CUSCO

Ausangate 7 Lagoons the seven Ausangate lagoons

  • Full Day
  • Moderate difficulty
  • Max 12 people
DURATION
Full Day
MAX ALTITUDE
4,600 m
DISTANCE
12 km
BEST TIME
Apr – Oct

FROM $29 / person

THE EXPERIENCE

What makes it special to this trip

A chain of seven meltwater lagoons at the foot of Ausangate, each a different colour depending on the minerals below. One long day of walking above 4,400 m.

  • Seven glacier lagoons in a single day
  • Face-on views of Ausangate (6,372 m)
  • Alpaca and vicuña herds along the way
  • A quiet route with no queues

DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAM

The route, step by step

This is how the day unfolds, hour by hour, with everything you'll do and where.

  1. DAY 1

    Cusco – Pacchanta – 7 Lagoons – Cusco.

    We begin by picking you up from your hotel at 3 am and depart for "PACCHANTA," a community near the "Ausangate" snow-capped peak at 4200 m a.s.l. There, you will enjoy breakfast before embarking on our gradual hike amidst the Andes mountain range to explore the "7 Ausangate Lagoons." We will start with the first lagoon after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking (6 km). We will continue this exciting adventure by visiting the other lagoons, on a hike of about 10 km (5 hours). Upon returning to "PACCHANTA," we will immerse ourselves in hot springs and enjoy a lunch prepared by our chef. Finally, we will return to Cusco after this unforgettable experience.

    • 4,200 m

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Everything you need, no surprises

The tour includes

  • Professional guide and assistant guide for large groups.
  • First aid kit with oxygen.
  • Breakfast and lunch prepared by our chef, as well as snacks for the hike.
  • Private transportation from and to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Blankets and pillows.

GALLERY

The tour in pictures

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Do I need previous experience?

It is not required, but a moderate level of fitness is recommended. It is a moderate-difficulty tour: there are sustained uphill sections and you walk for several hours at altitude.

What is the best time to do it?

The best window is Apr – Oct. Outside that season the tour also operates, but there is a higher chance of rain and the terrain can be slippery.

How high do we go and how do I prepare?

The highest point of the route is at 4,600 m. We recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before leaving, drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol the night before and eating light. If you feel any discomfort from the altitude, let the guide know: the team carries oxygen.

How many people are in the group?

We work with small groups: Max 12 people. This way the guide can look after each traveler and the pace adjusts to the group.

What does the price include?

Check the «Everything you need, no surprises» section of this same page: there you will find the detail of what is included and what is not. If you have any doubts, write to us on WhatsApp.

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