Itinerary
Hotel Pickup at 7:00 AM – Depart Cusco.
Stop in Pisaq – Purchase snacks for the hike.
Drive to Trailhead (45 min) – Arrive at Azul Ccocha.
Hike from Azul Ccocha to Puma Ccocha (2-2.5 hours) – Enjoy stunning high-altitude scenery.
Descend Toward Kinsa Ccocha – Stop for lunch with a local family.
Final Hike to Kinsa Ccocha (1 hour) – See alpacas, geese, and mountain landscapes.
Return to Cusco – Arrive in the late afternoon.
Tour info
About This Tour
Experience the untouched beauty of the Sacred Valley’s high-altitude lakes on this full-day Kinsa Cocha Tour. The journey begins with a 7:00 AM hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive to Pisaq, where we will make a short stop to purchase snacks for the hike. We then continue 45 minutes to the trailhead near Azul Ccocha, the first of three spectacular Andean lakes. From here, we begin our moderate trek through rolling hills, pristine lagoons, and stunning mountain landscapes. After 2 to 2.5 hours, we arrive at Puma Ccocha, a lake surrounded by dramatic rock formations. The hike then continues downhill toward Kinsa Ccocha, but before reaching the final lake, we will stop for a homemade lunch with a local family, offering a taste of traditional Andean cuisine. The final stretch of the trek takes approximately 1 hour, during which you will have opportunities to spot alpacas, geese, and other Andean wildlife. The tour concludes with a relaxing drive back to Cusco, arriving in the late afternoon.
What is Included in the Tour?
- Hotel Pickup at 7:00 AM & Private Transportation
Enjoy a comfortable drive through the Sacred Valley, with a stop in Pisaq for snacks before reaching the trailhead. - Guided Hike Through the Andean Lakes
Trek past three stunning glacial lakes—Azul Ccocha, Puma Ccocha, and Kinsa Ccocha—with breathtaking mountain views. - Visit to Puma Ccocha
Hike to this picturesque lake surrounded by dramatic cliffs, a highlight of the trek. - Traditional Andean Lunch with a Local Family
Pause along the way to enjoy a homemade meal, prepared with fresh local ingredients by a welcoming Andean family. - Wildlife Viewing Opportunities
See alpacas, geese, and other Andean wildlife as you make your way toward Kinsa Ccocha. - Return to Cusco by Late Afternoon
After completing the trek, relax during the drive back to Cusco, arriving in time to rest and reflect on the day’s adventure.
Tour Map
The Kinsa Cocha Tour covers approximately 10-12 kilometers (6-7.5 miles) of hiking, with a total round-trip drive of about 90 kilometers (56 miles). The trek passes through high-altitude Andean landscapes, featuring three glacial lakes, rolling hills, and wildlife habitats.
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Great holiday
It was a great holiday. Challenging hikes. Some hikes appeared a bit harder than we expected but that was more due to us not reading the plan for the day and getting more elevation that we bargained for