15 Ausangate Treks Worth Booking Ahead

1.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, then hike roughly 12 to 13 kilometers among Ausangate’s high-altitude lakes, with a guide, breakfast and lunch included. Guides such as Eduardo, Kevin and Carlos have been praised for their care and patience. The steep, cold trek reaches extreme altitude; hot springs and entrance fees cost extra.

“A really beautiful adventure day! Sebastian, (our guide) allowed us to all go at our own pace and we had time to take in the lake views. Less touristy experience than Humantay. 😊”

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2.Excursion to Ausangate & 7 lakes with Coca Ceremony |Private|

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 14 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Travel by private vehicle from Cusco to Pacchanta, 4,200 meters above sea level, for breakfast and a roughly five-hour hike to Ausangate’s seven lakes. Your private guide leads a coca-leaf ceremony by the first lake, then you return for hot springs and lunch. Alex is a named guide associated with the tour, known for a calm manner and strong subject knowledge.

“Alex was an excellent guide. Calm, polite, extremely well-educated. The place had spectacular views.”

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3.Ausangate Trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $660

This five-day trek from Cusco circles Ausangate through high passes, glacial lakes, remote villages, and hot springs, with a group capped at 10. Vidal Expeditions provides camping gear, horses for equipment, meals, and a guide. Guides named on past trips include Chino, Urbano, and Guillermo. Expect strenuous days at elevations up to 5,200 metres.

“An epic 5 days completing the Ausengate + Raimbow Mountain Trek with the Vidal Expedition crew (Chino, Begnino, Jośe, Angel). The scenery was amazing, super friendly and knowledgable team, yummy good, and lots of fun! Would highly highly recommend!! Thanks so much for such a cool experience :)”

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4.Full-Day Tour to Ausangate 7 Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $69

Leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for Pacchanta, then hike among seven lakes beneath Ausangate before returning for Andean lunch and an optional hot-springs soak. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and a Spanish- or English-speaking guide are included. Guides have included Ernesto, Milton, Roberto, and Jehomar; your guide may vary.

“Ernest was a great tour guide, super friendly and flexible. Helpful and detailed with his tour and explanation. Took a lot of nice pic for our family.”

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5.Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour with Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, then hike to a viewpoint over seven lakes beneath Mount Ausangate. The small-group outing includes an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, breakfast, lunch, walking sticks, and round-trip transport. A recent outing with guide Jonatan earned praise for its steady pace and fresh lunch.

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6.Ausangate and Rainbow Mountain Trek – 3 Days / 2 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $535

This three-day trek from Cusco crosses the Puca and Warmisaya passes, camps beneath Ausangate, and reaches Rainbow Mountain early on day three. Expect high-altitude hiking, meals cooked at camp, a guide, and private transfers. Guide assignments vary; named guides on company outings include Nestor, Marco, and Fredy Apaza.

“My friend Clarisse and I had the chance to live an unforgettable adventure on the Ausangate trek — 3 days and 2 nights in the heart of the Andes, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. 🌄❄️🌧️☀️”

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7.6 day Rainbow Mountain x Ausangate Trek – FlashpackerConnect

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $1,050

Join a group of up to eight for a six-day, high-altitude trek from Cusco to Rainbow Mountain and the Red Valley. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide leads you past Ausangate’s lagoons, villages and high passes. Guides, meals, tents, sleeping bags, portable toilet, pack horses and transport are included. You carry your day pack; horses carry up to 6 kg of personal gear.

“I had booked this trek a couple of months before going to Peru. My whole 3 week holiday and itinerary revolved around this trek. It was to be my highlight of the holiday.”

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8.Qampa Climbing 2 Days in Ausangate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $380

From Cusco, travel to Pacchanta for a two-day Qampa climb, camping at 4,680 meters before a predawn glacier ascent to the 5,520-meter summit. A high-mountain guide provides climbing gear and instruction. The small-group trip includes meals and transport, with a hot-spring stop possible after the climb.

“I had an amazing two-day mountain tour to Nevado Qampa in Peru. Everything was perfectly organized, and I experienced so much along the way.”

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9.Ausangate Tour 7 Lagoons full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 14h 30m · from $36

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta and a five-hour walk among seven lagoons below snow-capped Ausangate. An English- and Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with breakfast and lunch included. Bring cash for the Ausangate entrance and hot springs, and be ready for a demanding day at altitude.

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10.Tour Ausangate & 7 Lakes Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $28Best value

Travel from Cusco to Pacchanta, walk past seven lakes beneath Ausangate and other Andean peaks, then return for lunch and a soak in the community hot springs. The day includes transport, breakfast, lunch and a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Wilfredo is one guide reported to have led the tour well, but guide assignments can vary.

“Une catastrophe du début à la fin 1. Affiché 5 h du matin alors que finalement 4 h. Nous avons attendu de 4 h à 5 h dans le froid devant notre hôtel mais on nous avait oubliés ! J’ai appelé 4 fois et ils sont venus 2. Bus: aucune ceinture de sécurité, super dangereux,sièges cassés donc ma voisine devant était couchée et mon siège arrière avancé: zéro place et dos broyé pendant 7 h. On était gelé à l’aller et étouffait au retour car zéro Clim 3. Guide qui ne parle pas anglais et qui ne nous a pas accompagnés pendant le trek on a failli se perdre et…”

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11.7 Lakes of Ausangate Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $130

From Cusco, travel to the Andean community of Pacchanta for breakfast, then spend about five hours walking among Ausangate’s seven turquoise-green lakes. A guide leads the route through the Vilcanota range, where llamas, alpacas, snowy peaks, and local textiles bring the day into focus. Lunch and a visit to Pacchanta hot springs round out this small-group or private tour.

“This was one of the most amazing experiences we had while in Peru! Our guide, Rubin, was super knowledgeable and great about giving us breaks when the altitude was too overwhelming. He also took great pictures! I will say, it is quite a strenuous hike so keep that in mind/be ready to pay to take a horse on your journey to see these beautiful lakes.”

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12.Excursion 7 lagoons-Cusco| Full day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $40

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, where breakfast starts a full day beneath Ausangate. Walk about 10 km at more than 4,200 meters to visit seven glacial-fed lagoons, then relax in Pacchanta’s hot springs before lunch and the return to Cusco. The bilingual guide leads the route; guides on recent trips have included Jonathan and Jose.

“An amazing experience! the scenary at the 7 lagoons was breathtaking, stunning colores, fresco mountain air, and a well organized hike. our guide was very attentive and shared gratis insights. Highly recommended for nature and adventure lovers.”

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13.Ausangate Tour Seven Lagoons + meals

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 10 reviews · 14h 30m · from $34

Mapis Explorer’s full-day Ausangate tour leaves Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, where you have breakfast before a five-hour round-trip hike past seven colorful lakes. Expect snow-capped Ausangate views, Andean wildlife, lunch and a soak in local hot springs. Transport and meals are included; entrance fees are extra.

“Super activité, le guide était très compréhensible et s'est adapté aux différentes langues. Je recommande cette activité, tout à fait réalisable à pieds ou à cheval, si besoin, et même en cours de chemin si nos conditions ne nous permettent plus d'avancer. Des paysages magnifiques et une randonnée agréable.”

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14.Excursion: Explore in one day the 7 lakes of Ausangate from Cusco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews · 12 hours · from $35

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, then hike past alpacas and llamas to seven lakes beneath Ausangate. The $35 tour includes transport, a guide, breakfast and lunch; bring 30 soles for lagoon and hot-spring entry. One past guide was named John, but guide assignments can change.

“I had to reschedule my trip and they asked me to confirm the day before. I was told my guide would be Antoni and to expect pick up between 4:20-4:40. Not only did they show up at 5am but the guide was different. It was after several calls at 4:20 that I was given the correct info. This was really stressful and a sign of lack of coordination (the agency was mostly unresponsive). However, the actual guide John was nice and professional. The trek wasn’t as hard as I thought and the views were incredible. Food was basic but plenty and tasty. The driver was also professional. It was a…”

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15.7 lakes with hot springs in Ausangate and meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · 15 hours · from $38

Travel from Cusco to Pacchanta for breakfast with a local family, then hike among turquoise and green lakes beneath Ausangate. The 15-hour trip includes transport, a guide, meals and a trekking pole. Finish with an optional soak in the village hot springs. Guide names Tony and Felipe have been praised, though English fluency may vary.

“The place is amazing. So full of magic and beauty that it’s totally worth it. Food is not great but enough. Nice steady long but easy hike, however, altitude makes it a bit tough if your not in very good shape. The possibility of riding a horse is good to know. Thermals are also nice but coming out into the cold air afterwards is rough. Over all, highly recommend!!!”

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