Ausangate’s 7 Lakes tour offers an authentic and well-organized experience, combining high mountain landscapes, vivid Andean culture and personalized attention. We start the tour from the Pacchanta community, where you will enjoy a local breakfast before the hike, and we do the trekking at a moderate pace, with enough time to enjoy each lagoon and take pictures without rush. In addition, the tour includes the possibility of relaxing in the hot springs of Pacchanta, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and ends with a local lunch, providing a complete experience from the beginning to the return to Cusco. The entire tour is carried out with trained local guides, focused on safety, knowledge of the environment and a close and responsible experience.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 23.
Pick up from hotels located in the Historic Center of Cusco. From 4:00 a.m., our agency staff will pick you up.
After pickup in the historic center of Cusco, we head towards the Andean community of Pacchanta, in an approximate 3 hour journey, crossing rural and mountainous landscapes of the south of the region. Pacchanta is the starting point of the Ausangate 7 Lagoons circuit, where we will also enjoy a hot breakfast prepared by local people.
From Pacchanta we started the walk to the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate, lasting approximately 3 to 4 hours in total, at a moderate pace and with stops for rest and photographs. During the tour we will visit the main lagoons of the circuit: Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Female, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Qomer Cocha, Patacocha and Blue Cocha, each with unique tones. Along the way it will be possible to observe llamas, alpacas and high Andean birds, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the snowy Ausangate, glaciers and the extensive landscapes of the Andean puna.
At the end of the hike, travelers will have free time to relax in the hot springs of Pacchanta, known for its relaxing properties and natural surroundings surrounded by snow-capped mountains. (Optional entry – not included)
Return to the community of Pacchanta to enjoy a basic buffet lunch, made with local products.
After lunch, start the return trip to the city of Cusco. Approximate arrival will be between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., leaving them near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco.
Guests must wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Pick-up is only at hotels located near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. A duly identified agency staff member will be responsible for the collection. The exact time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp or email.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Excursion 7 Lakes of Ausangate Cusco lasts about 13 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $46 per person for this Cusco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Guests must wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Pick-up is only at hotels located near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco. A duly identified agency staff member will be responsible for the collection. The exact time will be confirmed one day before the tour via WhatsApp or email. Pickup points include Hotel Inka Lam - Cusco, Lucios Hostal.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Alba Peru Trip.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
All wonderful, excellent knowledge of the tours, friendly and cordial. I indicate a lot.
Muito obrigado pelo seu carinho e pela recomendação! Ficamos muito felizes em saber que teve uma experiência maravilhosa e que apreciou nosso conhecimento e atendimento cordial. Será sempre um prazer recebê-lo(a) novamente no Peru! Equipe Alba Peru Trip
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