From Cusco: 1-Day Kinsa Cocha Lakes Hike - Huaynas Expeditions
- 10 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
This tour takes you far off the beaten path to Kinsa Cocha, a hidden gem high above the Sacred Valley that few travelers ever see. Unlike more crowded destinations, this tranquil area offers peaceful, crowd-free hiking among pristine glacial lakes and dramatic Andean landscapes. You’ll walk alongside free-roaming alpacas, enjoy a scenic boxed lunch beside a remote lake, and explore authentic nature and culture without the crowds. The optional stop at the Pisac archaeological site adds a rich historical layer, blending Incan heritage with natural wonder—all in a single, unforgettable day.
Inclusions
What's included
- English / Quechua / Spanish professional guide speak.
- Private transportation.
- Curated boxed lunch.
- Pick up from your hotel in the morning of departure.
- First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Pre trek Briefing (briefing at the hotel).
- Second Tour Guide over 12 people.
What's not
- Extra expenses.
- Dinner.
- Travel and health insurance (bring copies with you please).
- Waking sticks (it can be rented from us US$ 5 for the entire trip).
- Tips (optinal).
- Kinsa Cocha Pass: Payable on-site, 10.00 Soles (approx. $4 USD).
Itinerary
Begin your journey with hotel pickup in Cusco and a scenic drive through the Sacred Valley to the high-altitude lakes of Kinsa Cocha. Stop first at Azul Cocha, a peaceful blue lagoon, then enjoy a gentle one-hour hike to Pumacocha, often accompanied by friendly alpacas. From there, ascend to a mountain pass for sweeping Andean views before descending to the stunning Kinsa Cocha lake. Enjoy a relaxing boxed lunch by the water, surrounded by silence and natural beauty. On the return, you can optionally visit the Pisac archaeological site—an impressive Incan complex perched above the valley. This full-day tour blends breathtaking landscapes, gentle hiking, and cultural discovery. Return to Cusco around 6 PM with unforgettable memories of the Peruvian Andes. Includes transportation, guide, and lunch. Approx. 3–4 hours hiking (9 km) at high altitude. Suitable for active travelers.
Cancellation
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Huaynas Expeditions
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 117% above the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 693 of 1358.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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