Best 7 Lakes & Upis Lake Hike 2 days with Sky Domes

DAY 1: CUSCO – PACCHANTA – 7 LAKES – OVERNIGHT AT SKY DOMES CAMPSITE

We will start this beautiful adventure by picking you up from your hotel at around 4:00 AM. Don’t worry, we know it is early, but you will be able to rest in our comfortable vehicle.

After almost 2.5 hours on the road, we will arrive at our breakfast stop so you can recharge your energy before continuing the adventure! You will enjoy a picnic-style breakfast with a selection of delicious local food.

The drive continues for about 1.5 hours until we reach the starting point of the hike in Pacchanta. Upon arrival, you will be shown to your beautiful panoramic dome at Sky Domes in Pacchanta, right in front of Ausangate Mountain and the Pacchanta hot springs.

Take some time to rest, and then your guide will show you where we will start the hike around the 7 Lakes of Ausangate. The trail is rocky, with some uphill sections that are not too steep. We would describe the hike as moderate. As you get closer to the viewpoint, you will see lakes in different colors, including turquoise, green, blue, and light blue. Thanks to the purity of the area and its variety of minerals, the lakes have these amazing colors that impress everyone.

You will visit the following lakes:

• Male and Female Otorongos
• Azulqocha
• Alqacocha
• Pukaqocha
• Qomerqocha
• Orqoqocha

When you reach the highest point, our staff will offer you a cup of coca tea, a snack, and water so you can rest and recover. Take your time, enjoy the amazing views, and take some beautiful pictures to remember this experience.

Once we are ready, we will hike back down for lunch at our panoramic dining area. Our chef will be waiting for us with a buffet of local fusion food, prepared with carefully selected organic ingredients. Lunch will also include delicious drinks such as soft drinks, refreshments, and even wine or champagne to celebrate our achievement!

In the afternoon, before you enjoy the hot springs, our massage therapist will be waiting to give you a massage based on your needs, helping your muscles get ready for the next day. After your massage, you can go with your local guide to relax in the hot springs. In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and rest in your panoramic dome.

Your Sky Dome in Pacchanta will be ready with a comfortable bed similar to a 4-star hotel, Wi-Fi, private bathroom, and warm blankets. Everything is prepared to help you rest well while enjoying views of the sacred mountain and the starry night sky.

• Highlights of the day: Explore the lakes at your own pace and sleep at our exclusive Sky Dome Camps
• Distance: 11.23 km / 7 mi
• Maximum altitude: 4,547 m / 14,917 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 2: PACCHANTA – UPIS LAKE – UPIS – CUSCO

You will wake up with the first rays of sunlight coming through your window, along with a cup of coca tea to help you start the day. After getting ready, we will have breakfast in our dining area, where our chef will have a nutritious meal prepared for you before starting the journey.

We will begin walking toward Upis, a small local community located at the foot of Ausangate Mountain. The walk will take around 2 to 3 hours, through mountain landscapes and the peaceful surroundings that only the mountains can offer. Your guide will be with you at all times to explain the route, accompany you, and be your best hiking companion.

As we walk through the mountains, you will see crystal-clear streams flowing directly from the glacier, as well as the impressive Ausangate Mountain welcoming you to its home. We will have snacks and drinks ready for you whenever you decide to stop and rest. Don’t worry, this tour is just for you!

When we arrive at the community, our chef will have prepared a beautiful farewell picnic, with lunch ready before we return to Cusco. This meal will be the perfect way to celebrate after challenging ourselves on the mountain trails.

Enjoy the food and drinks as we celebrate your achievement in the mountains. Take a few last pictures, and then we will get ready to return.

Before getting into our private vehicle, our massage therapist will give us one last neck and head treatment so we can relax and enjoy the drive back to Cusco, which takes almost 3.5 hours.

Rest in our vehicle, relax, and enjoy the views. We will take care of everything else! When we arrive in Cusco, we will drop you off at your hotel, full of amazing memories and moments you will never forget!

• Highlights of the day: Enjoy lifestyle of people who live in a remote áreass keeping the culture alive and explore Upis lake
• Distance: 13.23 km / 8 mi
• Maximum altitude: 4,547 m / 14,917 ft
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner