ATVs Tour to the Abode of the Gods

ATV Itinerary to the Morada de los Dioses and Fortaleza Aqueduct

Your adventure begins with pickup from accommodations located within Cusco’s Historic Center. If your hotel is on a narrow street with restricted access for tourist vehicles, we will arrange a nearby meeting point that can be reached by our transportation.

From there, we travel for approximately 20 minutes to the ATV base. Upon arrival, your instructor-guide will welcome the group and provide a safety briefing, explaining how to operate the ATV as well as the inherent risks associated with this adventure activity. Before participating, all riders are required to sign a liability waiver.

After the briefing, you’ll complete a short practice session to become familiar with the ATV. Once everyone is comfortable, we begin the 15 km (9.3-mile) round-trip ride, visiting two attractions along the route: the Abode of the Gods and the Fortaleza Aqueduct. At both sites, you’ll have free time to explore and take photos.

The Abode of the Gods is an open-air artistic project that continues to grow and evolve. During your visit, you may even see sculptors at work creating new pieces inspired by Andean mythology and culture.

The Fortaleza Aqueduct is visited in its current state of preservation. Unlike many restored tourist attractions, this site retains much of its original character, offering a more authentic and less altered look at a historic structure within a rural setting.

After completing the experience, we ride back to the base and return to Cusco by vehicle. The tour concludes at Plaza Regocijo.

Note: This experience is primarily focused on adventure and ATV riding. The route between the base and the attractions follows rural roads and passes through local communities in the Cusco countryside. The main highlights and best photo opportunities are found at the Abode of the Gods and the Fortaleza Aqueduct, rather than throughout the entire ATV route.

The ATVs Tour to the Abode of the Gods includes:

• Transport
• Visit to Abode of the Gods and Aqueduct
• English- and Spanish-speaking instructor, no historical narration.
• Online digital guide included.
• Quad bike
• Safety equipment (helmet)
• Briefing and instructional practice
• Entrance ticket to the Abode of the Gods

The ATVs Tour to the Abode of the Gods does not include:

• Snacks
• Insurance

What to bring to the ATVs Tour to the Abode of the Gods?

• Sunscreen
• Comfortable clothes
• Warming coat
• Sunglasses
• Rain poncho (specially between the months from November to March)
• Water
• Gloves
• A bandana or face covering, as some sections of the trail can be dusty during the dry season.

What considerations should you have when doing the ATVs Tour to the Abode of the Gods?

• Some sculptures at the Abode of the Gods, including the Goddess of Fertility and the Tower of Virility, feature artistic representations of nudity as part of Andean cultural symbolism and mythology. If you are traveling with children or prefer to avoid this type of artistic expression, we recommend taking this information into consideration before your visit.
• Remember that, since these are outdoor activities, the natural features of the landscape may vary depending on weather conditions and the natural daylight. Each visit is an authentic experience, where nature reveals itself in unique and unrepeatable ways.

Not allowed:

• Pets
• Smoke
• Large suitcases or bags

Not recommended for:

• People in wheelchairs
• Pregnant women

According to Peruvian regulations, foreign tourists may be exempt from the local tax IGV (VAT). As a formal and registered travel agency, we are required to submit to the local authorities a copy of the document you used to enter the country, as well as your date of entry.

For this reason, a few days before your arrival, we will contact you to request a photo of that document and ask you to let us know the date you entered Peru. If we do not receive this information, we will be required to add the 18% corresponding to the IGV tax.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Cancellation Policy

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 20% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 40% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount

Date changes

• More than 30 days in advance: Penalty is 5% of the total amount
• Between 7 and 30 days in advance: Penalty is 10% of the total amount
• Less than 7 days in advance: Penalty is 100% of the total amount
• Subject to availability.
• There will be no refunds in case of delayed flights, train delays, bad weather, or other external factors.

Force Majeure Policy

• Guru Explorers values your time and makes every effort to follow the itinerary. However, it may be affected by force majeure events such as weather conditions, rain, natural disasters, protests, roadblocks, or other circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, no refunds or compensation will be provided, as these are unforeseeable and unavoidable situations. Nonetheless, we will do everything possible to offer efficient alternatives and solutions for your enjoyment. Any additional costs resulting from changes or alternative activities will be the responsibility of the client and not Guru Explorers.