15,000ft elevation. Be prepared for cold wet weather, at this altitude weather can change in a minute. The mountain was beautiful and the guides were very attentive. Lunch was a little subpar but everything else was fine.

Rainbow mountain Peru

Stephen_L, Jan 2026

The tour was excellent, and very adaptable to weather and other conditions. This was a great trip from Cusco.

This was a very fun tour...

Gil_S, Jan 2026

This was a very fun tour and great for anyone who is nervous about doing the full hike at Rainbow mountain. Arturo and Yadira were our tour guides and they made us feel very safe and were clear with instructions when teaching us how operate the ATV. Riding the rest of the way up the mountain on the back of the motor cycle was a little scary but also thrilling. Highly recommend this tour to anyone.

Wonderful Experience

Ankit_G, Dec 2025

Just a wonderful experience. Communication was clear and they answered all questions. We picked the 6:30 am pickup time. At 6:15 we were picked up from our hotel. Drove for two hours and stopped for breakfast. Breakfast place was clean but breakfast options were ok. Then we drove for another one hour to the base where ATV ready for us. Arturo and Yadira helped us get comfortable with the ATV. After couple of practice rounds off we went. The landscapes are just amazing. The ride lasted around 20 mins or so, where we reached the rainbow mountain base. From there we were put on a bikes which took each one of us to the top of the mountain in 5 mins. ATV and bike ride were safe and comfortable. From the base it was just a short walk to the mountain. Rainbow mountain itself was beautiful but the views of the landscapes around were just phenomenal. Yadira and Arturo constantly checked on us if we were ok and if needed any assistance like oxygen, etc. Yadira also showed us the best spot for pictures and even took our pictures. After we were done with the mountain we headed back to base on bikes. We got on our ATVs to go back. This time we took a different route and we went off the trail to another viewing point to see the Cusco Glacier. That was a real fun adventure though it was foggy n we couldn’t see the glacier but it was fun. We headed back to the van which took us to the same location for lunch and back to Cusco. Lunch was ok some vegetarian options were good. All in all it was a wonderful day and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to experience this without any hiking. Not just the destination the journey itself is wonderful.

Safe and Exciting !

Wynthom_T, Dec 2025

Both safe and thrilling! Our guides did a great job explaining everything and guiding us through the beautiful terrain. You definitely get your money’s worth here!

Whoooohoooooo

Heidi_B, Dec 2025

OMFG what an absolute blast this day was, its a massive day from Cuzco but sooooooo exciting and way better than huffing and puffing your way up (for me anyway 🤷‍♀️☺️)

The Only Way To Visit Rainbow Mountain!

MENDYK_H, Nov 2025

Excellent tour! I would highly recommend if you want to see/explore rainbow mountain without doing the strenuous hike! The use of the ATV and the motorbikes were a blessing! They are totally safe. The guides were helpful, patient, professional and friendly! You can operate the ATV on your own or ride with a friend or one of the guides! The motorbike are driven by professionals. We were picked up from our hotel in a timely manner. The guide explained the itinerary. We stopped for breakfast and lunch which was included. The food was satisfactory. The guides took photos for everyone at Rainbow mountain. You had sufficient time to explore. Be advised that to use the restroom at the location where you get your ATV's cost two Solis. At Rainbow mountain the cost to use the restroom is 2 solis. You need to have Solis currency with you at Rainbow mountain as the natives will only accept that currency as payment. The guide explained to us that it's very difficult for the natives to exchange foreign currency as they would have to go to Cusco to do so.

A wicked ride!

Graham_P, Nov 2025

If there’s any chance of low temperatures or rain - take a wind proof jacket and gloves! And a snack ‘cos it’s a relatively long minibus ride getting there.