Ausangate 7 Lagoons Full Day

Description

Explore one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the Andes on this adventure to the 7 Lagoons circuit of the majestic Ausangate Mountain, considered one of the most sacred peaks in southern Peru.

During this journey, you will discover a collection of lagoons with intense turquoise, emerald green, and deep blue colors, formed by the melting glaciers surrounding Ausangate. Each lagoon offers a unique landscape, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Andean wildlife, and an atmosphere of unparalleled tranquility.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Departures:

Yes (advance booking required by 24:00 the day before)

Duration:

Full day

Schedule:

Start: 04:00 | End: 19:00

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Group size:

Share this experience in groups of up to 18 passengers per tour

Highlights:

Ausangate Mountain

7 Lagoons Circuit

Glacial landscapes

High-altitude trekking

Itinerary

04:30 a.m.

Hotel pickup (if located in Cusco’s city center) to begin a journey of approximately 3 hours to the Andean community of Pacchanta, located at 4,320 m.a.s.l., the starting point of this unique experience.

07:30 a.m.

Enjoy a delicious traditional Andean breakfast prepared by local villagers, perfect to start the day with energy.

08:30 a.m.

Begin the hike to the impressive 7 Ausangate Lagoons, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and landscapes that will take your breath away. Over approximately 5 hours (round trip), you will visit the lagoons Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Hembra, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Ccomer Cocha, Azul Cocha, and Pata Cocha, each displaying unique shades of blue, turquoise, and green.

As you walk along the high-Andean trails, you will admire the peaks of Ausangate, Jampa, Pucapunta, Tinke, and the Qayangate mountain range, while also observing local wildlife such as alpacas, vizcachas, and Andean birds.

02:00 p.m.

Return to Pacchanta for a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients. Afterward, enjoy a well-deserved rest in the natural hot springs of Pacchanta, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, or explore the small village to learn about its rural lifestyle and customs.

03:30 p.m.

Begin the return journey to Cusco.

07:00 p.m.

Arrival in Cusco’s historic center and end of the Ausangate 7 Lagoons tour.

Includes / Not Included

INCLUDES

Tourist transport and hotel pickup

01 breakfast + hot beverages

01 lunch + hot beverages

Professional bilingual guide

First aid kit / oxygen tank

Trekking poles

NOT INCLUDED

Entrance fee to the 7 Lagoons circuit (20 soles foreign visitors / 15 soles Peruvians)

Entrance to the hot springs (5 soles)

Personal items (jackets, gloves, poles)

Water

Price:$38.00

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