The best trek Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike. If you are a hiking lover and want to discover impressive natural sites and you don’t have enough time in Cusco, the short hike to the enchanting 7 lagoons of Ausangate is your best option.
Experience part of the Andean Mountain range and admire the spectacular scenic beauty of huge snow-capped peaks and colorful small lagoons resulting from the melting of the surrounding glaciers.
Stroll among the high Andean flora and fauna and relax in the Pacchanta hot springs. This 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Trek Tour starts at 4:30 am and ends at 18:30 hours in Cusco city. If you are planning to explore part of the Cusco Andes, join to the Tunqui Expeditions expert team. A local tour operator in Cusco and your perfect partner for an enjoyable, guaranteed and personalized adventure.
Embark on a high-altitude hiking adventure to the Ausangate region, where you’ll encounter seven mesmerizing glacial lakes.
The collection of lagoons comprising this tourist attraction is fed by the melting snow of the immense Ausangate, the highest peak in Cusco (with its summit reaching 6,384 meters above sea level). The local communities decided to harness the natural beauty of the area by creating a Circuit of 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek: Pucacocha Lagoon, Patacocha Lagoon, Alqacocha Lagoon, Qomercocha Lagoon, Otorongo Orco Lagoon, Otorongo Chinese Lagoon, and Cocha Blue Lagoon.
Traverse the rugged terrain of this stunning landscape, witness vibrant alpine ecosystems, and marvel at the crystalline lakes nestled among the peaks.
This is a unique experience for an adventurer, enjoy nature in its state of creation, how the earth was created. We will pass through one of the best known mountain ranges of Cusco (AUSANGATE). We will have a 5 – 6 hour walk visiting the 7 lagoons of Ausangate Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Q’omercocha, we will also be able to appreciate the Ausangate Mountain Range, we will also see birds, alpacas, llamas, many vizcachas, After making a circuit we will return to Pacchanta to enjoy the hot springs.
Cusco to Pacchanta
We will head towards the beautiful community of Pacchanta, during a trip of approximately 3 hours, in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate the impressive flora and fauna of the high Andean landscapes.
Once in Pacchanta, we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast typical of the region. We will have a short break during which our guide will give us detailed information about the adventure that is about to begin.
Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek
After breakfast, we will continue with our walking tour of the 7 Ausangate Lagoons. The route covers approximately 7.5 km and will take us around five hours to explore. During this time, we will visit the Azulqocha, Orco Otorongo, China Otorongo, Puqacocha, Alqacocha, Qomercocha and Patacocha lagoons, and we will marvel at the view of the majestic mountains such as Ausangate, Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Caracol and Tinke. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to observe native birds, alpacas, llamas, vizcachas and, with a little luck, the majestic Andean condor.
At the end of the lagoon circuit, we will return to Pacchanta where we will enjoy a delicious local lunch. Afterwards, we will relax in the community’s medicinal hot springs, recovering and recharging energy after a day of incredible discoveries in the Andes. We will then make our way back to Cusco
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Can I store my luggage at your office?
Of course
During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.
Any equipment that you won’t 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 everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.
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Group Tours
Group tours are made up of different types of people, then 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, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations are common 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 trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.
Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything 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
Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.
Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!
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The ” Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike Full Day” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.
Private Price: US$ 170.00 – US$ 100.00 per person
Group Price: US$ 59.00 US$ 45.00 per person
Travel in a small group (2-12 people).
This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests. Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7 %, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits.
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Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.
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