Ausangate 7 Lakes tour – 7 Lake of Ausangate
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Availability Daily departures -
Transporte Hotel pickup -
Tour Guide Tour guide included -
Available languages Spanish, English & Portuguese -
Service type Shared service -
Cancellation policy Non-refundable -
Maximum altitude 4,300 m.a.s.l. -
Difficulty Moderate
Itinerary
Day 01 Cusco – Pacchanta – 7 Lakes of Ausangate – Cusco
We will start our Ausangate 7 Lakes adventure between 4:00 AM. and 4:30 AM. We will pick you up from your hotel in the historic center of Cusco. If your accommodation is outside the city, we will coordinate a meeting point. We will travel for about three hours to reach the Andean community of Pacchanta at 4,300 meters above sea level.
We will enjoy a delicious traditional breakfast in Pacchanta before starting the hike. After breakfast, we will prepare our equipment and begin our trek toward the 7 Lakes of Ausangate. The total hiking distance will be approximately 10 kilometers, lasting about three hours and forty minutes round trip. The trail will offer impressive views of snow-capped peaks and Andean wildlife.
During the trek, we will visit seven stunning lakes: Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Hembra, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Qomer Cocha, Azul Cocha, and Pata Cocha. Each lake will display a different shade of blue, green, or turquoise created by glacial minerals. Along the way, we will also admire the mountains of Ausangate, Mariposa, Jampa, Pucapunta, Caracol, Tinke, and Qayangate. These sacred peaks will surround us, creating breathtaking scenery for photos and moments of peace.
After completing the circuit of the 7 lakes of Ausangate, we will return to Pacchanta. We will enjoy a comforting lunch prepared with local ingredients. Those who wish may relax in the nearby thermal baths, known for their natural healing properties. This will be a perfect moment to rest our legs and reflect on the adventure.
We will begin our return to Cusco around 3:30 PM. We will arrive in the city approximately at 6:30 PM., ending our memorable Ausangate full day tour 7 lakes. Our journey will conclude in the central area of Cusco, near Plaza Regocijo or Plaza San Francisco.
Details
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Distance
25 km by transport + 7 km trekking
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Maximum altitude
4,300 metros sobre el nivel del mar
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Minimum altitude
3,400 meters above sea level
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Difficulty level
Moderate (recommended for travelers acclimatized to altitude)
Important note: Schedules are for reference only. One day before the tour, our operations team will contact you to reconfirm the schedules.
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Hear from Those Who Have Experienced the Magic of Our Tours
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Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
Salvador M
September 19, 2025
I liked the Service and attention I received, plus the quality of the guide who touched us to know the sacred valley on the way to Machu Picchu was first class, with extensive knowledge of the Inca culture and with very good explanation, I highly recommend them.
Sarah E.
October 12, 2025
They were exceptional! Everything very organized, took care of all the details, we hired all the tours, lodging and transfer, we do not regret!
Veronica L.
October 12, 2025
Recommended 💯💯💯
What a beautiful place!!! Most of us went up there on mules. Important to clarify if the person weighs more than 110 kg he will not be able to carry it and will have to walk up . . . It is still very expensive, to have proper footwear
Andrey S.
October 14, 2025
Punctuality, very attentive guide and perfect organization. From the hotel exit, transit by train, lunch schedule and guided tours.
Maria R.
October 12, 2025
A very enriching experience, a lot of history, although it rained that day, was a good for nothing our tour. Our guide was very attentive and professional.
Alejandra C.
October 12, 2025
The tour starts very early type 3-4 am, how good you can sleep on the way, we breakfast in a very good buffet and then depart for the mountain. Here the height is the problem, you can walk up but it requires a lot of condition, the good thing is that there are horses that you can pay and for 90 suns they leave you 15-20 minutes from the top. Wear layered clothes as you can warm up when climbing. We already walk down and the road is much easier. On horseback you go up in 40 minutes, you are on the mountain an hour to take pictures and the return is about 1 hour or so. In the end we still had lunch in the same very rich buffet!
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