Excursion to Ausangate 7 lakes from Cusco.
Description
During this walk you will be able to appreciate the flora and fauna throughout our trip to the 7 lagoons of Ausangate and the mountains sacred or sacred Apus. VISITS: Azulcocha Lagoon, Otorongo Lagoon, Oq'ecocha Lagoon, Pucacocha Lagoon, Pachaspata Lagoon, Alqacocha Lagoon, Q'omercocha Lagoon and the thermal waters of the Pacchanta community.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Then we will travel by tourist transport for approximately 3 hours to the town of Pacchanta. Here we will have breakfast and begin the hike, ascending little by little until we reach our first lagoon, and so on to the subsequent ones. The hike lasts 5 hours round trip. During the journey we will visit the lagoons of different colors characterized by their blue, turquoise and green colors. Also, some of them are large and look like natural mirrors. The lagoons to visit are: Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Q'omercocha, Orqo Otorongo and China Otorongo. On the way, we will also see Andean birds, alpacas, llamas, and vizcachas. After that, we will return to Pacchanta. Where we will enjoy a delicious lunch, then we will relax in the Hot Springs for 45 minutes. After the hot springs we will return to the city of Cusco, arriving in Cusco at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-ups at hotels will be provided as long as they are located in the historic center
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(152)
Long excursion and somewhat tough if you haven't gotten used to the altitude yet, but it is very worth it.
Great energy throughout the entire group! We visited local weaving markets, ancient Inca ruins, and capped it off with a huge lunch buffet that had tons of vegetarian and local options. Excellent value for money.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Ausangate and 7 Lakes adventure and that the group maintained such great energy throughout the day. It’s wonderful to know that you also appreciated the opportunity to discover local weaving traditions and explore the cultural heritage of the region. We’re especially happy that you enjoyed the generous lunch buffet and its variety of vegetarian and local options. Thank you for highlighting the value of the experience and for choosing us. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru!
Best decision to book private. Our guide paced the steep climb perfectly, brought oxygen just in case, and set up our sacred Coca blessing right at the foot of the glacier. Pure peace away from crowded buses.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that choosing a private excursion to Ausangate and the 7 Lakes was the best decision for you. It’s wonderful to know that our guide adjusted the pace to make the steep climb more comfortable and was prepared with oxygen as a precaution. We’re especially happy that the sacred Coca blessing at the foot of the glacier made your journey feel even more meaningful and peaceful. Experiencing this incredible destination away from the crowds can make the adventure truly special. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your kind words. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru!
Wonderful tour taken with our guide Wilbert! Absolutely recommended!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour to Ausangate and the 7 Lakes with Wilbert. It’s wonderful to know that his guidance helped make your experience even more enjoyable and memorable. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and will be delighted to share your feedback with Wilbert. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable adventure in Peru!
Wonderful location, very beautiful and the mountains around the trail make the tour memorable. Our guide Edmilson was very informative and took care of the well-being of the group, accompanying the last and helping those who were in difficulty because of the altitude. If you are not used to the altitude I recommend to do the trail calmly hydrating and feeding regularly. Other than that, it is to enjoy the landscape.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su maravillosa experiencia! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutó de su excursión a Ausangate y los 7 Lagos y que los impresionantes paisajes y las montañas que rodean la ruta hicieron que el recorrido fuera memorable. Nos complace especialmente saber que Edmilson fue un guía informativo y atento, cuidando el bienestar de todo el grupo, acompañando a quienes iban más atrás y brindando apoyo a quienes tuvieron dificultades debido a la altura. Agradecemos también sus valiosos consejos para futuros viajeros sobre realizar la caminata con calma, mantenerse hidratados y alimentarse adecuadamente, especialmente para quienes no están acostumbrados a la altitud. Gracias por elegirnos y esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente para vivir otra aventura inolvidable en Perú.
really fun hike. 8 miles total but only uphill at the start and the rest is flat or downhill. Good buffet breakfast and lunch and opportunity to go in the hot springs overlooking the snow capped mountains at the end. much less busy than rainbow mountain which was nice.
Great trail, well-paved pathways, and breathtaking panorama at every corner. Just take slow steps, stay hydrated, and enjoy the journey!
the site very nice, the breakfast and lunch quite bad, the guide was kind, helped with altitude sickness, lots of tips and information, the tour was very nice. for my taste, he rushed a lot and did not let us fully enjoy the views Among the tourists I saw that different prices had been charged: 105 for us, 80 for other Brazilians others were charged 200. The bathrooms were terrible. You can invest more in infrastructure and service
Very good views, it is recommended to use a horse if you are not used to long hikes.
We loved it. It was a wonderful experience. The landscape and the surroundings are super beautiful and thanks to the guide we had, the experience was unbeatable. Thank you Wilbert for all your help and for sharing your knowledge with us.
