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from Cusco : Hike 7 lagoons of Ausangate 1 day

About this experience

Exploring the 7 Lagoons of the Ausangate is not just a walk: it is an immersion in sacred landscapes, intense colors and the living energy of the Andes. What sets our tour apart is the perfect combination of nature, culture and personalized attention.

You will walk among turquoise, emerald and deep blue lagoons, surrounded by towering glaciers and protective mountains. Our team will accompany you at every step, sharing ancient stories of the Ausangate — the most sacred mountain for the Andean peoples — and taking care of every detail so you can enjoy without worry.

We include comfortable transfers, Andean breakfast, nutritious lunch, professional guide and strategic stops for amazing photos. Also, at the end of the hike, you can relax in natural hot springs overlooking the snowy. A prize that only this tour offers!

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr

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Pick up hotel , hostel and airbnb
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • 1 Breakfast buffet
  • Bilingual Professional Guide
  • Buffet lunch
  • Oxygen tank
  • Canes for hiking
  • Pick up fixed point plaza of arms / Pick up from hotel , hostel or airbnb
  • First aid kits
  • Tourist transport

Not included

  • Carry 20 soles in cash for entry to the 7 Lagoons

Itinerary and highlights

Pick up between 4 to 5 am depends on the location of your hotel, from cusco to the community of Pacchanta is 3 hours, where we can have breakfast to begin the tour.

After getting ready and receiving the instructions our guide gives us, we will start walking to the lagoons.

The first lagoon we can appreciate will be the Pukaqocha, then we can reach Pataqocha, we can reach the Alqa Qocha lagoon.

The next lagoon we will visit is Q’ome Qocha, Afterwards we will go to the lagoons of Orq’o otorongo and china otorongo, and finally we will visit the lagoon of blue Qocha, After having walked amid snowy and lagoons for approximately 3 hours, we will return to Pacchanta, where we will be waited with lunch, we will have free time for the hot springs.

At 2.30 pm we will begin to return to the city of Cusco, arriving 5:30 pm approximately to Cusco, ends a block from the Plaza de Armas

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

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Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 15–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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