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This horseback riding tour to the 7 Lakes of Ausangate (4,100 m – 4,800 m / 13,451 ft – 15,748 ft) is operated as a mixed group experience. Some travelers explore the route on horseback, while others hike on foot. All participants stay together as one group, and your professional guide coordinates meeting points along the trail to ensure safety and good pacing.
Riding on horseback offers a more relaxed journey. Since riders usually move faster, they often enjoy extra time to relax in the Pacchanta hot springs at the end of the tour. This flexible format allows everyone to experience the stunning landscapes of Ausangate together.
- Enjoy a 15 km horseback ride with beautiful views.
- See a paradise in the Andes surrounded by alpacas and snow-capped mountains.
- Feed the alpacas and take photos.
- Live the experience of enfrenting the hidden wonders of the Andes.
- Explore one of the most beautiful parts of the Ausangate glacier route in just one day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pick-up will be from your hotel in the center of Cusco. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off back at your hotel. The vehicle may take around 25 minutes to reach your hotel, depending on traffic.
Itinerary
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1Ausangate 7 Lagunas
Horseback riding to the 7 Lakes of Ausangate in a mixed group begins with a 4:30 am hotel pick-up in Cusco. We travel to Pacchanta (4,100 m / 13,451 ft), at the foot of the majestic Ausangate Mountain, where a warm buffet breakfast prepared by local families awaits us. After breakfast, the guide organizes the horses and provides a brief explanation of the route and safety guidelines. This tour operates as a group service, where we will have both hikers and horseback riders. Everyone shares the same experience, and we move at a group pace. Strategic meeting points are arranged along the route to keep everyone together and ensure safety throughout the journey. We explore Otorongo, Alqacocha, Q’omercocha, Orqo Otorongo, Azulcocha, Pucacocha, and Patacocha, all fed by pristine glacier waters. One of the highlights is the Ninaparayoc Viewpoint, where we enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the lakes and the surrounding peaks of Ausangate.
6 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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After plenty of time for photos and to fully enjoy the breathtaking scenery, we ride or walk back to Pacchanta, where a delicious buffet lunch featuring traditional Andean dishes will be waiting for us. After lunch, you will have approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to relax in the Pacchanta hot springs, naturally heated by the thermal activity of Ausangate. These mineral-rich waters are perfect for soothing your muscles while admiring the impressive mountain views. Since the horseback experience is more relaxed and less physically demanding, travelers usually have more time to unwind, soak comfortably, and enjoy the peaceful Andean atmosphere. After enjoying the hot springs, we return to Cusco in our tourist bus, with an approximate 3-hour journey. The tour officially ends at Plaza Regocijo, located just one block from the main square of Cusco.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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