Peru · AUSANGATE TOURS
The 15 best ausangate tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta and trek about 13 kilometers past Ausangate’s bright alpine lakes. You’ll reach roughly 4,620 meters, with guides such as Kevin, Eduardo, Carlos, or Diana helping you manage the pace. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and hot springs make this a full but rewarding day.
“Diana was a great guide! The meal included was good as well”
Travel privately from Cusco to Pacchanta, hike among Ausangate’s seven lakes at 4,200 meters, and take part in a coca leaf ritual with your guide. Breakfast, lunch, transport, oxygen, and hot springs time are included. The hike covers about 10 km, so bring proper shoes and be ready for a long, high-altitude day.
“Alex was an excellent guide. Calm, polite, extremely well-educated. The place had spectacular views.”
You’ll circle Ausangate from Cusco with a small group of up to 10, crossing passes as high as 5,200 meters and camping beside glacial lakes. Vidal Expeditions provides meals, camping gear, horses for equipment, and guides such as Guillermo or Urbano, known for local stories and strong trail support. Expect cold nights and demanding high-altitude hiking.
“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 :)”
Travel from Cusco to Pacchanta for a full day among Ausangate’s seven high-altitude lakes. Guides such as Ernesto, Roberto, Milton, and Jehomar lead the hike, with breakfast, lunch, transport, and an optional hot spring visit included. Expect dramatic scenery, thin air, and a demanding day above 4,000 meters.
“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.”
Leave Cusco at 4:00 AM for Pacchanta, then hike about 13 kilometers past seven lakes beneath Mount Ausangate. Guide Jonatan has led this route with a steady, friendly pace. Breakfast, lunch, transport, walking sticks, oxygen, and a first aid kit are included, while horse rides and hot spring entry cost extra.
This three-day trek links Ausangate’s glacial lakes with Vinicunca, or Rainbow Mountain. You’ll hike above 4,800 meters, cross Puca and Warmisaya passes, camp in remote valleys, and travel with a guide, cook, horseman, and small group of up to 12. Guides may include Nestor, Marco, Fredy, or other Salkantay Trekking staff.
“Wow, wow, wow. This was one of the best, if not THE best, treks of my life. First off, the service from Nestor (my guide), Avelino (the muleteer/horseman), and Heber (the mountain chef) were phenomenal. They worked so hard every single day to provide an amazing experience - planning each day's route, setting up and tearing down campsites, cooking - all while doing the trek themselves.”
You’ll trek from Tinqui through the Ausangate region in a group of no more than eight, sleeping in tents at high altitude and hiking past lagoons, glaciers, llamas, and colorful hills. An English and Spanish-speaking guide, chef, horse team, meals, gear transport, and Cusco transfers are included. Strong fitness is essential.
“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.”
This two-day Qampa climb takes you from Cusco to Pacchanta and up to a 5,520-meter summit near Ausangate. You hike to a 4,680-meter base camp, cross glacier terrain with supplied gear, and climb under the guidance of Vidal Expeditions staff such as Flavio, Chino, Carlos, or Angel. Expect cold, altitude, early starts, and superb Andean views.
“The meals were always a spectacle and tasted great”
Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, then hike about five hours past seven colored lagoons beneath snow-capped Ausangate. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the route, with breakfast, lunch, transport, and hotel pickup included. Bring warm layers, rain gear, cash, and good hiking shoes. The day ends in Pacchanta’s thermal waters.
Start before dawn from Cusco and ride to Pacchanta for breakfast, a 7.5 km circuit of seven Ausangate lagoons, local lunch, and medicinal hot springs. An English or Spanish guide leads the day, with Wilfredo singled out for strong group handling. Expect a long, tiring outing, extra entrance fees, and mixed transport standards.
“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…”
Spend a full day hiking through the Vilcanota range to Ausangate’s seven turquoise-green lakes. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including guides such as Anibal or Ruben, leads the five-hour walk, with breakfast, lunch, transport, poles, and a first aid kit included. Expect high altitude, changing weather, and a strenuous route.
“The scenery was breathtaking. Our guide Hannibal ( hope I got his name right) was very nice, informative.”
Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, eat breakfast, then hike about 10 km past seven Ausangate lagoons above 4,200 meters. English or Spanish guides lead the walk, followed by hot springs and lunch. Jonathan received praise for pacing groups well, while the demanding altitude and crowded transport require preparation.
“Una experiencia increíble, sin duda vale la pena el esfuerzo. El guía fue muy atento durante todo el recorrido y explicó todo perfectamente en inglés y español. La caminata larga pero las vistas al llegar compensan completamente. El desayuno y el almuerzo delicioso. Los recomiendo muchísimo.”
Travel from Cusco to Pacchanta for a full-day hike around seven Ausangate lagoons: Azulcocha, Otorongo, Pucacocha, Alqacocha, Q'omercocha, Orqo Otorongo, and China Otorongo. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and a bilingual guide are included. Bring cash for the Ausangate entrance and hot springs.
“Ein Stern, weil die Fahrt überhaupt stattgefunden hatt. Abholzeit wurde trotz Kulanz 45 Minuten überzogen. Vermutlich hatte man mich vergessen und ist nach meinem Anruf nochmal umgekehrt. Trotz gebuchter Englischer Tour, sprachen Guide und Fahrer gebrochenes bis gar kein Englisch. Zustand Bus: dreckig und heruntergekommen. Keine Begrüßung, keine Vorstellung, keine Informationen was als nächstes Passiert. Der Bus war dreckig und nicht mehr im besten Zustand. Nach Ankunft gab es ein minder gutes Frühstück. Die Verpflegung war bei allen anderen Tagestouren wesentlich besser! Nach dem Frühstück Guidewechsel und Gruppen wurden irgendwie zusammengeworfen. Stand angekündigte max. 10 Personen, waren...”
Leave Cusco around 4 a.m. for Pacchanta, then hike among alpacas, llamas, snow-capped Ausangate, and seven colorful lakes above 4,600 meters. English and Spanish guides lead the trek, with breakfast, lunch, transport, and emergency oxygen included. Finish with Pacchanta’s hot springs before returning to Cusco around 5 to 6 p.m.
“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…”
Leave Cusco early for a full-day trip to Ausangate’s seven lakes. Walk at more than 4,000 meters, see Comercocha and Alqacocha, eat Andean food with a local family, and soak in Pacchanta’s hot springs. English and Spanish guides lead the outing, with guides such as Felipe and Tony praised for their energy.
“mi è piaciuta la visita delle sette lagune e mi è piaciuta l'energia della guida, ma non sapeva l'inglese, inoltre anche colazione e pranzo hanno lasciato a desiderare.. infine i bagni termali non li abbiamo visti proprio”
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