The seven lagoons on Ausangate Mountain is a beautiful day hike, where you can visit the 7 turquoise green lagoons. We have DAILY DEPARTURES ALL INCLUSIVE.
Description
The seven lagoons in the Ausangate Mountain is a beautiful day hike, where you can visit the 7 turquoise green lagoons, part of the Vilcanota mountain range and also be close to the Ausangate Mountains. You can enjoy the relaxing hot springs with a beautiful view of the mountains and local life.
The Ausangate Day Hike or Ausangate Lagoons Tour 1 day, is a beautiful day trip, where you can visit several turquoise green lagoons, part of the Vilcanota mountain range and also be close to the Ausangate and Qayangate mountains. You can enjoy the relaxing hot springs with a beautiful view of the mountains and local life.
What to Expect
Important Information about the Tour.
Pick up time: From 4:30 a.m. at 5:00 am
Travel Duration: 1 Day
Time to return to Cusco: Between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m
The Ausangate Day Hike begins with the pick-up of the explorers at 4.00 in the morning from the hotel, to go with departure to the town of Pacchanta. Our Explorer team (Guide, Cooks, Arrieros) will be waiting for us with the traditional music of Ausangate and with the nutritious breakfast for the expedition to the Lagoons of Ausangate Mountain, we are the only local company that knows the culture, experiences and traditions of Ausangate. This Ausangate Day Hike, full of culture and music to live an unforgettable adventure of the adventure routes in Cusco.
We will begin the Ausangate Day Hike with the ascent until we reach the first lagoons of the Circuit of 7 Lagoons of the Ausangate; Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Q'omercocha, we can also appreciate the Ausangate mountains (6834 m.), Mariposa (5842 m.), Jampa (5500 m.), Pucapunta (5740 m), Caracol (5625 m.) , Tinke (5300 m.) And the entire Qayangate Range, we will also see birds, alpacas, llamas, many vizcachas and hopefully to the Andean Condor. After making a circuit we will return to Pacchanta to enjoy the hot springs. We will end the day in the relaxing hot springs of Ausangate Mountain. Ideal to relax the muscles of the body. After lunch of a Buffet. We will approach Cusco. We arrived in the city of Cusco at 6:00 p.m. End of our services.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch
Maximum altitude: 4,850 meters / 15912 feet
Minimum altitude: 4 333 meters / 14107 feet
Travel time: 5 hours of trekking on foot
Approximate walking distance: 15 km (horseback riding)
Included
Included
Pick up from your hotel
Round trip transportation
Professional Guide
Breakfast and lunch
First aid kit
First Entry
Entry
Not Included
Water
Horse rental
Tips
Essential Information
What you need to bring:
Small backpack
Rain jacket or poncho
Sweater or sweater for the cold
Sunscreen
Camera with extra battery
Hat or cap
Sun glasses
Hiking shoes
Mineral water
Snack: Chocolates, fruit
Extra money
Toilet paper
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get to the town where the walk begins?
It is located 3 hours from Cusco.
What time does the tour begin and end?
The tour starts at 5:00 a.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m.
Is breakfast and lunch included?
Yes. Breakfast and lunch are included.
What is the maximum height of the tour?
The maximum altitude we will reach is 4,700mt / 15,520ft
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