We start with your hotel pickup between 20 - 30 minutes before your tour departure time, depending on your hotel location. We start the journey with the destination of this very visited tourist attraction as it is the mountain of seven colors, in our transport for 2 hours approximately south of the city of Cusco, until we reach Pitumarca, in this place we will have time to enjoy our breakfast in a local restaurant in the area. Afterwards we continue the journey by transport for 1 hour passing through indigenous villages and appreciating beautiful landscapes until we reach Japura. Along the way we will appreciate grazing of Llamas and Alpacas and beautiful views of mountains.
Here begins our adventure on the quad bike. the four-wheel drive is 20 minutes approximately one way to the mountain of colors. The walking time from the end of the quad bikes to the rainbow mountain is 7 minutes approx. To take all the pictures, if you like more pictures you have to walk more 10 minutes to reach the summit to take panoramic pictures, free time 35 minutes approx. Then we will return in the four-wheelers by the same route, to take the transport to Pitumarca, in this place we will have our lunch. Then we return to Cusco. The time of arrival will depend on your tour schedule, culminating 2 blocks from Plaza de Armas Cusco, Calle San Bernardo or Plaza Regocijo.
The Rainbow mountain trip was great only overshadowed by the fact that for the entire 8hr mini bus trip the aircon was not working and there were no windows to open, this is the only reason I am not able to give 5 stars.
I booked specifically with an English speaking guide, but didn't get one. We were asked to meet at a point. We were there, and they were at a different spot. While we were walking to them, they were driving to us. We had to walk back to our original spot. They put us in 2 cars, and started speeding through the city because we were now late. We lost our second car, but couldn't communicate with the driver to see what was happening. My sister was in that car, and called to tell me that they stopped the car and made them get out and get into a different car, which was scary. Our car caught up to a tour bus, and we got out on the highway to run up to the bus. The bus took off again before the other car could catch us. We were asking where the other car was and nobody could answer. Eventually they did catch up and join us on the tour bus, but the first part of that trip was terrifying. We met nice people on the bus that translated for us. Riding the ATVs was fun, and Rainbow Mountain was beautiful! The trip is worth it, but maybe make sure you have English speaking guides if you need them.
The drive was long but there is no other way around it. Breakfast and lunch are not my favorite but that is just a personal opinion.
The experience at Rainbow Mountain was great. The issues was the tour guide Gary as he didn't provide much info and the entire way he would keep his phone on LOUD and be watching TIKTOK or some non sense. Gary needs a headphone because I was toward the rear of the van and it sound was SOOOO loud that it seemed like Gary was sitting next to me. Image listening to TIKTOK for the ENTIRE RIDE. The meals offer was HORRIBLE and was NOT warm and alot of folks were concerns about getting sick.
Guides were kind and helpful. The breakfast and lunch was good and was clean, with lots of buffet options to pick from. Tour bus was clean, modern and comfortable, with fairly prompt pick up. At the top, there are reasonably priced ponchos and rubber bootie covers for sale, along with snacks and bathrooms. There are cute llamas/alpacas to take pictures with. I would say 5 stars for that part. I gave 4 stars because we felt like this tour company should give more attention to safety and should take into consideration if the view you are paying to see is even visible and let you know ahead of time if that day's weather forecast will negatively affect your tour. Something to consider if you find out its going to snow... the view is covered in snow and all white as far as the eye can see, so its 1 color (white) instead of a Rainbow. After we were already on the way there, we were told there is an 80% chance of Not seeing the view of the rainbow mountain in January because of snowy weather. I know they can't control weather, but we would have liked to be told that before leaving. Also, the second half of the bus ride after breakfast is mostly a one lane dirt road, snaking sharply back and forth to the top along a steep drop off for about an hour ... That can be a normal part of traveling in the Andes, but something to be aware of if you are afraid of that sort of thing. The safety concern we have is because it was snowing, the steep road was snow/slush covered most of the way, and also flooded/washed out in two areas with a rapidy river flowing over it into the drop-off that we had to drive through; it was a very treacherous ride even for experienced travelers. Also, once we got to the ATVs, they could barely drive because the snow was so slippery. If we had known ahead of time how snow affects the tour, we would have canceled. In fact, a tour guide from a different company who we had at Machu Picchu a few days later said he lead a Rainbow Mountain tour group the same day we went, and they took their group elsewhere because it was too dangerous that day and that the 7 color view was not visible at all. It would have been nice to have been offered a similar option or at least been made aware of conditions before getting picked up that day. If the weather forecast is good, I would recommend this tour.
Low safety measures (if any) and amateur approach in a demanding set up. The ATVs were given to people with no prior experience and the guidance was poor and mainly in Spanish. The road to the rainbow mountain is difficult, narrow, full of road bumps and next to a cliff. The vehicle was not functioning properly ( turned off often, problematic breaks). They allowed people to drive even during heavy snow storm. There are no appropriate facilities (clean, available) for the visitors on the site. As an experienced driver (car, motorcycle), i cannot recommend this to anyone - let alone families with kids which were allowed to do so in such weather conditions. In a nutshell, amateur and dangerous approach.
Had an absolutely amazing time on this tour. Our guides were great and riding the atvs was so much fun. A very short walk to beautiful rainbow mountain. I have traveled all over but this was probably one of the best tours I have ever done. Absolutely recommend.
The views were amazing. A long trip from Cusco but was worth the time. ATV's are the way to go with only a short climb to the best views. You can feel the altitude at being at 16,500 feet.
The tour made it to the mountain and back so that was good. Check out real photos to gauge the real look. The mountain is in a beautiful location and the last hour in is very scenic and interesting. Remember that the last hour comes after and before 3 hours on a bus. The 30 minute quad ride is more like 10 minutes up and down on well used quads guided by less than friendly or safe individuals. One guy in our party was clipped by a guide spinning a quad into line. The bus we were in had faulty air conditioning and a bad transmission slowing the ride out and forcing us to back down and around high mountain switchbacks to get a run. The trip was OK but be prepared for a long uncomfortable day in a rough bus. Also be prepared for cold and windy. Was sleeting and a bit of rain while we were there and you need to be wrapped up.
Definitely a once in a lifetime experience, there is nothing like it. I was fearful of the high altitude with my asthma but with short breaks I was fine it was amazing.
Great trip, great tour guide. We enjoyed this very much. We recommend this trip to everyone. Thank you
The views were amazing and our guide Jose was helpful and knowledgeable! The breakfast and lunch provided were buffet style and the food was good. My travel buddy got altitude sick so we didn’t get the best picture of rainbow mountain but it still made for gorgeous photos. I would recommend this tour
Excellent tour, lots of fun on the ATVs. It was very cold and the snow covered part of thr Rainbow Mountain but we can't control the weather! Gilbert was an excellent and friendly guide.
I did Rainbow mountains tour by ATV and it was a good one. You will spend most of the time on bus to reach Rainbow mountains. If you don't want to hike to the top, I would recommend you this tour.
It was incredible, incredible guides
One of the most interesting tours of Cusco, after Machu Picchu. Besides the adrenaline of climbing the quad bike mountain, the view from the top is surreal. The whole trip is cold with the Guide, he takes very good care of us. And there is a lot of security structure, even with a medical post if necessary. Ten out of ten!
Excellent excursion, the mountains were super pretty I recommend it so much that I did a different one the next day
Highly recommended experience, the mountains are wonderful and the tour with the ATVs even more so I recommend it 100%
Ronald was very attentive from the first contact to check-out! We hired all the tours and everything was as expected! Highly recommend.
Excellent experience, excellent service, very good tour 100% recommended
The trip was amazing from start to finish thanks to this agency that gave us all the support before we even closed the tours. Special thanks to Ronald who has always been very requested, polite and cordial. I took away all the doubts at any time of the day and had a lot of patience to explain everything in the smallest detail!! I indicate the agency with closed eyes, were note a thousand!!
Incredible tour and very affordable due to the ATVs, very little effort to get to the summit and take great photos.
A huge challenge to get to the top of the trail, but also extremely gratifying to see the mountain from above! Amazing feeling!
I just loved all the tours! Machu Picchu is magical and full of history, the Colorful Mountain is a spectacle of nature, the 7 Lagunas surprise us with their beauty at every stop... but, without a doubt, my favorite tour was the Laguna Humantay. The color of the water, the energy of the place and the views of the surrounding mountains are breathtaking! It was a special moment of connection with nature and myself. All the tours were very well organized and worth every step of the walk!
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