Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour: Private Hike to Seven Glacial Lakes with Hot Springs

Name: Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour: Private Hike to Seven Glacial Lakes with Hot Springs
Brand: Machu Picchu Team
SKU: ausangate-7-lakes-tour
Price: 55.00 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (2800 reviews)

Your own vehicle and guide to the seven turquoise lakes beneath Ausangate, with breakfast, buffet lunch, entrance fees and the Pacchanta hot springs included. Price per group, from 1 to 10 travelers.

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Tour Overview

Private Tour · Hot Springs and Entrances Included

Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour: Seven Glacial Lakes, Only for Your Group

The Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour is a private tour from Cusco to a circuit of seven glacial lakes at the foot of Ausangate (6,384 m), the highest and most sacred mountain of Cusco, in shades of turquoise, blue and green.

You travel in your own vehicle with your own bilingual guide, hike at your group’s pace and finish in the natural Pacchanta hot springs. Breakfast, buffet lunch and all entrance fees are included, so there is nothing extra to pay on the day.

This private Ausangate tour from Cusco costs S/ 695 for 1 traveler (about USD 204), S/ 750 for 2 (about USD 110 each) and down to S/ 1,250 for a group of 10 (about USD 36 each). Pickup at your hotel is between 4:15 and 4:45 AM, the 8 km hike takes 4 to 5 hours up to about 4,800 m, and you are back at your hotel around 6:30 to 7:00 PM.

Service100% private

PriceFrom USD 36 pp

Highest pointAbout 4,800 m

Hike8 km / 4–5 hours

Group1 to 10 travelers

Private Vehicle and Guide

An SUV or minivan and a guide only for your group.

Seven Glacial Lakes

Turquoise, blue and green lakes beneath the glacier.

Hot Springs Included

Relax in the Pacchanta pools after the hike.

All Entrances Included

The Seven Lakes and hot springs fees are in the price.

Read the full Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour description

We pick you up at your hotel in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 AM and drive about 3 hours to Pacchanta (4,600 m) for an Andean breakfast. Then you hike with your private guide about 1.5 hours uphill and continue along the circuit of the seven lakes.

Back in Pacchanta, you enjoy a buffet lunch and relax in the hot springs before driving back to Cusco, arriving at your hotel around 6:30 to 7:00 PM. The private 7 lakes Ausangate experience suits families, couples and friends who want their own schedule and guide.

Traveling solo on a budget? Join our shared Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour from USD 27. More hikes: Humantay Lake and the Rainbow Mountain Tour.

Special Price for Returning Customers

Have you traveled with us before? Contact us before booking so we can verify your previous booking and offer you a special rate on your private Ausangate tour from Cusco.

Availability & Booking

Online Booking and Availability

The Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour runs every day of the year, subject to availability and weather. Book months ahead or at short notice: we accept bookings until 9:00 PM the day before.

Click BOOK NOW and choose your date.

Select the number of travelers in your group.

Pay 100% online and receive your confirmation.

DeparturesDaily, private

Book until9:00 PM the day before

Drop-offYour hotel in CuscoAirport or bus terminal on request

Questions? 💬 WhatsApp +51 974 217 700 · 📧 info@machupicchuteam.com

Highlights

Why You’ll Love the Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour

Nine reasons to choose the private Ausangate experience with Machu Picchu Team.

✓100% Private
Your own vehicle and guide, only for your group.
✓Seven Glacial Lakes
Turquoise, blue and green lakes beneath Ausangate.
✓Hot Springs Included
Relax in the Pacchanta pools after the hike.
✓All Entrance Fees Included
Nothing extra to pay on the day.
✓Your Own Pace
The hike adapts to your group.
✓Andean Wildlife
Alpacas, llamas and wild vicuñas.
✓Breakfast and Buffet Lunch
Vegetarian and vegan options on request.
✓Comfortable Transport
SUV or 15-seat minivan with air conditioning.
✓Off the Beaten Path
One of the least crowded hikes from Cusco.

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FROM

USD 27 per person

Duration FULL DAY TOUR

Starts in Cusco at your hotel

Group size Private Tour

Departures Daily departures

Physical level Regular

Trip style Hiking

Meals 1 B, 1 L, D

4.9 Excellent · 2,800+ reviews

"Une superbe expérience ! L’équipe est au top, une superbe ambiance un tracé magnifiqu..."

Bouhet M 28/09/2026

"Just finished 4 days with Yuri & Jose, they were both amazing, super helpful and attent..."

BoardingPass605159 28/09/2026

"Great experience, an unforgettable adventure all thanks to Eduardo and Marx. Big thank ..."

Kristina K 27/09/2026

"Eduardo is the best guide! Really tailored our experience around our pace and flexibili..."

Zak L 27/09/2026

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Jose Alejandro Navarro 27/09/2026

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Mihai 26/09/2026

"Incredible, a very polite and attentive person, he knows a lot about the mountain, a to..."

Renato C 26/09/2026

"Nothing to say about the trek itself. The landscapes are magnificent and the organizati..."

lara j 25/09/2026

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nuno29 25/09/2026

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Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour Itinerary

Cusco → Pacchanta → Seven Lakes of Ausangate → Pacchanta Hot Springs → Cusco

Your private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour starts with pickup at your hotel or Airbnb in Cusco between 4:15 and 4:45 AM. After about 3 hours in your private vehicle, we arrive in Pacchanta (4,600 m) for an Andean breakfast.

Around 8:30 AM you start the hike with your private guide: about 1.5 hours uphill to the first lake, then the circuit of the seven glacial lakes, up to about 4,800 m, at your group’s pace.

Back in Pacchanta, you enjoy a buffet lunch and relax in the hot springs (entrance included). We drive back to Cusco, arriving around 6:30 to 7:00 PM.

DifficultyModerate to challenging

Hike8 km / 4–5 h

Highest pointAbout 4,800 m

Back in Cusco6:30–7:00 PM

Good to know: The hike starts at 4,600 m: spend at least 2 days in Cusco before the tour and bring a swimsuit and towel.

Included Today

✓Private transport
✓Private bilingual guide
✓Breakfast and buffet lunch
✓Seven Lakes and hot springs entrances
✓Oxygen and first aid kit

Drop-off

At your hotel in Cusco. Airport or bus terminal drop-off available.

Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour: Private Hike to Seven Glacial Lakes with Hot Springs

What Is Included in the Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour

Private Transport

SUV (1–4 travelers) or 15-seat minivan (5–10 travelers), with air conditioning.

Hotel or Airbnb Pickup and Drop-off

In Cusco, between 4:15 and 4:45 AM.

Private Bilingual Guide

English and Spanish, only for your group.

Andean Breakfast and Buffet Lunch

In Pacchanta. Vegetarian and vegan on request.

Seven Lakes Entrance

Included.

Pacchanta Hot Springs

Entrance included.

Oxygen and First Aid Kit

Carried by your guide.

Free Luggage Storage

At our office in Cusco.

Horse Rental: About S/100–120

Optional, with a local handler.

Snacks and Extra Drinks

Bring 1.5–2 liters of water and energy snacks.

Travel Insurance

Recommended.

Tips

Voluntary.

Ausangate 7 Lakes Packing List: What to Bring

The Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour goes above 4,600 m, with freezing mornings, wind and strong sun. Dress in warm layers and bring your swimsuit for the hot springs.

Clothing and Footwear

✓Thermal base layer, warm fleece and an insulated jacket
✓Quick-dry hiking pants
✓Hiking boots with ankle support
✓Waterproof jacket or poncho
✓Beanie, gloves and a sun hat
✓UV sunglasses

In Your Backpack

✓1.5–2 liters of water and energy snacks
✓Sunscreen and lip balm
✓An extra warm layer
✓Personal medication
✓Camera and power bank
✓Swimsuit and towel for the hot springs
✓Cash in soles for horse rental or tips

Prices and options

Official Rates & Pricing Plans

* All rates are in USD per person

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Rate Type	Starting Price
Standard Rate (From)	$55 USD

Private Service Rates

Customized & Exclusive

Private Group Size	Price per person	Inquiry
1 traveler	$204 USD
2 travelers	$110 USD
3 travelers	$79 USD
4 travelers	$65 USD
5 travelers	$59 USD
6 travelers	$52 USD
7 travelers	$47 USD
8 travelers	$43 USD
9 travelers	$39 USD
10 travelers	$36 USD

2026 & 2027 private rates: valid for travel dates in 2026 and 2027. The total is for your whole group.

Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour Price per Group

The Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour is a fully private service: your own vehicle and guide, with entrance fees and the Pacchanta hot springs included. The more travelers in your group, the lower the price per person.

Travelers	Vehicle	Group total	Per person (soles)*	Per person (USD)
1 traveler	SUV with air conditioning	S/ 695	S/ 695.00	USD 204
2 travelers		S/ 750	S/ 375.00	USD 110
3 travelers		S/ 805	S/ 268.33	USD 79
4 travelers		S/ 850	S/ 212.50	USD 65
5 travelers	15-seat minivan with air conditioning	S/ 995	S/ 199.00	USD 59
6 travelers		S/ 1,050	S/ 175.00	USD 52
7 travelers		S/ 1,105	S/ 157.86	USD 47
8 travelers		S/ 1,150	S/ 143.75	USD 43
9 travelers		S/ 1,195	S/ 132.78	USD 39
10 travelers		S/ 1,250	S/ 125.00	USD 36

*Per person prices are for reference: the rate is charged per group. Private groups of 1 to 10 travelers; for larger groups, contact us.

All included: private transport, private bilingual guide, Andean breakfast, buffet lunch, the Seven Lakes entrance and the Pacchanta hot springs.

Not included: horse rental (about S/ 100–120, paid on site), snacks, tips and travel insurance.

Prefer a group tour? Join our shared Ausangate Full Day Tour 7 Lakes from USD 27 per person.

Travel information

Booking Guide

How to Book the Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour

Book your Ausangate 7 Lakes private tour until 9:00 PM the day before, online or at our office.

Option 1

Book Online

Pay 100% by card (3.99% fee) and receive your confirmation by email.

Option 2

Book in Person

At Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Open every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Pay in soles, US dollars, euros or by card.

Book Online in 4 Easy Steps

Choose your date

Click Book Now and select your tour date.

Select your group size

The price adjusts to the number of travelers.

Enter your details and pay

Full name, nationality, hotel and WhatsApp number.

Get your pickup time

We send you the exact pickup time.

Private Ausangate Tour Booking Policy

1. Price per Group and Full Payment

The rate is for your whole private group, according to the number of travelers (see the price table). This one-day tour requires 100% payment when you book.

2. Free Rescheduling

Change your date for free until 7:00 PM the day before, by email or WhatsApp, subject to availability.

3. Cancellation and Refunds

24 hours or more before the tour: 100% refund. Less than 24 hours, but before 10:00 PM the day before: 50% refund. After 10:00 PM the day before, or no-show: no refund. Card fees may be non-refundable.

4. Bad Weather or Safety

If we must cancel for severe weather, road closures or safety reasons, we offer a new date, another tour or a refund.

5. Altitude and Health

The hike reaches about 4,800 m. Acclimatize in Cusco for at least 2 days and tell us about any medical condition.

6. Pickup Time

Be ready at your hotel at the confirmed time. Late arrivals may shorten the tour, without refund.

FAQs

Private Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour: Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is the private Ausangate 7 Lakes tour?

The private Ausangate 7 Lakes tour is priced per group: S/ 695 for 1 traveler (about USD 204), S/ 750 for 2 (about USD 110 each), S/ 850 for 4 (about USD 65 each) and S/ 1,250 for 10 (about USD 36 each). Transport, guide, breakfast, lunch and all entrance fees are included.

2. What is included in the Ausangate 7 lakes private tour?

The Ausangate 7 lakes private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private SUV (1–4 travelers) or 15-seat minivan (5–10 travelers), a private bilingual guide, Andean breakfast, buffet lunch, the Seven Lakes entrance, the Pacchanta hot springs, oxygen and a first aid kit.

3. Is this a private Ausangate tour from Cusco?

Yes. This private Ausangate tour from Cusco has your own vehicle and bilingual guide, only for your group. You hike at your own pace and nobody else joins.

4. What time does the tour start and end?

We pick you up at your hotel between 4:15 and 4:45 AM. The drive to Pacchanta takes about 3 hours, and you are back at your hotel around 6:30 to 7:00 PM.

5. How difficult is the private 7 lakes Ausangate hike?

The private 7 lakes Ausangate hike is moderate to challenging because of the altitude (4,600 to 4,800 m). It is about 8 km and takes 4 to 5 hours, at your group’s pace.

6. What are the 7 lakes of Ausangate?

A circuit of seven glacial lakes at the foot of Ausangate (6,384 m), the highest mountain in Cusco, each in its own shade of turquoise, blue or green.

7. Are the entrances and hot springs included?

Yes. The Seven Lakes entrance and the Pacchanta hot springs are both included, so there is nothing extra to pay on the day except optional extras.

8. Can I rent a horse?

Yes. Horses with a local handler are usually available at the start of the trail for about S/ 100–120, paid on site.

9. Until when can I book?

You can book until 9:00 PM the day before, online or at our office on Plaza Regocijo, subject to availability.

10. What is the cancellation policy?

You can reschedule for free until 7:00 PM the day before. You get a 100% refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour, and 50% if you cancel with less than 24 hours but before 10:00 PM the day before. After that, or for no-shows, there is no refund.

11. How should I prepare for the altitude?

Spend at least 2 days in Cusco before the tour, drink plenty of water and tell us about any medical condition. Your guide carries oxygen and a first aid kit.

12. Is there a shared option?

Yes. The Ausangate Full Day Tour 7 Lakes runs daily in a small group, from USD 27 per person.

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The Machu Picchu Team Difference

Why Book the Ausangate 7 Lakes Tour with Machu Picchu Team?

Truly Private

Your own vehicle and guide, no strangers.

Everything Included

Meals, entrance fees and hot springs.

Better Value for Groups

From S/ 125 per person in a group of 10.

Direct Local Operator

A Cusco-based team that runs your tour directly.

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Hi! We are Raquel, Robert, Estefany and Noemi, your local team in Cusco. Real people, no bots: we all speak English, answer every message personally and help you choose the right tour for your dates and fitness.

Raquel Machu Picchu Tour Expert
Robert Experienced Local Guide
Estefany Peru Trip Planner
Noemi Cusco Tours Specialist

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Portal Nuevo 270, Plaza Regocijo, Cusco

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