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From Cusco: Ausangate Lakes and Glaciers Hike
Centro Histórico
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Handmade hiking sticks
Pick up hotel (All city center)
First Aid kit and Oxigen for Emergencies
Professional Local tour guide
Tourist transportation
Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Entrance fee to Ausangate 25 Soles (8 USD Approx)
Optional horse rental available on site 90 PEN (30 USD)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cuzco Main Square
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.
Return
From Cusco: Ausangate Lakes and Glaciers Hike
Centro Histórico
About
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.
Highlights
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 12 hours to 13 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Handmade hiking sticks
Pick up hotel (All city center)
First Aid kit and Oxigen for Emergencies
Professional Local tour guide
Tourist transportation
Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Entrance fee to Ausangate 25 Soles (8 USD Approx)
Optional horse rental available on site 90 PEN (30 USD)
Meeting Points
Departure
Cuzco Main Square
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.
Return
Itinerary
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Cusco
Our tour starts with hotel pickup. Then we’ll travel for about 3 hours, making a breakfast stop in Cusipata town along the way.
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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.
