You will be picked up from your hotel/hostal from 4:30 am. We will travel to the town of Tinke 3780 m.a.s.l (3 hours aprox). From here we will take a short-cut to the town of Pacchanta 4310 m.a.s.l (40 minutes aprox) where we will have breakfast and is also the starting point of our hike to the 7 lakes (6.5 km aprox).
The hike will take approximately 5 hours where we will visit the lakes of Azulqocha, Otorongo, Alqacocha, Q’omercocha and Patacocha 4740 m.a.s.l. During the hike you will see the magestic mountain of Ausangate 6380 m.a.s.l., as well as native animals including alpacas, llamas and chinchilas. If we are lucky, we may even see condors! At the end of the curcuit we will return to Pacchanta where lunch will be served. You will have free time (around 45 minutes) to relax and for those who wish, can visit and enjoy the waters of the natural hot springs (thermal baths).
We will then return to Cusco arriving at approximately 7.30 pm.
Pick-up from hotel/hostal – Arrive in Cusco
04:30 am
The tour to the 7 lakes takes place in a zone with high altitute that varias between
4300 m.a.s.l. and 4740 m.a.s.l., and can be very cold. It is highly recommended to bring warm clothes such as a beanie, scarf, gloves, jumper, jacket etc, as well as a poncho or waterproof clothing, sunglasses, sun block and a hat. It is aso recommended to bring snacks that provide good caleries and source of energy.
All this will ensure that you have a great experience!
