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Today you will explore the stunning Callejón de Huaylas, a valley between the Blanca and Negra mountain ranges, traversed by the Santa River. You will visit the picturesque towns of Carhuaz, Mancos, and Yungay as you head towards the Blanca mountain range. You will admire the imposing peaks of the Huandoy (6,395 m) and Huascarán (6,768 m) snow-capped mountains, which frame the turquoise Llanganuco lagoons in the Huascarán National Reserve. You will walk through forests of queñual and quishuar near the Orcococha and Chinacocha lagoons (3,850 m), and then ascend to the Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4,768 m), from where you can take in the majestic glacial cirque formed by the Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, Yanapaccha, Chopicallqui, and Huascarán peaks. After lunch, you will return to Huaraz after a day full of adventure and natural beauty.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
- Pick-up from hotels located in Huaraz downtown. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Itinerary
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You will cross the magnificent ´Callejón de Huaylas´, a valley fed by the Santa River, located between 'Cordillera Blanca' and 'Cordillera Negra' mountain ranges. On the way, you will visit the towns of Carhuaz, Caraz and Yungay, and while ascending towards the 'Cordillera Blanca' the mountainous landscape will become increasingly spectacular.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The Llanganuco Lagoon is located in the Huascarán National Park and is formed by two beautiful lagoons with crystalline and turquoise waters: Chinancocha (female lagoon) and Orconcocha (male lagoon). These lagoons are in a narrow valley between the Huascarán, Huandoy, Pisco and Yanapaccha peaks.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Campo Santo is a city of Yungay buried on May 31, 1970, by an immense avalanche produced by an earthquake. Currently, they remain as silent witnesses Four palm trees, the cemetery and the Christ the Redeemer with outstretched hands in the sign of piety.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit.
- It is recommended to bring local currency (peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips, souvenirs and for horseback riding service, if you require it.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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