7 Lakes of Ausangate Full-Day Tour 7 Lakes of Ausangate Full-Day Tour
Comercocha Lagoon | Otorongococha | Azulcocha | Pacchanta Hot Springs

Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike

US$ 80.00 per person
1 Day Duration
4,800 m / 15,748 ft Max. Altitude
4,100 m / 13,451 ft Min. Altitude
16 km / 9.94 miles Walking Distance
  • Pacchanta
  • Comercocha Lagoon
  • Otorongococha
  • Azulcocha
  • Pacchanta Hot Springs

The 7 Jewels of Ausangate Tour

The Tour of the 7 Lakes is one of the most beautiful routes in all of the Vilcanota Mountain Range; you’ll stand before the imposing Ausangate, one of the 5 highest snowcaps in Peru. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with the purest of nature and gaze upon a gorgeous place in the Andes of Cusco surrounding these multi-colored lakes.

On top of that, you’ll take a dip in the hot springs of Pacchanta to relax before enjoying a traditional lunch prepared by a local family who will cordially receive us in their home. This is a one-day excursion, within which you’ll discover indigenous communities who still keep their cultures and traditions alive today. Are you ready to live this experience?

The Tour of the 7 Lakes is one of the most beautiful routes in all of the Vilcanota Mountain Range; you’ll stand before the imposing Ausangate, one of the 5 highest snowcaps in Peru. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with the purest of nature and gaze upon a gorgeous place in the Andes of Cusco surrounding these multi-colored lakes.

On top of that, you’ll take a dip in the hot springs of Pacchanta to relax before enjoying a traditional lunch prepared by a local family who will cordially receive us in their home. This is a one-day excursion, within which you’ll discover indigenous communities who still keep their cultures and traditions alive today. Are you ready to live this experience?

Overview

This incredible, one-day adventure will start early, leaving Cusco in private transportation toward the community of Pacchanta. There, we’ll be received by a local family who will offer a nutritious, traditional Andean breakfast so that we can start our journey to the 7 Lakes through the Andes Mountain Range. On the way, we’ll enjoy incredible vistas of immense glaciers, including the imposing Ausangate at 6,384 meters (20,945 feet) above sea level.

We’ll start with an uphill hike to the first lake of the circuit known as Comercocha, a name originating from the Quechua language which means “green lake.” Continuing the journey, we’ll pass by other lakes: Patacocha, Azulcocha and China Otorongo, among others. After this hike of about 15 km, we’ll return to the community of Pacchanta to have lunch. If the body asks for it, we’ll take a relaxing swim in the hot springs there before returning to Cusco, finishing off this incomparable experience.

Trip Highlights

  • Live the experience of enfrenting the hidden wonders of the Andes.
  • Explore one of the most beautiful parts of the Ausangate glacier route in just one day.
  • Immerse yourself in the daily life of the most traditional communities in this area of the Andean heights.
  • Observe the diverse flora and fauna of the region. See alpacas and llamas grazing in their natural habitat.
  • Enjoy a relaxing swim in the hot springs of Pacchanta with one of the most precious views of the Ausangate glacier, the highest and most sacred in the region of Cusco.
  • Traverse the 7 green and turquoise lakes; they’ll make this hike a most unique experience.
Included meals Breakfast: 1
Lunch: 1
Trip staff Explore Tour Leader
Driver
Transport Bus
Walking grade: Moderate
Group Size: Up to 10 People
Day 1 Cusco | Ccatca - Pacchanta - Comercocha - Azulcocha - Pacchanta
The best part of the day: Walk at the foot of the imposing Ausangate glacier, and explore beautiful multi-colored lakes.
Villager wears colorful traditional costume keeping her culture and traditions intact
The Tour of the 7 Lakes is one of the most beautiful routes
Tourist on the way to the 7 lakes of the Ausangate mountain
Tourist in front of the Ausangate mountain raising his hands
Panoramic photo of the Comercocha and Alqacocha lakes on the route of the 7 lakes
Wildlife unique to the area, alpacas and llamas grazing in their natural habitat

We’ll start the day picking you up from your hotel and going toward the south of Cusco. We’ll pass by picturesque towns where the locals will be dressed in colorful, traditional outfits, keeping their culture and traditions alive. On the way, we’ll stop briefly in the town of Ccatcca to visit its plaza and some of the streets that make it so beautiful.

We’ll continue on the inter-ocean highway connecting Peru with our brother, Brazil, until we arrive at the community of Pacchanta, located at more than 4,000 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level. Here, a wonderful family from the town will be waiting to invite us into their home for a nutritious breakfast made of Andean ingredients. After that, we’ll go toward the Vilcanota Mountain Range, from which we can see the Ausangate glacier, one of the most spectacular whose thawing feeds the beautiful lakes we’ll visit on our hike.

Continuing on, we’ll go uphill for about three and a half hours to the viewpoint of Ninaparayoc. Along the way, we’ll pass by Comercocha and Alqacocha, lakes of blue and turquoise located at the foot of the enigmatic glacier of Callangate. Later, we’ll return to Pacchanta and, on the trail, visit the lakes of Patacocha, Otorongocha, Azulcocha and others.

Before taking a dip in the relaxing hot springs of Pacchanta, we’ll go back to our host family to enjoy a delicious lunch. Finally, satisfied with this beautiful experience, we’ll board our private transportation to return to Cusco.

Very early, we’ll leave for Pacchanta, the starting point of our journey. We’ll have a nutritious breakfast with the locals. The trail looks good because, as we ascend, we’ll be able to see some of the colorful lakes of the area: Comercocha, Alqacocha, Patacocha, Otorongococha and Azulcocha, among others.

After this incredible part of the hike, we’ll go back downhill for a well-earned lunch and then be able to swim in the relaxing hot springs of Pacchanta. At the end of the day, we’ll return to Cusco with a happy heart because of the beautiful moments we’ve experienced on this adventure.

  • Breakfast and Lunch Meals
  • Moderate Difficulty
  • 16 km / 9.94 miles Hiking Distance
  • 5-6 hours Hiking Time
  • 4,100 m / 13,451 ft Starting Elevation
  • 4,800 m / 15,748 ft Maximum Elevation

At Ausangate Peru, we specify the included and non-included services under all the tour itineraries listed on our website. We take care of all the logistics, but please pay attention to the details to avoid missing anything. Some items may differ for specific programs, so please read carefully before booking with us.

What is Included?

  • High Quality Service & Safety

  • Experienced Tour Guide
    An official English and Spanish-speaking tour guide will accompany you along the route. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings and keep you safe, sound, and comfortable to enjoy your trip worry-free!
  • Medical Kit or First AID Kit
    All Ausangate Peru guides have received specialized training in first aid. We hold mandatory training sessions for them every February. Your guide will always have a first aid kit and oxygen to face basic emergencies (altitude sickness, travelers' diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.). If necessary, we'll evacuate you from the path as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment.
  • Extras Included in our Service
    We believe that attention to small details is what sets us apart from other local companies. You’ll receive a pair of trekking poles and a rain poncho.
  • 24/7 Customer Service
    We have telephone service available 24 hours/day for ease of communication with Ausangate Peru leading up to your tour.

  • Meals

  • Breakfast and Lunch
  • Snacks and Water
    For the hike, we'll provide you with a water bottle and snacks of local fruits, cookies, chocolate, caramels, etc.
  • One cloth snack bag per person
    To avoid the use of plastic bags that contaminate our environment, we'll give you a cloth bag for your snacks.

  • Transportation

  • Private Transport
    All transportation is included in this tour. We’ll pick you up from your hotel and after the end of the trip, we’ll drop you back at the door of your hotel in Cusco.

  • Permits & Entrance Tickets

  • Entry to Ausangate 7 Lakes

Not Included:

  • Entry to Pacchanta Hot Springs (Optional)

    • PEN 20.00 (US$ 5.00)

  • Dinner

  • Personal Hiking Gear

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips for our staff

    Tipping is the standard in any excursion in Peru. Although we pay good salaries to our team, something extra is always welcome.

  • Additional costs or delays beyond our control

    Landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to a safety concern, illness, pandemics, government policy changes, political instability, strikes, an act of God, etc.

Essential packing list for trekking

So you are planning to trek the famous Ausangate?

his Ausangate Packing List will help you to prepare for your outdoor adventure in one of the most stunning regions of South America.

In it we have provided as much detail on every piece of kit you will need for a safe and successful trekking. The packing list includes personal recommendations on gear that we own and use. We believe these recommended items of gear provide the best value for money and deliver the best performance.

Essential packing list

PACKING LIST: Duffle Bag Duffle Bag
PACKING LIST: Daypack Daypack

Documents

PACKING LIST: Original Passport Original Passport

Clothing

PACKING LIST: Underwear Underwear
PACKING LIST: Base Layer Base Layer
PACKING LIST: Trekking Shirts Trekking Shirts
PACKING LIST: Hard Shell Jacket and Rain Gear Hard Shell Jacket and Rain Gear
PACKING LIST: Insulated Jacket Insulated Jacket
PACKING LIST: Fleece Jacket Fleece Jacket
PACKING LIST: Trekking Shorts and Trousers Trekking Shorts and Trousers

Headgear

PACKING LIST: Hat for Sun Protection Hat for Sun Protection
PACKING LIST: Head Band or Beanie Head Band or Beanie
PACKING LIST: Neck Gaiter or Balaclava Neck Gaiter or Balaclava

Hands

PACKING LIST: Inner Gloves Inner Gloves
PACKING LIST: Outer Gloves Outer Gloves

Footwear

PACKING LIST: Hiking Boots
PACKING LIST: Trainers (Trekking shoes / sandals) Trainers (Trekking shoes / sandals)
PACKING LIST: Hiking Socks
PACKING LIST: Thermal Socks Thermal Socks
PACKING LIST: Gaiters Gaiters

Important Accessories

PACKING LIST: Sleeping Bag Sleeping Bag
PACKING LIST: Trekking Poles Trekking Poles
PACKING LIST: Sunglasses Sunglasses
PACKING LIST: Headlamp Headlamp
PACKING LIST: Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder
PACKING LIST: Camera / Videocamera Camera / Videocamera
PACKING LIST: Notebook / Journal and Pen Notebook / Journal and Pen

Personal Gear and Medications

  • Trekking Towel:

    A small to medium sized hiking towel can come in great use. LifeVentures or Discovery provide good, quick-drying trekking towels.

  • Small Locks:

    To protect your belongings in your rucksack or duffle bag

  • Waterproof Ziplock Bags:

    These come in handy for storing important / valuable items like your money, a passport and electrical equipment

  • Isotonic Powder:

    Can be used to flavour your water nicely and helps replace electrolytes, improving energy levels and aiding water absorption. Here are some good Isotonic powdered drinks

  • Diamox:

    Also know as acetazolamide, is a medication that can be used as a prophylactic (preventative) solution for altitude sickness. It does not cure altitude sickness and should never therefore never be used as a method to continue ascending to high altitudes. It can however help prevent the onset of altitude sickness and is commonly used by high altitude climbers and trekkers.

  • General Medications:

    We recommend taking paracetamol or aspirin for headaches (a common altitude sickness symptom on the Salkantay Trek) and Imodium for diarrhoea (another common problem as food preparation can be a little unhygienic)

  • Basic First Aid Kit:

    If you are joining an organised trek, your guide will most likely be carrying a first aid kit. If you are hiking unsupported or independently then a first aid kit is a must. Here are some compact and good outdoor first aid kits: Outdoor First Aid Kits

  • Suncream / Lip balm:

    No one wants burnt skin or cracked lips! Be sure to bring 1 x suncream (SPF 30) and 1 x lip balm

  • Baby wipes:

    For quick and easy wet washe when no showers are in sight! bring 1 x baby wipes

  • Blister Plasters:

    The dreaded blisters! We recommend taking Compeed blister plasters

  • Hand Sanitizer:

    Great for disinfecting hands before and after eating, or when they get dirty during the hike

2021 Land Cost

The "Ausangate 7 Lakes Hike" can leave any day of the week, from March through January. We do not run this trek in February because rainy season & maintenance.

Total Price per person from
US$ 80.00
Required Pre-payment: per person.
US$ 80.00
Balance (Cusco): (Commonly paid in Cusco after the briefing).
US$ 0.00

This small-group journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests.

Notice that PayPal charges a fee of 8%, which we ask the client to cover since it's due to the use of its service. This tax is just for online deposits so that you will pay the remaining in cash (the briefing day in Cusco) without charges.

lease, after your deposit, send us the transfer number to info@ausangateperu.com; only after that, we'll be able to confirm your deposit and reservation.

Extensions & Offers

There are several extensions you can include to your Peru Adventure.

  • Rainbow Mountain: US$ 80.00
  • Sacred Valley: US$ 50.00
  • City Tour: US$ 20.00

Additional Items

There are additional items you can include in this trip. Below is a quick list of prices.

  • Sleeping bag: US$ 20.00
  • Inflattable mattress: US$ 20.00
  • Walking poles (pair): US$ 20.00

Price Guarantee

Once your booking has been confirmed, we guarantee the price won’t increase, whatever the circumstances. So please, before booking, ensure you’ve read all our important tour information.

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We did the 2-day tour through Ausangate, the rainbow mountain, and the red valley. The tour was private, the guide Jimmy was very friendly and professional, the whole trip has well organized the food was delicious during the excursion.
I thank the travel agency for this beautiful experience, and I recommend it.

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