Día 1: Cusco – Tinke (3950 m.) – Pacchanta (4200 m.) – Cusco

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Cusco around 4:30 a.m to 5:00 a.m and we will then drive for about two hours to the village of Tinki. From there, we will drive for around one hour more to get to the starting point of our hike, 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. 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 Ausangate. We will then make our way back to Cusco, which should take around three hours.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Maximum altitude: 4,650 meters / 15912 feet
• Minimum altitude: 4,200 meters / 14107 feet
• Approximate trekking distance: 7 km

What does it include?

• Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
• English speaking tour guide
• Tourist transportation
• Breakfast
• Lunch (vegetarian option available)
• Entrance fee to the site in Tinki (10 soles per person)
• Oxygen tank
• First aid kit

Not included

• Meals not described on the itinerary and snacks
• Tips for the guide and driver
• Walking poles
• Entrance fee to the hot springs (around 5 soles per person)

What should you bring?

• Hiking boots
• Small backpack (approximately 20 liters)
• Comfortable, lightweight trekking or sports clothing (layers recommended)
•  Waterproof, sturdy hiking boots with good support and traction at the ankles
•  Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
• Coat
• Hat and gloves
•  Hand sanitizer
•  Sun hat or cap
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent
• Water (at least 1L)
•  Personal medication
• Muscle relaxants
• Analgesics or anti-inflammatories
•  Band-aids (especially those designed for blisters)
• Toilet paper
• Camera
• Cash (in small denominations of Peruvian nuevos soles)