Ausangate Seven Lakes Full-Day Hike
Ausangate Seven Lakes, stop by stop
From Cusco to Pacchanta for a hike around the Ausangate lakes.
- 1CuscoArrival and return to the airport
- 2PacchantaBreakfast and trailhead
- 3Seven Lakes circuitLake area in the Vilcanota range
Reference road to Pacchanta
The green line ends in Pacchanta. The last marker identifies the lake area.
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Itinerary
Ausangate Seven Lakes Full-Day Hike
Hotel pickup in Cusco is scheduled between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. We travel to Pacchanta, where we stop for breakfast before starting the hike.
From Pacchanta, we walk around the Seven Lakes circuit, with time to see the high Andean landscape and take photos. Walking time depends on the group and conditions.
After the hike we return to Pacchanta for lunch. There is time for an optional visit to the hot springs before travelling back to Cusco.
Places to visit
Inclusions
Included
- Hotel pickup and round-trip tourist transport.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Specialist guide.
- First-aid kit and oxygen.
Not included
- Admission to the Ausangate circuit.
- Optional horse hire and other optional expenses.
Before Traveling
- Bring warm layers, rain protection, hiking shoes, water and sun protection.
- Allow time to acclimatise before this high-altitude hike.
Prices
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