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Ride quads across high Andean plains, hike to a glacier viewpoint, and photograph vivid turquoise lagoons—all in a full day from Cusco. This Ausangate quad tour mixes adrenaline with high-altitude scenery and local culture.
Ride quads across high Andean plains, hike to a glacier viewpoint, and photograph vivid turquoise lagoons—all in a full day from Cusco. This Ausangate quad tour mixes adrenaline with high-altitude scenery and local culture.
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Operated by X Travel Peru · Cusco, Cusco Region
You leave Cusco before dawn—4:00 a.m.—and the city lights shrink as the Andes widen. On the road to Ausangate the cold air sharpens; by the time you swap a van for a quad the sky is pale and the first ridgelines of snow are visible. The machines rumble, and the trail pushes you through puna grasslands toward bright, high-elevation lagoons that reflect a color so vivid they demand a double-take.
challenging.
12 hours.
Good aerobic fitness and prior exposure to high altitude recommended; be comfortable walking uphill for up to an hour at ~4,500–4,800 m.
The quad route and viewpoint sit in the high puna—typically between 4,200 and 4,800 meters—so expect thin air and cold temperatures.
No advanced skill is required; a short safety induction is provided, but basic comfort operating an ATV is helpful and guides will assist less experienced riders.
No; the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or people with significant spinal or cardiovascular issues due to rough terrain and altitude.
Buffet breakfast in Cusipata and a buffet lunch are included; portable first-aid and basic restroom options are available during stops but expect rustic conditions.
Ausangate is revered as an Apu in Andean belief and sits along routes used for traditional pilgrimages, including elements tied to the Qoyllur Rit’i festival.
The high Andean puna is ecologically sensitive; stay on designated paths, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing wildlife—glacial retreat from climate change is an ongoing concern.
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