Peru · Trekking

Full-Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek from Cusco with Pacchanta Hot Springs

1 Day Round trip from Ocongate 08171 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Admire the beauty of the Ausangate 7 Lakes
  • 02 Take a refreshing dip in the thermal waters of Pacchanta
  • 03 See lagoons such as Azulqocha and Patacocha along the route
  • 04 Trek at the foot of the majestic Ausangate snow-capped mountain

Hike to the Ausangate 7 Lakes on this full-day tour at the foot of the majestic Ausangate snow-capped mountain, and enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot springs of Pacchanta. Along the way, see the lagoons of Azulqocha, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Otorongo, Q'omercocha and Patacocha.

Hike to the Ausangate 7 Lakes on this full-day tour at the foot of the majestic Ausangate snow-capped mountain, and enjoy a refreshing dip in the hot springs of Pacchanta.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Cusco, Ausangate
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek and Pacchanta Hot Springs

  • At 4:30 a.m., pick up passengers from their hotels to begin the journey to Ocongate and continue to Tinki (3,780 meters above sea level).
  • From here, take the detour along an unmarked road toward the Community of Pacchanta (4,310 meters above sea level), where a comforting breakfast awaits before starting the walk.
  • Begin the Ausangate 7 Lakes tour, an approximately 4-hour hike through the circuit of the Ausangate 7 Lakes. Along the route, visit the lagoons of Azulqocha, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Otorongo, Q'omercocha and Patacocha, at 4,740 meters above sea level.
  • On the way, observe the local flora and fauna, such as llamas and alpacas, and, if you are lucky, vizcachas and the Andean condor.
  • Return to Pacchanta, where you will have time to take a dip in the refreshing hot springs, enjoy lunch and recover your energy.
  • After a refreshing bath, return to the bus and begin the journey back to the city of Cusco. Arrival is at approximately 19:30.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ocongate 08171 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip tourist transportation (private or shared according to the chosen option)
  • Food: breakfast and menu lunch
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
  • First aid kit
  • Oxygen balloon
  • Walking sticks and blankets

What's Not Included

  • Entrance ticket to the Ausangate 7 Lakes circuit (S /. 10.00 soles)
  • Horse, if required
  • Entrance to the Pacchanta Thermal Baths (S /. 10.00 soles)
  • Other passenger expenses

What to bring

  • Bring a small backpack.
  • Wear hats, scarves, gloves and sweaters.
  • Bring an extra change of clothes in case it rains.
  • Bring a rain poncho, sunblock, sunglasses and a hat.
  • Bring bathing clothes in case you wish to enter the thermal baths.
  • Carry snacks that provide calories and energy.

Know before you go

  • Not recommended for people suffering from respiratory illness.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Plaza de Armas, Cusco, Perú
Tour start
Ocongate 08171, Perú
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finish where they began, in Ocongate 08171.

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