Things to do in Tinki

Itinerary Between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco to go to the village of Tinki. From there, we will continue to Pacchanta to enjoy a tasty breakfast. With renewed energy, we will get ready to embark on a trekking route through the Nevado Ausangate and its 7 turquoise lagoons. Are you ready for adventure? We will travel through the Vilcanota mountain range discovering the impressive landscape of the Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Tike and Ausangate peaks. Did you know that the latter is the sixth largest mountain in Peru with 6385 meters? Along the way, we will encounter llamas, alpacas, viscachas and, with a little luck, we will see the majestic Andean condor. As we ascend, we will stop at the lakes of Azul Cocha, Pucacocha, Sibinacocha, Otorongo, Alcacocha, Comercocha and a small lake located in a very surprising place. Pay attention to the dazzling color of the water! After a short break, we will go down to Pacchanta, where we will leave you an hour of free time to relax in its hot springs. Afterwards, we will recharge our batteries by enjoying a traditional lunch. Finally, we will head back to Cusco. Around 7:00 p.m. we will leave you in the surroundings of Cusco's main square.

Between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m., we will pick you up at your hotel in Cusco to go to the village of Tinki. From there, we will continue to Pacchanta to enjoy a tasty breakfast. With renewed energy, we will prepare to embark on a trekking route through the Nevado Ausangate and its 7 turquoise lagoons. We will travel through the Vilcanota mountain range discovering the impressive landscape of the Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Tike and Ausangate peaks. Along the way, we will encounter llamas, alpacas, viscachas and, with a little luck, we will see the majestic Andean condor. As we ascend, we will make stops at the lakes of Azul Cocha, Pucacocha, Sibinacocha, Otorongo, Alcacocha, Comercocha and a small lake in a very surprising place. After a short break, we will go down to Pacchanta, where we will leave you an hour of free time to relax in its hot springs. Afterwards, we will recharge our batteries by enjoying a traditional lunch. Finally, we will head back to Cusco. Around 7:00 p.m., we will leave you around Cusco's main square.

We will begin the Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour at 4:00 in the morning, picking you up from your hotels and starting our journey towards the town of Pacchanta, with a brief stop in Tinki for a relaxing break. The bus ride from Tinki to Pacchanta takes approximately 45 minutes, where a delicious breakfast will be waiting for us. From this point, we will commence our hike to the beautiful lakes of Ausangate. We will have a five-hour trek, visiting various lakes and having the opportunity to observe birds, alpacas, llamas, numerous vizcachas, and, with luck, even the Andean Condor. After completing the circuit, we will return to Pacchanta to enjoy a delightful lunch, and we will conclude the day at the soothing hot springs of Ausangate, ideal for relaxing the muscles. To wrap up our journey, we will return to the city of Cusco by 7:00 in the evening.

Embark on a full-day guided hike to the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate. Enjoy a tasty breakfast in Pacchanta, see the 7 turquoise lagoons, and relax in the hot springs. Start your day with a hotel pickup in Cusco and drive to the village of Tinki. Then, continue to Pacchanta for a tasty breakfast. Once you've had something to eat, set off on a hike through the Nevado Ausangate and its 7 turquoise lagoons. Start walking through the Vilcanota mountain range and discover the stunning landscapes around the Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Tike, and Ausangate peaks. The latter is the sixth-largest mountain in Peru and has an elevation of almost 21,000 feet (6,384 meters). As you walk, come across llamas, alpacas, viscachas, and, with a bit of luck, the majestic Andean condor. Make your way higher and higher, stopping at the lakes of Azul Cocha, Pucacocha, Sibinacocha, Otorongo, Alcacocha, and Comercocha. Stop at a small lake in a unique location and look out for the dazzling color of the water. After taking a short break, descend back down to Pacchanta where you'll have 1 hour of free time to relax in the hot springs. Once you've reconvened, get your energy back with a lunch consisting of traditional dishes. Following a day full of adventure, head back to Cusco and drop off near the main square.

Embark on a full-day guided hike to the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate. Enjoy a tasty breakfast in Pacchanta, see the 7 turquoise lagoons, and relax in the hot springs. Start your day with a hotel pickup in Cusco and drive to the village of Tinki. Then, continue to Pacchanta for a tasty breakfast. Once you've had something to eat, set off on a hike through the Nevado Ausangate and its 7 turquoise lagoons. Start walking through the Vilcanota mountain range and discover the stunning landscapes around the Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Tike, and Ausangate peaks. The latter is the sixth-largest mountain in Peru and has an elevation of almost 21,000 feet (6,384 meters). As you walk, come across llamas, alpacas, viscachas, and, with a bit of luck, the majestic Andean condor. Make your way higher and higher, stopping at the lakes of Azul Cocha, Pucacocha, Sibinacocha, Otorongo, Alcacocha, and Comercocha. Stop at a small lake in a unique location and look out for the dazzling color of the water. After taking a short break, descend back down to Pacchanta where you'll have 1 hour of free time to relax in the hot springs. Once you've reconvened, get your energy back with a lunch consisting of traditional dishes. Following a day full of adventure, head back to Cusco and drop off near the main square.

Day 1: Cusco - Tinki - Upis We will pick you up from the meeting point at 5:00 a.m. to begin our rural adventure and drive for 3 hours, in our private transportation, to the town of Upis. When we arrive at the small town, we will introduce you to the rest of your hiking team made up of cooks and horsemen. Then we will set off and begin walking along a wide ascending path to the northeast face of the impressive Ausangate mountain. After three hours of walking between farm fields and beautiful traditional houses on a gentle climb, we will arrive at the Upis camp where we will enjoy lunch. Later, we will have the option to walk a two-hour round trip to Wayna Ausangate Lake. Happy hour (tea time) will be ready upon your return and then dinner. We will camp surrounded by the sacred mountains of Ausangate who will take care of you while you sleep. Day 2: Upis - Arapa Pass - Hatun Pukaqocha We will begin our walk today for two and a half hours through a beautiful high Andean valley towards the Arapa pass with the spectacular Ausangate glacier. Next, we will descend to discover the beautiful crystalline lagoon of Yanacocha (black lagoon); Then, we will follow the trail for another hour until we reach Hatun Pucacocha, at this point we will have a delicious lunch. We will then arrive at our camp at Hatun Pukaqocha (4,500 m / 14,764 ft). Later, we will explore the surrounding lagoons and relax with a delicious mate. Day 3: Hatun Pukaqocha- Puka Pass - Anantapata - Warmisaya - Surineqocha After a hearty breakfast, we will climb for 2 hours to the Puka Pass (4,870 m / 15,978 ft). Along the route this morning, you'll be amazed by stunning views of glaciers and deep green valleys. You will already be able to see the beginning of the Rainbow Mountain Range with its striking stripes of color from this opening. We will then begin with a gradual descent for an hour and a half to our lunch spot, before continuing with a 2-hour ascent to Warmisaya (4,985 m / 16,355 ft). We will only have to descend for an hour to the Surineqocha lagoon, where our night camp will be waiting for us. DAY 4: After a delicious breakfast at 4:00 a.m., we will head towards Rainbow Mountain to contemplate this colorful valley illuminated by the golden light of dawn. Your guide will explain in detail why this mountain has such unique colors and why it was only "discovered" in recent years. After enjoying this jewel of the Peruvian Andes, we will begin our walk towards the spectacular Red Valley. Finally, we will make a two-hour descent through ancient Andean communities and herds of llamas. After a delicious last lunch, a bus will be waiting to take you back to your accommodation in Cusco.

DAY 01: Cusco – Tinki - Ausangate 7 Lagos – Cusco Begin your adventure with a pickup from the meeting place between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. We will then embark on a two-hour drive to the town of Tinki. From Tinki we will continue driving for approximately one more hour until we reach the starting point of our walk, where we will enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, we will begin our hike, walking gently uphill for about an hour and a half until we reach the first lake. From this point, the remaining six lakes will be easily accessible, and the terrain will become mostly flat or downhill. We will have enough time to capture stunning photographs of the surrounding lakes and glaciers. After our walk, we will enjoy a delicious lunch and relax with a relaxing soak in the thermal baths, while taking in the stunning view of Ausangate. Finally, we will head back to Cusco, which will take us about three hours.