1-Day Trek to the 7 Lagoons in Ausangate

Descripción

Southeast of the city of Cusco, about one hundred kilometers away, is one of the most beautiful places to walk. In this part of the Andes of Peru you will visit seven beautiful lagoons of green, turquoise blue and other colors. The lagoons are surrounded by spectacular landscapes and mountains that are part of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, such as the Ausangate and Ayangate mountains. This incredible trip ends in hot springs with a beautiful view of the mountains.

Type: Adventure, scenic, and cultural
Duration: 1 Day
Days of Departure: Every day
Time: 04:30 AM – 05:00 PM
Group Size: Small groups
Season: From March to January
Maximum Altitude: 600 meters
Difficulty: Moderate to challenging

Itinerary

Cusco – Tinki – Pacchanta – Lagoons – Cusco

The trip begins with pickup from your hotel at 04:00 AM. We will then head towards the town of Tinki, where we will have a short rest. After approximately 45 minutes, we will arrive at Pacchanta, a small town near the mountains, where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast. From there, we will start our walk towards the Ausangate Lagoons.

During the approximately 6 hours of hiking, we will visit the following lagoons: Azulcocha, Oqécocha, Pucacocha 1 and 2, Alqacocha 1 and 2, and Q'omercocha, one after the other. We will enjoy their colors and the unique beauty of each lagoon. Along the way, it is also possible to see birds, alpacas, llamas, many vizcachas, and, with luck, even the Andean Condor, the king of the Andes.

Our delicious lunch will be at a special spot near the hot springs of Pacchanta. After lunch, we will have time to relax in the Pacchanta hot springs, which will surely be one of the highlights of your adventure. To conclude our trip, we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 7:00 PM.

Includes

Tourist transportation from Cusco – Tinki – Cusco
Breakfast and lunch
Professional guide English – Spanish

First aid kit, canes, emergency oxygen.
Assistance from the Peru Latin Tour agency.

Does not include

Income = S/ 10
Admission to the hot springs = S/ 5
Extra expenses such as drinks (sodas, beers, etc.)

Recomendaciones

Water bottle
Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and rain poncho
Optional hiking poles, trekking boots
Extra money, original passports
Personal medications if necessary
Small backpack to carry cameras, water and personal things
Photographic cameras or camcorders
Light and warm clothing, the temperature varies a lot