

1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek & Hot Springs
Full Day from $ USD 45.00
1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek & Hot Springs
"Be one of the pioneers in discovering the Ausangate 7 stunning lakes"
Best 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek. If you are a hiking and beautiful natural landscapes lover and you don’t have enough time in Cusco, the Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike is your best option. Experience part of the Vilcabamba mountain range and admire the impressive scenic beauty of huge mountains and small lagoons of different colors product of the surrounding glaciers melting. Also stroll among the flora and fauna of the Andes and relax in the Pacchanta hot springs.
About 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek
The Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour. It is one of the best alternatives and a must for the beautiful landscapes and hiking lovers.
The Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike. It is nestled in a remote region of the Andean Mountain range and in the foothills of the Qolqecruz and Ausangate mountains. These colorful Ausangate 7 lakes 2 years ago was a spectacle only to be admired by hikers along the Ausangate Trek, but now you can contemplate this natural beauty display in all its splendor on a day trip as part of your Cusco – Peru vacation.
The Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour starts at 4:30am and ends at 18:30 hours in the Cusco city.
If you are thinking of doing the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes trek, join the Machupicchu Andes Tours – Matours expert team, a local tour operator in Cusco. You will not regret it, you will have a pleasant, guaranteed and personalized trip.
Highlights
- Discover the natural wonder hidden in the heart of the Andes.
- Explore one of the most enchanting parts of the Andes on a day trip.
- Stroll between the huge Ausangate and Qolqecruz snow-capped mountains.
- Discover the Ausangate beautiful 7 lakes coming from the surrounding glaciers’ melting.
- Admire the high Andean flora and fauna diversity. See alpacas and llamas grazing in their natural habitat.
- Experience the daily life of the high Andean native communities, Incas’ descendants.
- Relax in the Pacchanta hot springs. Impressive medicinal volcanic waters.
Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour Summary
Get ready for an unforgettable one-day experience in the Ausangate seven Lagoons.
- Depart Cusco at 4:30 – 5:00am.
- Homemade breakfast in Pacchanta.
- At 8:30am. 6-hour trekking start through the Ausangate 7 lakes circuit.
- At 1:30 pm. Return to Pacchanta, lunch and relax in the hot springs.
- At 15:30 hours. Return trip start to Cusco.
- Arrival in Cusco at approximately 18:30 hours.
1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek Itinerary
Cusco - Pacchanta - 7 Lakes - Cusco
To start the 1 Day Ausangate Trek or Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour, our local guide and tourist minibus will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:30 – 5:00am. Then, you will take a 3-hour drive to the Pacchanta community where you will enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast. After breakfast, at 8:00 – 8:30 am, start the uphill hike at a slow pace enjoying the Vilcabamba mountain range’s scenic beauty. While taking pictures and strolling among the incomparable scenery of the colorful 7 lakes and the steep snow-capped peaks, your professional guide will explain everything about the place.
Take your time to fully enjoy the whole compendium of scenic beauty. Also admire the high Andean flora and fauna. Llamas and alpacas will always welcome you along the Ausangate 7 lakes’ circuit and will gladly take a selfie with you.
After the 6-hour hike through the Ausangate 7 lakes, enjoy your freshly prepared lunch in the Pacchanta community. Then relax in the hot spring pools, this will be very rewarding after your unforgettable hike.
At 15:00 – 15:30 hours. Take your tourist mobility to return to the Cusco city. Arrival at approximately 18:30 hours.
Food
B & L
Physical Level
2, Moderate
Distance Hiked
13 Km/ 8 miles
Tour Length
6 hours, round-trip hike
Starting Altitude
3,350m/10,991ft. Cusco
Min Altitude
4,320 masl / 14,173ft, Pacchanta
Max Altitude
4,850 masl / 15,912ft, Pachaspata
What’s included in the Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike
- Round trip tourist mobility
- Entrance ticket to the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek.
- Professional English-speaking guide
- First aid and Oxygen
- Buffet Breakfast and lunch prepared with local produce.
- All tour, in Group tour or private tour (exclusive)
- Permanent assistance
What’s not Included in the 1 Day Ausangate Trek
- Horses, if you wish you can rent in the same place (optional)
- Food not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal items and medications.
- Hot spring ticket (it is optional. If you want to use it you can pay on the spot)
- Walking sticks
- Tips (optional)
Packing List
To do the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek, you must bring the following:
- Walking sticks, only if necessary
- A personal light backpack
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Hats or caps
- Sunscreen
- Personal items and medicines. Also pills to prevent altitude sickness.
- Toilet paper
- Snacks
- Energy bars
- Lipstick
- Sunglasses
- Cameras
- Bottled water
- extra money (soles)
Recomendations
- To do the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek, you must be in Cusco at least 2 days before to acclimatize.
- Before doing the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour, take short walks around Cusco to better adapt to the weather or you can hire short tours. City tour, Sacred Valley, Maras Salt mines – Moray – Chinchero, south valley or you can also visit Machu Picchu first.
- Before and upon arrival in the Cusco city, take pills to avoid altitude sickness. Also drink coca tea to help you acclimatize better.
- Wear appropriate clothing for hiking (trek shoes, thermal clothing, etc.)
About 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek Prices
Prices are expressed in US dollars (US$) and per person.
We offer 2 types of Tours: 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek in Group Tour and Private Tour (Exclusive).
Price List
Group Tour
1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek – Group Tour Price
The whole tour will be done in a group of 15 or more people. The members of the group will be from different nationalities and also of different languages, beliefs, ages, sex, etc. But the guided tour will be only in 2 languages English and Spanish.
Join our already formed groups and together with your new friends experience the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour.
We have daily departures and the 12 months of the year.
Pax number | Price per person | |
2 or more people | $ USD 45.00 |
Private Service
Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour – Private Tour prices.
This option is exclusive for you who prefer to do the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek with your partner, family, children or friends and do not want to meet with strangers. You can start the hike any day of the year. The tour will be in English or Spanish. If you wish to do the tour in your preference language, ask for the guide who speaks the language you want.
The price varies according to the number of people booking together, the more people in your group, the price decreases.
Pax number | Price per person | |
1 Persons | $ USD 330.00 | |
2-3 Persons | $ USD 180.00 | |
4-5 Persons | $ USD 110.00 | |
6 or + Persons | $ USD 90.00 |
Packing list
To do the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek, you must bring the following:
- Walking sticks, only if necessary
- A personal light backpack
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Hats or caps
- Sunscreen
- Personal items and medicines. Also pills to prevent altitude sickness.
- Toilet paper
- Snacks
- Energy bars
- Lipstick
- Sunglasses
- Cameras
- Bottled water
- extra money (soles)
FAQS1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek & Hot Springs
Where does the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek start and end?
The 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek starts (at 4:30 – 5:00 am) and ends (at 6:00 pm) in the city of Cusco, Peru.
What is the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek circuit maximum altitude?
The 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek maximum altitude is 4,800masl/15,748ft
How many kilometers or miles of hiking is the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour?
The 1 Day Ausangate Trek length, which begins and ends in Pacchanta hot springs, is 13 km/8 miles.
What is the weather and the minimum and maximum temperature in the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour?
The weather in the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour is very changeable, so it is recommended to be well prepared, but there are 2 well defined seasons: dry and rainy.
- The dry season is from April to October. Most days are sunny, but it can rain and snow at any time. In this season the temperature ranges between 5°C/41°F and 12°C/53.6°F.
- The rainy season is from November to March. There is presence of torrential rains and snow. The mountains are always covered with snow and fog. In this season the temperature ranges between 0°C/32°F and 14°C/57.2°F.
What are the most recommended months to do the Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike?
To do the Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike, it is recommended to do it in the dry season from April to October, the days are completely sunny and you can fully enjoy the scenic beauty, but do not be too confident it can rain and snow at any time.
What is the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek difficulty rating?
The Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike is moderate (1,2,3,4,5). With a 6-hour hike at a slow pace. To do this hike you must be in acceptable physical condition. The route is slightly steep uphill. Due to its altitude and lack of oxygen makes this hike exhausting. It is recommended to do short hikes before this tour.
Can I rent a horse to ride on the Full Day Ausangate 7 Lagoons Hike?
Yes, you can rent horses on site. It will cost you an average of 90 soles (25 USD).
What is included in the 1 Day Ausangate Trek / 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek?
If you travel with us you don’t have to worry about anything, we take care of organizing your trip. In our tour package, 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek, we include: tourist mobility from your hotel in Cusco, a professional tour guide, entrance ticket, first aid kit, oxygen, food; breakfast and lunch.
Can I do the Ausangate 7 Lakes Full Day Tour with children?
Yes, you can go as a family with children over 5 years old. It is not recommended to go with children under 5 years old, due to the high altitude and cold.
What is the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek prices?
We offer 2 types of tours:
- Shared or group tour. You will join a group of 10 to 15 people. The price is 40 USD per person.
- Private tour. This tour is recommended for families. The price varies depending on the number of family members. If you are traveling as a couple, the price is 170 USD per person. The more people traveling, the lower the price.
What should I do to avoid altitude sickness in the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek?
To avoid altitude sickness in the 1 Day Ausangate 7 Lakes Trek, you should take pills before and upon arrival to the Cusco city. Also, at your hotel in Cusco you should drink the coca leaves infusion. Machupicchu Andes Tours will not provide you with medication. Medications must be prescribed by your doctor.

Mario Ordoñes Quispe Salvida
In Cusco, I am your travel specialist, with more than 10 years of experience organizing adventure trips.
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