Hike to the 7 Lakes of Ausangate from Cusco
Description
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the 7 Lakes of Ausangate on this guided hiking tour from Cusco. Start your day with a hearty breakfast and savor a delicious lunch in Pajchanta. After an invigorating hike, unwind in natural hot springs surrounded by majestic mountain vistas. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, ideal for nature enthusiasts seeking a memorable experience in the Peruvian Andes.
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Itinerary
Begin with pickup from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco (a to 5 am) and head towards the city of Pajchanta. First, arrive at Tinki and stop for a while. From Tinki, continue to Pajchanta and enjoy a delicious breakfast. From this site, begin your hike to the beautiful 7 Lakes of Ausangate. Hike for a total of five hours, visiting the lakes of Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Q'omercocha, and Azulcocha. Admire the Ausangate (6,834 m), Mariposa (5,842 m), Jampa (5,500 m), Pucapunta (5,740 m), Caracol (5,625 m), and Tinki (5,300 m) mountains, as well as the entire Qayangate mountain range. See birds, llamas, alpacas, and numerous vizcachas; if you are lucky, you may also see the Andean condor. After completing the circuit, return to Pajchanta to enjoy the hot springs. End the day in the tranquil hot springs of Ausangate, perfect for relaxing the muscles of the body. Return to Cusco after a typical lunch, arriving between 6 and 7 pm.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
our guide will contact you 10 minutes before arriving at your hotel located in the historical center.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
If you're interested in Ausangate lakes I would book with a different company. The lakes themselves are beautiful, just be prepared for the altitude (bring extra water, med) and for the long walk. Bring a snack since you might not get back for lunch until early afternoon. The pick-up in the morning was disorganized. There was no communication the night before about more specific pick-up time (they did reply when I messaged), and in the morning the guide and driver still didn't have all the addresses. It took almost an hour to make 3 stops in Cusco because we kept circling around. Our guide was very hands-off. We had to ask about the itinerary details (lunch before or after hot springs, timing of hike, etc). He didn't share any information about the land or people in the region except for glacier elevations. He didn't pace the group well or check in early when a couple hikers were struggling. The faster hikers were given the OK to head back to our lunch spot after seeing all the lakes, but we almost got lost because there were a couple of forks in the road in town that he hasn't told us about. Food was mediocre. Overall, I would recommend either spending a bit more on a more reputable company for better organization, education, and food, or just get a cheap ride and do a self-guided hike on your own time.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We sincerely apologize that the organization, communication, and guide service did not meet your expectations. We truly value your feedback regarding the pickup, hiking support, and food, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve. We are glad you enjoyed the beauty of the Ausangate lakes, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
A unique and impressive experience the very attentive guide, it was an unforgettable experience the thermal baths in paqchanta is another experience!!!
The experience was very good overall. The organization was good, the guide was attentive, and the tour went smoothly. Without a doubt, it's an activity worth doing.
