Best of Huaraz Mountains, Lakes, and Archaeological sites 4d/3n

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER OF CHAVIN / QUEROCOCHA LAKE (Duration: 9 hours).
1 stop
1
Chavin de Huantar
8:00 am. Breakfast. 9:00 am. Departure from Huaraz heading south. On the way we will have the view of the villages of Recuay, Ticapampa, Cátac and we will drive to the lagoon of Querococha. Here we start the ascent to the Cahuish tunnel and then descend through the area of ​​the Conchucos crossing the villages of Tambillos, Machac, Quercos. We arrive at Chavín de Huántar, millenary monument located between the rivers Mosna and Huachecsa, ceremonial center of ancient pilgrimage of great transcendence for the Peruvian culture.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
CALLEJÓN DE HUAYLAS - LLANGANUCO LAKE
1 stop
2
8:00 am. Breakfast (On behalf of the passenger). 9:00 am. We begin our tour visiting the northern part of the Callejón de Huaylas. On the way we will see the towns of Anta, Marcara and Carhuaz, where we will visit the square, taste the natural ice cream of pure fruit, observe the Cave of Guitarreros and visit the holy field of Yungay, a city that disappeared after the earthquake of the year 1970. We will enter the Huascarán National Park to appreciate the beautiful lagoon of Llanganuco where we can take a boat ride (optional). Then we will enjoy the delicious Pachamanca. We will visit the city of Caraz, where we will taste its delicious sweets. Finally we go to the town of Taricá, where we will appreciate the elaboration of the pottery in an artisanal way. Return to the city of Huaraz.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
PASTORURI GLACIER LAKE
1 stop
3
8:00 a.m. Breakfast. 9:00 am. We left Huaraz heading south, passing through Recuay, Ticapampa, Cátac, up to the Pachacoto ravine. Here we take the detour that leads us to the water spring in Pumapampa, the imposing Puya de Raymondi, eye of water of Puma Shimi (Boca de Puma), cave paintings, etc. We will finish with the views of the snowy Rajupampa or Pastoruri and the frozen lagoon, where we will arrive after a walk of 50 minutes aprox. Return to Huaraz.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 4
LAKE 69
1 stop
4
Breakfast. 5:00 a.m. Now we go to the north side, crossing the villages of Carhuaz, Yungay, the Llanganuco lagoon to Cebollapampa to start the trek of about 3 hours. We will go through a ravine until we reach Laguna 69 (4,600 masl) characterized by its particular intense blue color, located at the foot of the snow-capped Chacraraju. We will be around an hour to return by the same route to Cebollapampa and then to Huaraz. Once in Huaraz, and at the coordinated time: Transfer to the land terminal. End of service
10 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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