Cusco · CUSCO ATV & QUAD BIKE TOURS
Dirt tracks across the plateau to the salt pans, the Moray circles or the lagoons at Huaypo. These 15 compare route length, whether you ride single or share a machine, licence requirements and what the ride actually costs.
Ride a single or shared quad bike from Cruz Pata to Moray, with about 15 minutes of training before the route. A guide such as Carlos, Joel, or Floyd leads the way, then you visit Maras salt mines by van from a viewpoint. Expect dust, mountain views, and a long but rewarding day.
“Great way to see the more of the sacred valley. The guide was fantastic and everything ran smoothly.”
Take a Honda TRX 250 ATV from Cusco through the Sacred Valley to Moray and the Maras Salt Mines. Guides such as Wilson, Gustavo, Joel, and Floyd provide safety training, site information, photos, and local tips. Expect mountain views, some dirt, separate entrance fees, and about an hour of riding.
“well organised tour from start to finish. tour guides was really friendly and informative. 100% recommend”
Leave Cusco before dawn, ride an ATV through red mountain country toward Rainbow Mountain, and arrive ahead of the crowds. Edgar and Angie are among the guides praised for clear help and warm service. Breakfast and a local lunch in Cusipata are included, but bring 25 soles for the community entrance fee.
“Today we visited the Rainbow Mountains and it was a truly amazing experience, made even more special thanks to our guide, Angie. She was always attentive to each one of us, present every step of the way with care and discretion, and guided us with both professionalism and warmth. Angie shared the history and curiosities of the place with passion, encouraged us during the tougher parts of the hike, and made sure everyone was feeling well – always with a smile on her face. An excellent guide in every sense: knowledgeable, empathetic, and genuinely passionate. Thank you, Angie – you were a key part of a day we’ll never forget!”
Drive your own single or double semi-automatic ATV from Tica Tica through villages and mountain trails. After practice, ride toward a scenic lagoon, then visit the Abode of the Gods, where modern stone carvings honor Pachamama, the puma, and Inca culture. Guides speak English and Spanish.
“We had heaps of fun doing this tour. We didn’t expect to be riding the ATVs for the whole time so that was a lovely surprise. The guide was all over it, full of info and always up for a laugh. We did it as a group of 3 of us all in mid 20s. Highly recommend doing this through these guys you won’t be disappointed”
Ride a Honda TRX 250cc ATV from Chjua-Mahuaypampa through rural Sacred Valley tracks to Moray, then visit Maras Salt Mines by van. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide provides safety training, equipment, and help on the road. Expect mountain views, dust, mud, and a moderate six-hour outing.
“This was a great short half day trip to the salt mines & Moray! The ATVs were a lot of fun as we went through little towns and the country side. It was beautiful! I would highly recommend. Our tour guide was wonderful & and pretty good photographer!”
Start at 7:00 a.m. from Cusco’s Plaza Regocijo and ride an ATV from Cruzpata toward Moray with a bilingual guide, helmet, gloves, and fuel included. Visit the circular Inca terraces, then continue by vehicle to Maras Salt Mines before returning to Cusco around 1:00 p.m.
“Great tour. Everything well explained in English. Got a long time on the ATV. Really enjoyable and great value. Both places visited on the tour very nice.”
Leave Cusco at 3:30 AM for a full day of ATV riding through the Red Valley and a walk to Rainbow Mountain. Guides such as Dani, Samuel, and Edgar provide bilingual help, oxygen, and safety support. Breakfast, lunch, helmets, fuel, and transport are included, while entry and optional motorcycle hire cost extra.
“What a day! I won’t lie, we were absolutely dreading the 3:30am start, but it was so worth it. The drive to the ATV centre is quite long, however it is a good chance to have a nap if you can. The ATV driving was really fun and we saw some great scenery. The rainbow mountain is amazing and the guides are right to get you there so early, as there is a lot less people there before 9am! Be careful with the altitude, but the guide does bring oxygen if needed! The optional red valley trek is challenging, however the views at the top were amazing. Food was okay,…”
You’ll leave Cusco for Pitumarca, ride an ATV toward Vinicunca, then walk about six minutes to the colorful ridge. English and Spanish guide Raphael, breakfast, lunch, oxygen, and fuel are included. Hotel pickup is offered on most departures, but the 8:30 a.m. shift meets at Plaza Regocijo.
“Kurzform Regenbogenberge und die Quad Tour erlebnswert, Durchführung + Kompetenz Guide unprofessionel. Buchung englisch Verlegung des Treffpunkts Guide Raphael per Whats App gebeten 10 Minuten vorher hiersein. Tourbeginn 15 Minuten später unkonsequent Tourbus, war alt, eng ungepflegt. Die Begrüßung von Raphael war die Wiedergabe des Buchungstextes zur Veranstaltung auf spanisch und englisch. Restliche Hinfahrt Verteilung 90 % spanisch 10% englisch. Mittags Buffet grottenschlecht. Zur ATV Tour trotz Schneefall die Reise wert. Zwei Influencerinnen die Raphael nicht in den Griff bekommen hat. Dadurch Verzögerung Rückfahrt um fast eine Stunde (Berufsverkehr). Guide bei der Rückfahrt mit diversen...”
Ride a single or double ATV from Cruz Pata to Huaypo Lagoon, with views of Verónica and Chicón. After the off-road route, visit a Maras salt-mine viewpoint with a bilingual guide such as Floyd or Carlos. Bring sun and rain protection, and allow extra time for transport.
“Overall is a good value for the money. The stop at the lagoon is basically a toilet stop for an additional 5 soles: a waste of time before arriving back to base in 5 minutes after that. Maras is a second part, on a bus again. Cool place.”
Travel from Cusco to Vinicunca, eat breakfast and lunch in Cusipata, then ride a single or double ATV toward Rainbow Mountain. You get a short walk to the viewpoints, dramatic Andes scenery, and guides such as Angie, Franklin, or Rick may assist on the route. Plan for cold, fast-changing weather and thin air.
“We booked this because of the great reviews but our experience was not aligned with the previous reviews. I’ll start with the pros and then describe the cons and why we wouldn’t recommend this tour. To start off, the food was good and varied. The ATV ride was super fun and the actual experience on rainbow mountain was very enjoyable. However this portion was only 20% of our experience, with the remainder of the experience being spent in an uncomfortable bus. The seats in front of us were broken so they reclined all the way, leaving us with no room for our legs at all. We were stuck in this…”
Spend about 10 to 11 hours reaching Vinicunca by van and ATV. You get Peruvian breakfast and lunch, a helmet, oxygen, and first-aid support. The route cuts down the long hike, but altitude, cold weather, and nearly eight hours on the road demand preparation.
“It’s a very long day. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Being there to see the mountain in person is worth the long drive.”
Ride a Honda TRX 250 ATV from Cruzpata toward Moray, then visit the Maras salt pools by vehicle. A bilingual guide such as Felix or Lizbeth leads the day, which ends with a private llama picnic at Mountain View.
“Thank you for everything, very good Tour, thank you to the Lizbeth Guide for the support, for guiding us and making us feel good in your land. I recommend it.Auto-translated”
Ride a single or double ATV from Cruz Pata through Andean villages to Maras and Moray, then visit the Maras salt mines by minibus. Alex and Edgar are among the guides associated with the tour. Hotel pickup, helmets, gloves, and bilingual guidance are included.
“The guides were fantastic, knowledgable, are very talented photographers! I highly recommend this trip for anyone who has a half a day free, and the ATVs are very easy to use!”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Huacachina’s dune entrance for a one-hour buggy ride, sandboarding, dune photos, and a sunset stop. Equipment and instruction are included, but pickup and the 4-sol dune tax cost extra. Standing boards require an added fee.
“Ganz schlechter Ausflug! Uns wurde per WhatsApp geschrieben, dass man uns um 11 Uhr am Hotel abholen will. Da um 11:10 Uhr immer noch keiner da war haben wir per WhatsApp geschrieben und um 11:15 dann nochmal angerufen. Um 11:20 Uhr kam dann eine Dame die uns „abgeholt“ hat. Wir sollten mit ihr von unserem Hotel zum Düneneingang RENNEN, weil wir schon spät dran seien, da sie offensichtlich unsere Abholung vergessen hatte. Die Tour startet dann weitere 10 Minuten später gegen 11:30 Uhr. Die Tour war um 12:08 Uhr schon wieder beendet! Wir hatten also deutlich weniger als die gebuchten 60-70 min! Lieber vor Ort buchen!!! Unser Taxifahrer hat uns…”
You’ll ride a quad through the Cusco countryside, visit Moray’s circular Inca terraces, and see the Maras Salt Mines above the Sacred Valley. A bilingual guide leads the stops. Confirm the ATV route before booking, since one recent departure rode only to Moray.
“The day did not follow the itinerary outlined in the activity details. The description stated that the ATV excursion included riding the ATV to both the salt mines and the Moray Inca ruins. However, we only rode to the Moray Inca ruins. I specifically selected this excursion because it advertised riding the ATV to both locations. Had we known that the ATV ride was only to the Moray site, I would have chosen a different ATV tour offering the same experience at a lower price.”
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