Tour to the Mountain 7 Colors in ATV Full Day
About this tour
- Schedules: Start: at 3.30 am / End: at 4 pm.
- Duration: Between 10 to 12 hours.
- Type of transport: Spacious minivan full equipment.
- Tour guide: In English and Spanish (shared service).
- Feeding Buffet breakfast and lunch.
- Equipment: ATV full equipment, helmets, gloves and protectors.
- Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
- Tickets: All income to Vinicunca included.
- Immediate confirmation.
Description
- Visit the famous 7 Colors Mountain on an incredible adventure tour that includes an unforgettable ATV route. The tour begins at 3:30 in the morning with pickup from the door of your hotel in the city of Cusco. Travel to the starting point of the ATV adventure. After the adventure on wheels, take a short walk to Vinicunca, the 7-color mountain. The tour includes transportation, food, guide, tickets and complete equipment for the ATV route.
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This is the experience
- Enjoy the famous Vinicunca on a memorable ATV adventure. The tour begins with pickup at the door of your hotel (at approximately 3:30 in the morning). Then we travel to Cusipata where we enjoy a delicious and nutritious buffet breakfast. The ATV adventure is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Then there is a short 45-minute walk to Vinicunca. The return leg follows the same route (buffet lunch in Cusipata) before arriving in Cusco.
Prices
7 Colors Mountain Tour – IN ATV | Foreign | National |
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| Price | 91 USD | 88 USD |
Itinerary
- The tour begins with the tourist being picked up at the door of their hotel. Pick up is at the door of the visitor’s hotel in the center of Cusco at approximately 3.30 am.
- The group will travel by tourist minivan for 2 hours to the town of Cusipata and will enjoy a buffet breakfast (based on breads, butter, cereals, jam, coffee, infusions, fruits and more.
- After breakfast (based on breads, coffee, jams, cereals, fruits and more) there is a short trip to the starting point of the ATV adventure in the town of Japura. There we will receive a quick ATV driving class.
- After previous preparation, we will begin the ATV adventure. The journey is 1 hour 30 minutes surrounded by incredible landscapes. The arrival point will be the community of Qosqopata.
- After the ATV adventure from Qosqopata we will take a walk of just 45 minutes until we arrive at the 7 Colors Mountain.
- At Vinicunca the guide will give us an explanation and we will also have time to take photos and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
- After the visit to Vinicunca we will return on foot for 45 minutes to Qosqopata, the point where the ATVs are.
- Then begins another ATV route of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
- In Cusipata the group will enjoy a buffet lunch that includes hot soups, salads, pastas, rice, stews, fish meat, beef, chicken, desserts and more.
- The tour ends around 4 pm in the city of Cusco or at the door of your hotel.
The walk to Vinicunca through Qosqopata
The classic walk to the Mountain of 7 Colors begins in the community of Phulawasipata and takes approximately 2 hours. However, the ATV tour allows you to reach Vinicunca from another route, in the community of Qosqopata. The walk from this point takes only approximately 45 minutes. The classic route allows the option of renting a horse while the route through Qosqopata allows the option of renting a linear motorcycle. Both offer incredible landscapes before arriving at the Rainbow Mountain.
Includes
- Pick up from the hotel (at approximately 3.30 am).
- Buffet breakfast in Cusipata.
- Buffet lunch in Cusipata.
- Access ticket to the Vinicunca tourist circuit.
- Entrance to the Mountain 7 Colors.
- Comfortable and safe complete transportation.
- Tour guide service in English and Spanish.
- ATV equipment full equipment with safety equipment (helmets, gloves, etc.).
- Tour cancellation option.
- Final transport in linear motorcycle the mountain 7 colors (optional).
- Snacks and drinks.
- Tips.
What to bring to the tour?
- Passport (or identity document).
- Comfortable and sports clothing for adventure.
- A coat.
- Walking shoes.
- Raincoat in case of rain.
- Hat.
- Snacks and drinks.
- Sunscreen.
Differences of the Montaña 7 Colores tour: classic route and quad bike
The tour to the 7 Colors Mountain can be done in an all-inclusive tour or in an economic tour. Learn about the differences and similarities of both services and decide to carry out one of the most famous adventures in Cusco and Peru.
Vinicunca Tour | ||
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| 7 Colors Mountain Tour classic route | 7 Colors Mountain Tour ATV route | |
| Beginning of the tour | At 5 am at the door of your hotel. | At 3.30 am at the door of your hotel |
| End of the tour | At 6 pm at the door of your hotel or in a central square of Cusco. | At 4 pm at the door of your hotel or in a central square in Cusco. |
| Tourist attractions on the tour | Mountain 7 Colors, the Vinicunca. | Mountain 7 Colors, the Vinicunca. |
| Breakfast | Buffet type in a tourist restaurant in Cusipata | Buffet type in tourist restaurant in Cusipata |
| Lunch | Buffet type in a tourist restaurant in Cusipata | Buffet type in a tourist restaurant in Cusipata |
| Tourist transport | Tourist minivan included | Tourist minivan included |
| Additional equipment | Walking poles | ATV fully equipped with safety equipment. |
| Tour guide | Shared service (Spanish and English). | Shared service (Spanish and English). |
| Entrance tickets | Including. The tourist does not need to make any additional payment to the tour. | Including. The tourist does not need to make any additional payment to the tour. |
| Approximate walking time | 2 hours | 1 hours |
| Transfer option | On horseback for additional payment | By linear motorcycle for additional payment |
| Tour cost | 40 USD | 95 USD |
Where does the tour start and end?
- The tour begins with the pick-up of the tourist from the door of their hotel in the historic center of Cusco at approximately 3:30 in the morning.
- The tourist pick up is valid only for hotels in the historic center of the city. The vast majority of tourist hotels are located in this area. If your hotel is not there, the transport will pick you up somewhere central in the city, such as a square.
- The tour ends at approximately 4 pm on average.
How to prevent soroche?
- Soroche or mountain sickness can cause you some discomfort during your tour. The most common symptoms are dizziness, fatigue or nausea. To reduce the symptoms, try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods, at least in your first two days in Cusco.
- During the tour to Vinicunca it is recommended to acclimatize one day before to the altitude of the city of Cusco. Drinking coca leaf infusions (a natural plant used by the Incas) is an excellent option.
Group or private services
- The information on this tour is for shared services. If you want a private service (for your own group of family or friends) contact us at info@machupicchuterra.com.
Frequent questions
What time does the tour start and end?
The service begins with the pick-up of the tourist at the door of their hotel in the center of Cusco at 3:30 in the morning on average. The service ends upon return to the city of Cusco, at the door of your hotel or in a central square of the city, at 4 in the afternoon on average.
Is the walk difficult?
No, the walk is not difficult. It lasts only 45 minutes on uphill and flat roads. It is recommended to go slowly, enjoying the beautiful landscapes.
Can I get a horse on the route?
Unlike the classic tour, in the quad tour there are no horses on the route. The walk is only 45 minutes and most complete it walking. However, if you require help you can request (for an extra cost) a linear motorcycle to complete the final stretch.
Is it dangerous to visit the Mountain of 7 Colors by quad bike?
No. The route is safe. Includes previous classes. The service offers a first aid kit. Likewise, the guide is a professional trained for emergency situations.
What should I bring to the tour?
During the tour it is advisable to bring layered sportswear (windbreaker jacket), comfortable pants for walks, rain poncho, sunscreen, hat, trekking shoes, water and extra cash (in PEN) to make last-minute purchases (drinks, meals, crafts, etc.).
How is the food on the tour?
The tour includes a buffet breakfast that includes: breads, jams, butter, quinoa, coca leaf, herbal teas, coffee, fruits and more. It also includes buffet lunch includes: meats, sauces, stews, potatoes, quinoa, salads, rice, pasta, infusions, stews and more.
Does the tour include ATV driving classes?
Yes, the tour includes driving lessons prior to the ATV adventure. The classes are simple in charge of a specialist. Everyone will learn how to drive the ATV without problems.
At what times of the year is the Vinicunca covered in snow?
The best time to visit the Vinicunca is in the dry season (from April to October). In the rainy season (from November to March) snow can form that covers the mountain. This can cause not getting the dream photo of Vinicunca. The weather is unpredictable in the mountains.
How do I pay for the tour?
The purchase of the Vinicunca ATV tour is online on our web platform using Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express, PayPal and more. They are all secure methods that protect your personal data.
Can I change the date of the tour? Can I cancel the tour?
Yes, you only have to do it at least 3 days in advance (under a penalty of 10% of the value of the tour). Cancellation has a penalty of 25% of the value of the tour and must be requested no later than 3 days before the service. Requests are sent to info@machupicchuterra.com.
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