Top 20 Experiences in Huaraz
Santa Cruz 4 Days Trek
The world class Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular in Huaraz for good reason. The multi-day trek takes trekkers through the most stunning scenery in the Cordillera Blanca including awe-inspiring mountain passes and vast plains in 3-4 days! For pure mountain scenery in the Cordillera Blanca, theres no better value than the Santa Cruz trek. All necessary camping equipment and food / water is provided.
Laguna Parón (Full Day)
It is the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca. It is surrounded by the most imposing Nevados (with heights greater than 6000 meters above sea level) such as the Artesonraju (Paramount Pictures Mountain, Nevado Huandoy, Piramide, Huascarán, among others. One of the few lagoons navigable by kayak. It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and Huascarán National Park, thus providing it with a very particular ecosystem.
69 Lake - Cordillera Blanca
Is one of the best treks in Cordillera Blanca, where we will visit a beautiful lake its name is Llangancuco then we walk for 3 hours aproximately enjoying the nature and finally visit the principal atractive, the 69 lake and finally we will return to Cebollapampa to take the bus back to Huaraz.
Trekking to Laguna 69
One of the best single day hikes in the world, ideal to appreciate the mountains in all their splendor. The color of the lagoon is one of the most beautiful in the world, as well as being at the foot of the imposing Nevado Chacraraju. You can make the most impressive and creative photographic shots, let your imagination run wild. It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and the Huascarán National Park, where nature is unique and is one of the most beautiful mountain ecosystems in the world. Breathing the pure mountain air and feeling the cold of the ice is unmatched.
Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip
See the famous Pastoruri Glacier before it disappears forever! Ths day tour begins with a stop to see the massive Puya Raimondii plants that can grow up to 120m. Once dropped off by the car, you have the option to walk or take a horse to a breathtaking 5250m where you'll appreciate the quickly shrinking glacier. Great option for acclimitization if you're looking to hit higher altitudes!
Parón Lake - Cordillera Blanca
Lake Parón is one of the most beautiful lake where you can enjoy the nature sorrounded by mountains like huaydoy, chacraraju, piramide, paron, caraz and aguja. in the route we will pass for many towns of the Callejon de Huaylas like Tarica, Anta, Carhuaz, Yungay, Caraz, etc. and finally we will visit the principal atractive that is lake Paron.
Enjoy Santa Cruz 4D / 3N
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Pastoruri Glacier
Pastoruri Glacier in one of the best tour in Huaraz, where you enjoy the nature and live an amazing experience, in the rute you pass for some tradicional cityes like Recuay, Catac, Ticapampa, etc. we make stops in aguas gasificadas, Puya Raymondi, Pumapa Shimin Lake (seven colors lake) and Pastoruri.
Snowy Mateo - Cordillera Blanca Expedition
ITINERARY: Day 1: Huaraz - Base Mateo 4700 masl - Summit Matthew 5150 masl - Base Camp - Huaraz: Pick up from the lodgings at 2:30 am and departure from Huaraz at 3.00 a.m. Approximately, heading north of Huaraz, arriving at Carhuaz, it deviates to enter the valley of Ulta - Olympic Point, reaching the Base at 4700 meters above sea level. After a brief stop to have breakfast, you leave for the summit of Mateo, passing through the moraine. This summit is 5150 meters high, from where you can have great panoramic view of the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, such as the Huascarán Sur, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, Ulta, among other snowfalls. Return to the Base, to take the transport that will take us to Huaraz.
Laguna 69 Day Trek
You will be picked up around 5AM from your hotel and reach the trailhead after ~3h drive. Beginning the trek, you will go through beautiful trek passes by alpine meadows and beside a river. The trail then ascends up along switchblades to reveal majestic waterfalls and streams. You'll enjoy views of two smaller lakes before your final ascent up the valley. After a steep incline up the mountain, you'll finally reach the renowned azure waters of Laguna 69 (~2h30/3h total hike). You will have ~1h30 of time to enjoy the view and have lunch (not incuded, bring your own picnic) before descending for another 1h30 hike and drive back to Huaraz. NB: this is not a private tour, so the vehicle will pick up different travelers in the morning. However, you will be free to explore and hike at your own pace.
Best of Huaraz Mountains, Lakes, and Archaeological sites 4d/3n
This is the perfect tour for those adventurers who want to explore the top tourist attractions in Huaraz specially the amazing hike to the blue water lakes surrounded by glaciers and amazing landcapes. All you have to do is book your flight or bus to the city of Huaraz and we take care of the rest. We will pick you up from the airport or bus station. You will stay At Hotel Valencia you will find a warm, safe and how-to atmosphere. Located in the center of Huaraz, a few meters from the Plaza de Armas and a few blocks from the busiest and most attractive areas of the city.
Summiting Nevado Mateo | Day Trip | Cordillera Blanca | 5,150m
+All clients can reach the summit of Nevado Mateo with our expert guides. We are patient and accomodating. +Guide to client ratio 1:3 +Crampons, boots, helmet, harness, and piolet (ice axe) provided with prior fitting +Picnic lunch provided (but bring your favorite trekking snacks) +Depending on size, transportation is by taxi, sprinter van, or luxury bus +Peruvian Owned; Family Run Let’s climb the Nevado Mateo in just one day. It is one of the amazing ice-capped peaks of the famous Cordillera Blanca. The total altitude of the Nevado Mateo is 5150 meters and its ascent is considered technically easy. This trip can perfectly work as your first climbing experience since you won’t need any technical skill. However keep in mind that, like in any mountaineering ascent, the climb implies some risks which should not be taken lightly. That is why it is always mandatory, especially for beginners, to do it with a certified mountain guide. I can therefore guarantee that you will enjoy this experience safely.
Climbing Mateo - Your first 5 thousand
Climb your first mountain of 5 thousand meters. Good food throughout the circuit. Beautiful views of the emblematic mountains of the Cordillera Blanca Ideal for beginners
Chavín de Huántar
Chavin de huantar is one of the most important tour in Huaraz because in this tours we will visit a very important building of the chavin culture, a very old building also we will visit Querococha lake and finally the museum where we can find many importants pieces.
69 Lake - Cordillera Blanca - Private Service
Is one of the best treks in Cordillera Blanca, where we will visit a beautiful lake its name is Llangancuco then we walk for 6 hours aproximately round trip, enjoying the nature to visit the 69 lake and we will return to Cebollapampa to take the bus back to Huaraz.
Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour
The tour to Pastoruri Glacier is a special experience, because is one of the easiest snow-capped peaks to reach, located at 17,192 feet high. Also known as “the route of climate change”, this excursion will take you to explore the most famous glacier in Huaraz, and you will have the chance to admire the Puya Raimondi, a large plant that only grows in the high mountains from the Andes.
Lake 69 Full-Day Hiking Tour from Huaraz
Lake 69 is the most beautiful lake in the Cordillera Blanca and it has become popular by its easy reach in just a one day hike. We offer one day hiking services including a hiking guide and a transfer from Huaraz with daily departures. By hiking the 69 lake from the trail, you will enjoy the wonderful mountain views of Pisco 5752masl Chacraraju 6112masl, Yanapacha 5460masl, and Huascaran 6678masl northern and southern peaks.
Santa Cruz Llanganuco Trek Cordillera Blanca
Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m.a.s.l) - Caraz (2290 m.a.s.l) - Cashapampa (2970 m.a.s.l) - Llamacorral Camp (3760 m.a.s.l). Day 2: Llamacorral (3760 m.a.s.l) - Taullipampa Camp (4250 m.a.s.l). Day 3: Taullipampa (4250 m.a.s.l) - Punta Union Pass (4750 m.a.s.l) - Cachinapampa Camp (3700 m.a.s.l). Day 4: Cachinapampa (3700 m.a.s.l) - Yanachaca (3500 m.a.s.l) - Vaquería (3750 m.a.s.l) - Portachuelo Llanganuco (4767 m.a.s.l) - Huaraz.
Laguna Parón
Paron is the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca It has an impressive view of the snowy Garcilazo Pyramid
Mountaineering: Ascent to Nevado Mateo
Climbing a mountain is something that everyone must do before dying, Nevado Mateo is ideal to start with this passion. The Peruvian Andes offer us endless possibilities, but only the Nevado Mateo offers us such a simple ascent and despite this it is more than 5,150 meters high and with a 360 view of the most beautiful mountains of the Cordillera Blanca , within the Huascarán National Park.