Ausangate 7 Lakes Day Tour

Duration:1 Day

The Ausangate 7 Lakes 1-Day Tour is an unforgettable experience at the foot of the Ausangate Snow-capped Mountain, an incredible hike in which you will have the opportunity to explore impressive lakes of turquoise and emerald hues, surrounded by the majestic Vilcanota Mountain Range. During the journey, you will marvel at the proximity of the imposing Ausangate and Ayangate mountains, considered sacred by the Andean communities.

In addition to enjoying the spectacular landscapes, you can relax in natural hot springs, while contemplating the beauty of the surroundings and immersing yourself in the local culture. This tour is a perfect experience for lovers of trekking, photography and nature.

Highlights

Hotel pickup in Cusco between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.
Breakfast in Pacchanta.
Gradual ascent hike to adapt to the altitude.
Visit to 7 lakes: Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Q’omercocha, Orqo Otorongo and China Otorongo.
Observation of Andean fauna (alpacas, llamas, vizcachas and high-altitude birds).
Typical lunch in Pacchanta.
Relaxation in the hot springs.
Return to Cusco at approximately 7:30 p.m.

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Travel Itinerary

We will begin our tour by picking you up at your hotel in Cusco between 4:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. to then embark on a journey in tourist transportation for approximately 3 hours until we reach the town of Pacchanta.
Upon arrival, we will enjoy a comforting breakfast before starting our hike. The route will be a gradual ascent, allowing progressive adaptation to the altitude as we head towards the first lake. Along the way, we will visit seven impressive lakes, each with vibrant waters ranging from deep blue to turquoise and emerald green. Many of them are large in size and reflect the surrounding landscape as if they were natural mirrors.
The lakes we will explore include: Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Q'omercocha, Orqo Otorongo and China Otorongo. During the journey, we will also have the opportunity to observe Andean fauna, such as high-altitude birds, alpacas, llamas and vizcachas, in their natural habitat.
After completing the hike, we will return to Pacchanta, where a nutritious lunch with local ingredients awaits us. Then, we will enjoy a well-deserved rest at the Hot Springs, where we can relax for 45 minutes while admiring the majestic Andean landscape.
Finally, we will embark on our return journey to Cusco, arriving in the city at approximately 7:30 p.m., thus closing an unforgettable day in nature.