Tour 7 Ausangate Lagoons Full Day
Discover Cusco’s 7 magical lagoons
TRIP SUMMARY
Embark on an extraordinary day adventure beginning early in the morning, departing from Cusco by private transport to the charming community of Pacchanta. Here, a welcoming local family will welcome you with a nutritious and traditional Andean breakfast, setting the stage for your journey through the impressive Andes Mountains, along with the beautiful colors of the 7 lagoons:
- Azulcocha
- Otorongo
- pukacocha
- Alqacocha
- Q’omercocha
- Orqo Otorongo
- China otorongo
ITINERARY
Cusco | Ccatca – Pacchanta – Comercocha – Azulcocha – Pacchanta
Start your trip from Cusco
Your incredible day adventure begins early with pickup from your hotel between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. We’ll head south of Cusco, passing through picturesque villages where locals wear vibrant traditional costumes, proudly preserving their culture and traditions. Our first stop will be the charming village of Ccatca, where we’ll visit its beautiful plaza and picturesque streets.
Panoramic tour to Pacchanta
We’ll continue along the interoceanic highway, which connects Peru with Brazil, until we reach the community of Pacchanta, located over 4,100 meters (13,451 feet) above sea level. Here, a welcoming local family will welcome us with a nutritious breakfast made with traditional Andean ingredients, preparing us for the journey. Hike through the Vilcanota Mountain Range
After breakfast, we will head to the Vilcanota Mountain Range, where we will admire the spectacular Ausangate Glacier. This majestic glacier, with a height of 6,384 meters (20,945 feet), offers a breathtaking view and feeds the beautiful lagoons we will visit during our hike.
Discover the 7 Lagoons
Our uphill hike begins with a 3.5-hour hike to the Ninaparayoc viewpoint. Along the way, we will pass Comercocha and Alqacocha, two stunning lagoons with blue and turquoise waters located at the foot of the enigmatic Callangate Glacier. We will continue our journey by visiting other lagoons such as Patacocha, Otorongocha, Azulcocha, and more.
Return to Pacchanta for Lunch and Rest
After exploring the lagoons, we will return to Pacchanta to enjoy a delicious lunch with our host family. If you’re feeling relaxed, take a refreshing dip in the hot springs before returning to Cusco. We’ll arrive in Cusco between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP?
Includes
- Transport to and from your hotel in Cusco
- Bilingual guide
- Entrance fee to the Park
- Breakfast
- First aid kit -including a small oxygen tank
- buffet lunch
Doesn't include
- Accommodation
- Water and snack
- Tips
- Travel /Health / Emergency insurance
- Thermal baths, Income S / 5.00 (Optional)
- Horses S / 60.00 (Optional)
Recommendations
- Water
- Rain jacket – poncho- Long sleeve shirt
- Trekking footwear
- Winter hat and gloves
- Rain pants
- Head Torch
- Snacks
- Sunblock, factor 35+ recommended
- Sunglasses and sun hat
- Camera with spare batteries – batteries run down faster at high altitudes
- Binoculars
- Cash for the entrance fee and extras.
- Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)
PRICES Ausangate 7 Lagoons Tour full day.
Group Price Service
- US$ 43.00 per person
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