A day-filled adventure tour with breathtaking landscapes, "Apus" mountains, and turquoise, blue, green, and even reddish lagoons. Besides these attractions, you'll get to know the Andean flora and fauna, such as Alpacas, Vizcachas, and Condors.
The highlights of this tour are the seven lagoons located on the slopes of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, with the following names: Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Hembra, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Ccomer Cocha, Azul Cocha, and Pata Cocha.
Finally, in the community of Pacchanta, there's an incredible natural hot spring with medicinal properties; if you wish, you can also relax in these natural thermal waters.
4:30 am We will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco, then our transportation will take us to the community of Pacchanta, traveling approximately 3 hours – Pacchanta is a community located at 4,320 meters above sea level.
After a delicious breakfast in the Pacchanta community, we will begin the trek from Pacchanta to the 7 Lagoons. We'll walk for about 5 hours (round trip) and visit lagoons of different colors, characterized by their blue, turquoise, and green colors: Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Hembra, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Ccomer Cocha, Azul Cocha, and Pata Cocha.
During the visit to the 7 lagoons mentioned, we will also see the following mountains: Ausangate, Jampa, Pucapunta, Tinke, and the Qayangate Mountain Range. We will also observe some Andean flora and fauna. Keep in mind that the trek includes both steep and flat sections.
After visiting the 7 lagoons, we will return to the small community known as Pacchanta, and around 2:00 pm we will have lunch.
Finally, we will have the opportunity to enjoy the hot springs for about 40 minutes or explore the Pacchanta community on your own. The tourist transportation will take us back from Pacchanta to Cusco city, arriving back in Cusco around 6:30 pm.
The trek to the 7 Lagoons of Apu Ausangate begins in the Pacchanta Community, which is a 3.5-hour journey from Cusco at an altitude of 4,320 meters (14,173 feet). This picturesque village is located right at the foot of the majestic Ausangate Mountain!
The best season to visit the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate is between April and November, during the dry months. Being located in the Vilcabamba mountain range, the weather is usually mild during most of the year, although conditions can vary due to the altitude.
The trek to the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate has steep sections and flat areas. It takes about 5 hours (round trip) at a steady pace with some breaks. The trail can be slippery in parts, especially during the rainy season, so trekking boots are recommended for greater safety and stability.
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Louise H
March 5, 2026
We loved the Inka trail - especially with our guide Percy - he was amazing, very knowledgeable, funny and helped us with every part of the trip. We learnt so much and the tour at Machu Picchu at the end was one of the best. The food we had from Julio Caesar was also very good. Thank you!
Zab
March 5, 2026
J’ai passé quatre jours avec Percy et c’étaient incroyables ! Je recommande complètement l’expérience. C’est dure car je m’étais pas du tout entraîner mais Percy a prit le temps de nous laisser du temps à nous adapter, c’est un super guide, il explique très bien tous les sites archéologiques que nous avons visités ! C’est un de mes voyages les plus beaux, alors que j’ai visité je pense facilement 40/50 pays dans ma vie. Vraiment ne louper cette expérience, elle est pas simple mais qu’est ce que c’est beaux ! C’est inoubliable, merci Percy pour tes connaissances partagées, la passion et la patience que tu as ! You’re the best ❤️
Mia S
March 5, 2026
This was one of the most unforgettable experience i ever had! Our guide Percy was super attentive, he made us feel safe and connected us as a group so that it felt we were travelling with friends! He was so connected to his culture and had a full knowledge of the Inka history! I would definitely do the same if or different trail again but with the same guide!
Jon Hill
March 5, 2026
My partner and myself went on the Inka Trail with Percy as our Guide. Everything was clearly laid put beforehand and all the logistics went perfectly, with the porters providing a seamless service with an excellent chef. Our guide, Percy, was very engaging and knowledgable with an obvious passion for the history of the Inkas and the people of Peru. I would highly recommend!
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