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From Cusco: Ausangate Lakes and Glaciers ATV Tour

About this experience

Discover the Ausangate region by ATV on a unique full-day adventure from Cusco. Admire snow-capped mountains, visit beautiful high-altitude lakes, and ride near impressive glaciers on a scenic route far from the usual crowds.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr–13 hr

Choose your tour option

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1 ATV for 2 (Shared)
Shared ATV: Share with you Friend or Couple (Price per person, minimun 2 Travelers)
Pickup included
1 ATV for 1 (Single ATV
Single ATV: For thouse who enjoy driving their own ATV
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr–13 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr–13 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • ATVs and Helmets
  • Pick up from your hotel (All city center)
  • First aid kit and oxigen tank for Emergencies
  • Breakfast and buffet Lunch
  • Professional tour guide
  • Touristic Tourist transport

Not included

  • Entrance Tickets to Ausangate 25 Soles (Approx)
  • Travel Insurance

Itinerary and highlights

START
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 3:30 AM. After about 1 hour and 30 minutes, we’ll stop in Cusipata town to enjoy a delicious breakfast. Then, we continue by car for 2 more hours to our Base in Hanchipacha town

ATVs RIDDING TO AUSANGATE

Here, you’ll receive safety instructions and a short practice session with the ATVs before starting our adventure. Led by your guide, we will ride through the stunning Peruvian Andes, making scenic stops to enjoy breathtaking views along the way. As we get closer to the mountain, the landscapes become even more impressive.

At the End of the ATVs we will have a hiking time for around 1 hours, we will arrive untill the higest Lake, very close almsot touching the glaciers, at this point you will be rewarded with a magnificent panorama,you will have free time to explore these untouched landscapes, far away from the crowds — just you and the mountain.

After discovering the hidden treasures of the Andes, it’s time to return. We ride the ATVs back to our base and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch to recharge our energy.

NOTE: No driver’s license is required. However, you should have basic experience driving a bike, motorcycle, ATV, or car.

END OF SERVICE
Our tour ends 4:00 to 5:00 PM at the city center (Plaza de Armas), close to most hotels.

NOTE: No driver’s license is required. However, you should have basic experience driving a bike, motorcycle, ATV.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Next to the Church of the Society of Jesus. If your hotel doesn’t appear or you haven’t decided yet, please add it in the “Special requirements” section so we can arrange an easier pick-up point or update it later.
  • We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb; if tourist vehicle access is restricted in some areas, we may ask you to walk a few minutes to a nearby meeting point for the van. We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MC Peru Expeditions

Accessibility and practical details

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers who are pregnant, have back problems, or have serious medical conditions.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr–13 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb; if tourist vehicle access is restricted in some areas, we may ask you to walk a few minutes to a nearby meeting point for the van.

We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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