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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Embark on a high-altitude hiking adventure to the Ausangate region, where you'll encounter seven mesmerizing glacial lakes. 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.
What's included
English/Spanish-speaking professional guide
Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco
Breakfast
Entrance fee to the hot springs
Tinki
What to expect
Cusco
Pick-up from your accommodation in Cusco.
3h
We will head toward the beautiful community of Pacchanta on a journey of approximately six hours, during which we will have the opportunity to appreciate the impressive flora and fauna of the high Andean landscape.
Tinki
1h
Once in Pacchanta, we will enjoy a nutritious breakfast typical of the region.
After a short break, our guide will provide detailed information about the adventure that is about to begin.
Nevado Ausangate
5h · Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, we will continue with our hike to the seven Ausangate lagoons. The route covers approximately 7.5 km and will take around five hours to complete.
During this time, we will visit the Azulqocha, Orqo Otorongo, China Otorongo, Puqacocha, Alqacocha, Qomercocha, and Patacocha lagoons, and we will marvel at views of 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.
3h
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 our energy after a day of incredible discoveries in the Andes.
Finally, we will travel back to Cusco, and the bus will drop everyone near the Plaza de Armas.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Our professional team will pick you up around 5 am to start this wonderful trip
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
