7 Ausangate Lagoons
Extreme Adventure

7 Ausangate Lagoons - Andean Emeralds Circuit

Embark on an epic adventure through the circuit of the 7 emerald lagoons at the foot of the majestic snow-capped Ausangate. A trekking experience that will connect you with nature in its purest state.

4,740 meters above sea level Maximum Height
Loud Difficulty
15 Hours Duration
Discover this unique circuit
Trekking Extremo

A Circuit That Defies Limits

The 7 Lagoons of Ausangate represent one of the most impressive trekking circuits in Peru. Each lagoon has its own character and color, creating a natural mosaic of emerald waters surrounded by the imposing snow-capped Ausangate, the fifth highest mountain in Peru.

  • 6.5 km trekking through the lagoon circuit
  • Breakfast and lunch buffet included
  • Views of the snow-capped Ausangate (6,384 meters above sea level)
  • Bilingual guide specialized in high mountains
  • First aid kit and oxygen
  • Professional trekking poles
Panoramic view of the Ausangate lagoons

Itinerary 7 Ausangate Lagoons

A day of extreme adventure in the Ausangate mountain range

  • 04:00

    Hotel pick-up

    Very early pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. Start of our expedition to Tinke.

  • 07:00

    Breakfast at Pacchanta

    Arrive at Pacchanta (4,310 m.a.s.l.) to enjoy an energetic breakfast before trekking.

  • 08:00

    Start of the Circuit

    Start of the 6.5 km trek through the circuit of the 7 lagoons.

  • 09:30

    Azulcocha - Primera Laguna

    Arrival at the first lagoon of the circuit, Azulcocha, with intense blue waters.

  • 11:00

    Patacocha - Highest Lagoon

    Arrival at Patacocha (4,740 meters above sea level), the highest lagoon on the circuit with spectacular views.

  • 12:30

    Retorno a Pacchanta

    Start of the descent by completing the circular circuit.

  • 14:00

    Lunch at Pacchanta

    Buffet lunch to recover energy after extreme trekking.

  • 16:00

    Return to Cusco

    Return to Cusco with arrival at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Book your expedition

$85
per person - Extreme Trekking
Round-trip transportation Breakfast and lunch Bilingual guide Safety Equipment
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Images of the 7 Lagoons of Ausangate

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Panoramic view of the lagoon circuit

Full Circuit

Spectacular view of the circuit of the 7 lagoons with the snow-capped Ausangate in the background

Laguna Azulcocha

Azulcocha

First lagoon of the circuit with intense emerald blue waters

Nevado Ausangate

Nevado Ausangate

Imposing mountain of 6,384 meters above sea level, the fifth highest in Peru and sacred to the Incas

Patacocha - Highest Lagoon

Patacocha

Highest lagoon of the circuit at 4,740 meters above sea level with spectacular panoramic views

Andean fauna

Andean Fauna

Alpacas, llamas and vizcachas that inhabit the heights of Ausangate

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