Cusco: Spiritual ATVs Tour Rainbow Mountain & the Red Valley
ID: GYG1097258-1685086
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Ride an ATV through the Red Valley to Rainbow Mountain on this tour from Cusco. Enjoy breakfast and lunch in local communities, and learn about the Andean worldview from your guide.
Begin your day with a pickup from your hotel in Cusco. During the ride, listen to your guide share stories about how the Incas viewed the mountains as sacred guardians. Stop in a local village to enjoy a nutritious breakfast prepared with regional products.
Receive your ATV, safety instructions, and begin the adventure: 2 hours and 30 minutes riding Honda ATVs surrounded by red mountains, glaciers, and free-roaming llamas. Begin the hike to Rainbow Mountain. On the way up, your guide will share Andean cosmovision and the spiritual importance of this place.
Arrive at the summit of Rainbow Mountain (5,200 m.a.s.l.). Take time for photos, contemplation, and a light guided meditation in honor of the Apus. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant with traditional Andean dishes. Return to Cusco with your heart and memory filled with the energy of the Andes.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of riding a Honda ATV through the stunning Red Valley
- Discover Rainbow Mountain with a spiritual and cultural focus
- Enjoy breakfast and lunch in local communities with authentic dishes
- Travel in a small group for a more personal and intimate experience
- Learn about the Andean worldview with narrative stops along the way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Difficulty level: moderate to high
Maximum altitude: 5,200 m.a.s.l.
Not recommended for travelers with heart or respiratory issues
INCLUDED
- Private tourist transport to/from Cusco
- Honda ATV personal use, 2h30 min
- Bilingual local guide Spanish/English, other languages upon request
- Helmet, gloves, and safety briefing
- Andean breakfast and lunch
- Trekking poles
- First aid kit and oxygen
NOT INCLUDED
- Admission
- Extra snacks and drinks
- Optional tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
