Experience a different way to visit Vinicunca by riding an ATV through the high-altitude landscapes of the Andes. The route follows mountain trails toward the Rainbow Mountain area, where you will continue on foot to reach the viewpoint. Along the way, enjoy views of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, local communities, and vast Andean scenery. A great option for travelers looking to add an adventurous element to their Rainbow Mountain day trip.
Between 3:10 AM and 4:00 AM, we begin hotel pickups in Cusco and travel to Cusipata (approx. 2 hours), where we will enjoy a delicious Andean breakfast. We then continue for another hour to Laya, the starting point of our adventure.
At 8:00 AM, we receive a brief orientation and practice session with the ATVs before setting off. Once ready, we begin a 30-minute ATV ride, traversing the landscapes of the Red Valley until we reach the hiking trailhead. At 9:00 AM, we start a moderate hike of about 50 minutes to the Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), with time to explore, take photos, and enjoy the views.
Around 11:00 AM, we head back to Laya on the ATVs (a 30-minute ride), then travel back to Cusipata for an Andean buffet lunch. Finally, at 2:20 PM, we begin the return journey to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 PM.
Departure time:
3:10 AM
Note: 2-person minimum — At the end of the tour, we drop you off at Plaza Regocijo.
