About this experience
Experience the breathtaking natural beauty of the Vilcanota Mountain Range with the Tour of the 7 Lagoons. This route offers stunning views of the towering Ausangate, one of the highest snowcaps in Peru. Immerse yourself in the pristine nature of the Andes in Cusco, surrounded by multi-colored lakes. After exploring the lagoons, relax in the hot springs of Pacchanta before enjoying a traditional lunch prepared by a local family. This one-day excursion provides a unique opportunity to discover indigenous communities that still preserve their cultures and traditions. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure in Cusco! Book your Ausangate 7 Lagoons tour now.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
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
- buffet
- Pick up from your hotel
- English/Spanish speaking professional tour guide
- First-Aid equipment and oxygen bottle for emergencies
- Breakfast
- Roundtrip transportation
Not included
- Entrance fee (PEN 20.00)
- Entrance fee for Hot Springs (PEN 5.00)
Itinerary and highlights
- Pick up time from your hotel is from 4:30 to 5:00 am at your hotel located in the historic center or you can go to the designated meeting point at Plaza Regocijos or Kusipata.
It takes 3 hours car ride from Cusco to Pacchanta.
Passing picturesque villages and landscapes, we'll see Peruvian culture in locals' colorful costumes and homes.
- In Pacchanta over 4000 masl. A local family will welcome us and serve a nutritious Andean breakfast for 1 hour.
- Our hike begins with a 3½-hour climb to the Ninaparayoc viewpoint, passing Comercocha and Alqacocha lakes. On the return to Pacchanta, we'll see Patacocha, Otorongococha, and Azulcocha lagoons, capturing the beauty of nature.
- Before relaxing in the thermal-medicinal waters of Pacchanta, we will enjoy a delicious lunch with our host family for 1 hour. Then we will enter the thermal-medicinal waters of Pacchanta paying an entrance fee of 5 PEN per person.
- After this, we'll car ride back to Cusco around 3 hours.
Meeting and pickup information
- Go to Plaza Regocijo at 4:30 - 5:00 am and the transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the transportation.
- 30 minutes before the tour starts, our transfer will pick you up at your hotel.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Machu Picchu Expeditions
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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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