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Activity from Cusco to 7 Lagoons of Ausangate

About this experience

The 7 lagoons of Ausangate Tour You can't miss it! If you are a lover of mountain trekking and want to contemplate majestic landscapes, this is the right trip! An experience in which you visit 7 lagoons with intense blue, emerald, turquoise and reddish colors bathing the slopes of the Vilcanota Mountain Range, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the medicinal hot springs in the middle of the mountains.

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  • Duration: 15 hr

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Activity from Cusco to 7 Lagoons of Ausangate
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour15 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 15 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

  • Bilingual professional guide
  • Oxygen
  • BUFFET
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Trekking Poles
  • First aid box
  • American

Not included

  • Enter the 7 lagoons of Ausangate
  • Access to thermal baths

Itinerary and highlights

Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel between 3:30 and 4:10 am, depends
from the location of your accommodation, be sure to wait at reception. During
the first hours of the tour, the temperature is cold (5° to 9°C).
After 3 hours of travel, you will arrive in Pacchanta, where you will have time to
have breakfast. After stopping in Pacchanta, you will begin your journey to the 7 Ausangate lagoons.
It's about 5 hours of walking approximately round trip, it's about 13 km
walking.
First, you will go uphill, followed by some plains and highlands that you
lead to the 7 lagoons. The first lagoon is Azulcocha, at the foot of the Humashraju; later you discover the charm of the sublime lagoons Huchuypukacocha, Hatunpukacocha, Tecyacocha, Otorongo Varon, Otorongo Mujer, and Qeyllacocha; each with a special and unforgettable contrast.

After seeing the gaps, return to Pacchanta, where you will be
waiting for a local lunch. Once you finish lunch you can enjoy the hot springs, then take your transport back to Cusco (center), where you will be dropped off near the Plaza de Armas. Groups arrive between approximately 7 p.m.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The transfer will pick you up in the hotel lobby or in the main square, in the center, where the water fountain is located. He will wear a black jacket and a cap with the logo of our company. He will contact you before picking you up. .
  • The transfer will pick you up in the hotel lobby, he will wear a black jacket and a cap with the logo of our company, he will contact you before picking you up.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • ATV CUSCO ADVENTURES ON WHEELS

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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 15 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
The transfer will pick you up in the hotel lobby, he will wear a black jacket and a cap with the logo of our company, he will contact you before picking you up.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 8+. 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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