Excursion 7 Lakes of Ausangate Cusco

Overview

Ausangate’s 7 Lakes tour offers an authentic and well-organized experience, combining high mountain landscapes, vivid Andean culture and personalized attention. We start the tour from the Pacchanta community, where you will enjoy a local breakfast before the hike, and we do the trekking at a moderate pace, with enough time to enjoy each lagoon and take pictures without rush. In addition, the tour includes the possibility of relaxing in the hot springs of Pacchanta, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and ends with a local lunch, providing a complete experience from the beginning to the return to Cusco. The entire tour is carried out with trained local guides, focused on safety, knowledge of the environment and a close and responsible experience.

Itinerary

1. Cusco

   Pick up from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco. From 4:00 a.m., our agency staff will pick you up.

   · 30 min

2. After pickup in the historic center of Cusco, we head towards the Andean community of Pacchanta, in an approximate 3 hour journey, crossing rural and mountainous landscapes of the south of the region. Pacchanta is the starting point of the Ausangate 7 Lagoons circuit, where we will also enjoy a hot breakfast prepared by local people.

   · 45 min

3. From Pacchanta we started the walk to the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate, lasting approximately 3 to 4 hours in total, at a moderate pace and with stops for rest and photographs. During the tour we will visit the main lagoons of the circuit: Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Female, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Qomer Cocha, Patacocha and Blue Cocha, each with unique tones. Along the way it will be possible to observe llamas, alpacas and high Andean birds, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the snowy Ausangate, glaciers and the extensive landscapes of the Andean puna.

   · 3 h· Admission not included

4. At the end of the hike, travelers will have free time to relax in the hot springs of Pacchanta, known for its relaxing properties and natural surroundings surrounded by snow-capped mountains. (Optional entry – not included)

   · 45 min· Admission not included

5. Return to the community of Pacchanta to enjoy a basic buffet lunch, made with local products.

   · 45 min

6. Plaza Regocijo (Kusipata)

   After lunch, start the return trip to the city of Cusco. Approximate arrival will be between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., leaving them near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.

   · 3 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

Guests must wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Pick-up is only at hotels located near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. A duly identified agency staff member will be responsible for the collection. The exact time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp or email.

How to use your ticket

The entrance to the circuit of the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate is acquired directly in the community of Pacchanta, since the sale is made by the local inhabitants. For this reason, it is necessary to carry cash in suns. Admission to Pacchanta Hot Springs (optional) is also paid directly on site and in cash only. Throughout the process, our agency staff will be present to assist and guide travelers with payments and any queries.

What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 18 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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