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Dwelling of the Gods ATV Tour + Piuray Lagoon

Dwelling of the Gods ATV Tour + Piuray Lagoon

DIFFICULTY
Easy
Region
Cusco
Tour Size:
1-10 pax
Days:
4 hours
Max. Height:
3550 m.a.s.l.
Pickup & Drop-off
Hotel in Cusco - 2 blocks from Plaza de Armas of Cusco
Duration
06:30am to 10:30am (morning) | 10:30am to 14:30pm (afternoon)

Tour Highlights

  • Live an adventure on wheels by visiting the Morada de los Dioses (Apukunaq Tianan), a temple dedicated to the deities of ancient Peru.
  • During the tour, you will appreciate the majestic mountains, the Andean nature, and a unique natural landscape, ideal for taking photographs. You will also enjoy the impressive view of Laguna de Piuray, located at a high point, making it one of the largest lakes in Cusco.
  • This adventure includes an exciting ATV ride: one hour to reach Laguna de Piuray and another hour to reach the Morada de los Dioses. There, you can admire various sculptures, such as Inca faces and the head of a puma, known for their impressive detail.
  • Along the way, you will encounter local people working in the fields and offering typical handicrafts. The entire tour is accompanied by a guide who will teach you how to use the ATVs safely so you can fully enjoy this experience.

Tour Overview

Tour Overview 

Discover the magic of the Andes on an exciting ATV adventure. This tour begins with your hotel pick-up, followed by a short transfer to the Sencca sector in Tica Tica. There, you will participate in a 15-minute practice session to get familiar with the ATVs, ensuring that every passenger is ready to enjoy this unique experience. Once prepared, we will embark on an unforgettable journey to Laguna de Piuray, where you can admire the captivating natural landscape and the majestic snow-capped mountains of Verónica and Chicón.

The adventure continues to the iconic Morada de los Dioses, an impressive site filled with stone sculptures that pay tribute to the deities of ancient Peru. This tour stands out not only for its natural and cultural wonders but also for the opportunity to interact with local residents, who share their traditions and offer unique handicrafts.

Finally, we will return on ATVs to the base to board our transport back to the city of Cusco.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cusco – Piuray Lagoon – Dwelling of the Gods – Cusco

We start the tour with hotel pick-up, followed by a 25-minute transfer to Tica Tica, specifically to the Sencca sector. Here, we will take part in a 15-minute practice session until all passengers are ready. The guide will ask each passenger if they are comfortable and ready with the ATVs before starting the tour. Once the passengers give their approval, we will begin the ATV ride to Piuray Lagoon.

The initial section of the tour covers a total distance of 43 km, showcasing the stunning snow-capped mountains Verónica and Chicón, accompanied by a magical natural landscape and interactions with local residents. Afterward, we return to visit the Dwelling of the Gods, where we can admire the completed stone sculptures. At the end of the visit, we board the ATVs to return to our base, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to the city of Cusco. Our tour concludes two blocks from the Main Square of Cusco.

Included/ Not Included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up
  • Round-trip tourist transportation
  • ATVs (Honda TRX 250 model)
  • Fuel
  • Instructions and practice session with ATVs
  • Helmet, gloves (optional)
  • Professional guide in English and Spanish
  • First aid kit

No Included

  • Entry to the Dwelling of the Gods:
    • (Foreigners: S/ 15.00 – Peruvians: S/ 10.00)
  • Entry to Piuray Lagoon:
    • (S/ 10.00 Soles – Foreigners and Peruvians)
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

We Recommend You Bring

We Recommend You Bring

  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Peruvian soles in cash for entry fees or personal expenses
  • 1 personal backpack
  • Windbreaker jacket
  • Appropriate clothing
  • Good trekking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Rain poncho (November to March)

Cultural Facts

Cultural Facts

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Piuray Lagoon

Piuray Lagoon, located 31 kilometers from Cusco in the Chinchero region, is a vital surface water source for the area. At an altitude of 3,720 meters above sea level, it supplies 42% of Cusco city’s drinking water. This water resource is surrounded by stunning landscapes, including the snow-capped mountains Salkantay, Verónica, and Soray, which frame its location in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
This lagoon is not only important from a water resource perspective but also as a tourist attraction. Activities such as paddleboarding (SUP) allow visitors to enjoy its natural beauty while connecting with the Andean environment. Additionally, its proximity to Chinchero and other points in the Sacred Valley makes it an accessible destination for exploring the region’s cultural and historical richness.

The climate in Piuray is semi-dry and temperate, with average temperatures of 10°C. During the dry season, from April to September, clear skies and radiant sun create the perfect environment for outdoor activities. In the rainy season, from October to March, temperatures range between 3°C and 18°C, offering an equally attractive but wetter panorama.

Overall, Piuray Lagoon stands out not only for its functional importance and natural beauty but also for the unique experiences it offers to those seeking to discover the magic of the Peruvian Andes.

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