7 Lagoons of Ausangate in Cusco
7 Lagoons of Ausangate in Cusco
The Ausangate and 7 lagoons tour in Cusco is an impressive experience that combines nature, culture and adventure in one day.
Will you discover new routes and not many people like in traditional places in Cusco? Then this tour of the 7 Ausangate lagoons is for you. It is a full-day tour. First you travel from Cusco to the town of Pacchanta. Then you take a walk of approximately 4 hours to see the 7 Ausangate lagoons of different colors and sizes. They are sacred lagoons of the Incas where ceremonies were probably held to water, which is the most important vital element for every living being in this world. Today, the inhabitants of the area hold ceremonies and offerings to one of these lagoons, which they call sacred, on the Ausangate snow-capped mountain.
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Tour 7 Lagoons of Ausangate in Cusco 1 day
The Ausangate and its 7 lagoons tour usually starts early in the morning from Cusco. Participants travel south until they reach the starting point of their trail, near Ausangate Mountain. From there, a scenic hike takes place that passes through impressive Andean landscapes, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, high Andean grasslands and vibrantly colored lagoons.
The 7 Ausangate Lagoons to visit on the excursion:
- Kayrawiri Lagoon Tour: It is the first lagoon to be visited on the tour, known for its crystal-clear waters and peaceful setting surrounded by mountains.
- Pukacocha Lagoon Tour: This lagoon stands out for its deep blue color and panoramic views of a glacier in Ausangate.
- Hatun Pukacocha Lagoon Tour: Located higher up, it offers spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains and is an ideal place to take photographs.
- Qomercocha Lagoon Tour: Known for its turquoise waters and its location in the middle of an impressive landscape.
- Jatunpukacocha Lagoon Tour: This lagoon is located near a glacier in the Ausangate and is famous for reflecting the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
- Ausangatecocha Lagoon Tour: It is one of the most impressive, located near a glacier in the Ausangate and surrounded by high Andean peaks.
- Sibinacocha Lagoon Tour: The last lagoon on the tour, known for its size and natural beauty.
DETAILED ITINERARY TOUR 7 LAGUNAS DEL AUSANGATE
FULL DAY TOUR: Cuzco – Pacchanta – 7 Ausange lagoons – Cuzco
4:30 am will be the pick up from your hotels in mobility, Then we will travel for an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes to the town of Pacchanta where we will enjoy our nutritious breakfast, From this place we will begin the walk to get to know the 7 Ausangate lagoons of different colors and sizes that are at the foot of a snowy mountain in Ausangate, To make the walk much more special we will make a circuit where we can see homes of the llama and alpaca shepherds who are very kind and we can exchange some conversations and be able to take the best photos with the llamas and alpacas, The duration of the entire walk is an average of 5 hours walking slowly and taking the best photos with each space and tourist attraction of your place in Ausangate, (optional to rent horses for the walk).
At the end of the tour we will enjoy our delicious lunch and then you will have free time so you can relax in the thermal medicinal baths of your place in Ausangate, it will be an especially rejuvenating and comforting experience. Later we will return to the city of Cusco in our vehicle.
End of the tour at approximately 6:30 pm.
This tour is ideal for nature lovers and those who want to experience the majesty of the Peruvian Andes in one day, exploring uniquely colored lagoons and enjoying unforgettable panoramic views.
QUE SERVICIOS?
Servicios Incluidos
- Transportation: Transportation to and from Cusco in comfortable and safe vehicles is included with roundtrip transportation to and from 7 Ausangate lagoons.
- Professional and specialized guide: An expert guide accompanies you throughout the tour, providing information about the local culture, flora, fauna and geology of the 7 Ausangate lagoons region.
- Breakfast and lunch.
- Visits to the 7 Ausangate lagoons: Several beautiful lakes are visited such as Laguna Kayrawiri, Laguna Pukacocha, Laguna Hatun Pukacocha, Laguna Qomercocha, Laguna Jatunpukacocha, Laguna Ausangatecocha and Laguna Sibinacocha.
- Entrance ticket to the 7 Ausangate lagoons route.
- First aid equipment.
- Walking sticks.
What is not included in the 7 lagoons of Ausangate tour?
- Pick up from your hotel in Cusco
- Tourist transportation for the trip (round trip)
- 1 Ausangate breakfast
- 1 Ausangate lunch
- Entry to the 7 Ausangate Lagoons
- Professional English – Spanish guide
- First aid kit
- Oxygen cylinder for the walk
- Horses price approx. round trip S/ 90.00
- Tips
- Dinner
- Travel accident insurance
- Entrance to Ausangate 10 soles / Entrance to Hot Springs 10 soles
FAQs
WHAT TO BRING TO 7 LAGUNAS DEL AUSANGATE:
- Rain poncho
- Water bottle
- Cap, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Clothes for the cold
- Walking poles
- Snacks
- Trekking shoes
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The Ausangate snow-capped mountain, known as Apu Ausangate in Incan mythology, is sacred and considered the origin of the masculine energy that fertilizes Pachamama, Mother Earth. The communities surrounding Ausangate are mainly of llama and alpaca herders, who are considered guardians of these pristine places in Ausangate. From here, you can go on mountain hikes and stay overnight in comfortable lodges or tambos, such as the outstanding Machuracay Tambo, on tours known as the Apu Ausangate Trail.
Apu Ausangate is a great sacred spirit and one of the most important mountains in the Cusco region according to Peruvian Andean tradition.