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Ausangate 7 Lakes Full-Day Trek

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Grupo de viajeros en el trekking de las 7 Lagunas de Ausangate

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús y centro histórico de Cusco vistos desde lo alto

Seven glacial lakes beneath Ausangate Mountain

Explore the Vilcanota range on an Ausangate 7 Lakes trek from Cusco. Starting in Pacchanta, you will hike past turquoise, green and blue lakes with views of snowcapped Ausangate and the high-Andean landscape.

The excursion includes transportation, a guide, breakfast and lunch. After the hike, you may rest in Pacchanta or optionally visit its hot springs if the schedule allows.

Seven glacial lakes beneath Ausangate Mountain

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Breakfast and lunch included

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Before you book

Health: not recommended for travelers with uncontrolled heart or respiratory conditions.

Duration: 14 to 15 hours

Start: pickup between 4:00 and 4:30 a.m. in Cusco

Finish: evening return to Cusco

Difficulty: challenging due to distance and altitude

Distance: approx. 10 to 14 km, depending on the circuit

Maximum altitude: approx. 4,800 m / 15,748 ft

Meals: breakfast and lunch included

Languages: Spanish and English

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The circuit takes place above 4,200 meters. We recommend at least two days of acclimatization in Cusco and previous hiking experience.

Health: not recommended for travelers with uncontrolled heart or respiratory conditions.

Route: the distance and order of the lakes may vary with weather, access or group pace.

Admission: the community entrance fee and hot springs are excluded unless expressly stated.

Weather: rain, snow or thunderstorms may alter or cancel the hike.

Passport or identity document
Warm layers and waterproof jacket
Hat, gloves and neck gaiter
Trekking shoes with good grip
Sunscreen and UV-protection sunglasses
Water and snacks
Swimsuit and towel for the hot springs
Cash and personal medication

How long is the hike?

The circuit usually takes four to five hours, but duration varies with the route, weather and group pace.

Which lakes are visited?

The route commonly includes Pucacocha, Patacocha, Alqacocha, Qomercocha, Otorongo and Azulcocha; names and order may vary locally.

Are the hot springs included?

The visit depends on available time and admission is paid separately unless your confirmation states otherwise.

How long should I acclimatize?

We recommend spending at least two days in Cusco before the tour.

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Lucia Huaman Pantia

a month ago

The Rainbow Mountain tour exceeded all of our expectations! The entire trip was well organized, with comfortable transportation, a delicious breakfast and lunch, and a friendly, professional guide who made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. The views along the hike were incredible, and reaching the top to see Rainbow Mountain was absolutely worth it. Our guide gave us plenty of time to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and learn about the local culture and the surrounding Andes. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cusco. Everything was handled perfectly, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Peru. Thank you for such an unforgettable adventure!

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Adrian Garcia

a year ago

Terrible service. We booked a bus with them, but they never came to pick us up at the hotel. They didn't answer any of our calls or messages, and of course, they didn't refund our money. I strongly advise against using this agency.

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Breakfast and lunch included

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Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek Itinerary

Cusco — Ocongate — Pacchanta — 7 Lakes — Cusco

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Pickup Point

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Cusco pickup

Stop: 30 to 60 minutes

Admission included

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Drive to Pacchanta and breakfast

Stop: 3 hours

Admission included

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Start of the circuit

Stop: 30 minutes

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Seven Lakes circuit

Stop: 4 to 5 hours

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Return to Pacchanta

Stop: 1 to 1.5 hours

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Lunch, optional hot springs and return

Stop: 4 to 5 hours

Admission included

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End

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Meals:

Breakfast and lunch included.

Accommodation:

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Seven glacial lakes beneath Ausangate Mountain

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