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Horseback riding to Ausangate and the 7 lakes tour 1 day

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  • Group Horseback TourGroup Service 16 people
    Adult: $ 150 Children: $ 140
    Available: 16 seats
  • Private Horseback Tour100% Flexible in everything
    Adult: $ 180 Children: $ 170
    Available: 12 seats

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Spanish, English
Departure city: Cusco, Peru
Ends in the city: Cusco, Peru
Group Size: 12 PER GROUP
Availability: Daily Departures
Trip Styles: Horseback Tour
Max Altitude: 4800 M. / 15748 FT.
Lodging Type: Not
Difficulty: Relaxed
Overview

Horseback riding to Ausangate and the 7 lakes tour 1 day

This incredible, one-day adventure will start early, leaving Cusco in private transportation toward the community of Pacchanta. There, we’ll be received by a local family who will offer a nutritious, traditional Andean breakfast so that we can start our journey to the 7 Lakes and Alpaca Paradise through the Andes Mountain Range. On the way, we’ll enjoy incredible vistas of immense glaciers, including the imposing Ausangate at 6,384 meters (20,945 feet) above sea level.

We’ll start with the uphill horseback riding to the Alpaca Paradise and the first lake of the circuit known as Comercocha, a name originating from the Quechua language which means “green lake.” Continuing the journey, we’ll pass by other lakes: Patacocha, Azulcocha and China Otorongo, among others. After this horseback riding of about 15 km, we’ll return to the community of Pacchanta to have lunch. If the body asks for it, we’ll take a relaxing swim in the hot springs there before returning to Cusco, finishing off this incomparable experience.

Why Take the Horseback riding to Ausangate and the 7 lakes tour 1 day?

  • Enjoy a 15 km horseback ride with beautiful views.
  • See a paradise in the Andes surrounded by alpacas and snow-capped mountains
  • Feed the alpacas and take photos
  • Live the experience of enfrenting the hidden wonders of the Andes.
  • Explore one of the most beautiful parts of the Ausangate glacier route in just one day.
  • Immerse yourself in the daily life of the most traditional communities in this area of the Andean heights.
  • Observe the diverse flora and fauna of the region. See alpacas and llamas grazing in their natural habitat.
  • Enjoy a relaxing swim in the hot springs of Pacchanta with one of the most precious views of the Ausangate glacier, the highest and most sacred in the region of Cusco.
  • Traverse the 7 green and turquoise lakes; they’ll make this hike a most unique experience.
Itinerary

DAY 1Cusco - Pacchanta To Ausangate 7 Lakes

Visit places
Cusco
Ocongate
Tinqui
Pacchanta
Ausangate 7 Lakes

Our guide will come to pick you up at your hotel between 4:00 to 4:10 am, then we will travel for 3 hours to the village of Pacchanta where we will have breakfast with a local family expert in food, while having breakfast you will trendra incredible views of snowy mountains and surrounded by alpacas. Then we will ride our horses and head to the ausangate mountain on the way we will visit a local family where they have hundreds of alpacas of different colors, we will go inside the fence to take pictures and feed them, also you can enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while enjoying a wonderful view of the landscape surrounded by alpacas.

Then we will continue on horseback to the foothills of Ausangate where the 7 colorful lakes are located, we will take a leisurely tour and explore the place while our guide explains to us about the colors and incredible stories about this beautiful place.
After exploring we will return on Horseback for 2 hours to the village of Pacchanta to relax in the hot springs, it is said that these hot springs have medicinal properties so enjoy a relaxing bath while having a breathtaking view.

Then we will go to the local family’s house to have lunch and then return to Cusco, the trip lasts approximately 3 hours, the tour will end at your hotel.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch
  • Difficulty:  Relaxed.
  • Horseback Distance:  17 km / 10 miles.
  • Activity Duration: 7-8 hours exploring
  • Minimum Elevation: 4100 m. / 13451 ft.
  • Highest Elevation: 4800 m. / 15748 ft.
Trip Info
Inclusions
Packing List
Before You Go
High Quality Service & Safety
  • Pre-departure briefing
  • Experienced Guide speaks English and Spanish
  • Medical Kit – First Aid Kit
  • Customer Service 24/7
  • Extra oxygen
Permits & Entrance Tickets
  • Entrance ticket to Ausangate and 7 lakes
  • Entrance ticket to pacchanta hot springs
Transportation
  • Horses trained to ride for the entire circuit
  • Private transportation from your hotel in Cusco to the start of the trek.
  • Private transportation from the end of the trek to Cusco to your hotel.
Meals
  • Meals: 1 Breakfasts, 1 Lunches
  • Meals: vegetarian and vegan
  • Water to drink on the way
Additional Included
  • Trekking stick
What Is Not Included?
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays out of control of the management
  • Original Passport
  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket / rain poncho
  • Warm jacket
  • Hat and gloves
  • T-shirts
  • Comfortable trousers
  • Sun hat
  • Sun cream (factor 35 or higher)
  • Insect repellant
  • Toiletries and hand sanitiser
  • Personal medication
  • Camera and film with extra batteries
  • Torch with spare batteries
  • Daypack

Information Before leaving for the Horseback riding to Ausangate and the 7 lakes tour 1 day

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as easy as possible. In this section, you will find speedy answers to all those questions you had about Horseback riding to Ausangate & 7 lakes tour in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.Has another question that we haven’t answered here? Drop us a line, and we will get back to you asap!

Briefing or informative meeting

All information meetings are held in your hotel at 6:00 p.m., one night before the tour begins. If you cannot attend, you must coordinate another time at the (Peru Hike) offices. These meetings last approximately 30 to 45 minutes and there you will be given a small duffel bag, in which you’ll put all the belongings you intend to bring on the trek that won’t be in your day pack.

Payment of Trek Balance (in Cusco)

The trek has to be paid for in full by at least 7.30 pm two days before departure. For example, if your tour departs on a Wednesday, then you must come to our office before 7.30 pm on Monday.

It would be much appreciated if you pay the trek balance in cash US dollars or local currency. You can withdraw some money from several ATMs along Avenida Sol (either in US dollars or local Peruvian Soles). You can pay by credit card or PAYPAL online, but you will have to pay an 8% service charge, charged by VISA and PAYPAL. We do not accept bank checks or payment of the balance by traveler’s checks.

Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of course! During the travel, your main luggage can be stored at our office(you can organize briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you are not going to need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags, put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (In the unlikely case of theft many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing all the items). Best put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pick up of guests

Peru Hike Company can pick you up from your hotel, as long as it’s in the Historic Center of Cusco. The pickup time will be coordinated with your guide in the briefing. The pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes due to traffic. Cusco is a very old city, therefore, it has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs may be located on streets without access to cars or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. We strongly recommend that you book accommodation with good access.

Group tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people. Physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route. It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, it will be the guide who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if said modifications can be made.

Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are usually frequent in Peru and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your excursion as planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date. Under these circumstances, tours may also be cancelled. In case of changes or cancellations, all situations will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects

You’re responsible for your objects during the tour. Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our trucks, tents, or restaurants.

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Renno H

Group Traveller

This was a terrific way to wrap up our week in Cusco. Richard tells great stories about the area, and answers questions with patience and more in depth information. His horses are clearly well-loved and cared for, and know their jobs extremely well! There is a lot of climbing up and down hills, and some tight spaces in the caverns, but it never felt overly strenuous. I really recommend this tour to the 7 lakes of Ausangate with Richard Guia 🙂

22 October, 2024

Adam H

Solo Traveller

I had the fortune of being the one traveler to book this excursion and spent the day with Richard on a tour of the 7 lakes. He is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent host.

The tour started early morning with a beautiful drive from Cusco and a sunrise over the mountains. We arrived, had a delicious homemade breakfast (omelette, papaya, coffee, tea, and more)

The horseback ride to the lakes was unforgettable. Santiago from the community guided my horse while Richard provided an excellent history of the location and traditions in the mountains. I am so grateful to have spent the day with him, and we took some rad photos along the way. We had a gorgeous ride back followed by a dip in the hot spring which was the perfect follow up to a cold but lovely journey.

Just as we finished up in the hot tub, another delicious meal of hot Quinoa soup was ready to go followed by chicken, rice, and delicious sauce.

I can’t recommend this excursion enough. Thank you Richard and co. I will not forget what an amazing experience I had!!

21 October, 2024

Elizabeth L

Couple Traveller

I go on a lot of horseback riding tours when I travel and this was one of my favourites. Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the history of the 7 Lakes Of Ausangate very clearly. My horse was lovely and we got to trot and even canter a bit. Highly recommend this tour.

21 October, 2024

findo N

Family Traveller

Really great tour in ausangate 7 lagoons. Excellent communication and punctual pick up. No faffing, safety instructions and then straight on the horses. Cecilio was a great guide, very relaxing pace with some nice stops along the way. Horses were great! This tour is a credit to Cusco and Peru, thanks!

20 October, 2024

Renno H

Solo Traveller

The horseback ride to the 7 lakes of Ausangate was incredible, from the moment we were picked up in a spacious minibus and the explanation about our tour that day was very detailed, Richard is really a very informative guide who is very attentive to every detail.

When we arrived at our departure point, the horses and the staff were punctual and very kind, as well as the cook who was kind and prepared a very delicious meal, this horseback tour to Ausangate was really incredible, we were surprised by all the views of lakes and snowy mountains and seeing many alpacas. I really recommend this tour 10/10 to Richard and the PERU HIKE company.

18 October, 2024
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