Book your Ausangate 7 Lakes hike 1 Day Trek that is nestled within the eastern foothills of the Andes Mountain Range is the Ausangate circuit, a trek that circumnavigates the peak of Ausangate, which at 6,372 m (20,900 ft) is the highest mountain in southern Peru. The Ausangate trek is one of the most challenging treks in the Cusco region. The Ausangate 7 Lakes hike is one of the most mysterious and hidden treasures of the Andes, it is also one of the most spectacular one-day treks, throughout the hike, we not only get to see some of the most amazing high-altitude scenery in the Andes, but we also get to meet some of the local people and see how they live. The people of this isolated region want to promote tourism and cultural exchange on their terms, without sacrificing their identity and lifestyle, hence, our visit helps the local people in a small way to maintain their traditional lifestyle and land holdings
Ausangate 7 Lakes hike 1 Day Trek | Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike from Cusco Itinerary:
Our journey will start at 4 am, we will pick you up from your hotel and take a 3-hour drive towards Pacchanta, this place is located at 4,200 meters above sea level and passes by the Tinke village, this means that temperatures will be lower than Cusco itself and once in Pacchanta we will take a hot breakfast before star with our hike towards the lakes in the Ausangate region, the hike will be about 5 hours and will take you along the path where we will see the different lakes like Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha y Q’omercocha, we will also view the snow covered peaks that surround this area, this area is located in the Andean region which means that weather is changeable, expect everything from cold temperatures to hot sun impact so we advise you to bring a hat or cap and to use a good sunblock to avoid any sunburn and headaches. The way back will be easier and faster hiking towards Pacchanta again and once you get to the trailhead your trekking we will enjoy a delicious hot lunch ready for you to recover your energy, after finished we will take our transportation back to Cusco.
Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike from Cusco Includes:
- Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
- Drop off near the main square
- English speaking tour guide
- Round trip transportation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Oxygen tank
- First aid kit
- Walking poles
Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike from Cusco NOT Includes:
- Meals not described on the itinerary and snacks
- Tipping
- Entrance fee to the hot springs (around 5 soles per person)
- Entrance fee to the site in Tinki (20 soles per person)
PRICE OF THE HIKE:
US$ 135 Dollars per Person in our private Tour
US$ 39 Dollars per Person in our Economic Grupal Tour