Ausangate Trek

Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day

  • Pacchanta – Ausangate
  • Code: AT-AU-01

FromUSD 115per person

  • Duration1 day
  • DifficultyDemanding
  • GroupSmall group (max. 15)
  • LanguageEnglish, Spanish
  • Max. altitude4,700 m
  • Distance13 km

Tour overview

A one-day hike at the foot of Ausangate to discover seven glacial lakes, ending at the Pacchanta hot springs.

The best way to experience Ausangate in a day. From the Pacchanta community we walk among alpacas and vicuñas to a loop of seven coloured lakes fed by the glaciers of the Apu.

Highlights

  • Seven glacial lakes in one loop
  • Close-up views of Ausangate
  • Pacchanta hot springs

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 Cusco – Pacchanta – 7 Lakes – Cusco
    • 4,700 m
    • 13 km
    • 5–6 h
    • Breakfast, lunch
    • —

    Drive to Pacchanta, breakfast and a loop hike past Azulcocha, Q'omercocha and Pucacocha lakes, among others. Lunch, hot springs and return to Cusco in the evening.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and tourist transport
  • Bilingual guide
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Community fees
  • Oxygen and first-aid kit

Not included

  • Hot springs entrance
  • Tips

What to bring

  • Passport or ID
  • Light daypack
  • Warm layers and rain jacket
  • Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Water and snacks
  • Cash in soles

Prices

RatePrice per person
AdultUSD 115

Optional extras

Riding horseUSD 45

Important information

  • Altitude above 4,500 m: prior acclimatisation required

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