Mountains & Lakes
Ausangate 7 Lagoons
Discover the high-Andean lagoons of the Ausangate region, framed by snow-capped peaks. Includes hotel pickup, buffet breakfast and lunch, complimentary muña tea and unlimited coca tea.
Overview
Leave the crowds behind and explore the high plateaus around Ausangate, one of the most sacred mountains of the Andes. You’ll be picked up and driven to the lagoon area, with buffet breakfast included.
Walk between the seven lagoons with your guide, enjoying views of the surrounding peaks. To help with the altitude, we offer complimentary muña tea plus unlimited coca tea and an extra snack on the trail.
Highlights
- Complimentary muña tea, a traditional Andean remedy for altitude sickness and unlimited coca tea on the trail
- Remote lagoons beneath sacred Ausangate
- Off-the-beaten-path trek away from the crowds
- Trekking poles and emergency oxygen provided
- Buffet breakfast and lunch included (vegetarian option available)
Itinerary
- Pacchanta (4,300 m)30–40 min
Regional breakfast in this high-Andean village.
- 7 Lagoons circuit4–6 hours
Hike among landscapes dominated by Mount Ausangate: Azulcocha, Oqecocha, Puqacocha, Ccomercocha, Yana Qocha, Puca Cocha and Patacocha.
- Pacchanta hot springs30–45 min
Optional free time in the medicinal hot springs.
- Pacchanta45 min–1 hour
Andean buffet lunch before returning to Cusco.
What’s included
Included
- Hotel pickup
- Tourist transportation
- Professional guide
- Complimentary muña tea
- Breakfast and lunch (vegetarian options available)
- Emergency oxygen
- First-aid kit
- Trekking poles
- Unlimited coca tea and hot drinks, plus an extra trail snack
- Entrance ticket to the 7 Lagoons
Not included
- Horse ride
- Extra expenses
Good to know
What to bring
- Warm clothes in layers, hat, gloves
- Waterproof jacket
- Sturdy hiking shoes
- Sun protection
- Water and snacks
- Cash in soles
- Passport or ID
Good to know
The lagoons sit at about 4,600 m: acclimatize in Cusco for at least 2 days first. Not recommended for travelers with heart or respiratory problems, or for pregnant women. Weather can be cold and change quickly.
Pickup
Hotel pickup, about 4:00–4:30 AM. Drop-off at your hotel, about 7:00 PM.
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