Skip the logistics and ride in comfort from Cusco to the high Andean spectacle of Ausangate and its 7 Lagoons. This private transfer gives you flexible time at the lakes with professional drivers and door-to-door service.
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You leave Cusco before dawn, the city lights shrinking behind the air-conditioned van while the Andes expand ahead—ridges hush into long blue shadows, and the road climbs toward the cold, raw edge of Ausangate.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
13–16 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; able to walk on uneven high-altitude terrain and manage short hikes of 1–3 hours.
Wildlife
History
Ausangate is an Apu in Andean cosmology and has been central to local ritual cycles; its glacial valleys also hold archaeological routes used for centuries.
Conservation
High‑Andean wetlands near the lagoons are fragile; stick to durable surfaces, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing grazing patterns to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Private Transfer to Ausangate and the 7 Lagoons from Cusco today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Acclimatize before you go
Spend 1–2 days in Cusco to reduce altitude sickness risk; carry acetazolamide if prescribed and ascend slowly.
Layer for sharp temperature swings
Mornings are frigid but mid-day can warm quickly—wear breathable base layers and a windproof shell.
Pack water and snacks
There are limited services at the lagoons; bring at least 1.5–2 liters per person and high-energy snacks.
Plan for rough roads
Expect sections of unpaved, bumpy road—choose seats in the middle of the van and secure loose items.
Insulating jacket
Warm, compressible mid- to outer layer for cold mornings and windy viewpoints.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Support and traction for rocky, sometimes muddy trails around the lagoons.
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
High-altitude UV is intense—broad-spectrum sunscreen and a brimmed hat are critical.
summer
Water reservoir or bottles
Carry at least 1.5–2 liters per person to offset altitude dehydration.