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Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days

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Travel Duration: 2 Days - 1 Night
Departure: Cusco
Group Size: 10 Per group
Availability: Daily Departures
trip-styles: hiking
Max Altitude: 5100 m - 16.732 ft
Lodging Type: camps
Difficulty: Moderate
  • OVERVIEW

Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days

This Ausangate trek combines two stunning places in the Peruvian Andes such as the 7 lakes and 5 other lakes at the top of this trek, plus stunning snow-capped peaks.

This Ausangate 12 Lakes trek is perfect for travelers with little time and want to walk the best part of the Ausangate trek full of animals such as alpacas, llamas, vicuñas, and chinchillas, among other animals. We will also enjoy good Peruvian meals made by our cook respecting any food restrictions we have. Join us on this trek and immerse yourself in the magic of the mountains and enjoy the place without many people.

The highlight of the Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days

  • Explore the 12 lakes next to the sacred mountain Ausangate.
  • Feel the energies of the mountains in a sacred place and at an impressive altitude.
  • Immerse yourself in the Andean flora and fauna, appreciating how llamas, alpacas and vicuñas.
  • Live with the local people who still maintain Andean traditions.
  • Walk without crowds on a designed and personalized itinerary for a better experience.
  • Appreciate the sacred mountain Ausangate (the highest mountain in Cusco).
  • Submerge your knowledge about the agriculture of the Incas, in these towns it is possible to see this activity.
  • ITINERARY

DAY 1Exploring the lakes next to Ausangate Mountain.

Places we will arrive
Cusco
Tinki
Pacchanta
7 lakes
7 lakes Viewpoint
Pachaspata Camp

We will start our hike with a pick up at your hotel at 4.30 am and board our private transport heading to Ausangate with a duration of approximately 3.30 hours. Passing through beautiful valleys. And our main destination is the town of Pacchanta (4300 m – 14,107 ft), where we will have our first breakfast and we will have time to get ready before starting to walk.

Once we are ready to leave, we will start with an uphill walk towards the 7 lakes. At first sight we will have Ankascocha (blue lagoon), and as we ascend we will observe other lagoons that are part of the 7 lagoons. In the middle of animals such as alpacas and llamas.
Around the lagoons we will have our lunch cooked by our cook and we will have time to relax after our lunch.

After a short break we will continue our hike uphill reaching the viewpoint of the lagoons, from this point we will be able to appreciate the lagoons and the mountains that surround it and also take impressive photos. And in the afternoon we will arrive at our campsite Pachaspata (4800 m – 15,748 ft) where we will have our dinner and at night we will be able to appreciate the Milky Way and the stars that are simply worth observing.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 6.21 miles – 10 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: 4.800 m – 15.748 ft
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Around 5 – 6 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 4.800 m – 15.748 ft

DAY 2Between glacial mountains and thermal baths.

Places we will arrive
Pachaspata
Qampa Pass
5 lakes
Hot spring
Pacchanta
Cusco Hotel

This day in the middle of the mountains, we will wake up with a wake-up tea before having a nutritious breakfast.

After having enjoyed our breakfast we continue our walk uphill towards the Qampa pass (5100 m – 16.732 ft) at this point, we will be able to appreciate the mountains full of glaciers and the lagoons of different colors. We will also have the opportunity to make an offering to the pacha mama (Mother Earth).

Once we have taken a photo and explored completely, we will have to continue our walk, this time it will be easier since it will be downhill passing by the lagoons that we will see along our route until we reach the community of Pacchanta.

Once we are in the town of Pacchanta we will have the possibility of entering the hot springs to relax after an arduous walk, then we will have our lunch and, we will take our transport towards Cusco to the door of your hotel.

  • MEALS: Breakfast – Lunch
  • WALKING DISTANCE: 7.45 miles – 12 km
  • CAMPSITE ALTITUDE: Not
  • WEATHER: Cold
  • HIKING TIME: Around 6 – 7 h
  • HIGHEST ELEVATION: 5.100 m – 16.732 ft
  1. Departure and arrival times are approximate.
  2. Campsites are subject to change according to our guide’s criteria and the group progress.
  • INCLUDED
  • High Quality Service & Safety
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced tour guide in English and Spanish
  • Private Camping Equipment
  • 1 duffle bag
  • Medical Kit or First AID Kit
  • A professional chef
  • Customer service 24/7
  • Meals
  • Meals: Breakfast (2), lunch (2), dinner (1)
  • Food: (vegetarian and vegan food options available)
  • Wake up tea
  • Tea Time or Happy Hour
  • Snacks on the trail daily
  • Water during the hike
  • Products for hygiene
  • Transportation
  • Day 1: Private transportation from Cusco to the hiking point
  • Horses, and muleteers; cargo mules will carry your (7 kg / 15.4 lb) personal items
  • Day 2: Private transportation back to your hotel in Cusco
  • Permits & Entrance Tickets
  • Entrance ticket to Ausangate trek 12 lakes
  • Entrance ticket to hot springs
  • Extras included in our service
  • Sleeping bag
  • Extra oxygen
  • Hiking poles
  • PRO Air sleeping pad
  • What is not included?
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control
  • BEFORE YOU GO

> Information meeting or briefing

The night before your trip to Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days, information meetings are held at your hotel at 6 pm with your trekking guide. And if you cannot attend at this time, you must arrange to do it at another time.
During the breffing you will receive your duffel bag for your belongings that you intend to take on the hike, which will not be in your backpack.
These informational meetings last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

> Duffel bag or canvas case

You will receive a duffel bag during your briefing, where you will pack the necessary things for the Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days, the maximum weight you must carry is 6 kilos. All duffel bags will be carried by the horses or porters and will only be available at your campsite every day (morning and afternoon). Any items that are necessary during the hike should be packed in your backpack.
Duffel bags measure (2ft / 66cm long) x (1ft / 36cm wide).

During the trip, you need a day pack big enough to carry your personal belongings like a warm jacket, raincoat, camera, sunscreen, snacks, water, etc. Generally, a 30 to 50 liter backpack is sufficient.

> Payment of trek balance in Cusco

The trek you have booked must be paid in full at the time of breifing or days before departure.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would pay the balance of the trip in cash in US dollars or in local currency. To withdraw here in Cusco we have several ATMs along Av. El Sol (either in US dollars or in local Peruvian soles).
You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance with traveler’s checks.

> Pick up from your hotel

Our PERU TREK Company transports will pick you up from your hotel, as long as you are in the Historic Center of Cusco. Pick-up time will be coordinated with your guide at the briefing. The pick-up time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic.
Cusco is a very old city, therefore it has many narrow and cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnb may be located on streets with no car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to carry luggage. We strongly recommend that you book an accommodation with good access.

> How is the trip?

Average daytime temperatures in and around Cusco generally range between 55º and 75º F and cool to 40º and 50º at night. Much of this itinerary takes place in the mountains, where the climate can change very quickly and night temperatures regularly drop to 30º and 40º. During the “dry season”, the days are usually clear and pleasant, with clouds in the afternoon that occasionally accumulate and cause small amounts of rain, and the morning temperatures usually oscillate between 35º and 45º with some frost on the tents. Plains in some places. While April and November departures may experience slightly higher amounts of rain, rain throughout the day is unusual. We will hike up several mountain passes that are over 15,000 ft / 4600 m,
therefore you have to bring the necessary things for the Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days.

> Group tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also agree that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, everyone can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wants to modify the route; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications can be made.

> How many days do I need to acclimatize in Cusco before the trip?

It is very important to be well acclimatized to the altitude before exerting yourself on a hike. We recommend that you arrive in Cusco at least 2 or 3 days before the trek begins to help you acclimatize and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness during the trek.

Suppose you have already been to another area of Peru at a high altitude before arriving in Cusco. In that case, we still recommend that you have a full day in Cusco to rest, recover from your trip and fully enjoy your trek and have a unique experience.

> Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of course! During the trip, your main luggage can be stored in our office (you can coordinate during the day of the briefing or by email) or at your hotel, both for free.
Any equipment you don’t need on the trek can be safely stored at your hotel. Almost all hotels will offer this service. Do not leave valuables with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and get an itemized receipt (in the unlikely event of theft, many insurance companies require you to have a copy of the receipt with all items). It’s best to put items like credit cards in a sealed and signed envelope for added peace of mind.

> Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are often frequent in Peru, and this can interrupt some of our planned tours. They can block the roads and take control of the railroad tracks. However, we will try to keep your tour as planned, even if it means leaving the night before your scheduled date. In these circumstances, tours can also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our top priority and decisions will be made appropriately.

> Lost objects

You are responsible for your personal belongings during the Ausangate Trek 12 Lakes 2 Days. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.

  • TRIP CHECKLIST
  • Original Passport
  • Flashlight with spare batteries
  • Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves for the nighttime
  • Water bottle or canteen
  • Good hiking boots with ankle protector or similar, and one pair of flip-flops or light sandals
  • Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes for the nighttime
  • Rain gear (especially if traveling in the wet season, from October to March)
  • Hiking poles
  • Hiking socks
  • Personal medication
  • Sunblock and sunglasses
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Hiking long-sleeve T-shirts
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Phone and Camera charger and adapter
  • Some snacks such as chocolate, cereal bars, candies, nuts, energy bars
  • American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash
  • Backpack to carry your things
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karl Mk

Family Traveller

My friends recommended this hike to me and I decided to do it with Peru Trek. It was a very good decision because we felt very well treated from the logistics to our team, which were the guide, cook and muleteers. This is the hike that is worth doing on your visit to Cusco. I recommend this hike and also the Oeru Trek company.

October 31, 2024
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