AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN & 7 LAGOONS - 2D/1N
Cusco, the ancient capital of the great Inca civilization, is home to the sacred mountain of Ausangate, worshipped and venerated from ancient times to the present day by the inhabitants of the area and the region, commonly known as Apu Ausangate for being the highest peak in this region.
At Uno Traveler Peru we have designed this interesting adventure that takes you as close to the glacier as possible and also to explore beautiful and colorful lagoons. During these two days of hiking we will delight in the presence of glaciers and lagoons of different colors surrounded by culture, tradition and magic, high Andean grasslands where the Andean man lives in close relationship with Pachamama (Mother Earth) and the Apus (Sacred Mountains), tutelary protectors of the inhabitants of the area.
Group Size
Up to 8 People
Season
All year
Max Altitude
3400 MASL
Available
Every Day
Difficulty
Mild
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Travel along little-visited and little-known trails
- Explore the Ausangate mountain, the highest peak in Cusco
- Enjoy beautiful and colorful lagoons
- Get away from the crowds on a less visited and little known hike
- Enjoy llama and alpaca farms in their natural habitat
ENJOYMENT PLACES
- Tinki Ocongate
- Upis
- Ausangate
- 7 lago
- Pacchanta hot springs
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Below, we offer you a brief summary of our Ausangate Hiking Tour and the 7 Lagoons circuit in 2 days 1 night with Uno Traveler Peru.
DAY 1: CUSCO - TINQUI - UPIS
- 06:00 am. Pick up from your hotel
- Transportation Cusco – Ocongate – Tinki
- Breakfast in Ocongat.
- Meeting with Riders and Horses in Tinki
- Start of the walk, Tinki - Upis
- Lunch at Upis.
- Hike to Upis Lagoon.
- Camp in Upis
- Dinner at Upis.
DAY 02: UPIS - 7 LAGOONS - PACCHANTA – CUSCO
- 05:00 am. Wake up time
- Breakfast at Upis camp.
- Start of the hike: Upis - Pacchanta
- Visit to the 7 Lagoons
- Pacchanta hot springs (optional)
- Lunch in Pacchanta
- Transport: Pacchanta - Cusco
- Arrival in Cusco and hotel
TRAVEL OVERVIEW
- DURATION:2 Days / 1 Night.
- DISTANCE: 16 km. / 9.9 Miles
- MAX. ALTITUDE: 4,600 masl. / 15,088 ft.
- MIN. ALTITUDE: : 4,000 masl. / 13,120 ft.
- LEVEL: Challenging and Moderate.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Hiking, adventure and cultural.
- SEASON: All year round.
AUSANGATE MOUNTAIN & 7 LAGOONS - 2D/1N
ITINERARY
DAY 01: CUSCO - TINQUI - UPIS
The experience of this adventure begins with the pick up at your hotel at 06:00 am and accompanying you in our private transport to the starting point of our hike, the community of Upis Bajo, around the majestic Ausangate mountain. Here our Responsible Guide Treks Peru will introduce us to our horsemen (arrieros), then we will begin the hike along a path that connects several remote villages and stables, with many streams of glacial water that irrigate the pastures of llamas, alpacas very common in these places. After 3 hours of hiking we will arrive at Upispampa where our expert Cook will surprise us with a classic lunch of Andean cuisine, after lunch you will have options to rest and go explore the Upis lagoon. At night we will enjoy a dinner accompanied by a hot tea, before taking refuge in our tents we will have the opportunity to delight in the constellations of the Milky Way.
SUMMARY OF THE DAY:
- STARTING POINT ELEVATION: 3,800 masl. / 12,467.19 feet.
- MAXIMUN ELEVATION: 4,435 meters / 14,107 feet.
- WALKING DISTANCE: 07 km/ 4.35 miles.
- WALKING TIME: 03 – 04 hours.
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate, Preparation and Acclimatization.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Hiking and adventure.
- INCLUDED: Lunch and Dinner
- OVERNIGHT:
DAY 02: 7 LAGOONS CIRCUIT UPIS - 7 LAGOONS - PACCHANTA – CUSCO
The second day, our first and only sunrise in the mountains of Cusco, we will wake up at 5:00 am with wake-up tea or coca or coffee in your cabin and we will give you a nutritious breakfast to explore the day. This day will be so rewarding that in our walk we will visit the 7 lagoons that are a part of the many that are around the majestic and magical Ausangate Mountain, lagoons that due to the presence of different types of minerals and algae have different colors and sizes, after exploring these lagoons we will go for approximately 2 hours to the town of Pacchanta where you will have the option to enjoy the thermal medicinal waters of Pacchanta . After a comforting lunch we will say goodbye to our horsemen (muleteers) and then board our transport and return to the city of Cusco and later to your hotel.
SUMMARY OF THE DAY:
- DISTANCE: 10 km/ 4.35 miles.
- WALKING TIME: 05 – 06 hours.
- DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Moderate and easy.
- TYPE OF TRIP: Hiking and adventure.
- ELEVATION STARTING POINT: 4,435 masl. / 14,107 ft .
- LOW ELEVATION: 3,800 masl. / 12,467.19 ft.
- INCLUDED: Breakfast and Lunch.
- OVERNIGHT: Hotel in Cusco. (not included).
INCLUSIONS
Below, we provide a brief list of everything that we include for our travelers who choose our Ausangate Hike Tour with 7 Lagoons Circuit in 2 days 1 night with Uno Traveler Peru.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- BRIEFING
- Briefing: This meeting is usually held 1 or 2 days before the hike. It will be the occasion where you will meet your guide. He will give you all the information necessary to carry out our Ausangate Hike and 7 Lagoons Circuit Tour.
- PROFESSIONAL AND QUALIFIED STAFF
- Highly trained bilingual professional guide
- Assistant Guide for groups of more than 8 travelers.
- Expert chefs for adventure hikes.
- Support staff provided with all necessary equipment.
- CAMPING EQUIPMENT
- A dining tent with tables and chairs.
- Comfortable and spacious 4-person tent, which can be used as doubles
- Thick and comfortable foam mattresses
- Rain ponchos
- Pillow
- Duffel bag, to carry extra clothes and other belongings.
- Private portable toilet.
- TRANSPORT
- Pick up and transfer from hotel to hotel
- Private transportation: Cusco – Tinki – Upis.
- Transport: Pacchanta – Cusco
- PERMITS AND TICKETS
- Permission to circulate through communities.
- Entrance tickets for the 7 lagoons Circuit.
- FOOD
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
- Boiled water (warm) for your canteens and/or water bottles
- Snack – refreshments (fruit and cookies), for the walk.
- If you have a dietary request (Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Non Gluten Free etc.) please let us know at the time of booking and confirm on the day of your briefing.
- OVERNIGHT
- 1 night in a camp equipped with all necessary equipment
- EMERGENCY KIT
- Oxygen cylinder
- First aid kit
NOT INCLUDED:
- Dinner on the second day..
- Sleeping bag.
- Walking sticks (optional).
- Voluntary gratuities.
- Travel insurance.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING?
Below is a guide of essential items that you should bring when taking our Ausangate Hiking Tour with 7 Lagoons Circuit in 2D/1N with Uno Traveler Peru.
- PRIORITIES
- Personal documents
- Backpack suitable for trekking and hiking
- Water bottle and/or canteen (eco-friendly)
- Appropriate clothing for the hike
- Headlamp (important)
- Appropriate hiking footwear (sturdy and waterproof)
- Personal medication
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen
- Facial moisturizer
- Cash (soles)
- IN THE DUFFLE BAG
Uno Traveler Peru will provide you with a duffel bag that will be used to pack implements and personal items that will not be used during the hike.
- Wool hat (for the evenings)
- Shirts and/or polos
- Extra trekking pants
- Extra sets of underwear
- Extra sets of socks
- 1 Warm jacket (especially in the evenings and mornings)
- 1 Rain jacket and pants
- Sneakers and/or sandals for camp
- Battery charger
- Headlights
- Portable battery charger
- Sleeping bags (if you don’t have one, you can rent one at the office)
- We recommend that you pack any items you won’t need during the hike in your duffel bag.
- IN THE BACKPACK
No matter the size and model of the backpacks, it is very important that they are comfortable and suitable for the days that you will be doing the Ausangate Hiking Tour with Rainbow Mountain.
- Water bottle and/or canteen (eco-friendly)
- Camera
- Cellular
- Rain poncho (always have it on hand, in case of rain)
- Light jacket (windbreaker, fleece or down jacket)
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Toilet paper (whatever you need for the day)
- Alcohol gel
- Sunscreen
- Windbreaker
- Gloves for the cold
- Personal snacks or appetizers
- Cash
PRICE
- Uno Traveler Peru offers the Ausangate Hiking Tour with a 7m lagoon circuit in 2D/1N any day of the week, during the year or when the tourist requests it.
- At Uno Traveler Peru, we organize our group and private trips with the best prices on the market, with a minimum of 2 travelers and a maximum of 8 people.
PRICE:
| NUMBER OF PEOPLE | PRICE PER PERSON | ACTION |
|---|---|---|
|
2 or 3 TRAVELERS |
$ 245.0 USD |
RESERVE |
|
4 to 5 TRAVELERS |
$ 205.0 USD |
RESERVE |
|
6 to 8 TRAVELERS |
$ 145.0 USD |
RESERVE |
- For our travelers who choose our Ausangate Hiking Tour with Rainbow Mountain in 2D/1N, Uno Traveler Peru includes an extra horse to overcome any difficulties.
- If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to write to us at info@unotraveler.com
EXTRAS:
- Sleeping bags: $20 USD per person
- Air Mattress: $20 USD per person
- Walking sticks: $15 USD per person
- Additional tent: $30 USD (maximum for 2 travelers)
FAQ ABOUT LARES LUXURY TRIP TO MACHU PICCHU
The Lares Hike to Machu Picchu is an alternative hike to reach the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu. A hike along little-visited trails exclusive for those who love to be away from the crowds and enjoy unique and breathtaking landscapes, an adventure through the impressive Andean mountains and valleys, passing through traditional villages and Inca sites. The hike can sometimes be challenging but very rewarding. By choosing Uno Traveler Peru you are choosing a 100% local company and you are contributing to the improvement of local communities.
What is the Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu?
The Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu is a 4-day trek that takes you through the stunning Andes Mountains to the lost city of Machu Picchu. This trek is perfect for those who want to experience the beauty of Peru in a hidden, under-visited setting with luxurious service. You will stay in comfortable glamping tents for 2 nights and have access to private portable toilets, showers and a private massage. During the day, you will hike through picturesque valleys and mountain passes and visit ancient Inca sites. The Lares Luxury Trek to Machu Picchu is an unforgettable experience that you will cherish for a lifetime
How long does the walk take?
The Lares to Machu Picchu trek lasts an average of 4 days, although we can add additional days to explore the area more thoroughly. You can add 1 more day and explore the Lares Trek + Short Inca Trail. You can customize this tour to your preferences. Contact us to request a custom itinerary and a special quote.
How difficult is the hike?
While the Lares Hike to Machu Picchu is considered a moderate hike, there are some challenging sections, particularly on the second and third days when hikers reach higher altitudes. However, most people find that the incredible views and sense of accomplishment make any difficulty worth it.
What kind of equipment do I need?
Hikers should bring all the usual backpacking gear, including hiking boots. It is also recommended to pack light rain gear and warm clothing for the evenings and early mornings, as well as sunscreen and bug spray. Finally, don’t forget to bring plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy levels up!
What are the benefits of the Luxury vs. a standard Lares Trek?
The Luxury Lares Trek is an incredible way to see Machu Picchu in style and comfort. Here are some of the benefits of choosing this trekking option:
- You will enjoy the impressive landscape with a private trekking team
- You will have the opportunity to try the best of Peruvian cuisine
- Luxury camping equipment (Glamping tents, cost, blankets)
- Hot showers, private portable toilets
- Inca massage sessions for 2 nights of camping
What is the best time to do the Luxury Lares Trek?
- The best time to do the Luxury Lares Trek is from April to October. The weather is dry and sunny, and temperatures are mild during these months.
- November to March is the rainy season in Peru. However, this is the only trek available year-round and we have 4-season equipment.
How do I reserve a spot on the Luxury Lares Trek?
If you like this itinerary, you can book this tour using the BOOK NOW button. However, if you would like a custom tour, our team will work with you to customize an itinerary that meets your needs and interests. We will also take care of all the logistics, from permits and equipment to food and lodging. You can focus on enjoying the incredible scenery and culture of the Andes.
Difference between Lares Trek and Inca Trail
There are some key differences between the Lares Trek and the Inca Trail.
- Lares Trek is a shorter and easier hike; you can visit local villages and interact with children. You can find beautiful Andean lakes where llamas and alpaca’s graze.
- Inca Trail is a longer trek and takes 4-5 days. This is a porter-only trek where you can find beautiful natural spaces and ancient Inca sites.
Difference between Lares Trek and Salkantay Trek
When it comes to choosing a trek to Machu Picchu, there are many factors to consider. But one of the most important decisions is choosing between the Lares Trek and the Salkantay Trek. Both treks have unique benefits, so it’s important to choose the one that’s right for you.
- Lares Trek is shorter than Salkantay Trek, but it could be a challenge. This is because Lares Trek takes place at a higher altitude, which can be difficult to handle for some people. But if you are up for a challenge, Lares Trek is an amazing experience. You will get to see some of the most beautiful scenery on this trek, and you will also get to meet some of the local people who live in this remote region of Peru.
- The Salkantay Trek is longer than the Lares Trek and more challenging. However, this trek takes place at a lower altitude after the third day, making it easier to manage for most people.
ADDITIONAL WALK:
Red Valley or Red Mountain: This important attraction is located around the Ausangate Mountain very close to the 7-color mountain. In Responsible Treks Peru offers this additional hike as it is a scenic beauty made up of a set of reddish mountains. An opportunity not to be missed when exploring the Andes of southern Peru.
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PERSONALIZED
Due to our extensive experience, we focus on providing a personalized and quality service. We can adapt our tours and hikes according to your travel preferences, taking into account your physical conditions, time and budget. At Uno Traveler Peru we organize everything for you.
PASSIONATE
All of us who work at Uno Traveler Peru: from our office staff, support staff (drivers, porters and muleteers) to our expert mountain guides have in our hearts the desire and the will to do our work with a lot of love and passion.
SMALL GROUP
We focus on providing personalized and quality services, therefore, at Uno Traveler Peru our groups are a maximum of 10 travelers who can generally be: solo travelers, couples, friends and/or family, in order to create trips with unique and unforgettable experiences.
QUALITY
All our adventure tours lead through mountainous terrain and rough roads, at Uno Traveler Peru “our passion is your destination” therefore we provide high quality camping equipment resistant to the harshest seasons. Taking a hiking and adventure trip with Uno Traveler Peru and spending the night in one of our camps will be more than pleasant and unforgettable.
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We are aware that natural resources are affected every day by bad practices and by the excessive use of polluting agents. For these reasons, Uno Traveler Peru was created to provide sustainable, responsible and quality tourism with a social and reciprocal focus. In this way, we contribute to helping men, women and children improve their quality of life in the most remote communities in our region and the country.
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In our volunteer program and educational project, we want to be the leading tourism company in improving local and regional education, through our different activities.