Hiking
Classic · VinicuncaUS$ 29
Red Valley + VinicuncaUS$ 29
Quad · ATV
Vinicunca quadUS$ 70
Red Valley + quadUS$ 75
Classic · VinicuncaUS$ 29
Red Valley + VinicuncaUS$ 29
Vinicunca quadUS$ 70
Red Valley + quadUS$ 75
Hour by hour on the quad route: four departures, the ride from Kayrahuire Alto and a 3 to 5 minute walk to the Vinicunca viewpoint.
The ATV itinerary follows the same road as the hiking tours as far as Cusipata, then turns towards Kayrahuire Alto at 4,450m instead of the Phulawasipata trailhead. There you receive riding instructions, practise on the quad, and set off on a ride of 50 minutes to an hour there and back, at a controlled speed, with the Ausangate glacier at 6,384m on the horizon. Near the mountain the quads are parked and a short 3 to 5 minute walk brings you to the main viewpoint, with about 40 minutes there. Lunch is in Cusipata on the way back.
Cusco – Cusipata – Kayrahuiri – Vinicunca – Cusco
On the three early departures we collect you from your hotel or Airbnb in central Cusco.
The latest departure meets at the fountain in Plaza de Regocijo. This one does not include breakfast, so have it at your hotel first.
Tourist transport south along the Vilcanota valley, with the guide on board.
Breakfast with local ingredients in Cusipata before heading up to the quad base.
At 4,450m the guides explain how to handle the quad, and there is time to practise before setting off.
The quad route there and back, at a controlled speed, with wide views of Ausangate and the surrounding peaks.
Park the quads and walk 3 to 5 minutes to the main viewpoint, with around 40 minutes to explore and photograph.
Ride back to the base, then a typical buffet lunch in Cusipata.
The drive back from Kayrahuiri to the centre of Cusco.
The quad does the climbing from 4,450m, leaving a 3 to 5 minute walk at the viewpoint.
| Departure | Meeting point | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| 03:20 AM | Hotel or Airbnb, downtown Cusco | Included |
| 04:30 AM | Hotel or Airbnb, downtown Cusco | Included |
| 06:30 AM | Hotel or Airbnb, downtown Cusco | Included |
| 08:30 AM | Fountain at Plaza de Regocijo | Not included |
Tap a column header to highlight it
💡 Note: the earlier departures reach the mountain in better light and with fewer people. The 08:30 is the choice if you would rather not leave in the middle of the night.
Both cost the same. If you have never ridden before, take the automatic and use the practice time.
This is a scenic ride, not a race. The guides set the pace and the group stays together.
You arrive without the climb, but the viewpoint is still at high altitude — walk slowly once you are off the quad.
Reserve online in under two minutes — instant confirmation, secure checkout.
Complete your Peru adventure with these expert-guided full day experiences.
"Life is short and the world is vast — the sooner you start exploring it, the better."
