Cusco: Ausangate Mountain ATV Adventure with Breakfast & Lunch
- 12–13 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This full day ATV tour to Ausangate offers a complete high altitude adventure from Cusco, combining mountain landscapes, Andean culture, and authentic local traditions at the foot of the majestic Ausangate peak. Travel above 4,700 meters by ATV through impressive glacial scenery and access turquoise lagoons and panoramic viewpoints without demanding trekking. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sacred Apu Ausangate while learning about Andean traditions and the cultural importance of the region. The journey also includes time to relax in the natural hot springs of Pacchanta, making this a well balanced experience of adventure, culture, and scenery in the Andes. Key Highlights: ATV ride through high altitude Andean landscapes Views of Ausangate glaciers and turquoise lagoons Visit to Pacchanta hot springs Authentic cultural experience in the Andes Full day experience from Cusco
Inclusions
What's included
- ATV safety briefing and 2 hour riding experience
- One ATV per participant (semi automatic or automatic)
- Guided walk to lagoons and viewpoints
- Buffet lunch in Hanchipacha
- Continuous assistance during the tour
- Full safety equipment (helmet, gloves, protective gear)
- Professional adventure certified guide
- Hotel pickup in Cusco
- Round trip tourist transportation
- First aid kit and oxygen tank
- Andean buffet breakfast (Hanchipacha)
What's not
- Services not specified in the inclusions
- Personal expense
- Travel or personal insurance
- Tips for the dirver and guide (optional)
Itinerary
Depart early from Cusco toward the southern Andes, heading to the base of Nevado Ausangate, the fifth highest peak in Peru and a living deity for local communities. Upon arrival in Hanchipacha, enjoy a traditional Andean breakfast before a comprehensive ATV safety briefing and riding practice.
Ride your semi automatic or automatic ATV along scenic dirt trails surrounded by alpaca herds, glacial valleys, and dramatic Andean terrain. This route provides privileged viewpoints of glaciers and turquoise lagoons, accessible in an exciting yet controlled way. A short guided hike leads to panoramic viewpoints for photographs and immersion in the natural environment.
At a scenic viewpoint facing the majestic Ausangate Mountain, you will have time to appreciate the Andean landscape and learn about local traditions, the spiritual importance of the Apus (mountain spirits), and the ancestral connection between Andean communities and nature. Enjoy a peaceful moment surrounded by breathtaking high altitude scenery before descending toward the community area of Hanchipacha.
There, you will savor a locally prepared organic buffet lunch made with fresh regional ingredients. After lunch, we will begin the return journey to Cusco, enjoying the beautiful Andean landscapes along the way. The tour concludes with drop off in Cusco in the evening.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- SISA PERU TOURS
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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