2D/1N Alpine Immersion • Hot Springs + Glaciers
Ausangate 7 Turquoise Lakes, Hot Springs & Sunrise Vinicunca (2D / 1N)
The ultimate Vilcanota expedition: hike glacial lagoons beneath 6,384m Mt. Ausangate, soak in Pacchanta hot springs, and summit Vinicunca at dawn.
- Max Altitude
- 5,050 m
- Cusco Pickup
- 04:30 AM
- Hiking Distance
- 16.0 km (2D)
- Max Group
- ≤ 8 pax
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Overview
- ✓ Day 1: Hike the 7 Turquoise Glacial Lakes of Mt. Ausangate + Pacchanta Hot Springs
- ✓ Overnight stay in a warm Andean mountain lodge with starry glacier views
- ✓ Day 2: Early dawn summit of Vinicunca Rainbow Mountain & Red Valley
Services
Sprinter
Hotel
Buffet
Guía WFR
100% O₂
✓ What’s Included in Your Direct Expedition
- Full 2-day tourist transport
- 1 night in warm Andean Lodge
- All tickets (7 Lakes, Hot Springs, Vinicunca & Red Valley)
- All meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
- Certified alpine guide + Poles + Medical oxygen
• Not Included / Optional Trail Extras
- Optional riding horse
- Gratuities
Hour-by-Hour Technical Itinerary
- Day 1 • 04:30 4,200 m
Cusco to Pacchanta & 7 Lakes Circuit
Trek past turquoise lagoons, alpacas and glaciers + thermal soak.
- Day 1 • 19:00 4,200 m
Hot Dinner & Andean Mountain Lodge
Rest comfortably at altitude ahead of summit morning.
- Day 2 • 05:30 5,036 m
Vinicunca Sunrise & Red Valley
Beat the crowds at 5,036m, buffet lunch and return to Cusco (~05:00 PM).
5,036m Summit Packing Checklist (Auto-saved in browser)
- ✓ 3 upper layers: thermal base layer + fleece mid-layer + windproof/waterproof shell
- ✓ Broken-in hiking boots or trail shoes with deep lug traction
- ✓ Warm beanie, thermal gloves & neck gaiter/buff against freezing ridge wind
- ✓ SPF 50+ sunscreen & UV400 sunglasses (extreme solar radiation at 5,036m)
- ✓ Original Passport + small Peruvian Soles bills (S/ 10 & S/ 20)
- ✓ 1L reusable water bottle, high-energy trail mix/chocolate & coca/lemon candies
