Ausangate by ATV

An ATV ride through the remote valleys below the Ausangate range, followed by a walk of about 1.5 hours to a viewpoint of glaciers and turquoise lagoons at about 5,000 meters.

The tour leaves Cusco early in the morning for the Cusipata area, where breakfast and an ATV safety briefing are provided. The group rides for about 1.5 hours through isolated Andean valleys, with views of snow-capped mountains and alpacas and llamas along the way. From the ATVs, a walk of about 1.5 hours leads to a viewpoint of the Ausangate glaciers and the turquoise lagoons. After lunch the group returns to Cusco.

  • Duration: full day
  • Maximum altitude: approx. 5,000m
  • Riding: about 1.5 hours
  • Walking: about 1.5 hours
  • Difficulty: moderate, mainly because of the altitude
  • Recommendation: 12 days of acclimatization in Cusco

Day 1: Cusco → Ausangate

  • 4:00 AM – Hotel pickup in Cusco
  • Drive to Cusipata, breakfast
  • Safety briefing and driving practice
  • ATV ride (about 1.5 hours)
  • Walk of about 1.5 hours to the viewpoint of the glaciers and lagoons
  • Lunch
  • Drive back to Cusco (late afternoon arrival)

What's Included:

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cusco
  • Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Professional guide
  • ATV with helmet and gloves
  • Oxygen and first aid kit

What's Not Included:

  • Entrance fee
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses

What to Bring:

  • Layers
  • Waterproof windbreaker
  • Hiking shoes
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera

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