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Ausangate 7 lakes hike full day tour
This is a magnificent trek 10 kilometers away with beautiful landscapes surrounded by alapcas, llamas, Chinchillas among other animals, on this full day Tour you will enjoy magnificent views of 7 colorful lagoons. The circuit is designed for a complete walk where you will also see Andean people dressed in colorful costumes made by hand from alpaca wool. Ausangate 1 day trek gives you a beautiful experience in the Andes, at a height of 4800 meters. This circuit called Ausangate 1 Day trek or 7 lakes, is not so well known so feel sure not to see many tourists and enjoy a quiet place.
The Tour of the 7 Lakes is one of the most beautiful routes in all of the Vilcanota Mountain Range; you’ll stand before the imposing Ausangate, one of the 5 highest snowcaps in Peru. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with the purest of nature and gaze upon a gorgeous place in the Andes of Cusco surrounding these multi-colored lakes.
On top of that, you’ll take a dip in the hot springs of Pacchanta to relax before enjoying a traditional lunch prepared by a local family who will cordially receive us in their home. This is a one-day excursion, within which you’ll discover indigenous communities who still keep their cultures and traditions alive today. Are you ready to live this experience with the company treks ausangate?
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What to expect
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Pachanta – Ausangate Mountain – Cusco
Our professional tour guide will pick you up at your homestay, hostel or hotel between 4:00 to 4:30 hrs. You must tell our Travel company where you are staying one day before departure and be ready and waiting for pickup.
Temperature during the first hours of our Ausanagte Lakes tour is cold ( 5 to 9°C ) that why you need to bring one extra warm sweater, jacket, hat and gloves. These will keep you comfortable during this driving time to Pacchanta. After 3 hours driving we will arrive at Pacchanta where we will stop for breakfast and get last things you forgot to buy in Cusco like water and snacks.
Ausangate Lakes Trek Experience
Once we arrive at this high are (Pacchanta) we will be able to see the beautiful mountains Apu Ausangate (6384) meters above sea level). After a short time to prepare and gather our day packs, we start the 1/30 hour trek to first Lake (about 3 km.) We will be able to enjoy the first lake in our day trek. The way up to Ausangate Lakes is steep and down however our group is small and our guide will let you take your time to enjoy and arrive without pressure.
After enjoying our first view of the lakes there is a optional stop by the local people and enjoy a Mother earth offering.
After we see all lakes we will back to Pacchanta where a local lunch will be waiting for us. Once we finish lunch we can enjoy hotspings and them we will go back to Cusco.
We will arrive at Cusco between 17:00 to 18:00 hrs.
- Difficulty: moderate
- Walking distance: 12km/6.2 miles
- Highest elevation: 4,500 m/14,772 ft
- Starting elevation:4100m/13,451ft.
- Km de recorrido( 10kilometers roud trip)
- Walking time: 5-6 Hours.
Additional information
What to bring
- Money for souvenirs or rent horse.
- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes or runners.
- A warm clothes / Rain poncho.
- Camera.
- Sun cream.
- Hat and Gloves.
- Day backpack.
- Water.
Price
Price varies by group size. Click on the link to see our rates.
24/7 Assistance
We will contact you as soon as possible, approximately 10 minutes by WhatsApp and up to 5 hours by email.
