From Cusco: 7 Color Mountain in ATVs

It is called Mountain of 7 Colors because the Mountain has a great variety of colors, this is due to the minerals that abound in the area such as sand, calcium, iron, sulfur, quartz, among others, that oxidize with the humidity of the area, giving it these particular color tones.

It is located 100 km southeast of Cusco, in the districts of Pitumarca and Cusipata.

The climate is mostly frigid and stays between 10°C (50°F) and 15°C (59°F), but in the months of November and May it can drop to 0°C (32°F).

The minimum altitude on this tour is 3399 meters above sea level and the maximum altitude is at the top of the viewpoint to the Mountain of Colors at 5036 meters above sea level.

It is possible to visit the 7 Colors Mountain at any time of the year, but the best time would be the dry season from April to October.

Tickets cost 25 soles, but if you take a full day tour to the 7 Colors Mountain the tickets are included.

The ATV tour takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, but we will leave it at the foot of the 7 Colors Mountain from where we will walk for approximately 45 minutes more.

Yes, it is included, with the buffet service in small dishes of the area for breakfast and lunch.

The 7 Colors Mountain is open to the public from 4 am to 5 pm, but it is advisable to take this tour very early in the morning to better appreciate the beauty of this place.

You can only have a tour guide if you choose to take a tour for this tour.

This service is included in the specific tour of the 7 Colors Mountain on ATVs, where there is a special route to go with the ATVs.

No, the tour can't be done by these people because it is a long hike of moderate to high difficulty. It is also not recommended for people with heart problems or any other condition that prevents them from making physical effort, nor for people who have symptoms of altitude sickness.

Yes, the 7 Colors Mountain is suitable for everyone, but children should preferably be older than 11 years old so that they don't get tired on the route.

The difficulties that you could go through in your trip or tour is the altitude, if you don't have much resistance or if you come from the coast it is necessary that you adapt yourself before doing this tour, since the 7 Colors Mountain is located at 5032 m.a.s.l. so it could give you an altitude sickness, for this reason it is advisable to do this tour the last days of your stay in Cusco.

A proper acclimatization process is the most advisable, to achieve this we recommend you to stay hydrated, avoid consuming red meat or fatty foods and drinks with high sugar content, optional chewing coca leaves or drinking them in a tea since your arrival in Cusco helps a lot.

Feeling sick during the trip is rare, it is normal to have mild symptoms such as dizziness which will dissipate with the passing of the minutes, if the discomfort worsens let your guide know, as we have an oxygen balloon that will help with these discomforts.

Yes, there are restrooms along the trail to the lower part of the 7 Colors Mountain, but the cost is on the tourist's account, for which he/she must have local money in cash and low denominations, the cost goes from 2 soles.

Being at high altitude it is very cold and we will be close to the snowy Ausangate, so it is advisable to bring warm clothes for walking and never hurts to take a waterproof jacket to protect you from the rain.

It is advisable to bring water, hat or cap, sunscreen and if you want some snacks (chocolates, energy bars, etc.)

The use of drones is restricted, however, you can request a permit from the community to use it for a few minutes, you have to pay between 50 and 70 dollars directly to the representatives of the community.