TREKKING / ADVENTURE

Ausangate 7 Lagoons

Duration Full Day
Difficulty Demanding
Group Max 12 people
Destination Cusco Treks
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Duration Full Day
Meals Breakfast and lunch
Transport Private tourist transport
Tour Type Trekking / Adventure

The Expedition

Tour Overview

The Ausangate 1-day tour is an adventure experience that traverses the stunning landscapes of the Andes, offering impressive glaciers, lagoons, and streams. During the journey, we will also have the opportunity to meet the local inhabitants, who have a great respect for nature. This hike is ideal for individuals in good physical condition.

Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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We begin by picking you up from your hotel at 3 am and depart for "PACCHANTA," a community near the "Ausangate" snow-capped peak at 4200 m a.s.l. There, you will enjoy breakfast before embarking on our gradual hike amidst the Andes mountain range to explore the "7 Ausangate Lagoons." We will start with the first lagoon after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of hiking (6 km). We will continue this exciting adventure by visiting the other lagoons, on a hike of about 10 km (5 hours).

Upon returning to "PACCHANTA," we will immerse ourselves in hot springs and enjoy a lunch prepared by our chef. Finally, we will return to Cusco after this unforgettable experience.

Distance 6 km Meals Breakfast, Lunch

Why This Trek

Expedition Highlights

Apu Ausangate

The highest glacier near Cusco (6,372 m), a sacred Andean mountain.

Colorful lagoons

Turquoise and emerald glacial lagoons at high altitude.

High mountain

High-altitude trek between 4,500 and 5,000 m.

Alpaca communities

Meet Andean herders and their alpaca flocks.

What's Covered

Inclusions

What's Included

  • Professional guide and assistant guide for large groups.
  • First aid kit with oxygen.
  • Breakfast and lunch prepared by our chef, as well as snacks for the hike.
  • Private transportation from and to your hotel in Cusco.
  • Blankets and pillows.

Not Included

  • Tips for staff.
  • Entrance fees to the Pacchanta community.
  • Recommendations
  • Bring at least 1.5 liters of water per person.
  • Bring an optional personal snack.
  • Use water-resistant trekking footwear.
  • Wear fleece and thermal clothing, hat, gloves, and socks.
  • Have waterproof clothing such as a poncho.
  • Opt for synthetic or cotton clothing such as socks, shorts, and t-shirts.
  • Wear a hat and sunglasses to protect yourself from the sun.
  • Do not forget sunscreen and a reusable water bottle.
  • Bring basic medications and personal items with you.

Before You Go

Recommendations

Recommendations for your trip

  • Wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for walking on uneven terrain.
  • Use sturdy and comfortable footwear, preferably hiking boots.
  • Bring a small backpack with water, snacks, and sunscreen.
  • Bring a light jacket or coat, as the weather in the mountains can be changeable.
  • Respect the natural environment and follow the guide's instructions to preserve the beauty of the attraction.

Good to Know

Frequently Asked

Demanding due to the sustained altitude. Good fitness and acclimatization are essential.

Yes, nights and mornings are very cold at this altitude. Bring thermal clothing.

Layered thermal clothing, rain jacket, gloves, hat, poles, sunscreen and water.

Yes, we recommend at least 2 days in Cusco before the tour.

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