04:00 – 08:00: Pick up from hotel – Pacchanta – Breakfast
The adventure starts very early with our professional guide picking you up from 04:00 to 04:30 am, for the transfer to the south of Cusco on route to Puerto Maldonado. We will make a detour to the agricultural town of Pacchanta to taste an exquisite breakfast prepared by our chef. In the community, there will also be a short stop to buy drinks, snacks, sunscreen, among other things that are necessary.

08:00 – 13:00: Hike
Before leaving, our guide offers a short briefing about the tour and the activities. On route, you will see pajonales surrounded by glaciers and at the highest point, the Andean landscape, the highest mountain in Cusco: “The Ausangate Snowy Mountain”. In the midst of the flora, the wild Alpacas and the local families in their traditional way of life will also be observable.

You arrive at the first Lagoon, “the Azulcocha”, at the foot of the Humashraju; later on, you discover the charm of the sublime lagoons: Huchuypukacocha, Hatunpukacocha, Tecyacocha, Otorongo Varon, Otorongo Mujer, and Qeyllacocha; each with a special and unforgettable contrast.

Once the tour is done, we return to Pacchanta, arriving around 1:00 p.m. to rest for approximately 1 hour. During that time, you have the comforting option of enjoying the thermal baths before having lunch prepared by our professional chef.

15:30 – 18:30: Return to Cusco
After lunch, we return by private transport to the city of Cusco, arriving at your accommodations around 6:30 p.m., saying goodbye to an adventure that bathes your senses with renewed energies and an unforgettable experience that enriches your life forever.

- Pick up hotel/ hostel
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Guide (English- Spanish)
- Optional Horse

- Pick up from hotels out of the center of Cusco
- Tip for the guide
- Drinks
- Snacks
- Entrance (20 soles)
- Thermal baths (5 soles optional)

- Original documents / passports
- Precise dark-toned clothing (bright colours scare condors)
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho if your visit is between the months of October to March
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Comfortable slippers for the visit
- Small backpack (Snack, cookies, etc.)
- Water
- Binoculars
- Walking stick
- Camera and extra batteries

Cancellation or changes of this tour:

CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date need to be done before 4:00 pm the day before the tour begins.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel the day prior to the tour before 4:00 pm (Lima time) or earlier, a 10% administration fee (+ the card fee) will apply. After this time, there is a 100% no-show or cancellation fee.

You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (include the name of the tour and the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.

1. I can’t find my accommodation listed in the operator’s pick up locations as I’m making my booking. What should I select?

   This operator only offers pick-ups from the hotel and hostel accommodation listed. This list covers over 90% of the accommodation providers in the area. They do not provide pick-ups or drop-offs at private residences, Airbnb, bus terminals etc. If you cannot find your hotel on the list, please select an alternative pick up location close by, and be ready for pick-up at the time shown on your booking confirmation.

2. Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

   Altitude sickness can catch many travelers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude - proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatize as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves - the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500 meters without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

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