Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour

Tour description

Discover Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour

This trip to “Ausangate 7 Lakes”, takes place at the foot of the imposing snowy Ausangate, in an area that varies between 4300 masl and 4784 masl, therefore, the climate of the area is frigid. The 7 lakes circuit is recommended for people who do not suffer from respiratory diseases. We will also have the option to take a relaxing bath in its thermo-medicinal waters located in the Pacchanta Community.

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Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour

1 Day

Price from $150.00USDper person

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Trip Details

Overview

05:00 Am Pick up from your Hotel.
08:30 a.m. Breakfast time
09:00 Am Start of the hike (The lagoons will be observed during the hike).
11:00 a.m. Arrival at the last lagoon to 4784 m.s.l.
11:30 Am Descent to the starting point (Pacchanta Community).
14:00 p.m. Lunch Time.
14:45 p.m. Free time to visit the thermal baths (optional).
15:30 p.m. Return to Cusco.
19:30 pm. Arrival in Cusco City.

Trip Details

Physical rating: Demanding (4/5)
Activities: Hiking, gastronomy, nature, landscapes, Wild Visa.
Accommodation: Not included, if you wish to hire, we can offer alternatives from economic hostels to luxury hotels.
Group zise: Groups of 8 participants, or private services..

Itinerary

01:

Itinerary Tour Ausangate 7 Lakes.

We start at 5:00 am with the pick up from your hotels, to depart south of Cusco towards the route to Puerto Maldonado. We will pass through the district of Ocongate to reach Tinki (3780 masl), 3 hours away, from here we will take the detour to the community of Pacchanta (4310 masl), where we can have breakfast. Then from the Pacchanta Community, we will start the tour of the lake of Ausangate a walk of approx. 5 hours by the circuit of the 7 lagoons, in the tour we will visit the lagoons of Azulqocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Q’omercocha, and Patacocha 4740 masl, we will also have a beautiful view of the imposing Ausangate snow-capped mountain (6380 masl). On the way, we will be able to see the flora and fauna of the place such as llamas, alpacas, and with a little luck, we will be able to photograph the Vizcachas and the Andean Condor. At the end of the journey, we will return to Pacchanta where you will be free to take a refreshing bath in its hot springs, where we can also enjoy a comforting lunch. At the end of the service and after a refreshing bath in the hot springs of Pacchanta we will take the bus back to the city of Cusco. 19:30 hours.

Inclusions

Included

Tourist Transportation round trip
Meals: Breakfast and Menu.
Bilingual Guide (Spanish – English).
First Aid Kit.
Oxygen Balloon.

No Included

Community Entrance Ticket S/. 10.00 Soles
Extra Horse. S/. 80.00 soles
Entrance fee to the thermal baths S/. 10.00 Soles.
Snack and bottled water

Optional

Recomendations

Small Backpack.
Wear; hats, scarves, gloves, sweaters.
Bring an extra change of clothes in case it rains.
Carry Snacks that provide calories and energy.
Bring a rain poncho, sunblock, sunglasses, hat.
Bathing clothes in case you wish to enter the thermal baths.
Not recommended for people suffering from respiratory illnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Tourist transport to the Ausangate snow-capped mountain.

For the trip to the foot of the Nevado Ausangate we will take our tourist transport, minivan, van or car that have all the security measures, with air conditioning and expert drivers on the route to make your trip an unforgettable journey.

2. Food in the Ausangate snow-capped peak

When you are in Peru you will experience food like never before. They have many seafood and meat dishes as well as influences from Chinese and Japanese cuisine. There are also many vegetarian options.

Within the Ausangate 7 lakes Tour usually the food is based on Andean dishes prepared as fried trout, Chicharon of Alpaca and even Chicharon of pork as Cuy al Horno, or a state or dry lamb.

3. The Clothing in the Ausangate Snowy

Again, you will find a wide variety of stores in Cusco, from malls, to stores, to boutiques, to mass markets, so we recommend buying warm clothes for the trip according to the season in which you are traveling.

Of the Tour Ausangate 7 lakes people wear more open clothing as well as their traditional clothing such as skirts, the ojota, the chullo and some attire made with alpaca wool.

4. Care of the Environment in the Ausangate 7 lakes Circuit

Most of the time you will receive everything in a plastic bag. Literally everything. Even drinks can be served in a plastic bag! Try to refuse plastic bags as much as possible. see more

It is recommended to keep the carcasses and transfer them to the nearest collector in order to help maintain the environment and care for the flora and fauna of the area. Together we can beat global warming!

5. Lifestyle on the tour routeAusangate 7 lakes – Cusco

There is a notable difference between the clothing used in the city of Cusco and on the route to the Ausangate snow-capped peak, generally being this area with a cold climate to be at the foot of the Ausangate snow-capped peak, the houses are mostly built on the basis of mud, straw and adobe roofs mostly use tile and some still use the straw.

6. Medical services Tour 7 lakes of Ausangate-Cusco.

Medical services vary throughout Peru. There are high-level hospitals and clinics, and there are low-level hospitals and clinics. In the community of Pacchanta you can find a medical post that has the basics to meet an emergency, if it is a serious health situation is derived from emergency to the city of Cusco.

If you are on any medication it is necessary not to forget to take it with you as you may not be able to find the medication in this area.