Abode of the Gods ATV Tour from Cusco 2026: $33, What’s Included

If you’re looking for an Abode of the Gods ATV tour from Cusco, Turismo Liberty runs it every day for $33 per adult, with the ATV, round-trip transportation, a certified guide, safety equipment and entrance fees included. You’re picked up at your hotel, get a safety talk and a short practice session, then ride 10 km round trip through Andean countryside to Apukunaq Tianan, a complex of stone sculptures inspired by Andean cosmology. Already have a date? Message us on WhatsApp +51 959 175 901 and we reply in under 5 minutes.

No riding experience is needed and nobody has to hike: the difficulty is easy. The only real requirements are that drivers must be over 16 (younger kids can ride along as passengers with a responsible adult) and that you feel comfortable on a quad bike. Below you’ll find the schedule, what the price covers, how this half-day compares with other day trips from Cusco, and the answers most tours skip: altitude, minimum age and what to wear.

🎉 Abode of the Gods ATV Tour from Cusco: Price, What’s Included and Pickup

Here is the quick snapshot, so you don’t have to ask the basics on WhatsApp:

Detail	Information
Tour	ATV Tour to the Abode of the Gods
Price	From $33 per adult
Duration	About 5 hours from pickup to drop-off; the ATV ride and the sculpture visit take 3 to 4 hours
Starting point	Hotel pickup in Cusco between 9:40 and 10:00 a.m., depending on your hotel location
Route	Base camp at Ticatica Sencca, 10 km round trip, guided visit of about 30 minutes
What’s included	ATVs, round-trip transportation, certified guide, safety equipment, permanent assistance and entrance fees
What’s NOT included	Food
Difficulty level	Easy — maximum altitude 3,850 m (12,630 ft)
Age	Drivers must be over 16; children under 16 can ride as passengers with a responsible adult
Guide languages	English and Spanish
Drop-off	Plateros Street, a short walk from the Plaza de Armas
Best season	March to November

🗿 What Is the Abode of the Gods (Apukunaq Tianan)?

Apukunaq Tianan, known in English as the Abode of the Gods, is a complex of sculptures carved in stone just outside Cusco. According to our tour page, the figures depict gods and mythical characters of Inca culture, and your guide explains the meaning of each one and how it connects to Andean beliefs. These are the four main stops:

• La Pachamama — represents Mother Earth; a large figure that seems to emerge from the mountain and welcomes visitors.
• The Puma — a sacred animal for the Incas and a symbol of strength and wisdom.
• The Three-Dimensional Gate — a work almost 3 meters (10 ft) high showing the Sun and the face of an Inca emperor wearing a crown of coca leaves.
• El Mirador — a panoramic viewpoint for photos of the surrounding Andean landscape.

🗓️ Step-by-Step Itinerary: From Your Hotel to the Abode of the Gods

This is how the tour runs, based on the official tour page:

• Pickup (9:40 to 10:00 a.m.): a tourist van picks you up at your Cusco hotel and takes you to our base of operations in Ticatica Sencca.
• Safety talk and practice: the guides explain how to use the ATVs and you do a short practice run before setting off.
• ATV ride: 10 km in total, round trip, along Andean trails surrounded by mountains and fields.
• Guided visit (about 30 minutes): you walk through the Pachamama, the Puma and the Three-Dimensional Gate, and finish at the viewpoint.
• Return to Cusco: you ride back to the base and transport takes you to Cusco; the tour ends on Plateros Street, near the Plaza de Armas.

The tour page lists about 5 hours in total including transfers, practice and the visit. The ATV ride and the sculptures themselves take around 3 to 4 hours, depending on the group’s pace.

⚖️ ATV Tour vs Other Half-Day Trips from Cusco: Which One to Pick

Turismo Liberty offers five short outings from Cusco. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose by time and budget:

Tour	Duration	Price	Best for
ATV Tour to the Abode of the Gods	5 hours	$33	Adrenaline and scenery with no hiking
Maras, Moray and Chinchero	5 hours	$19	Inca terraces and salt pans in a short outing
South Valley and Cielo Punku	6 hours	$16	The cheapest and least crowded option
Mystic Cusco Tour	8 hours	$20	Sculptures and nature at a slow pace
Cusco City Tour	3 hours	$19	Your first day: mostly by vehicle

For more options, our guide to day trips from Cusco compares ten tours, and Cusco on a budget adds up the real cost including entrance fees. The quad bike is the only outing on the list where you drive yourself, which is why it tends to be the favorite of travelers who have already seen the ruins.

🌤️ Best Time to Ride in Cusco

The tour page lists March to November as the best season. Here is the month-by-month reference, in line with our own Cusco guides:

Months	Weather	What to expect on the ATV
May – September	Dry, clear skies, cold nights	The best visibility of the landscape
October	Transition, great light	Still inside the tour’s recommended season
November – March	Afternoon rain	Ask on WhatsApp before booking and bring a poncho
April	End of rains, green scenery	Inside the tour’s recommended season

🎒 What to Wear and Bring on the ATV Tour

The tour page recommends closed shoes, water and some cash. Here is the full list:

• Closed, sturdy footwear — recommended on the tour page for riding the ATV.
• Water bottle — the outing lasts several hours and food is not included.
• Cash in Peruvian soles — for souvenirs or possible additional payments.
• Layered clothing — mornings are cold and the midday sun is strong.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap — UV radiation in the Andes is high.
• A scarf or buff for dust — dirt trails get dusty, especially if you ride behind another group.
• A snack — the tour does not include lunch.

🏔️ Altitude, Minimum Age and Safety: What Most Tours Don’t Explain

Will I feel the altitude on an ATV?

The tour page lists a maximum altitude of 3,850 m (12,630 ft). An ATV takes no physical effort, but you may notice the altitude when climbing stairs, talking a lot or if you arrived recently. Drink water and take it slowly. Our 3-day Cusco itinerary explains how to plan your first days.

How old do you have to be to drive?

Adults and teenagers over 16 can drive. Children under 16 cannot drive, but they can ride as passengers with a responsible adult.

How safe is it?

Before you set off there is a safety talk and a short practice session. The tour includes safety equipment and permanent assistance, and you should always follow your guide’s instructions during the ride. No previous experience is required.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Abode of the Gods ATV Tour from Cusco

If you want something different from ruins and museums, the Abode of the Gods ATV tour (also called a quad bike tour) mixes driving, Andean scenery and culture in half a day. Turismo Liberty runs it from $33 with a certified guide, safety equipment and entrance fees included, and drops you back near the Plaza de Armas. To read more about the region, see Cusco on Wikipedia.