Full Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike from Cusco

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Itinerary

1. Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco.

2. We will head toward the beautiful community of Pacchanta on a journey of approximately six hours, during which we will have the opportunity to appreciate the impressive flora and fauna of the high Andean landscape.

   3 h

3. Once in Pacchanta, we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast typical of the region. After a short break, our guide will provide detailed information about the adventure that is about to begin.

   1 h

4. After breakfast, we will continue with our hike to the seven Ausangate lagoons. The route covers approximately 7.5 km and will take around five hours to complete. During this time, we will visit the Azulqocha, Orqo Otorongo, China Otorongo, Puqacocha, Alqacocha, Qomercocha, and Patacocha lagoons, and we will marvel at views of majestic mountains such as Ausangate, Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Caracol, and Tinke. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to observe native birds, alpacas, llamas, vizcachas, and, with a little luck, the majestic Andean condor.

   5 h

5. At the end of the lagoon circuit, we will return to Pacchanta, where we will enjoy a delicious local lunch. Afterwards, we will relax in the community’s medicinal hot springs, recovering and recharging our energy after a day of incredible discoveries in the Andes. Finally, we will travel back to Cusco, and the bus will drop everyone near the Plaza de Armas.

   3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Cusco

• Its from-price is 46% below the median of the 1358 day trips we list in Cusco.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 239 of 1358.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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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