Peru · HUARAZ TOURS
Laguna 69, Pastoruri and the Santa Cruz trek, all of them starting well above 3,000 metres. These 15 are priced with the park fees noted, and honest about which ones are a long walk rather than a scenic drive.
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”
Travel from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier with a Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at Parco, Pato Cocha, Puma Pampa, San Patricio Cave, and Puya Raimondi plants. You’ll hike about one hour from Pumapashimin Lagoon to the glacier, then return to Huaraz by early evening. English support may be limited.
“it was amazing weather and we saw beautiful nature definitely recommend”
Leave Huaraz at 5:00 am for a full-day trip through Andean villages and Huascarán National Park. Stop at Llanganuco Lake, then hike about three hours from Cebollapampa to Lake 69, with views of Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Pisco, Huandoy, Yanapaccha, and Chacraraju. Hotel pickup and a guide are included.
“You would do better to book this tour directly with “Esperanza tours” which is the tour agency that actually takes you to the mountain. The agency here on viator is not directly involved and overcharges with hard currency. Despite the descriptiRead more”
Leave Huaraz at 3:00 am for Mateo in Huascarán National Park. After a one-hour moraine hike, climb about 90 minutes on snow and ice to a 5,000-meter summit. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide provides transport, technical gear, meals during the climb, and close support. Acclimatize first and expect a serious physical challenge.
“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.”
Leave Huaraz at 3:30 AM for Nevado Mateo in Huascarán National Park. You hike the moraine, rope onto the glacier, and climb with crampons toward a 5,150-meter summit. Shared transport, a certified guide, boots, helmet, harness, ice axe, and crampons are included. Park entry, meals, clothing, and headlamp cost extra.
“Amazing trip. The early morning bus ride is beautiful with stars and the sun rise. When you park to start the hike you get the see the back side of Huascaran come into view. The hike up is steep but the guides have ropes for the slippery parts”
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, Yungay, and Caraz to Lake Parón at 4,170 meters. A Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup, group transport, and a 40-minute walk to the viewpoint are included. Expect a 10 to 12-hour day, a group of up to 15 people, and a separate Huascarán National Park entrance fee.
“Es un recorrido hermoso. Paisajes de portada de revista y el lago...no hay palabras. El servicio de Scheler es incomparable. Te acompañan en todo momento. Súper puntuales y velan por que te sientas bien antes y después del tour. Súper recomendados.”
Travel from Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac to Huascarán National Park. See Puya Raimondi, Pumapampa’s bubbling waters, the Lake of Seven Colors, cave paintings, and Pastoruri Glacier. The full day runs about eight to nine hours, with a 40-minute to one-hour walk at high altitude and lunch purchased separately.
“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”
From Huaraz, spend about nine hours visiting Carhuaz, the Yungay cemetery, and Chinancocha Lake at 12,631 feet. Expect Spanish guiding with only basic English, a local lunch at extra cost, a minibus ride, and stops for ice cream and pottery. The mountain scenery is the main prize.
“Expérience décevante. Les lieux à découvrir sont sans intérêt. Ne perdez pas votre argent dans cette expédition. Attention, guide uniquement espagnol, malgré l'affirmation anglais basic, aucune explications n'est donné en anglais.”
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.”
Leave Huaraz at 9:00 AM for Rocotuyoc Lagoon, the frozen Congelada Lagoon, Llamaruri rock paintings, and Paqcharuri waterfall. You will ride through Vicos and Huascarán National Park, then walk toward high mountain lakes. The guide is Spanish-speaking with very basic English, so bring rain gear and prepare for a full day outdoors.
“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.”
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…”
Travel from Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac to Huascarán National Park. See Pumashimin Lake, cave paintings, and Pastoruri Glacier on a 40 to 60-minute uphill walk. Spanish and English guiding, hotel pickup, and private groups are available. The high altitude matters, so bring warm layers, rain gear, cash, and your passport or ID.
“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 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”
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