Laguna Chinancocha (Llanganuco) and Callejón de Huaylas - Full Day

4.6
(5 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Spanish

It is a unique route, crossing picturesque towns and appreciating the Cordillera Blanca to the east and the Cordillera negra to the west.
We will transit through the buffer zone of the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve, and then enter the Huascarán National Park, both considered World Heritage sites.
Campo Santo de Yungay is a tribute to those who died in the 1970 earthquake, an earthquake that hit Ancashina society hard and has not yet been overcome.
It is a super quiet tour, ideal to acclimatize or enjoy with the whole family.
Possibility of enjoying a great variety of regional gastronomy.

What's Included

Private transportation
experienced driver
Professional tour guide
Breakfast
Lunch
Ticket or entrance fee to Huascarán National Park and Campo Santo de Yungay

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

It must be ready from the time indicated for the pick-up, the vehicle will pass (one time) lodging by lodging, with a margin of 30 minutes of waiting. Please be patient, there may be traffic delays (especially on holidays) or other reasons outside the company. We never leave anyone, but for a better experience we ask you to be punctual and communicate any contingency in advance.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Located in the Anta district, from there you can see the majestic snowy Huascaran

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will make a stop in this city, famous for the great variety of Ice creams, you can taste the more than 200 natural flavors.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will enter the Llanganuco Sector, an area full of quenual forests (polilepys), we will be able to observe the imposing walls that surround this gorge, making our way to the Chinancocha lagoon (Llanganuco).

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    It is located within the Huascarán National Park, we will be able to appreciate the beauty of its turquoise waters and walk along the nearby trails, in addition to the famous boat trips on the lagoon.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    We will visit this famous city that is characterized by its beautiful snow-capped mountains and above all by milk-based sweets, such as white delicacy. We will also walk its streets are traditional.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will arrive at the ancient city of Yungay, which was destroyed by the earthquake and avalanche of May 31, 1970, today it has become a Campo Santo in honor of the victims of this fateful disaster and houses a large garden, a replica of the old church, old cemetery, Christ the redeemer and you can still see the remains of the destroyed city.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    The town of Taricá is a town of artisans in clay and clay, here we can appreciate the artisan work of clay and also buy souvenirs from our trip.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Andes Lovers Travel Agency

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Sustainable Tours
Eco Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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