Ausangate 7 lakes day trip

Pickup is around 4:00 am at your hotel. Please make sure to be ready on time. Don’t forget to bring warm clothing for this adventure.

We will head south of Cusco and arrive at the village of Pacchanta, which will take around 3 and a half hours. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to see the sunrise and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the route, and we’ll make a stop for breakfast.

Around 8:30 am, we’ll begin our 3 and a half hour hike to visit the 7 lakes. You’ll have the chance to see these magical lakes and the mystique that surrounds them. After visiting the 7 lakes, we’ll return to the small village of Pacchanta for a well-deserved rest and lunch. If you’d like, you can take an optional soak in the thermal waters of Pacchanta (optional), keeping in mind that this is an optional activity and if you don’t want to participate, you’ll have free time to explore the surroundings of this magical village. Then we’ll return to the Imperial City of the Incas. We’ll arrive in Cusco around 6:30 pm.

Overnight: Hotel in Cusco (not included)

It is moderately difficult, but it takes place at high altitude, so it may feel more challenging than the distance or elevation gain would suggest. It is recommended that you be in good enough physical condition to hike for several hours and that you have already acclimated to the altitude.

Yes, because the route takes place at high altitude, it’s advisable to spend a few days in Cusco or another high-altitude area before the hike. This allows your body to begin adjusting and reduces the risk of altitude-related discomfort. Acclimatization is one of the top recommendations emphasized by tour operators specializing in this route.

Pickup from your hotel is at approximately 4:00 a.m. After the drive and the hike, the return to Cusco is scheduled for around 6:30 p.m., although the schedule may vary depending on the group’s pace, the weather, and trail conditions.

The hike begins in the community of Pacchanta, southeast of Cusco and near the snow-capped Ausangate mountain. The drive from Cusco takes approximately three and a half hours before the hike begins.

The hike through the lagoons takes approximately three and a half hours, not including transportation to and from Cusco, meals, or stops along the tour.

Yes. The tour includes breakfast and lunch, as well as transportation, a guide, entrance fees, a first-aid kit, and emergency oxygen, as specified in the itinerary.

We recommend bringing warm, layered clothing, a waterproof jacket or rain poncho, hiking boots, water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a small backpack. High-altitude weather can change quickly, so it’s best to be prepared for both cold temperatures and sun exposure.

Yes. After returning to Pacchanta, you have the option to enjoy the hot springs before the return trip to Cusco. This activity is optional; those who prefer not to visit the hot springs can spend their free time in the area.