Moderate Day Trip

Singrenacocha Lagoon Full-Day Tour

Code: SNG-1D Start: Cusco End: Cusco
Duration 1 day
Group Size 1 to 10
Min Age 8 years
Fitness Level

Tour Highlights

Incredible turquoise waters: Admire the striking color of the lagoon, one of its main attractions.
Panoramic Andean views: Enjoy breathtaking scenery of mountains and glaciers.
Peace and pure nature: Far from mass tourism, perfect for relaxing and breathing fresh mountain air.
Wildlife observation: Spot Andean birds and local fauna in a unique ecosystem.
Ideal for photography: The turquoise water, snowy mountains and clear skies create perfect photo opportunities.

Itinerary

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We begin our Singrenacocha Lagoon Tour early in the morning. At 4:30 AM, we pick you up directly from your hotel in Cusco and start the trip in private transportation toward the village of Yanacancha, located in the province of Quispicanchi. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, and along the way you will enjoy beautiful Andean landscapes and observe local wildlife such as alpacas and llamas grazing freely in the area.

Once we arrive at the starting point of the hike, at 4,300 meters (14,108 ft), we will enjoy a box breakfast to regain energy. Then we begin a short walk of about 10 minutes to reach the main viewpoint, where you’ll have one of the best panoramic views of Singrenacocha Lagoon, famous for its turquoise waters and mountain scenery.

After enjoying the viewpoint and taking photos, we descend to the shores of the lagoon, where you can explore the area and visit the trout farming zones typical of high-Andean communities. We will stay for about 30 minutes so you can walk around and experience this truly unique natural setting.

Once the visit is complete, we return to the vehicle and head to the town of Pampacancha, where you will have the chance to relax in the hot springs and enjoy a well-deserved local lunch. Finally, we begin our return trip to Cusco, arriving in the city at approximately 6:00 PM.

  • Starting altitude of the hike: 4,300 m / 14,108 ft (Yanacancha)
  • Maximum altitude: 4,500 m / 14,764 ft (Singrenacocha Lagoon and viewpoints)
  • Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
  • Starting time: 4:30 AM
  • Hiking distance: Approximately 2 km


What's Included

  • Professional guide: For larger groups, an additional assistant guide will be provided.
  • Private round-trip tourist transportation from your hotel in Cusco: Comfortable and safe vehicle with an experienced driver.
  • Breakfast and lunch: Menu served in a local restaurant.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off: Direct and punctual service from and to your accommodation in Cusco.
  • First-aid kit and emergency oxygen: Available throughout the entire route for your safety.

Included Services

Meals Breakfast, lunch
Transport Private tourist transportation
Accommodation N/A (day tour)