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  • 4 days (approx.)

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  • Offered in: English

Huascaran National Park 4 Day Shared Tour Experience

Parón Lake – Full Day The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca, famous for its turquoise color and impressive peaks like Pirámide and Artesonraju. A relaxed tour ideal for photos and panoramic views. Pastoruri Glacier – Climate Change Route An iconic glacier showing visible effects of climate change. The tour includes Puya Raimondii, carbonated springs, and unique high-Andean landscapes. Lake 69 – Challenging Trek A demanding 3-hour ascent through valleys and waterfalls to one of Peru’s most beautiful blue lakes at 4,604 m. Nevado Mateo – Summit Climb (5,150 m) A short but exciting mountaineering experience ideal for beginners. After a hike along rocky moraine, you climb over snow and ice with crampons and rope to reach a spectacular summit with panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca.

What's Included

  • Mountain equipment: helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, and boots.
  • Tourist Share transportation.
  • Drop-off in Huaraz city center.
  • Round-trip private or shared transportation.
  • Pick-up from your hotel (within Huaraz downtown) or meeting at our office.
  • Official trekking guide
  • Certified and experienced High Mountain Guide.
  • Entrance fee to HuascarĂĄn National Park
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Personal clothing: trekking pants, down jacket, Gore-Tex pants, etc.
  • Personal expenses, beverages, or drinks
  • Appropriate personal trekking clothing
Start time:

12:00 AM

What To Expect

    Day 1: Huaraz city 3100m– Caraz 2,256 m – Laguna Parón 4,155 m- Retorno a Huaraz
  • Laguna Paron

    On this tour, you will visit the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca and the HuascarĂĄn National Park: After picking you up from your hotel or meeting point, we will depart at 5:30 a.m. heading north from Huaraz, enjoying views of the Cordillera Blanca and the traditional villages of the CallejĂłn de Huaylas. First stop: Just outside the city of Caraz, where you can buy water and/or any food you may need for the visit to the lake. You may also take this time to reserve your lunch. Second stop: ParĂłn Lake, where we will take a short hike to the viewpoint to capture the classic photographs or simply enjoy the impressive views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Optional: Kayak ride (not included). Lunch will be at a tourist restaurant, approximately S/ 30 (not included). We will return to the city of Huaraz at approximately 6:30 p.m.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 2: Huaraz City (3,100 m) – via Pueblo Catac – Visit to the Puya Raimondi – Pastoruri Glacier (5,050 m) – Return to Huaraz
  • Pastoruri Glacier

    08:30 a.m. Departure from your hotel or meeting point, heading south of Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac with views of the southern Cordillera Blanca. Stop 1: Patococha, or Duck Lagoon, to observe wild ducks in a peaceful Andean setting. Stop 2: Puma Pampa Carbonated Spring, with its bubbling waters and views of the Mururaju Glacier. Stop 3: Pumapashimi Lagoon (Seven Colors Spring), known for its vibrant hues linked to local legends. Stop 4: Visit the towering Puya Raimondii, an iconic high-Andean plant. Stop 5: Arrival at Pastoruri Base Camp for a 40-minute hike to the glacier. Horses available (extra cost). Final: Lunch stop in Ticapampa on the return trip. Return to Huaraz.

    Duration: 8 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 3: Huaraz–Yungay Village–Drive through the Llanganuco Gorge–Cebollapampa– Trek to Lake 69 (4,650 m)–Return to Huaraz
  • Laguna 69

    5:00 AM: Your adventure begins with hotel pick-ups. Once all passengers are on board, we head toward the scenic CallejĂłn de Huaylas. 7:30 AM: We stop for breakfast (not included), giving you time to recharge before the trek. We then continue to the impressive Llanganuco Valley (3,900 m), where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Chinancocha and Orconcocha lagoons. Next, we reach Cebollapampa, the starting point of the hike. The trek to Lake 69 (4,604 m) takes approximately 3 hours, offering incredible landscapes along the way. After reaching the lake and taking time to appreciate its beauty, we begin the 2-hour descent back to Cebollapampa. Your transport will be waiting to take you back to Huaraz, marking the end of the tour.

    Duration: 12 hours

    Admission Included: YES

    • Day 4: Huaraz – via the town of Caraz – Punta OlĂ­mpica (4,736 m) – Pico Mateo (5,150 m a.s.l.) – Return to Huaraz.

Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 Hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 Hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 Hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Starting from

$225.00

Price varies by group size

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