Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike
Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike
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Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike, 1 Day Trip to the Wilderness of Cusco
This Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike will take you to the wilderness of Cusco, home to the famous Andes ice-peaks, pale blue glacial lakes, curious wildlife, local Quechua people, and mesmerizing towering peaks.
In small intimate groups of 2 to 8 travellers accompanied by your Peru Summit Adventures private guide, you will experience the best of Ausangate in a day–eagles, geese, and condors will put on a show gliding above soaring ice-tipped peaks, native Quechua people, native flowers and songbirds will complement your hike through highlands, you will get up-close with ice-peaks Ausangate and peaceful grazing llamas and alpacas will color your day-trip you as you walk through the Andes trails, at the end of the hike you will soak in the hot springs to relax the muscles.
Join us for the adventure of a lifetime – give us a call at +51 984 464 391 or shoot us an email at info@perusummit.com to learn more or book your spot today!
This trip is officially operated by Peru Summit Adventures, a 100% local tour operator based in Cusco.
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Trip Details
Service Level
Upgraded Comfort
UPGRADED COMFORT: Premium or Comfort trips are led by Peru Summit Adventures experts, an experienced crew at your side, or top trip leaders/guides, and tap into private local experts' resources to allow for in-depth exploration and special access to unique sites that only the local leaders/guides know. Itineraries are carefully crafted and fully planned, with plenty of free time to roam. Camping gears are high-end and accommodations are high-end or best available. Ground transportation and most meals (especially in hikes) and activities are included in the trip price.
Physical Grading
MODERATE: Designed for travelers who have some experience in hiking and have a regular physical condition. Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our day-hikes adventures.
Activities
Hiking, Archaeology & Cultural Adventures
Important Note
While we expect the tour will run as the itinerary describes to Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike. Participants should accept that there is the possibility of changes, being necessary liable to local conditions, eg, strikes, natural disasters, these changes might be at the discretion of your travel company.
Group Size
Min 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl
Minimum of 02 people is needed to depart. Family groups, couple travelers, friends, or even if you’re a SOLO traveler, you are welcome to our trips. Price is per person, which is based on two people who might share a room/tent. The itinerary is described and based on shared services as well as semi-private service; however, if you are looking for a private service, that would be upon request.
Limited Spaces
No, Ausangate Trek is not regulated yet by the Peruvian government; however, the entrance ticket for the park is charged at the main checkpoint before to get in (the entrance ticket is included); thus you could book the hike in a month in advance.
Acclimatization
Please allow a minimum of 2 days in Cusco before your hike begins to Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike.
Why experience the Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike
Since 2014 and since the very first day of our operation, Peru Summit Adventures has been blazing new trails, new ways of experiencing in Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike. Our trailblazing is just one reason we are a uniquely qualified local company to ensure you have a trip of a lifetime.
- Get up-close with the impressive Ausangate mountain at 6,384m/ 20,945 ft.
- Trek through spectacular 7 lakes at the bottom part of Ausangate mountain and other snowcapped mountains.
- Trek through highlands dotted with llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, vizcachas (Andean chinchillas).
- Admire and marvel the local people, native flowers, and amazing bird watching en route.
- Snap a photo of the famous 7 lakes and the ice-draped peaks in the Vilcanota mountain range.
- Soak in the natural hot springs of Pacchanta.
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1: Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike, 1 Day Trip to the Wilderness of Cusco
Your Peru Summit Adventures private crew will come to your hotel to pick you up at 3:00 am, you will then drive for 3 hours and 30 minutes to get to Pacchanta town, located at an elevation of 4,300m/ 14,108ft, where you will have hot breakfast. En route, you will pass by quaint villages and scenic views. Since the trip is in the early morning, and you will ascend higher and higher the temperature will be cold, so warm clothing is required for this hike. During the hike, the temperature might still be the same, make sure to come in hiking clothes for cold and mild temperature.
Once having breakfast, you will start hiking towards the lakes for about 3 hours, where you will see a series of lagoons, located every 30 minutes to 1 hour each other. Some out of them are Azulcocha, Otorongococha, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, and Q’omercocha. Each lake has a stunning backdrop view of the different mountains located in the Vilcanota mountain range.
Just close by the trail, the herds of llamas and alpacas, local people in the typical outfit, flora, fauna will make a real add-on to your day-adventure, after making 7-hour hiking spotting the realm of the Andes, you will return to Pacchanta town, where you will enjoy just made lunch, after lunch or even before lunch you can enjoy a laidback soak in the hot springs. We will eventually drive back to Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel.
Note on Itinerary
Although we do our very best possible to adhere to the schedule above, this itinerary is subject to change for several reasons beyond our control, including strikes, weather, natural disasters, and terrain conditions. On some occasions, these conditions may demand us to deviate from our original schedule, in which case we will provide the best available alternative options. And we’ll make a great experience of it!
Inclusions
Included on the Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike
- Round trip private transportation.
- Packed lunch with option for vegetarians.
- Packed breakfast with option for vegetarians.
- Entrance tickets to the park.
- Tour Guide in English
- Oxygen tank.
Not Included on the Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike
- Extra expenditure during the trek, such as: soda, alcoholic drinks, extra snacks.
- Tickets for hot springs
- Tipping for guides, porters or muleteers, and other staff.
- Horse if needed during the hike.
- Travel insurance (bring copies with you please), we highly recommend to get an insurance of trip cancellation, interruption; an insurance to protect your travel investment, Included with your pre-departure package, bring your travel insurance to cover trip cancellation, interruption, baggage loss and delay, emergency medical evacuation insurance and emergency medical expense insurance. Any unexpected situations occurred during the journey and which are beyond our control, including changes in scheduling trains or flights, delays, strikes, cancellations, missed connections, etc. it should be covered by the passenger as a whole. Also, if you for physical reasons of health cannot continue the trek or walk, and will need emergency evacuation then all charges incurred such as transportation, hotel, ambulance, doctors, medication, hospitalization, etc. will be at passenger’s expense.
Prices & Dates
| Number of participants | Price per person | Total ($ USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Participant | We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
| 2 Participants | $ 220.00 | $ 440.00 | Enquire Now |
| 3 Participants | $ 210.00 | $ 630.00 | Enquire Now |
| 4 Participants | $ 200.00 | $ 800.00 | Enquire Now |
| 5 Participants | $ 190.00 | $ 950.00 | Enquire Now |
| 6+ Participants | We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form. | Enquire Now | |
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| 1 person (We have special rates for SOLO travelers. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) |
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| 2 people $ 220.00 |
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| 3 people $ 210.00 |
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| 4 people $ 200.00 |
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| 5 people $ 190.00 |
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| 6+ people (We have special rates for groups, which are over 6ppl. Get started by filling out the inquiry form.) |
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- Flexibility on dates: Choose your own dates, you decide when to start your journey.
- Perfect for families, group of mates (friends), honeymoon: Make this trip for you and your loved ones or someone special.
- Totally customizable: Travel the way you want; so you can travel exactly how you want. Book this trip as is or customize it to be as active or relaxed, rustic or luxurious as you wish to go. Perfect for multi-generational families and to celebrate a special anniversary or milestone birthday.
- Go at your own pace: Walk or explore on your own rhythm, forget to stay or keep up with the large groups. It's your own journey.
Note on Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and all payments must be made in US Dollars. Prices are per person based on SEMI-PRIVATE service; we depart with 2 ppl as a minimum, 8 ppl as maximum, and an average of 4 ppl in a group.
Trip Payment Schedule
- At time of reservation: 30% of the total balance.
- 60 days prior to departure: Balance should be paid fully, or once upon your arrival in Cusco the other 70% of final balance must be paid fully.
Cancellation and Transfer Fee Schedule
- Minimum fee (Tour permit fee): $25 per person
- 61-90 days prior to departure: 30% of trip cost
- 46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
- 45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
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Making a choice of your right travel company/ tour operator is the most important decision you will make as you make your plans for a long-anticipated dreamed adventure. At first glance, some companies may seem cheaper. However, when you research a little deeper, you will see why traveling with Peru Summit Adventures assures that you will have the most memorable travel experience possible. In fact, we guarantee it, our TripAdvisor reviews say that.
Making genuine and sustainable itineraries often translate to real costs, with a host of responsible travel practices that underpin our prices, here are the reasons why you should go with us!
1. We Focus on Details
2. Our Safety Record is Flawless
3. Knowledge and Expertise
4. The Smallest Groups en Route “Ausangate Trek 7 Lakes Hike” – Averaging Just 4 Travelers
5. We Deliver on Our Promises
We are very confident the quality of our Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike will get your expectations and that you will savor the best possible of cultural travel experience, nature travel experience, and adventure travel experience if you are dissatisfied, we’ll happily give you credit for an extra trip or for a future journey. It’s, to our knowledge, the best guarantee in the travel business.
6. The Best Fare For The Best Trip
7. You Book, You Go…Don’t Worry… We Won’t Cancel
8. We are Local Entrepreneurs, A Family Enterprise (we are not a gringo company)
Probably you will see that most of the tour operators mention it on their websites that are local tour companies, however, if you research a little deeper you will find out that’s not true, they might be although half of the operation is done from here and another half abroad, they even have NorthAmerican phone number or European phone numbers, which is a clue to find out, we are not against the foreigner companies or half foreign companies, what we are against is that they lie.
In Cusco exist just few truly local tour operators. If you did not know, foreign companies come to Peru to get rich without paying a General Sales Tax or Tax Contribution to our country. If you did not know that, according to the United Nations, for every US $100 spent on a tour in a developing country or foreign travel companies, only $5 stays in the local economy. Normally, almost all of the money flows back to large companies operating outside the destination countries. As we are a local family enterprise, we guarantee that your travel expenditures will support the local economy, and improve the lives of Peruvians through contributing to general sales tax.
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Be a responsible traveller! Let’s make this world a better place for everyone and for everyone that lives in it! The natural environments that we travel to are fragile and abundant with beautiful culture and traditions that are often reliant on tourism. We have a responsibility as travelers to minimize the impact of our presence, protect what is delicate, and leave a positive influence everywhere we can.
As a locally owned and based Peruvian tour company, we integrate these practices into our in-country operations we are aiming for a style of travel that makes the world a better place for everyone, and for everyone that lives in it. Since our very first days as a tour operator, responsible business has been at the heart of what we do. Peru Summit Adventures is committed not just to treading lightly, but to making a real difference by helping and investing in local communities, education initiatives, environmental conservation projects. These values are not more than just words, they are ingrained in the culture and philosophy of our crew, daily operations of Peru Summit Adventures trips, and at our office too.
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- Travel insurance (and some copies).
- Backpack to carry your things.
- Phone and Camera charger and adapter.
- Camera.
- Hiking poles (or you can rent one pair from us).
- Rain gear (very important even if traveling in dry season).
- Comfortable hiking clothes, including warm clothes.
- Good hiking boots with protector ankle or similar.
- Sunblock and sunglasses.
- Hiking long sleeve T-shirts.
- Hiking trousers.
- Thermal underwear.
- Hiking socks.
- Hands sanitizer.
- Water bottle or canteen.
- American dollars and Peruvian soles in cash (little coins for toilet and some souvenirs).
- Sun hat, cap, and warm hat and gloves.
- Toilet paper, and face tissue paper.
- Anti-inflammatory tablets (e.g. Ibuprofen).
- Personal first-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Acetazolamide (Diamox), Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may take).
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With the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the travel industry, our Trip Leaders safely deliver your trip-of-a-lifetime to maximize your Peru journeys and adventures every step of the way. Our Tour/Trek Leaders have worked extensively in the Peru isolated mountains, archaeological sites, hiking the Inca Trail (at least 150 times), Amazon jungle, and being at Machu Picchu for over 400 times at least, this guarantees your trip a unique and memorable experience.
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