7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour

Are You Ready for One of the Most Breathtaking Hikes of Your Life?

This tour is not just another excursion—it’s a reunion with Mother Nature in her purest form. The 7 Lagoons of Ausangate are a hidden gem in the Peruvian Andes. Each lagoon has its own color, its own story, its own energy. Some shine in deep turquoise, others in vibrant green, and some in an intense sapphire blue. And all are embraced by the majestic Apu Ausangate, the sacred mountain of the Incas.

Hiking among glaciers, snow-capped peaks, free-roaming alpacas, and natural hot springs is not something you can fully describe in words—it’s something you must experience deeply.

What Does It Feel Like to Visit This Tour?

As a tourism professional, I always say:
“You visit with your mind… but you return moved.”

Because you never expect to find so much beauty, history, and power in such remote places. Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom, creates perfect landscapes that allow us to evoke emotions and connect with our most sensitive side. What you see here, you will never forget.

This tour is perfect if you’re looking for something more intimate, more profound, more real. It’s not what everyone else does—and precisely for that reason, it becomes unforgettable.

• Duration: Full Day (approx. 14 hours)

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to challenging

• Maximum Altitude: 4,600 m / 15,092 ft

• Location: Quispicanchis Province, Ocongate District, southeast of Cusco (approx. 100 km away).

Highlights of the Ausangate 7 Lagoons Tour

The Seven Ausangate Lagoons

Each lagoon is unique, each has its essence. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover:

• Laguna Pucacocha – Known as the “Red Lagoon,” surrounded by reddish mountains and imposing glaciers. A breathtaking view from the very first moment.

• Laguna Hatun Pucacocha – Hatun means “big” in Quechua. One of the largest lagoons, located at the base of Ausangate. A mirror where sky and snowy peaks blend into absolute peace.

• Laguna Huchuy Pucacocha – Huchuy means “small.” Though smaller, its charm lies in its calmness and silence—pure tranquility.

• Laguna Qomercocha – The “Green Lagoon,” with mysterious tones created by natural minerals. Surrounded by soft hills and alpaca pastures.

• Laguna Orco Otorongo – Orco means “male,” Otorongo means “jaguar.” This lagoon carries the wild, protective energy of the feline spirit.

• Laguna China Otorongo – The “female jaguar lagoon.” Surrounded by rocks and darker waters, it inspires introspection and deep connection.

• Laguna Azulcocha – With intense blue waters, contrasted by colorful mountains and open skies. Perfect for photography—or silent contemplation.

Pacchanta Hot Springs

After a day of hiking, your body and soul deserve a reward.

In Pacchanta, a small Andean community at over 4,300 m (14,108 ft), you’ll find natural thermal pools rich in minerals. Known for their therapeutic properties, they relieve muscle pain, relax the body, and improve circulation.

But beyond the physical benefits, imagine soaking in hot water while gazing directly at the snow-capped Ausangate Mountain. Many travelers say that here, they end their day feeling that something inside them has changed.