From Cusco: 2-Day Private Trek to Twelve Lakes Viewpoint

Highlights

• Trek to the Twelve Lakes Viewpoint on a private 2-day trek from Cusco
• Hike the Seven Lakes circuit and continue to Pachis Pata
• Spend the night in shared twin rooms beneath Ausangate Mountain
• Cross alpaca country and optionally relax in Pacchanta hot springs
• Travel privately with 2 to 8 guests and a bilingual mountain guide

Description

Leave the classic one-day Seven Lakes excursion behind and enter deeper into the high Andes on a private two-day trek beneath Ausangate Mountain. Travel from Cusco through Tinki to Pacchanta, then begin a gradual high-altitude hike through the Seven Lakes circuit. Walk beside glacial water in changing shades of blue, green, and turquoise while your guide explains the landscape, the importance of Pachamama, and the meaning of the surrounding mountains in Andean culture. Continue beyond the usual day-tour route toward Pachis Pata. After a full day of hiking, enjoy dinner and spend the night in shared twin-room accommodation in the mountains. On the second morning, cross another remote section of the Ausangate region among alpaca and llama herds. Climb to the Twelve Lakes Viewpoint at approximately 4,860 meters, where the lakes, glaciers, and peaks can be observed together from above. Descend to Pacchanta for lunch. If time and local conditions allow, choose to relax in the natural hot springs before returning by private transport to your accommodation in Cusco.

Includes

Private round-trip transportation from Cusco Professional guide in Spanish and English Two breakfasts, two lunches, and one dinner One night in shared twin-room accommodation First-aid kit and emergency oxygen Guided access to the Seven Lakes circuit and Twelve Lakes Viewpoint

Excludes

Required local entrance fee of S/15 per person, paid in cash on site Pacchanta hot springs admission if charged separately Travel or personal accident insurance Personal snacks, drinks, and expenses Tips for the guide and driver

Important Information

• The trek reaches approximately 4,860 meters and requires prior acclimatization.
• Spend at least two days in Cusco or at a similar altitude before departure.
• The total walking distance is approximately 23 km over two days.
• Lake names are not standardized locally; the route is defined by its sectors and viewpoint.
• Weather, trail access, road conditions, and group pace may modify the timing or route.
• The tour operates privately with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 participants.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund