Lake and Lagoon Hikes in Peru: 5 Worth Booking

1.From Cusco: 7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Leave Cusco before dawn for Pacchanta, then hike about 13 kilometers past Ausangate’s high-altitude lakes, alpacas, and snow-capped peaks. The route reaches roughly 4,620 meters, so it is a serious trek, not a casual walk. Guides such as Kevin, Carlos, Eduardo, and Sebastian have been praised for pacing and support. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and hot springs access are extra value at $29, though horses cost more.

“Overall it was a good trip, Jonathan the guide was very friendly and helpful. The only thing that was a bit disturbing is that we didn't have much time to admire the landscapes, we had time to take some pictures and then we had to continue. I'd recommend for people who also want to contemplate the scenery not just hike to go in the front if you can, because there are always slower people who you need to wait for and you can use that time for looking around.”

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2.From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 121 reviews · 12h 30m · from $31

Leave Huaraz before sunrise for a full-day trip to Lagoon 69 in Huascaran National Park. You will stop at the Llanganuco Lakes, then hike from Cebollapampa at 12,631 feet to the vivid blue lake at 15,255 feet. Spanish guiding is included, with limited English possible. Bring lunch, snacks, water, and passport details for the permit.

“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”

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3.Humantay Lake Full Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89Top rated

Leave Cusco before dawn for Mollepata, breakfast, and a private ride to Soraypampa at 3,900 meters. Hike about 1 hour 45 minutes to turquoise Humantay Lake, with guide support, meals, oxygen, and a maximum of 15 people. Guide Luz is praised for helping hikers who struggle on the climb.

“Tour was awesome. Pick up perfectly on time. Our tour guide Luz was above and beyond , she was perfect. She answered all questions we were asking and most important she helped us to get all the way to the top because at the beginning of the climb I was struggling. Thank you Luz and I hope we meet again on some other tour.”

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4.Full-Day Trek to Humantay Lake from Cusco with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $29

Leave Cusco at 4:00am for Humantay Lake with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll ride through Andean villages to Mollepata, continue to Soraypampa, then hike about 90 minutes to the lake. Breakfast, lunch, round-trip transport, first aid, and oxygen are included, but the 20-sol entrance fee is extra.

“Tough but AMAZING hike and experience! I struggled as I was not quite adjusted to the altitude yet but the tour guide was patient and helpful during the climb. It’s a long ride up and down and the hike is a little intense but the views and the lagoon were totally worth it!! Would recommend for a day trip in Cusco!!”

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5.Ancash: Trekking to Paron Lagoon with Entrance | Full day|

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · from $42

From Huaraz, travel through Carhuaz and Caraz to Paron Lagoon at 4,250 meters. A Spanish-speaking guide, small group of up to 10, round-trip transport, and park entrance are included. Walk beside the turquoise water, see Cordillera Blanca peaks, and choose the rocky 40-minute climb to the viewpoint. Guide Junior is noted for attentive service.

“Very good and the guide, Junior, was very attentive at all times and made the journeys very enjoyable. The lagoon is a spectacle, I recommend going up to the viewing point, at first it seems a lot but the climb is really pleasant for people who go to the mountains from time to time.”

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