Local operator · Red Valley, Pitumarca side
Quads through the Red Valley on the Pitumarca side, then a walk of about 25 minutes to the stripes, with breakfast and lunch in Cusipata. Pick it if you have never ridden a quad, or if a 6:00 am pickup sounds better than 4:00.
Two departures run, at 4:00 and 6:00 am, from pickup points in central Cusco. After about 2 hours 20 minutes on the bus you stop for breakfast in Cusipata, then ride about 70 minutes more to the quad start. A 40-minute ride takes you through the Red Valley, and a walk of about 25 minutes reaches Rainbow Mountain, with 40 minutes of free time at the top.
The listing says no quad experience is needed, and you get a safety briefing first. Quads are single or double, with a helmet. Guests describe guides who explain the day as it goes and let everyone move at their own pace. You finish at Plaza Regocijo.
Budget for cash. The Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley entrance fees are both excluded and paid on site, along with a rain poncho, cold drinks and tips. Travel insurance is not included either. The listing's minimum age is 6, and it excludes anyone with epilepsy.
From one of the central Cusco pickup points.
A 45-minute breakfast, then about 70 minutes to the quads.
A safety briefing, then the ride on single or double quads.
On foot to Rainbow Mountain and 40 minutes of free time.
The walk down and the quad ride back, then about an hour on the bus.
A 45-minute lunch in Cusipata and about 2.5 hours to Plaza Regocijo.
★★★★★Our guide Enrique was great. He picked us up from our hotel reception, explained everything to us throughout the day
★★★★★Frank was a great tour Gide he was very knowledgeable and let everyone move at their own pace
★★★★★Our Guide Romario was amazing. He had a lot of knowledge and you could ask him everything.
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No. The listing says no quad experience is required, and there is a safety briefing before you ride.
No. Both the Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley entrance fees are excluded and paid in cash on site.
About 25 minutes each way between the quads and Rainbow Mountain, plus 40 minutes of free time at the top.
4:00 am or 6:00 am from central Cusco pickup points. The tour finishes at Plaza Regocijo.
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Quads through the Red Valley with a 6:00 am departure option and no quad experience needed.
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