Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour Summary

Get ready for an unforgettable one-day experience in the Ausangate seven Lagoons.
• Depart Cusco at 4:30 – 5:00am.
• Homemade breakfast in Pacchanta.
• At 8:30am. 6-hour trekking start through the Ausangate 7 lakes circuit.
• At 1:30 pm. Return to Pacchanta, lunch and relax in the hot springs.
• At 15:30 hours. Return trip start to Cusco.
• Arrival in Cusco at approximately 18:30 hours.

Detailed program

To start the 1 Day Ausangate Trek or Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour, our local guide and tourist minibus will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 – 5:00am. Then, you will take a 3-hour drive to the Pacchanta community where you will enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast. After breakfast, at 8:00 – 8:30 am, start the uphill hike at a slow pace enjoying the Vilcabamba mountain range’s scenic beauty. While taking pictures and strolling among the incomparable scenery of the colorful 7 lakes and the steep snow-capped peaks, your professional guide will explain everything about the place.

Take your time to fully enjoy the whole compendium of scenic beauty. Also admire the high Andean flora and fauna. Llamas and alpacas will always welcome you along the Ausangate 7 lakes’ circuit and will gladly take a selfie with you.

After the 6-hour hike through the Ausangate 7 lakes, enjoy your freshly prepared lunch in the Pacchanta community. Then relax in the hot spring pools, this will be very rewarding after your unforgettable hike.

At 15:00 – 15:30 hours. Take your tourist mobility to return to the Cusco city roximately 18:30 hours.

Recomendations
If you want to do 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek, you must be in Cusco at least 2 days before to acclimatize.
• Before doing the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour, take short walks around Cusco to better adapt to the weather or you can hire short tours. City tour, Sacred Valley, Maras Salt mines – Moray – Chinchero, south valley or you can also visit Machu Picchu first.
• Before and upon arrival in the Cusco city, take pills to avoid altitude sickness. Also drink coca tea to help you acclimatize better.
• Wear appropriate clothing for hiking (trek shoes, thermal clothing, etc.)

Food: B & L
Physical Level: 2, Moderate
Distance Hiked: 13 km/ 8 miles
Tour Length: 6 hours, round-trip hike
Starting Altitude: 3,350m/10,991ft. Cusco
Min Altitude: 4,320 masl / 14,173ft, Pacchanta
Max Altitude: 4,850 masl / 15,912ft, Pachaspata

What’s included in the Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike

Pickup at your hotel (provided it is located in the city center).
Round trip transportation on minivan
Professional English-speaking guide
First aid and Oxygen
Buffet Breakfast and lunch prepared with local produce.
All tour, in Group tour or private tour (exclusive)
Permanent assistance.

not Included in the 1 Day Ausangate Trek

Entrance ticket to the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek (S/ 20 PEN)
Horses, if you wish you can rent in the same place (optional)
Food not mentioned in inclusions
Personal items and medications.
Hot spring ticket (it is optional. If you want to use it you can pay on the spot, S/ 10 PEN)
Walking sticks
Tips (optional).