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Ausangate 7 Lakes Day Hike

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Travel Duration: Full Day Tours
Availability : Daily Departures
Departure:Cusco
Max Altitude:4,850 m / 15,912 ft
Min Age : 6+
Max People : 12 per group
  • OVERVIEW

Ausangate 7 Lakes Day Hike

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This Ausangate 7 Lakes hike will take you into the wilderness of Cusco, home to the famous ice peaks of the Andes, pale blue glacial lakes, curious wildlife, local Quechua people, and fascinating towering peaks.

In small intimate groups of 2 to 8 travelers accompanied by your private Peru Travel Luxury guide, you will experience the best of Ausangate in one day: eagles, geese and condors will put on a spectacle gliding over soaring ice-tipped peaks, native Quechua.

People, native flowers and songbirds will complement your hike through the highlands, you will get close to the ice peaks of Ausangate and peaceful llamas and grazing alpacas will add color to your day trip as you walk the trails of the Andes, at the end of the Walk you will immerse yourself in the hot springs to relax your muscles.

The highlight of the Ausangate 7 Lakes Day Hike

  • Get up-close with the impressive Ausangate mountain at 6,384m/ 20,945 ft.
  • Trek through highlands dotted with llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, vizcachas (Andean chinchillas).
  • Trek through spectacular 7 lakes at the lower part of Ausangate mountain and other snowcapped mountains.
  • Soak in the natural hot springs of Pacchanta.
  • Snap a photo of the famous 7 lakes and the ice-draped peaks in the Vilcanota mountain range.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Explore the 7 amazing Ausangate lagoons

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Tinki
Pacchanta
7 Lakes
Cusco hotel
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Your Peru Travel Luxury team will come to your hotel to pick you up at 3:00 am, then drive for 3 hours and 30 minutes to reach the town of Pacchanta, located at an altitude of 4,300 m/14,108 ft, where you can have hot breakfast . Along the way you will pass through four towns and panoramic views. Since the trip is early in the morning and you will ascend higher and higher, the temperature will be cold, so warm clothing is required for this hike. During the hike the temperature may remain the same, be sure to come with mountain clothing for cold and mild temperatures.

Once breakfast, you will begin the walk to the lakes for approximately 3 hours, where you will observe a series of lagoons, located every 30 minutes to 1 hour from each other. Some of them are Azulcocha, Otorongococha, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Q’omercocha. Each lake has a stunning view of the different mountains located in the Vilcanota mountain range.

Right near the trail, herds of llamas and alpacas, local people in traditional costumes, flora and fauna will be a true complement to your day’s adventure; After taking a 7-hour walk to observe the kingdom of the Andes, you will return to the town of Pacchanta, where you will enjoy the freshly prepared lunch, after lunch or even before lunch you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the hot springs. Finally, we will return to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.

Enjoy this hike, Ausangate 7 lakes.

  • Meals: Breakfast & lunch
  • Accommodation: Not
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Walking Distance: 15 km / 9.32 miles
  • Highest Elevation: 4,850 m / 15,912 ft
  • Campsite Elevation: Not
  • TRIP INFO
Inclusions
Trip Checklist
Before You Go

High Quality Service & Safety

  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
  • First Aid Kit
  • Customer Service 24/7

Permits & Entrance Tickets

  • Entrance ticket to Ausangate 7 lakes

Transportation

  • DAY 1: Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the trek.
  • DAY 1: Private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco.

Meals

  • Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
  • Food: Vegetarian and vegan available
  • Water
  • Snacks on the trail

Extra inclusions

  • trekking stick
  • Extra oxygen

What Is Not Included?

  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays out of control of the management
  • Original passport
  • Hiking shoes
  • Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
  • Clothes for the cold weather
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Snack for the hike
  • Comfortable pants
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Toiletries and hand sanitizer
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Backpack

Information Before leaving for the Ausangate 7 Lakes Day Hike

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and easy as possible. In this section you will find quick answers to all those questions you had about Ausangate 7 Lakes Day Hike in one place. Please read the following information carefully; will help you with any questions about our services.

Briefing or informative meeting

All briefings take place at your hotel at 6:30 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another schedule at the (Peru Travel Luxury) offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there they will give you a small canvas bag, in which you will store all the belongings that you intend to take on the walk and that will not be in your backpack.

Payment of Trek Balance (in Cusco)

The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.

It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.

Storing your luggage at our Office.

Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office(you can organize briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you are not going to need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (In the unlikely case of theft many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pickups:

Peru Travel Luxury company can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.

Group tours:

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.

Strikes and demonstrations:

Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent in Peru and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects:

You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.

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Lucas ML

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Enthusiastic and encouraging guides and a knowledgeable driver made this trip so much more than just a trek to a beautiful place. Like the best tours, our guides make us feel like an adventure while providing as much safety and guidance as they could. The views, the interactions with the locals (who can seemingly climb the mountain without getting your heart rate up), and the experience is second to none. Reserve them right now!
As we took our way up the mountain, I realized that other travelers didn’t have guides that were as understanding or practical. Work with these guys! I recommend the Peru Travel Luxury company team.

October 19, 2023
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