7 Lakes Ausangate Full Day
Explore the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate
On a clear day, the snow-capped peak of Ausangate can be seen from the city of Cusco. It is one of the most sacred mountains in all of Peru and is home to one of the country’s most picturesque landscapes. The most visited of which are the crystal-clear waters of its famous seven alpine lagoons.
The Ausangate full day tour, begins with a 3-hour drive from Cusco to the small mountain community of Pacchanta, located at an altitude of 4,200 meters. The hike thereafter is a 3-hour adventure around the breathtaking seven lagoons.
Another highlight of the seven lagoons tour is a chance to warm your bones during a relaxing dip in the hot springs of Pacchanta. Situated at the foot of the sacred peak of Ausangate, amidst the backdrop of the Cordillera del Vilcanota, the temperature of the natural waters of the baths range between 38ºC and 44ºC.
Places to visit :
- Pacchanta
- Ausangate
- Seven Lagoons
- Hot Springs
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Itinerary
- 5am : Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- 8am : Arrive in Pacchanta and take breakfast
- 9am : Begin the 90 minute hike (or horse ride) to the 7 Lagoons
- 10:30am : Time to explore and take photos
- 11am : Return walk for 1-hour back to Pacchanta
- 12pm : Visit to the hot springs in Pacchanta (optional)
- 1:30pm : Lunch in Pacchanta
- 2:30pm : 3-hour drive back to Cusco
- 6pm : Arrival in Cusco – return to Hotel
CUSCO – PACCHANTA – AUSANGATE 7 LAGOONS – HOT SPRINGS – CUSCO
The Ausangate 7 Lagoons Tour begins with pick up at 5am from your hotel in Cusco.
Your private transportation will then take you on a 3-hour drive through the picturesque towns and valleys of the Peruvian Andes, until you reach the community of Pacchanta that sits at an altitude of 4,200 meters at the foot of the Ausangate Mountain.
Upon arrival in Pacchanta, you will eat a delicious breakfast amidst the stunning backdrop of the Ausangate Mountain range, before preparing to start the hike. After breakfast, you will follow the mountain trail up to the 7 lagoons, which will take approximately 90 minutes by hiking or 1 hour by horse (not included).
Once you reach the turquoise shores of the lakes, your guide will grant you free time to explore and take photos. The Ausangate 7 Lagoons are named Pucacocha Lagoon, Patacocha Lagoon, Alqacocha Lagoon, Qomercocha Lagoon, Orco Otorongo Lagoon, China Otorongo Lagoon and Azul Cocha Lagoon.
With a camera full of souvenir photos, you will say goodbye to the waters of the majestic lakes and follow your guide back to the community of Pacchanta. The afternoon will then gift you with an opportunity to warm your bones and sore muscles during a relaxing dip in the hot springs.
After revitalising yourself in the thermal baths, you will enjoy a freshly prepared lunch whilst learning about the culture and history of Pacchanta and Ausangate.
The return journey to Cusco thereafter will be a 3-hour drive through stunning Andean Valleys, until you are transferred to your hotel in the city for approximately 6pm.
Included
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- Professional English/Spanish speaking tour guide
- Private transport to and from Pacchanta
- Food : 1 Breakfast and 1 Lunch
- Entrance ticket to Seven Lagoons
- Trekking poles – 2 per person
- First aid kit and oxygen bottle
Not Included
- Emergency horses to carry you up the trail
- Optional entrance to Pacchanta hot springs (S / .10 soles)
- Tips for the tour guide and driver (optional)
- Dinner and snacks and drinks
Recommendations to bring
- Original passport – expiration date no less than 7 months
- Walking shoes or light shoes or tennis shoes
- Bathing suit for optional swim in the hot springs
- Canteen water bottle as you should drink plenty of fluid on the tour
- Raincoat or long poncho during the rainy season
- Long sleeve shirts
- Long pants
- Sunscreen
- Wide-brimmed hat – Sun’s rays are strong at altitude
- Sunglasses
- Medicines and / or personal effects
- A small light backpack
- Camera or phone camera
- Cash/coins – small denominations – soles & dollars
- Face mask and face shield (if preferred)
- Bottle of water and snacks
Packing List
ESSENTIALS
- Original Passport
- VALID STUDENT ID CARD (if booked as a student)
- Immigration card (delivered on the airport upon entering Peru)
- Good quality backpack (medium sized)
- Water storage bottle or canteen: Camelbak bottles are recommended, but all need to be sufficient to hold 1-2 litres
- Comfortable shoes, preferably light with good soles (waterproof goretex for rainy seasons)
BAGGAGE
TOILET ARTICLES
IN YOUR BACKPACK
Additional Information
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- For the reservation of this tour a minimum of 02 people is required.
- We in the package include emergency horse to ride (01 horse per person).
WHY BOOK WITH US?
- We are one of the only companies that organize tours of the Mountain of Colors descending through the Red Valley many offer the red valley but only carry a viewpoint and then return to the same place, we go down the Red Valley, where the views and Where is one of the only groups.
- We do a direct job for passengers (contract between Operator and Passenger), we do not use intermediaries, we do not give commissi
- eople (from Cusco), tourism professionals who have constant training courses and good customer service (Client = Friend), which guarantees the service we provide.
- We are really a Tour Operator wi
- ons to Agencies or third parties that inflate costs.
- Our entire team is 100% local pth all the permits and certificates granted by the Provincial municipality of Cusco and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (DIRCETUR and MINCETUR).
- We have 09 years of experience in the market, we know our region and work area perfectly, in addition to the failures of other companies, so we have the necessary knowledge to quickly and efficiently solve any unforeseen or mishap that could arise accidentally (those small details are our difference).
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You will live in the Tour 7 Lagoons Ausangate 1 Day
- It will be a super promising full day excursion, full of landscapes and mountains.
- It will be an excursion to get out of the routine and stress of traditional tours in Cusco.
- We will visit turquoise, blue, green and even reddish lagoons.
- We will pass through typical towns where you will be able to appreciate the locals and the daily life they lead.
- You can also see some of the Andean flora and fauna such as Llamas, Alpacas and with luck we will be able to appreciate the Andean condor.
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