ATV + Red Valley or ATV Express: which Rainbow Mountain quad tour should you book?
We run two ATV tours to Rainbow Mountain from Cusco. Both use the same quads, the same guides and reach the same 5,030 m viewpoint. The difference is how much you walk, whether you see the Red Valley, and how the price is built.
Short version: choose ATV + Red Valley for the fullest day and the best price for couples; choose ATV Express if you want to walk as little as possible and prefer one all-inclusive price.
Side by side
| ATV + Red Valley | ATV Express | |
|---|---|---|
| Viewpoints | Red Valley + Vinicunca | Vinicunca |
| Walking | About 2 hours in total | 5 min each way + 20 min for photos |
| Quad | One each or two sharing | One each |
| Price | $65 per quad, $120 for two sharing | $90 per person |
| Entrance fee | S/30 per person at the gate | Included |
| Departure | 4:00 AM or 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Private option | $260 per person | Not available, shared group only |
Choose ATV + Red Valley if…
- You want both landscapes: the red hills and the striped ridge.
- You can walk slowly for about an hour each way at altitude.
- You are two people happy to share a quad: $60 each is our best price.
- You want more time on the mountain.
Pick your ATV tour and reserve
Both tours: hotel pickup, quads, guide, breakfast and lunch. Hold your date with a 20% deposit.
From $65 per person
Check availability Ask on WhatsAppChoose ATV Express if…
- Walking at 5,000 m is what worries you most.
- You are travelling with older relatives or young children.
- You want your own quad and one price with the entrance included.
- You have Machu Picchu or a flight the next day and want to save energy.
Price examples
Prices in US dollars; entrance fees on the classic tour are paid in cash, in soles, at the community gate.
| Group | ATV + Red Valley | ATV Express |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveler | $65 + S/30 entrance | $90 |
| 2 travelers | $120 sharing (or $130) + S/60 | $180 |
| 4 travelers | 2 × $120 sharing + S/120 | $360 |
Book either tour
- Open the ATV + Red Valley or ATV Express page.
- Pick your date: ATV + Red Valley leaves at 4:00 AM or 6:00 AM, Express at 6:00 AM.
- Pay a 20% deposit; cancel free 30 or more days ahead.