Peru · HIKING TOURS IN HUARAZ
The 8 best hiking tours in Huaraz you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Leave Huaraz before sunrise for Huascaran National Park, stop at the Llanganuco Lakes, then hike from Cebollapampa to Lagoon 69. The three-hour uphill walk reaches 15,255 feet, beneath Chacraraju and Nevado Pisco. Transport and a Spanish-speaking guide are included, but bring breakfast, lunch, snacks, and cash.
“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”
This private Huayhuash hike starts with hotel pickup in Huaraz and includes a guide, return transport, and a substantial meal service with soups, salads, main courses, dessert, and hot red wine. Angel, Michael, and Maikel are among the guides linked with the operator. The listed duration is about five hours, so confirm the exact route and schedule before paying.
“The best agency, it's not the cheaper one because it is the best one, Maximum investment in the trip, the equipment at the highest level, and the best guides, (Ask for Michael...)”
Travel from Huaraz through Carhuaz and Caraz to Paron Lagoon at 4,250 meters. You get hotel pickup, round-trip transport, entrance, and a Spanish-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. Walk beside turquoise water, see Artesonraju, and take the steep 40-minute path to the viewpoint if conditions suit you.
“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.”
Travel from Huaraz through Yungay and the Llanganuco Valley, then hike about three hours to Laguna 69 at 4,604 meters. You’ll see Chinancocha, Orconcocha, and snow peaks including Huascaran. Carlos may guide some departures, but language availability varies. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, and the S/10 park fee are extra.
“Excursion vers Laguna 69 à la journée (groupe d'une dizaine de personnes env). Un arrêt est prévu pour le petit déj avec des formules à 15-20S et des sandwichs à 5S. Le cadre était très agréable. Je vous conseille 2 jours MINIMUM d'acclimatation pour cette randonnée nous l'avons fait au bout d'un jour et c'était assez compliqué pour nous (13km D+800 départ à 3900m d'altitude) . Chacun peut aller à son rythme mais si vous n'arrivez pas au premier lac à 12h30-13h il est conseillé de faire demi-tour. Et si vous allez plus vite, prévoyez de quoi patienter en attendant les autres. Au retour si vous êtes sensible en voiture…”
Leave Huaraz at 5:00 AM for Huascarán National Park, stop at Chinancocha and Orconcocha, then hike 8 km uphill to Laguna 69 at 4,620 meters. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day. Hotel pickup is included, and the private option adds a packed lunch by the lake.
“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.”
You’ll leave Huaraz early for Huascarán National Park, pass the Llanganuco Lakes, and hike from Cebolla Pampa 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 ride, rough roads, and a hard altitude climb.
“It was nice. Guide’s name is Noel, I am not sure. He was so kind and checked everyone whether is it okay. But you make sure that you have to prepare totally for trekking. Hard course to Laguna 69”
From Huaraz, you’ll ride through Carhuaz and Caraz before following an unpaved mountain road to Parón Lagoon in Huascarán National Park. Walk beside the turquoise water, see Artesonraju and other Cordillera Blanca peaks, or take the optional 40-minute climb to the viewpoint. English and Spanish guides lead groups of up to 10.
Leave Huaraz at about 8:00 am for Carhuaz, Caraz, and the unpaved climb to Parón Lagoon. Walk beside turquoise water, spot Artesonraju and other Cordillera Blanca peaks, and take an optional 40-minute uphill path to a broad viewpoint. Spanish guide, transport, entrance, and first aid kit are included.
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