7 Lakes Peru horse tour
7 lakes Peru horse riding tour is an extraordinary day tour by horse to avoid hard hike in the high altitude. This trip was design for those not able to trek in the area of 7 lakes of Ausangate, but riding a horse you will visit the awe-inspiring seven lakes in the proximity of the famed Mt of Ausangate.
Riding a horse you will follow part of the famous train for Ausangate trek, but instead of going in a multiday trekking you will go just to visit the stunning seven lakes in the heart of the Peruvian Andes, which is not very crowded as other tourist destinations in the region of Cusco. The 7 lakes Peru on horseback is easier than doing the classic Humantay Lake tour. So this is a great opportunity to explore the area of Ausangte; we invite you to see our brand new trip option of Singrenacocha lake tour, which is in the same area of Vilcanota mountain range.
7 Lakes Peru horse riding tour – Highlights:
- Spectacular mountain scenery
- Beautiful rock formations
- Great views of the Sacred mountains
- Flora & wildlife
- Visiting authentic local villages
- Hiking between some spectacular lakes
- View of the towering Ausangate Mountain
Overview
7 lakes Peru horse riding tour – Overview
- Duration: Full Day tour 6am- 5pm
- Distance: 1 km ( 0.6 miles) Round Trip
- Elevation: 4,730m (14,779 feet)
- Difficulty: difficult
Itinerary
7 Lakes Peru horse riding tour – Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Tinke – 7 Lakes – Cusco.
Our day trip will start at 4:00 am. We will pick you up from your hotel and then take a 3-hour car drive towards Pacchanta. This place is located at 4200m/ 13500ft. above sea level. On the way to Pacchanta you will pass by the Tinke village, where you can buy last minute snacks. During this trip you can expect changes of temperatures from cold to hot or vice versa, so you need to be prepared for it.
Once in Pacchanta we will have a hot breakfast, after breakfast and a small break, we will ride our horses and head up to the beautiful hills in the proximity of Ausangate Mountain.
The horseback ride will be about 2 hours and will take you along foothills of Ausangate. During the ride, we will see the different lakes like Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha y Q’omercocha. That’s not the only highlight; we will also view the snow-covered peaks that surround this area. These include Ausangate (6834 m.), Butterfly (5842 m.), Jampa (5500 m.), Pucapunta (5740 m), Caracol or Snail Mountain (5625 m.), Tinke (5300 m.) and the whole Qayangate mountains.
Along the path we will have the chance to see the local flora and fauna. From different kinds of birds to chinchillas and Alpacas. The views are breathtaking, and you will have the chance to visit all of the different lakes as you return along the same pathway. After a day horseback adventure, we will return to Pacchanta again, which takes about 1.5 hours. Once you get to the trailhead, we will have a delicious lunch.
After lunch we will board our transport then drive back to Cusco and drop you off at your hotel.
- Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- Max Elevation: 4850 meters / 15912 feet
- distance: 14 km
- Hotel in Cusco: not included
Inclusions
Included for 7 lakes Peru horse Tour:
- Pick up from the hotel
- Private transportation to the trail-head of 7 Lakes Peru hike
- Expert mountain tour guide
- Breakfast and lunch served in a local restaurant
- Entrance fees to the park
- Oxygen tank
- Transfer back to Cusco
Not Included for 7 lakes Peru day trip:
- Cold drinks and snacks.
- Tips for the crew (guide and driver)
- ISIC student cards are not accepted for this trek
Recommended things to bring for 7 lakes Peru tour:
- Water bottle, camera, sun block, hat
- Rain coat or rain poncho
- Hiking poles
- Sun-glasses
- Some cash for tips and souvenirs
- Comfortable sturdy walking shoes or runners
- A warm clothes to return to Cusco
- Small or medium size backpack.
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