4 Ausangate Treks in Cusco Worth Booking

1.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for a demanding 13-kilometer trek around Ausangate’s alpine lakes. An English or Spanish-speaking guide sets the pace, with breakfast, lunch, safety equipment, and Cusco pickup included. Horses may be available locally for an extra fee, and the day ends at Pacchanta’s hot springs.

“Tony was a great guide! Breakfast and lunch were decent and the trek was beautiful.”

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2.Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Travel privately from Cusco to Pacchanta for a breakfast, a 5 to 6 km hike to Ausangate’s seven lagoons, and a coca leaf ceremony led by your guide. After roughly five hours on foot, relax in hot springs and enjoy lunch before returning to Cusco.

“Alex was an excellent guide. Calm, polite, extremely well-educated. The place had spectacular views.”

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3.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $660

Trek around Ausangate from Cusco with a small group of up to 10, crossing passes as high as 5,200 meters, visiting glacial lakes and hot springs, and learning about local food and weaving from a Peruvian family. Guides include Guillermo, Urbano, and Chino.

“An epic 5 days completing the Ausengate + Raimbow Mountain Trek with the Vidal Expedition crew (Chino, Begnino, Jośe, Angel). The scenery was amazing, super friendly and knowledgable team, yummy good, and lots of fun! Would highly highly recommend!! Thanks so much for such a cool experience :)”

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4.Full-Day Tour to Ausangate 7 Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Cusco to Pacchanta for breakfast, then hike past seven high-altitude lagoons near Ausangate with a bilingual guide. The day includes transport, breakfast, lunch, and an optional hot-spring visit. Guides such as Ernesto, Roberto, Milton, and Jehomar have led recent departures.

“Ernest was a great tour guide, super friendly and flexible. Helpful and detailed with his tour and explanation. Took a lot of nice pic for our family.”

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