Tours in Huaraz

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

+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.

It is a unique route, crossing picturesque towns and appreciating the Cordillera Blanca to the east and the Cordillera negra to the west. We will transit through the buffer zone of the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve, and then enter the Huascarán National Park, both considered World Heritage sites. Campo Santo de Yungay is a tribute to those who died in the 1970 earthquake, an earthquake that hit Ancashina society hard and has not yet been overcome. It is a super quiet tour, ideal to acclimatize or enjoy with the whole family. Possibility of enjoying a great variety of regional gastronomy.

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.

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.

IMAGINE ENJOYING THE PERUVIAN ANDES WITHOUT WORRIES ADVICE · ORGANIZATION · SECURITY · GOOD SERVICE Huaraz Tours, Trek & Climb is a wholesale tour operator with more than 9 years of experience, offering tour, trek & climb services in the Peruvian Andes. We offer you: Professional advice Affordable and fair prices. 100% selected food with the right calories according to the service performed. We have good high quality equipment for your expedition Service staff via whatsapp 24 hours a day.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Paron is the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca It has an impressive view of the snowy Garcilazo Pyramid

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.

There/s more to Huaraz than just nature. Close by the mountains, there is a pre-Incan ruin designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! On this tour, we will first make a stop by the beautiful Queracocha lake before continuing onto the ruins of Chavin. Here you will appreciate the ancient village and its museum for a few hours, then you can have lunch at a typical restaurant in Chavin village before being transported back to Huaraz.

Visit the most beautiful lagoon of the Cordillera Blanca It is the most visited lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca During the walk, you will enjoy beautiful views of the emblematic mountains of the Cordillera Blanca

The archaeological site of Chavín de Huántar sits at an elevation of 3,177m (10,425ft) above sea level in the Peruvian Andes and is located at the confluence of the Mosna and Wacheksa rivers. Chavín once intersected several major trade routes through the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, a strategic location for the capital of the Chavín civilization. The site includes massive temple structures with significant interior and subterranean space, pyramidal platforms, courts, and sunken plaza spaces, most of which are aligned on a common axis.