Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

Trip details Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

Trekking to the Ausangate 7 Lakes Hikes: A Complete Guide for a Unique Adventure

If you are a hiking lover and want to explore the majesty of the Peruvian Andes, the Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike is the ideal option for you. This tour will allow you to discover breathtaking natural landscapes, snow-capped mountains, and the vibrant lagoons formed by glaciers.

Why Choose the 7 Ausangate Lakes Trek?

This trek, accessible to all levels of hikers, is perfect if you have little time in Cusco but want to live a unique experience in nature. In just one day, you can enjoy the beauty of the Ausangate mountain range and its surroundings, visiting the famous 7 lagoons.

Unforgettable experience in the Ausangate Cordillera

During the trek, you will enjoy panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks of Ausangate, one of the highest peaks in the Andes. The crystal clear waters of the lagoons reflect the vibrant colors of the landscape, creating a visual experience you will not forget.

Details of the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Trekking Tour:

  • Departure time: 4:30 AM from Cusco
  • Return time: 18:30 PM in Cusco
  • Duration: 1 full day trekking
  • Difficulty level: Moderate
  • Starting point: Pacchanta, Cusco

This trek is ideal for those who want to make the most of their time in Cusco without missing out on the beauty of the Ausangate mountain range.

Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

Full Day
Price 160 USD Por Persona
Group To Up to 12 People
Difficulty Moderate
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Highlights Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

Embark on a high-altitude hiking adventure to the Ausangate region, where you’ll encounter seven mesmerizing glacial lakes.

The collection of lagoons comprising this tourist attraction is fed by the melting snow of the immense Ausangate, the highest peak in Cusco (with its summit reaching 6,384 meters above sea level). The local communities decided to harness the natural beauty of the area by creating a Circuit of 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek: Pucacocha Lagoon, Patacocha Lagoon, Alqacocha Lagoon, Qomercocha Lagoon, Otorongo Orco Lagoon, Otorongo Chinese Lagoon, and Cocha Blue Lagoon.

Traverse the rugged terrain of this stunning landscape, witness vibrant alpine ecosystems, and marvel at the crystalline lakes nestled among the peaks.

  • This expedition offers a challenging yet rewarding exploration of nature’s wonders.
  • The 7 Lakes of Ausangate full Day is an new amazing day trip from Cusco.
  • On this trip, you will visit seven lakes with different beautiful colors like green, turquoise, and bright blue, in addition to spectacular mountains part of the Vilcanota range such as Ausagante and Ayancate.
  • After the trek, you can also enjoy a relaxing moment in the thermal baths, with a stunning view on the Ausangate.

This tour is ideal for those who want to make the most of their time in Cusco without missing the beauty of the Ausangate mountain range.

Relax in the Pacchanta Hot Springs

At the end of your hike, you can enjoy a well-deserved rest in the hot springs of Pacchanta, where you can relax while appreciating the surrounding landscape.

Why Choose Tunqui Expeditions for Your Ausangate Adventure?

With Tunqui Expeditions, a local company in Cusco, you will enjoy a personalized, safe and expertly guided experience in the area. Tunqui Expeditions’ team of guides will make sure that you live an unforgettable adventure and that you make the most of every moment of this dream trek.

Book Your Trek to the 7 Ausangate Lakes Today!

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore one of the most impressive routes in the Andes. If you are looking for a trekking adventure in Cusco, the 7 Ausangate Lakes Trek is an experience you can’t miss.

Itinerary Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

This is a unique experience for an adventurer, enjoy nature in its state of creation, how the earth was created. We will pass through one of the best known mountain ranges of Cusco (AUSANGATE). We will have a 5 – 6 hour walk visiting the 7 lagoons of Ausangate Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha and Q’omercocha, we will also be able to appreciate the Ausangate Mountain Range, we will also see birds, alpacas, llamas, many vizcachas, After making a circuit we will return to Pacchanta to enjoy the hot springs.

Cusco to Pacchanta

We will head towards the beautiful community of Pacchanta, during a trip of approximately 3 hours, in which we will have the opportunity to appreciate the impressive flora and fauna of the high Andean landscapes.

Once in Pacchanta, we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast typical of the region. We will have a short break during which our guide will give us detailed information about the adventure that is about to begin.

Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek

After breakfast, we will continue with our walking tour of the 7 Ausangate Lagoons. The route covers approximately 7.5 km and will take us around five hours to explore. During this time, we will visit the Azulqocha, Orco Otorongo, China Otorongo, Puqacocha, Alqacocha, Qomercocha and Patacocha lagoons, and we will marvel at the view of the majestic mountains such as Ausangate, Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Caracol and Tinke. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to observe native birds, alpacas, llamas, vizcachas and, with a little luck, the majestic Andean condor.

At the end of the lagoon circuit, we will return to Pacchanta where we will enjoy a delicious local lunch. Afterwards, we will relax in the community’s medicinal hot springs, recovering and recharging energy after a day of incredible discoveries in the Andes. We will then make our way back to Cusco

Includes Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

At Tunqui Expeditions, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may be different for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.

What is Included ?

  • Pre-departure Briefing in our office or your Hotel
  • Pick up from your Hotel to Hotel
  • Tourist transport from Tunqui Expeditions.
  • Entrance Tickets to the National park Ausangate 7 Lakes
  • Professional tour guide in English or Spanish.
  • Breakfast and Local Lunch in Pacchanta
  • 24/7 Customer Service – We have 24 hours a day telephone service.
  • Medical Kit or First AID Kit – Our guides are trained to deal with basic emergencies.
  • Walking Sticks (Pair)
  • Ticket to the hot springs at Pacchanta
  • A day pack cover to protect their things while hiking, and a rain poncho
  • Snack and Water and one cloth snack bag

What is NOT Included ? 

  • Dinner
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips for our staff
  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control

Before you go Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

We want to make your trip to Peru as memorable and as carefree as possible. In this section, you’ll find the answers to all the questions you have about traveling with Tunqui Expeditions in one place. Please read the following information carefully – it will help you with any questions about our services.

Do you have another question that we haven’t answered here? Write us and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Can I store my luggage at your office?

Of course

During the trip, your main luggage can be stored at our office (you can organize it with us on the briefing day or by email) or at your hotel, both free of charge.

Any equipment that you won’t need on the trek can be stored safely in your hotel. Nearly every hotel will provide this service. Don’t leave items of value with your bags; put them in the hotel safe and obtain an itemized receipt (in the unlikely case of theft, many insurance companies require that you have a copy of the receipt itemizing everything). It’s best to put items such as credit cards inside a sealed, signed envelope for extra peace of mind.

Pick up of guests

Please note:

  • All pickups are within Cusco City, but we recommend booking a hotel in the historic center for its convenient location.
  • Our guide or staff will confirm the pickup time the day before the tour.
  • Due to traffic conditions, the pickup time may vary between 30 and 45 minutes.
  • Cusco is an old city and has many narrow cobbled streets. Some hotels and Airbnbs are located on streets without car access or on long, steep slopes, making it difficult to transport luggage. For such reasons, we strongly advise you to book accommodation with good access.

Group Tours

Group tours are made up of different types of people, then physical conditions and ages can vary. By agreeing to be part of a group tour, you also accept that some people may be faster or slower than you. Therefore, each person can go at their own pace on the route.

It may be the case that a group wishes to modify the tour; however, the guide will be the one who decides, after consulting with all the participants, if such modifications are possible.

Strikes and demonstrations

Strikes and demonstrations are common in Peru, and this may interrupt some of our tours. Roads can be blocked, and train tracks can be taken over. However, we will try to keep your trip as originally planned, even if it means leaving the night before the scheduled date.

Under these circumstances, tours may also be canceled. In case of changes or cancellations, everything will be coordinated with you by our operations department. Your safety is our highest priority, and our decisions will be made to protect it.

Lost objects

Please pay attention to where you leave your things and remember to take everything once you leave our transport, tents or restaurants. You’re the only one responsible for your objects during the tour.

Packing list Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

Remember to check this list before packing your bags to make sure you don’t forget anything important. Have a nice trip!

Essential

  • Valid Passport
  • Extra money (recommended soles)
  • Personal medication
  • Water bottle or CamelBak
  • Sunblock: factor 70 or more

Clothing

  • Light footwear or sandals
  • Warm jacket
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Raincoat or rain poncho
  • Sun hat to protect neck and face
  • Wool hat for the cold
  • Sunglasses with UV protection

Equipment

  • Medium trekking backpack (15 – 25 liter)

Recommended

  • Camera and charger Camera and charger

Price Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

The ” Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike Full Day” can leave any day of the week, the whole year.

Group Price: US$ 180.00 US$ 160.00 per person

Travel in a small group (2-16 people).

This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests. Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 7 %, which we ask the client to cover since it’s due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits.

Price Guarantee

Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Our tour start and finish in Cusco. People who want to starts in the Sacred Valley must to add extra payment.
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