6 Lake and Lagoon Hikes in Peru Worth Flying For

1.7 Lakes Ausangate Trek with Breakfast and Lunch

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

Review of Cusco’s 7 Lakes Ausangate trek, with high Andes views, breakfast, lunch, hot springs, practical altitude advice, and value tips.

“This trek was a really good experience, the landscapes were amazing, the guide really cared about all of us, gave us lots of informations about his country and his culture. The food was also really good, for me no need to bring more food that was enough or maybe a little snack for the trek. I’d recommend this experience!”

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2.From Huaraz: Hike to the Lagoon 69

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

Hike from Huaraz to brilliant blue Lagoon 69, pass Llanganuco Lakes, and enjoy a demanding high-altitude day for $31.

“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

Review of the Humantay Lake hike from Cusco, with turquoise water, meals, hotel pickup, guide support, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“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

Review of the Humantay Lake day trek from Cusco, with transport, meals, guide, altitude advice, costs, itinerary, and practical tips.

“A Laguna Humantay é uma das paisagens mais lindas que já tive a oportunidade de admirar. A subida da montanha é íngreme e com alguns obstáculos, mas bem possível de fazer. Quanto a empresa que nos guiou até lá, deixou bastante a desejar. Difícil comunicação e demora nos retornos com as instruções do passeio. Nosso guia Fred além de fazer brincadeiras vulgares referente aos brasileiros, a todo o momento parecia querer nos desmotivar a subir a pé, para que pegássemos (e pagássemos por) cavalos. Tínhamos 2 senhoras no grupo, e o guia em nenhum momento ofereceu suporte ou ajudar para elas, pelo contrário, muitas vezes andava bem a frente ou…”

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5.5-Day: Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu and Humantay Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $360

Review the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, with Humantay Lake, mountain camping, meals, costs, hiking demands, and practical tips.

“The Salkantay 5 day trek to Machu Picchu was a wonderful experience. Being in a small group made it more exceptional and personal. Our guide, Roger, was super, very helpful, and friendly! I would do it again”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · from $42

Review of Paron Lagoon from Huaraz, with turquoise water, Cordillera Blanca views, transport, guide, price, tips, and practical details.

“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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