Overview
Tour Destinations :
Cusco | Ocongate | Tinki | Pacchanta | Ausangate 7 Lagoons
Daily Outline
Ausangate 7 lakes Hike 1 Day
Itinerary
Day 1 Ausangate 7 lakes Hike 1 Day
Our journey will start at 5:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel and drive for approximately 3.5 hours south of Cusco to Pacchanta, a small Quechua-speaking community located at more than 4,100 m (13,451 ft). Temperatures here are noticeably colder than in Cusco. As we gain elevation, the air becomes colder, and the scenery grows more dramatic, with expansive mountain landscapes and breathtaking views.
Once in Pacchanta we will have a breakfast at local restaurant, while your guide provides a briefing about the day’s hike, weather conditions, and helpful altitude tips that make the day much easier.
After breakfast and a short break, we begin our hike through the stunning Ausangate Seven Lakes Circuit. The trail starts with a gradual uphill ascent at a steady, comfortable pace, passing through open valleys, crystal-clear streams, and traditional alpaca grazing areas. Before long, you will encounter the first glacial lakes, each displaying its own unique shades of turquoise, emerald, and deep blue, depending on the sunlight, minerals, and weather conditions.
Along the route, you will visit the seven beautiful lakes: Azul Cocha, Otorongo Macho, Otorongo Cocha, Puca Cocha, Alqa Cocha, Qomer Cocha, and Pata Cocha (4,860 m /15,944 ft). One of the highlights of this trek is the constantly changing scenery, from wide alpine valleys and rocky trails to peaceful lakeshores, grazing alpacas, and spectacular glacier views beneath the towering Ausangate Mountain.
After the circuit, we hike back down toward Pacchanta at a relaxed peace, giving you plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the spectacular surroundings. Back in the village, we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional: Pacchanta natural hot springs, where you can soak and warm up after a full day hiking.
Finally, we will board our private transportation to return to Cusco, and drop you off at your hotel, arriving at around 6:30 pm. We will drop you off at your hotel or at a nearby central location if your street is not accessible by vehicle.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup Cusco’s historic center.
- Round-trip transportation from Cusco
- English-Spanish tour guide
- Hotel drop-off or a central location in Cusco
- Entrance ticket to the circuit, Ausangate 7 Lakes
- Breakfast and lunch at local restaurant
- First-aid kit and portable oxygen
What's Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Extra horse for riding ($40)
- Dinner
- Tips, optional
Price
PRIVATE TOUR
Minimum 2 people required* For groups of 4+ travelers, please contact us directly to unlock special volume discounts.
$220/pp — This rate applies to every traveler, regardless of age.
Adults
18+ · $0/pp
Students
18-25 · $0/pp
Children
0-17 · $0/pp
If Circuit 2 tickets are sold out for your travel date, we’ll secure the best available alternative: Circuit 3 or Circuit 1. To secure your preferred circuit and times, we highly recommend booking your Machu Picchu trip as early as possible; tickets are limited and sell out quickly.
