If you’re a nature and adventure enthusiast, the 7 Ausangate Lagoons + Hot Springs tour will offer you a unique experience. Surrounded by mountainous landscapes, you’ll encounter lagoons that vary in size and colour, creating a mosaic of shades from turquoise blue to emerald green. Get ready for an unforgettable trekking adventure and immerse yourself in the charm of this natural scenery.
HIGHLIGHTS
Meeting point — around 4:30
We will pick you up by bus from your hotel—provided it is located in the historic centre. If not, we will arrange an alternative meeting point that suits your convenience.
Cusco to Pacchanta
The vehicle transfer from Cusco to Pacchanta takes approximately three hours. Pacchanta is a community situated at an altitude of 4,300 m a.s.l.
Breakfast
7:30 Breakfast in Pacchanta.
Hike in Pacchanta
At 8:30, your hike begins at around 4,200 m.a.s.l. (14,107 feet) above sea level. The route is uphill, and the ascent is expected to take about an hour.
Arrival at the 7 Lagoons
You will reach the first lagoon at approximately 9:30, at an altitude of 4,500 m.a.s.l. (14,763 feet). The lagoons are arranged in sequence, one after another. Here are the names and altitudes of each:
Pucacocha Lagoon (4,500 m.a.s.l.) — Chocolate-like colour.
Patacocha Lagoon (4,620 m.a.s.l.) — Clear and transparent.
Alqacocha Lagoon (4,650 m.a.s.l.) — Offers views of Ausangate.
Qomercocha Lagoon (4,655 m.a.s.l.) — Turquoise green colour.
Orco Otorongo Lagoon (4,620 m.a.s.l.) — Resembles the shape of a male puma.
China Otorongo Lagoon (4,550 m.a.s.l.) — Known as the “female puma.”
Azul Cocha Lagoon (4,500 m.a.s.l.) — Dark blue colour.
Return to Pacchanta
13:30 You will be back in Pacchanta.
Lunch
13:45 Lunch in Pacchanta.
Hot springs
15:30 Pacchanta Hot Springs — optional.
- It is recommended that the group is in good walking condition to keep up with the itinerary, although in a group tour we cannot guarantee that everyone will maintain the same trekking pace.
- If you want to ensure your visit to the hot springs, we suggest opting for a private tour. However, you should still be prepared for a demanding hike.
Return
16:30 Return to Cusco.
End location — around 20:00
The tour ends near the Plaza de Armas. If you book a private tour, we will drop you off at your hotel. Return times are similar.
PRICE
The prices shown in the table are:
- Per person in US dollars ($).
- Pple. = people.
- Group = group service, shared.
| Pple. | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| 1 | $20 | $160 |
| 2 | $20 | $80 |
| 3 | $20 | $70 |
| 4 | $20 | $65 |
| 5 | $20 | $60 |
DETAILS
| Details | Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| Schedule | Monday to Friday: 04:30 to 20:00 Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays: 04:30 to 20:30 | You decide |
| Days | Every day | Every day |
| Language | es/en simultaneously | en or es |
| Size | 15 to 20 pax. | You and your friends |
| Included | Tipo de Type of tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Group | Private | |
| Pick up from your hotel | ✅ | ✅ |
| Guide | ✅ | ✅ |
| Driver | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tourist vehicle | ✅ | ✅ |
| Buffet breakfast and lunch | ✅ | ✅ |
| First aid kit | ✅ | ✅ |
| Oxygen tank | ✅ | ✅ |
| Walking stick (on request) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Personalized service | ❌ | ✅ |
| Tickets for the lagoons: 20 soles pp | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ticket for the hot springs (optional): 5 soles pp | ❌ | ❌ |
| Horse (optional): 50 – 80 soles pp | ❌ | ❌ |
| Drop off en tu hotel | ❌ | ✅ |
Restrictions:
- Drones.
- People with reduced mobility.
- People without acclimatization to altitude.
- People without good physical condition.
- People with any respiratory or heart problems.
- Babies under 3 years old.
What do I bring?
- Sweaters or jackets.
- Anti-slip shoes.
- Raincoats.
- Caps or hats.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- A bottle of water.
- Local currency for your entrance tickets.
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NOTES
Pick-ups and timings
Group tours:
- All pick-ups and tour ending times are approximate.
- Pick-ups apply only for hotels located in the historic center.
- Your pick-up time will depend on your hotel location.
- If you are out of the historic center, we’ll arrange a meeting point.
- If it’s hard for the vehicle to make it to your hotel, we’ll arrange a meeting point.
- We don’t do pick-ups if there are festivals, strikes and car trafic.
- We’ll arrange all pick-ups and meeting points one day prior your tour.
Private tours:
- Pick-ups are sharp on time.
- Pick-ups apply for all Cusco city.
- We’ll arrange all pick-ups one day prior your tour.
- The tour ending time is still aprox; but, we’ll do our best to finish the tour as scheduled.
Meal
- Breakfast and lunch are simple and delicious.
- There are not many restaurants.
- There are vegetarian options.
Acclimatization
You should be acclimatized with at least two days of stay at altitude.
Vehicle type and seats
Vehicles:
- Authorized by the Ministry of Transportation of Peru.
- Clean and modern ones.
- Sedan looking auto, 4×4, H1, Van, Renault and Mercedez Benz (it will depend on the group size).
Seats – group tours:
- You reserve a seat in the bus, not a specific number of seat.
- If you get picked-up first, then you can choose some seats (your pick-up time will depend on your hotel location).
- Couples seat together to 95%; however, we can’t warranty this will happen to 100%.
Road
- Paved track.
- The last part of the road is compacted dirt.
- The road is bumpy sometimes.
- Dust sometimes enters vehicles
Guide
Authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. This tour is focused on trekking, not history.
Group tours:
- He goes as a companion to show the way.
- Intermediate English.
- There is not much explanation during the tour.
Private tours:
- He will always be at your disposal.
- Intermediate-advanced English.
- There is plenty of explanation during the tour.
Driver
- The driver sometimes drives fast due to distance and time constraints.
- If you book a private tour, the driver will drive at a normal speed.
- The driver sometimes listens to music to stay awake.
Entrance ticket discounts
Kids, minors, students and Peruvians may have discounts but an official ID is required to show:
- Kids and minors: Bring their official passaports to prove their age.
- Students: Bring your offficial passport and goverment issued ID.
- Peruvians: Bring your oficial ID.
Operability and itinerary
This tour is subject to variation without any prior notice, due to weather conditions, strikes and any other event that doesn’t allow the normal tour operation. See also our terms.
Recogidas y horarios
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of the tour is free as long as you do so at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise we will charge 100% of the tour price. See also our terms.
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