7 lakes hike 1 Day

  • Activity TypeTrekking
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Service LevelUpgraded Comfort
  • Group SizeMin 2 ppl, Max 8 ppl

Overview

The 7 lakes day hike by the magestic tall mountain of  Ausangate that towers the Cusco region with it’s 20,944ft of elevation is a home of beautiful blue-colored lakes all around, gracial mountains, domestic Llamas and Alpacas and natives with traditional customes.

Join Peru by Locals team on this amazing day hike in the Andes of Peru. The 7 lakes found around the tallest mountain of Cusco named and seen from Cusco takes you on 3 hours journey through breathtaking views and fenishing the hike on a relaxing natural hot esprings in the área.

HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Hike with our professional and passionate local guides
  • Join a small groups for personalized service
  • Explore the colored lakes in a day hike at the base of the tallest mountain in the Southern Peru
  • Enjoy the hot springs after the hike

Details

  • Distance covered: 3.7 miles
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Hiking hours: The morning hike from the start to the biggest lake takes about 1.5  to 2 hours  maximun through gradual uphill trail and the way back to trail head is for about 1 hour.
  • Type of trip: Car transport and hike.
  • Meals:  Box Lunch will be provided and carried by your guide.
  • Level of difficulty: Challenging but your guide will be there encoraging you and help you enjoy as much as you deserve it.

Group size: Our hiking group sizes are very important to guaranty the quality of our service of giving you a personalized service thats the reason we run with an average of 7 hikers. We know meaningful nature encounters must be undertaken in small groups. This not only guarantees you more personal close-up wildlife experience, but a less-impact presence on the earth’s brittle natural places we love

Our guides: PERU BY LOCALS was a dream  that came true on 2015 for Jose Condor who guided treks to Machu Picchu from 2004 un till today and have been to Machu Picchu for over  1000 times, now Peru by Locals has a group of top guides around among men and women that had a professional degree and get refresh trainning  with NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) since our treks go in the wilderness and your health is our priority in our trips so, our guides are totally trained to assist any fo your needs while on you are vacationing, we invest on our guides because we believe they are the main ingredient of any trip. Peru by Locals is not only a travel company but a group of great tour leaders who love sharing our culture with you and love being with travelers.

Location: This trip starts in Cusco city or Sacred Valley at your request, you will need to fly to Lima which is the capital of Peru, then to Velasco Astete of Cusco airport which is a small domestic airport.

Departures: This hike is operated by PERU BY LOCALS 100%, when you book your hike or take any tour package. You go with us, we don’t rearrange tours, and we depart every day and year-round; the size of the groups is from 2 to 5 people on average, which allows us to give you personalized service.

We take bookings year round and this hike does not need to book with a long time in advance so, anytime you are ready join us and reach us for any questions you have to our 14/7 number +51 989585967 or email us to info@perubylocals.com

Itinerary

DAY 1.- CUSCO – PACCHANTA

Your designated guide will meet you at your hotel in Cusco by 5am for about 2.5 hours to Huayllabamba village located along the way where we will stop for a delicious breakfast at a restaurant, then we will continue for another 45 minute more to Pacchanta that is where the trail head is. Hour journey begins with amazing vistas to snowcapped mountains such as Ausangate mount that is the tallest mountain in Cusco area, the trail is gradual uphill for about 1.5 hours to farest lake called Otorongo then we will start exploring the 7 lakes and breathing the pure air of the Andes, we will be back at the hot spring for lunch time to enjoy and relax at this natural springs.

Services

SERVICES INCLUDED

  • Transport to and from your hotel in Cusco
  • Trekking guide, knowledgeable in history, tradition, fauna and flora and trained in first aids
  • Oxigen tank and first aid kit carried by your guide in case needed
  • Entrance tickets to the área

SERVICES EXCLUDED 

  • Tips for guide and driver (recommended 15% of the total cost)

Packing list

  • Day bag for carrying your belongings
  • Phone or camera for pictures
  • Clothes (hiking shoose, warm fleece jacket, rain jacket)
  • Snacks, is always good to bring your favorite snacks so you can enjoy while hiking
  • Water (2 litter person recomended), we really recomend you to bring a wáter bottle or camel bag, so that help us to protect our home
  • Sunscreen SPF 35+ recommended
  • Sunglasses
  • Repelent
  • Money, cash is always good
  • If you have any medications you use, please don’t forget to bring them with you

Important information

OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the terrain like? How challenging is it?

The hike is rated as moderate since is all downhill, the first hour will have some steep sections and the rest is gradual downhill.

How long before should I book this journey hike?

This hike does not require permit but Peru by Locals still needs at least a week to put everything together.

What is the weather like during the year?

The Cusco area has only 2 well-defined seasons: the wet season and dry season. The wet season starts in November and ends in March. During this period, it rains almost every day for three or four hours, but also there are several sunny days. The dry season begins around March and lasts until October. June and July are the coldest months. Paradoxically at noon the temperatures can reach 23 °C (77°F), the annual highest temperature.

Should I tip to the guide and driver? If I do, how much I should I tip?

Our guides are paid fairly according to Peruvian labor laws – that is why, we don’t force our clients to tip the crew. However, most of our clients want to give them an appreciation for the work they do and the service they receive so, if you feel like giving them an appreciation or tip them, feel free to do it at the end of their work. If that’s the case we recommend to tip with 15% of the total cost.

Is there any age limit?

In this hike there is not a minimum age or limit ,- any person who is prepared for hiking can do it., This day hike is short but it can be challenging for someone that never hiked.

Peruvian Currency

The Peruvian sole is the currency of Peru, and usually fluctuates in the 3.3 to 3.8 Nuevo sol to 1 US Dollar.

Language

Spanish is the national language of Peru, also a 20% of Peruvians speak Quechua (Inca language) Our guides are fluent in Spanish and English.

Why Peru by Locals

  • Peru by Locals offers tailor-made treks and tours and we cater to your interests when we plan your tour
  • We are committed to providing world-class tours based on exceptional customer service.
  • We are a locally owned and highly experienced travel company based in Cusco, Peru.
  • Our staff consists of members which have decades of first-hand experience in the Peruvian tourism sector.
  • All the management and staff in Peru by Locals speak English, Spanish, and Quechua (the language of the Incas).
  • Our guides and staff members are professionally trained and educated in the history of the Incas, Peruvian history, culture and traditions, first aid in the wilderness, guiding treks and tours, the fauna and flora of the region, and tourism management.
  • We are committed to protect our environment.
  • We are committed to creating Jobs and empowering local people. We believe in fair labor practices and honor and treat all our employees with dignity.
  • We have programs to help with the development of the porters’ families and communities, such as planting trees and buying school books and school equipment for poor local communities.
  • We honor native communities that have stewarded the land you visit
  • We have also started an Education Fund to support the education of the children of porters. A percentage of income from every tour and trek goes to education of needed once.
  • Our trips are designed carefully to your needs and we create diverse unique itineraries from 1 to 15 days in length, a we offer wide range of tours and treks and all the tours. We guarantee you the experience of a lifetime!
  • Peru By Locals organizes free worry trips for you to enjoy fully.

Peru small group specialists

Our tours are designed for those who love adventure, want to explore new places, experience the local culture, love food, like history or photography for all ages whether you are traveling alone, with friends, in couples, family. At Peru by Locals there is not

Small groups are the best and the average tour or trek group is around 4 to 8 people. Why is this great? Well, have you ever waited in line while 40 other people get a coffee in the morning? Believe it or not, it is not fun. Taking small groups allows us the flexibility to take you on an adventure to places that nobody else goes.

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GROUP SERVICE

Our tour groups are very important, we run tours from 2 to 8 people usually per group and we open any tour dates with 2 guests, this service is considered semi-private for personalized experiences so, you can take advantage of your valid time.

Accommodations

Costs are based in doublé bedroom occupancy and US dollars. For single room occupancy contact us to info@perubylocals.com or to our 24/7 number +51 989585967 (WhatsApp).

To asure your booking with us we will require 20% deposit  pre-payment of the total cost and the outstanding remaining will be paid 30 days prior your trip.

Choosing this option

  • Once a date tour is opened with 2 guests, the travel date won’t be probably changed later.
  • This a great option to meet other travelers and hang out during the trip.
  • The quality of service is the same as the private.
  • If for any reason one of yo, the plans will or others can’t continue the tour for any reason the tours will  go as planned from the beginning to the end.

PRIVATE SERVICE

Our private service is can be start from 1 person to any number you desire and you can choose your travel date.

Accommodations

We run all our tours with 3 start hotels  but we can costumize with 5 star hotels.

Costs are based in doublé bedroom occupancy and US dollars. For single room occupancy contact us to info@perubylocals.com or to our 24/7 number +51 989585967 (WhatsApp).

To asure your booking with us we will require 20% deposit  pre-payment of the total cost and the outstanding remaining will be paid 30 days prior your trip.

Choosing this option

  • We cater this tour to you need with flexibility.
  • Once a date tour is opened it can be still changed if the time allows it at your requested time.
  • This a great option to spend time with your parent, family, and friends or travel for especial occasions as honeymoon.
  • The quality of service is the same as other tours.

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