Peru · HUARAZ TOURS
Huaraz is a trekking town under the highest tropical mountains on earth. These 15 cover Laguna 69, Pastoruri and the lagoon circuits, priced, with the acclimatisation each one assumes you already have.
Leave Huaraz before sunrise for Llanganuco Lakes and a guided hike from Cebollapampa to Lagoon 69. The three-hour uphill walk reaches 15,255 feet, with Chacraraju and Nevado Pisco reflected in the blue water. Spanish guiding is standard, with limited English possible.
“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”
Travel from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier with a Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Parco, Pato Cocha, Puma Pampa, San Patricio Cave, and Puya Raimondi. The day includes a one-hour walk from Pumapashimin Lagoon, transport, and glacier views. Lunch and the S/30 entrance fee cost extra.
“it was amazing weather and we saw beautiful nature definitely recommend”
Leave Huaraz at 5:00 am for Llanganuco Valley and a three-hour hike to Lake 69. You will stop at Chinancocha, pass Andean villages, and spend about an hour beside views of Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Pisco, Huandoy, Yanapaccha, and Chacraraju.
“Well organised! The agency was really great. However, the guide wasn't speak very well English.”
Set out from Huaraz at 3:00 am for Mateo, your first 5,000-meter peak. A certified guide such as Pablo leads the private climb, with transport, mountain boots, crampons, harness, helmet, ice axe, ropes, and a climbing meal provided. Expect a one-hour moraine walk and a 90-minute summit push.
“It was certainly a challenge but very rewarding to complete this experience. It was unfortunately not a clear day and this made it a little more challenging for a first timer of a snow climb, but the guides were great and it was well worth it.”
Start before dawn in Huaraz, drive into Huascarán National Park, then hike moraine and rope onto the glacier for Nevado Mateo’s 5,150-meter summit. English-speaking guides such as Richard, Lucho, Fredy, and Eric provide technical gear and steady support on this demanding one-day climb.
“Best trip everThis simply was AWESOME Best trip ever!!! A serious must for those who seek adventure, for those who dare and even for those who are a tiny bit scared ....... don't worry it's cool. Our guide Richard was so kind. He knew the mountain like the back of his hand. One lady in our group was a tiny bit nervous, he held her hand, tethered her to himself and bolstered her confidence. She completed the trip successfully love to Xemena Overall this trip was phenomenal !!!!! Yes! Big Love ️”
You’ll hike in Peru’s dramatic Huayhuash range with private transport and a guide from Waroma Eco Tours, often Angel, Michael, or Maikel. Hotel pickup and lunch are included, but the advertised five-hour duration conflicts with the operator’s many longer Huayhuash treks, so confirm the exact route, distance, and park fees before booking.
“I did the 8 days Huayhuash trek and it was amazing. We all loved our tour guide Micheal and our chef. Angel is very helpful with everything I needed. I am really happy I met them in Huaraz. Highly recommend.”
Travel from Huaraz to glacial Lake Parón with a Spanish-speaking guide, shared transport, and hotel pickup. After a breakfast stop in Carhuaz, continue through Yungay and Caraz, then walk about 40 minutes to a viewpoint at 4,170 meters for broad views of the lake and Cordillera Blanca peaks.
“Un lugar mágico, vale la pena cada kilómetro para ver este majestuoso lugar, buen acompañamiento de los guías, gran experiencia”
Travel from Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac to Huascarán National Park. See Puya Raimondi, Pumapampa’s gasified waters, Pumashimin Lake, cave paintings, and Pastoruri Glacier. The group tour includes hotel pickup, transport, and a guide, but lunch and park admission cost extra.
“Some very nice views and the walk to the glacier is not long and it is a good trip if you just arrived in Huaraz. A lot of driving but the glacier is worth seeing, at least what is remaining of it. One last advice, do not book with viator, I paid 35usRead more”
Travel from Huaraz through the Callejón de Huaylas to Carhuaz, Yungay Cemetery, and turquoise Chinancocha Lake at 12,631 feet. Expect basic English, a Spanish-led tour, a local lunch stop, and a pottery visit in Taricá. The S/35 entrance fee and meals cost extra.
“Dans l’ensemble le tour est intéressant mais plusieurs éléments sont problématiques. De longues explications sont apportées par le guide, mais tout en espagnol alors que nous avions réservé un tour en anglais. Tout est également fait pour pousser le touriste à la consommation. Par exemple, le premier arrêt a lieu devant une glacerie et le dernier chez un potier. On nous a même vendu une dégustation gratuite de bières et de produits de la région. En y arrivant, il n’y avait absolument rien de gratuit et l’on se rend vite compte que le but est de nous faire acheter leurs produits plus chers qu’ailleurs. L’encouragement à faire des selfies devant…”
Travel from Huaraz through Carhuaz and Caraz to Parón Lagoon, then walk beside its turquoise water and climb to a viewpoint. A Spanish-speaking guide, round-trip transport, entrance ticket, hotel pickup, and a first-aid kit are included. Guide Junior is especially attentive.
“Very good and the guide, Junior, was very attentive at all times and made the journeys very enjoyable. The lagoon is a spectacle, I recommend going up to the viewing point, at first it seems a lot but the climb is really pleasant for people who go to the mountains from time to time.”
From Huaraz, travel through Vicos into Huascarán National Park for Rocotuyoc’s blue and emerald waters, the frozen Congelada Lagoon, Llamaruri rock paintings, and Paqcharuri Waterfall. The day runs about 8.5 hours. Expect Spanish guiding with only basic English.
“On a passé la journée à attendre c’était insupportable. En prime nous n’avons pas pu manger de 8h40 à 18h30 car il fallait réserver notre plat le matin soi-disant ????? Nous sommes retournés à Huaraz a + de 18h30 et pas à 17h30 comme indiqué, alors que nous avions un bus juste après.”
Leave Huaraz before dawn for Laguna 69, passing Yungay and the Llanganuco Lakes before a three-hour uphill hike. A Spanish or English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and transport are included. Carlos is one named francophone guide connected with this excursion.
“El guía fue muy claro con tiempos y exigencias de la ruta, lo cual es de agradecer. El resto lo esperado, una auténtica pasada.”
Travel from Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac to Huascarán National Park. You’ll see Pumashimin’s Seven Colors, cave paintings, and Pastoruri Glacier after a 40 to 60 minute trek. Spanish and English guides lead the 9-hour trip, with private groups available.
“precisa de preparo físico!! a altitude pega bastante, mas tem cavalos que podem ajudar a subir.”
Leave Huaraz at 5:00 AM for Huascarán National Park, stop at the Llanganuco Lakes, then hike 8 km to Laguna 69 at 4,620 meters. An English or Spanish guide leads the day. Choose private service for a packed lunch by the lake, or bring your own food.
“The walk was very good. The bad thing is that you didn't pick me up at the hotel nor did you leave me at the hotel on the way back... which is what you had indicated. I think it's not a walk for everyone and the schedule should be respected.”
Travel from Huaraz through Yungay and the Llanganuco Valley to Cebolla Pampa, then hike to turquoise Lake 69 at 4,600 meters. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the small group, with guides such as Wilson and Noel noted for careful support. Expect a long, demanding day and rough mountain roads.
“A very hard and tiring hike but completely worth it the scenery was amazing and just to say you got to the top is a huge accomplishment! I would highly recommend everything went smoothly.”
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