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This incredible day-long adventure will begin early, leaving Cusco by private transport to the community of Pacchanta. There, we will be welcomed by a local family who will offer us a nutritious traditional Andean breakfast so that we can begin our journey towards the 7 Ausangate Lakes and the Paradise of Alpacas and Llamas through the Andes Mountains. Along the way, we will enjoy incredible views of immense glaciers, including the imposing Ausangate at 6,385 meters (20,945 feet) above sea level.
We will begin with the horseback ride uphill towards the Paradise of Alpacas and the first lake of the circuit known as Comercocha, a name of Quechua origin meaning “green lake”. Continuing the trip, we will pass by other lakes: Patacocha, Azulcocha and China Otorongo, among others.
After this horseback ride of about 14 km, we will return to the community of Pacchanta for lunch. If your body asks for it, we will take a relaxing bath in the Pacchanta hot springs before returning to Cusco, ending this incomparable experience.
Our guide will come to pick you up at your hotel between 4:00 to 4:10 am, then we will travel for 3 hours to the village of Pacchanta where we will have breakfast with a local family who are food experts, while having breakfast you will have incredible views of snow-capped mountains (mainly the imposing Ausangate with its 6385 m) and surrounded by alpacas.
Then we will mount our horses and head to Ausangate Mountain on the way we will visit a local family where they have hundreds of alpacas of different colors, we will enter inside the fence to take pictures and feed them, you can also enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while enjoying a wonderful view of the landscape surrounded by alpacas.
Then we will continue with the horseback ride to 7 lakes in Ausangate 1 Day, throughout our horseback ride, we will witness the splendor of the Andean landscapes and venture along wild mountain trails. After exploring the 7 Ausangate Lagoons with the guide, our journey continues as we observe herds of alpacas grazing in this picturesque setting. Although the tour lasts all day, the duration is compensated by the unparalleled beauty of the landscapes we will encounter.
Then we will head to the local family’s house for lunch and then return to Cusco, the trip takes approximately 3 hours, the tour will end at your hotel.
The night before your trip to Horseback Riding to 7 Lakes in Ausangate 1 Day, 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 briefing, 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.
When traveling through the Andes in Peru, some people will experience effects of the altitude. But these day hikes like Horseback Riding to 7 Lakes in Ausangate 1 Day tour help you acclimatize for the next longer or higher hikes you may take. If in case you suffer from altitude sickness, we have what it takes to help you with the symptoms.
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.
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.
We recommend drinking plenty of water and drinking coca tea that can be ordered wherever you want, it can also be prepared with boiled water and dried coca leaves. At least one day before the Horseback Riding to 7 Lakes in Ausangate 1 Day, we recommend you eat light foods and if you have any medication prescribed by your doctor you can take it and the best thing you can do is keep in mind that you will be fine.
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.
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 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.
You are responsible for your personal belongings during the Horseback Riding to 7 Lakes in Ausangate 1 Day. Please pay attention to where you leave your belongings and remember to take everything once you leave your bus, tents, and restaurants.
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I went on the Humantay Lake and Rainbow Mountain tours and this 7 lakes hike topped all of that for me. First of all, the tour guide, a short Andean man whose name I unfortunately can’t remember, was AMAZING. He told us all about the animals, bugs, and plants we saw along the way and took us off the beaten path. He also paced us so we didn’t get dizzy or out of breath. He was so patient, kind, curious, and personable, and asked me real questions about my culture, family, and country. I 1000% recommend it. The tour guide and the scenery itself get a huge A+. The 7 lakes scenery is like something out of Lord of the Rings. I felt like I was walking to Rohan, lol.
The views during the tour were simply spectacular. Each of the lagoons has its own charm and unique beauty. The mountainous landscape and the tranquility of nature and going on horses made this an unforgettable trip. In addition, we had enough time at each stop to take pictures and enjoy the surroundings. Thank you Peru Trek.
The ride to the impressive 7 lagoons in Ausangate, simply a very pleasant experience. And an organization to applaud the workers. Recommended!