7 Lake Hike Cusco – 7 Lakes Tour Cusco
From USD 85 Per PersonTour Details
Duration
Full day
Difficulty
Moderate
Tour Style
Adventure
Altitude
4,800 m.a.s.l.
Group Size
2 - 12 people
Distance
8 km
Tour Overview
Just imagine that you are standing in the shadows of Ausangate massif where it is thin with no matching clarity. The 7 Lakes circuit is more a hiking trip rather than a sensory refresher. You pass through highland meadows with open areas with no noise, only wind and the cry of an alpaca. Here the clatter of the modern world drowsiness meets with the immense silent majesty of the Andes.
The lakes are there like concealed jewels--some clear and turquoise, some blue in a dark, inky vein--the mountain peaks being grand and jagged and just as perfectly reflected in them. It is not a race and it is a stroll through living history. You will be traveling through isolated villages where life still drags at the rhythm of the seasons and it is for this reason that you get a rare glimpse into a culture that is strongly attached to the ground.
It is a trip that is wear and tear, where your hiking shoes are changed by the relaxing hot springs of nature as the afternoon winds on. It is the ideal combination of the physical test and the relaxation of the soul and the meal is a tribute to the land it was made on. You come with not only photos, but also the view that the high mountains alone can offer.
In Cusco, you start off in the pre-dawn silence of your day. We will start at 4.30 A.M., going southward as the first light reaches the Andean valleys. The long three-hour ride is a leisurely initiation into highland existence; you will see the world of the highland take shape through the window, the farmers setting off on their morning, the llamas in the frost, and the glowing mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota, calling to you.
We have passed by the time we reach the little village of Pacchanta, which is perched up at 4,400 meters above sea level, and the air is clean and invigorating. We set out on a slow, deliberate walk to the very center of the mountains after a light breakfast to give us energy to get the start. The trail then beings its ways with glacier panoramic views of mineral rich slopes over approximately two and half hours until one gets to the vantage point which is the Ausangate lookout. Here the seven lakes become visible to us in a range of turquoise and emerald, undisturbed utterly, and set against the immense and snow-crested silence of the mountains.
It is time of decompression in the afternoon. You may then, after returning to Pacchanta to a lunch of local Andean dishes, either drown in the natural hot springs, and have the waters, impregnated with minerals, to take the strain out of the morning as you gaze up at the very mountains you have just scaled. We will get you back in Cusco by 6:30 in the evening, fatigued in the most pleasant possible manner, and with a view out there in the high Andes that will not come to us again.
Day Statistics:
- Hiking Distance: 8 km
- Maximum Elevation: 4,800 above sea level.
- Minimum Elevation: 4400 m above sea level.
- Itinerary: Pacchanta- Ausangate View-point- 7 Lakes-Pacchanta.
- Difficulty: Moderate
What's Included:
Hotel pickup in Cusco
To and from transportation (privately transported) to Pacchanta.
Professional local guide
Breakfast in Pacchanta
Lunch in Pacchanta
First aid kit and oxygen
Guided visit to all seven lakes
Ausangate viewpoint visit
What's Not Included:
Admission to the hot springs - Pacchanta.
Riding or carrying equipment horses.
Travel insurance
Dinner
Tips for guide or driver
Personal expenses
Clothes
- Enough underwear and socks
- Trekking shoes or boots
- Warm jacket
- Waterproof or windproof jacket
Equipment
- Rain poncho
Essential
- Cash (soles) and/or credit cards
- Insect repellent
- Passport or ID card (and digital copies)
- Personal care products
- Personal medications and basic first aid kit
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Recommended
- Energy snacks (bars, nuts, etc.)
- Photographic Camera
- Portable charger
Tour Route Map
Initial Deposit:
To guarantee your reservation for a tour or package with Super Tour Machupicchu, a non-refundable initial deposit is required. The amount of this deposit varies depending on the selected itinerary.
Payment can be made via PayPal or credit/debit card. Please note that a 5% service fee will be applied to card payments, and an 8% fee will be applied to PayPal transactions.
By proceeding with the reservation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accepted our Terms and Conditions.
Reservation Confirmation:
Your reservation will be considered confirmed and binding once Super Tour Machupicchu has received all your information and verified your deposit. At that moment, a legally binding contractual agreement will be established between both parties, marking the official beginning of your next adventure.
Shared Responsibility:
All individuals included in the reservation are jointly responsible for the agreement with Super Tour Machupicchu. The person signing the contract represents each individual listed in the reservation, meaning all parties are informed and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Required Information for Reservation:
Along with the non-refundable deposit, it is essential to provide the following personal details during the reservation process:
Full name
Passport or ID number
Gender
Nationality
Date of birth
These details are crucial to ensure your experience with Super Tour Machupicchu is safe, organized, and memorable.
In Cusco, you start off in the pre-dawn silence of your day. We will start at 4.30 A.M., going southward as the first light reaches the Andean valleys. The long three-hour ride is a leisurely initiation into highland existence; you will see the world of the highland take shape through the window, the farmers setting off on their morning, the llamas in the frost, and the glowing mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota, calling to you.
We have passed by the time we reach the little village of Pacchanta, which is perched up at 4,400 meters above sea level, and the air is clean and invigorating. We set out on a slow, deliberate walk to the very center of the mountains after a light breakfast to give us energy to get the start. The trail then beings its ways with glacier panoramic views of mineral rich slopes over approximately two and half hours until one gets to the vantage point which is the Ausangate lookout. Here the seven lakes become visible to us in a range of turquoise and emerald, undisturbed utterly, and set against the immense and snow-crested silence of the mountains.
It is time of decompression in the afternoon. You may then, after returning to Pacchanta to a lunch of local Andean dishes, either drown in the natural hot springs, and have the waters, impregnated with minerals, to take the strain out of the morning as you gaze up at the very mountains you have just scaled. We will get you back in Cusco by 6:30 in the evening, fatigued in the most pleasant possible manner, and with a view out there in the high Andes that will not come to us again.
Day Statistics:
- Hiking Distance: 8 km
- Maximum Elevation: 4,800 above sea level.
- Minimum Elevation: 4400 m above sea level.
- Itinerary: Pacchanta- Ausangate View-point- 7 Lakes-Pacchanta.
- Difficulty: Moderate
What's Included:
Hotel pickup in Cusco
To and from transportation (privately transported) to Pacchanta.
Professional local guide
Breakfast in Pacchanta
Lunch in Pacchanta
First aid kit and oxygen
Guided visit to all seven lakes
Ausangate viewpoint visit
What's Not Included:
Admission to the hot springs - Pacchanta.
Riding or carrying equipment horses.
Travel insurance
Dinner
Tips for guide or driver
Personal expenses
Clothes
- Enough underwear and socks
- Trekking shoes or boots
- Warm jacket
- Waterproof or windproof jacket
Equipment
- Rain poncho
Essential
- Cash (soles) and/or credit cards
- Insect repellent
- Passport or ID card (and digital copies)
- Personal care products
- Personal medications and basic first aid kit
- Reusable water bottle
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Recommended
- Energy snacks (bars, nuts, etc.)
- Photographic Camera
- Portable charger
Tour Route Map
Initial Deposit:
To guarantee your reservation for a tour or package with Super Tour Machupicchu, a non-refundable initial deposit is required. The amount of this deposit varies depending on the selected itinerary.
Payment can be made via PayPal or credit/debit card. Please note that a 5% service fee will be applied to card payments, and an 8% fee will be applied to PayPal transactions.
By proceeding with the reservation, you confirm that you have read, understood, and fully accepted our Terms and Conditions.
Reservation Confirmation:
Your reservation will be considered confirmed and binding once Super Tour Machupicchu has received all your information and verified your deposit. At that moment, a legally binding contractual agreement will be established between both parties, marking the official beginning of your next adventure.
Shared Responsibility:
All individuals included in the reservation are jointly responsible for the agreement with Super Tour Machupicchu. The person signing the contract represents each individual listed in the reservation, meaning all parties are informed and agree to our Terms and Conditions.
Required Information for Reservation:
Along with the non-refundable deposit, it is essential to provide the following personal details during the reservation process:
Full name
Passport or ID number
Gender
Nationality
Date of birth
These details are crucial to ensure your experience with Super Tour Machupicchu is safe, organized, and memorable.