{"id":4225,"date":"2019-03-12T01:07:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T01:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/?p=1659"},"modified":"2023-05-11T16:00:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T21:00:43","slug":"7-lakes-of-ausangate-full-day-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/en\/7-lakes-of-ausangate-full-day-tour","title":{"rendered":"7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour &#8211; 40 USD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour <\/strong>is an new amazing day trip from Cusco. On this trip, you will visit seven lakes with different beautiful colors like green, turquoise, and bright blue, in addition to\u00a0spectacular mountains\u00a0part of the Vilcanota range such as <strong>Ausagante and Ayancate<\/strong>. After the trek, you can also enjoy a relaxing moment in the thermal baths, with a stunning view on the <strong>Ausangate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cusco \u2013 Tinki \u2013 Cusco<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We will pick you up from your accommodation in <strong>Cusco<\/strong> around 4:30 a.m to 5:00 a.m and we will then drive for about two hours to the village of <strong>Tinki<\/strong>. From there, we will drive for around one hour more to get to the starting point of our\u00a0hike, where we will have breakfast. After breakfast, we will start our hike. We will hike for about one and a half hours gently uphill to get to the first lake.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/z2-ausangate-trek-IKTBP.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/z2-ausangate-trek-IKTBP.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/z2-ausangate-trek-IKTBP-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/z2-ausangate-trek-IKTBP-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/z2-ausangate-trek-IKTBP-600x277.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>From that point, we will be really close to the other six lakes, and the way will get easier as it will go mostly downhill or flat. We will have plenty of time to take photos of the lakes and glaciers. After the hike, we will have lunch and you will have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing moment in the thermal baths with a great view of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrail.com\/7-lakes-of-ausangate-full-day-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ausangate<\/a><\/strong>. We will then make our\u00a0way back to <strong>Cusco<\/strong>, which should take around three hours.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Price:<\/strong> US $40 per person<\/h3>\n<h3><strong>What is included in the 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pick up from your accommodation in <strong>Cusco<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Drop off near the main square<\/li>\n<li>Fluent English speaking tour guide<\/li>\n<li>Round trip transportation<\/li>\n<li>Breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Lunch (vegetarian option available)<\/li>\n<li>Oxygen tank<\/li>\n<li>First aid kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Not Included<\/strong><strong> in the 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Meals not described on the itinerary and snacks<\/li>\n<li>Tips for the guide and driver<\/li>\n<li>Walking poles<\/li>\n<li>Entrance fee to the hot springs (around 5 soles per person)<\/li>\n<li>Entrance fee to the site in <strong>Tinki<\/strong> (10 soles per person)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to bring<strong> to the 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hiking boots<\/li>\n<li>Small daypack or backpack (approximately 20L)<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable, lightweight trekking clothes or activewear (layers recommended)<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good ankle support and traction<\/li>\n<li>Waterproof jacket or rain poncho<\/li>\n<li>Warm coat<\/li>\n<li>Hat and gloves<\/li>\n<li>Hand sanitizer<\/li>\n<li>Sun hat or cap<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n<li>Water (at least 1L)<\/li>\n<li>Personal medication<\/li>\n<li>Muscle relaxers<\/li>\n<li>Painkillers or anti-inflammatories<\/li>\n<li>Bandaids (especially those designed for blisters)<\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper<\/li>\n<li>Camera<\/li>\n<li>Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian Nuevos soles)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why does Inka Trail Backpacker charge less than other tour operators?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At<strong> Inka Trail Backpacker<\/strong>, we offer you the basic and essential version of the popular treks in the region. We are a 100% local company that wants to provide everything you will need at the real cost of operations\u2014never unfair upcharging! That is why our slogan is \u201cFun, Not Fancy Trip.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lagunas-Ausangate-7-lagunas-IKTBP.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lagunas-Ausangate-7-lagunas-IKTBP.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lagunas-Ausangate-7-lagunas-IKTBP-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lagunas-Ausangate-7-lagunas-IKTBP-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Lagunas-Ausangate-7-lagunas-IKTBP-600x277.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you a certified company?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inka Trail Backpacker has been a Licensed<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\"> Inca Trail Tour Operator<\/a> since 2014. All companies managing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inca Trail<\/a> must be certified and have an Inca Trail operators license. This license is issued annually each December; Inka Trail Backpacker is licensed through the year of \u00a02027.<\/p>\n<p>Our license as an Official Travel Agency is under the name <strong>Inka Trail Backpacker E.I.R.L.<\/strong> Our License as an Inca Trail Operator is under the name of<strong> INKA TRAIL BACKPACKER E.I.R.L<\/strong> We also work with partner company licenses, such as <strong>QESWACHAKA PERU TOURS\u00a0\u00a0E.I.R.L<\/strong> and <strong>GRUPO CAMINOS DEL PERU E.I.R.L.<\/strong> For tourists &#8216;protection, getting the permit for the Inca Trail from the government is a complicated and stringent process: in order to guarantee an Inca Trail Permit for all the tourists that have decided to book their adventure with us, we are registered to book using any of the above mentioned company licenses. We are all registered on the official government web site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.machupicchu.gob.pe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.machupicchu.gob.pe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tour with Like-Minded Travellers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a traveller, you know that one of the most rewarding and memorable experiences of going to new places is meeting people along the way. When you book a tour with us, you can be confident that your group will be filled with similar travellers looking for adventure in<strong> the Peruvian Andes<\/strong>. Our groups provide a great opportunity to meet new people and bond with them in an exciting environment. You never know who you will meet!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are really proud of the work we do for our community. This is a main focus for our company. We have worked with villages directly to help supply them with needs, buy all our food from local farmers and markets, and serve the freshest ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>100% Guaranteed Departures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At<strong> Inka Trail Backpacker<\/strong>, we like to think we do trekking a little differently than our competitors. We stand by our customers and guarantee that we meet 100% of our departure dates on our treks even if you are a solo traveler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office Location<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our office is located at 392 Calle Triunfo (the street is also called Sunturwasi), inside the Centro Artesenal Arte Inka Building, which is on the corner across the street from the Museo Arzobispal and the Twelve-Angled Stone, by a small fountain. We are on the second floor, in Suite 209.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ausangate-IKTBP.jpg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ausangate-IKTBP.jpg 865w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ausangate-IKTBP-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ausangate-IKTBP-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.inkatrailbackpacker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ausangate-IKTBP-600x277.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>FAQs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Where is the start of the hike located?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is located around 3 hours from Cusco by car.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When does the tour start and finish?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will start at 5:00 a.m. and finish around 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is lunch included?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you will receive a lunch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a toilet on the bus?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No, however we can stop for toilet breaks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the maximum altitude?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The maximum altitude we will reach is 3,400m\/11,220ft<\/p>\n<p><strong>What will I do if I suffer from altitude sickness?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We will treat you accordingly. We carry oxygen cylinders and altitude tablets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour is an new amazing day trip from Cusco. On this trip, you will visit seven lakes with different beautiful colors like green, turquoise, and bright blue, in addition to\u00a0spectacular mountains\u00a0part of the Vilcanota range such as Ausagante and Ayancate. 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