Ausangate 1-Day Hike -Meet Glaciers and Lagons

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12 to 13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Skip the long 14 km hike in the 7 Lakes area and discover the most impressive side of Ausangate, with glaciers and Cusco’s highest lake, with a maximum total hike of just 7 km.

What's Included

Handmade hiking sticks
Pick up hotel (All city center)
Entrance fee to Ausangate
First Aid kit and Oxigen for Emergencies
Professional Local tour guide
Tourist transportation
Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Personal expenses, like picture tips, public toilets
Optional horse rental available on site 90 PEN (30 USD)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb; if tourist vehicle access is restricted in some areas, we may ask you to walk a few minutes to a nearby meeting point for the van.

We contact all travelers 24 hours in advance via the WhatsApp number provided, sharing helpful travel tips and the exact pickup time.

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Meeting point

Next to the Church of the Society of Jesus youll be called by your name. If your hotel doesn’t appear or you haven’t decided yet, please add it in the “Special requirements” section so we can arrange an easier pick-up point or update it later.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 to 13 hours (approximately)
  • Cusco (Pass by)

    Our tour starts with hotel pickup. Then we’ll travel for about 3 hours, making a breakfast stop in Cusipata town along the way.

    Admission ticket free
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    Ausangate 7 Lagunas

    HIKING TIME Our hiking adventure begins in a small town near Ausangate. From here, we start a short 2 km hike—but don’t underestimate it: the steep trail and high altitude of the Peruvian Andes make it a real challenge. The average hiking time is about 1.5 hours. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Qori Qocha Lake, nestled between the rocks at 4,991 m (16,374 ft), with the snowy Ausangate Mountain rising in the background—perfect for photos and a well-deserved break. If you’d like to go a bit further, you can hike about 30 more minutes to reach a viewpoint near the start of the glaciers. After exploring one of Cusco’s most impressive high-Andes landscapes—home to Ausangate (6,384 m), the highest mountain in Cusco and the 6th highest in Peru—we return the same way (mostly downhill, so it’s easier). Then we head back to our vehicle for a delicious lunch before traveling directly to Cusco.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Plaza de Armas (Pass by)

    Our tour Ends Here (City center) 4:00–5:00 PM

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by MC Peru Expeditions

Tags

Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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