Pastoruri Glacier: Climate Change Route (Full day)

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About this activity

The Pastoruri Glacier is located at 5000 m.a.s.l., even so, it is one of the few glaciers in South America that is easily accessible (reached on foot), where special equipment is not required to reach it.

It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and Huascarán National Park, thus providing it with a very particular ecosystem.

It is located at a higher point than Mont Blanc (highest peak in the European Union).

It is considered a route where you can see the effects of climate change and global warming.

Possibly in a few years it will no longer be possible to visit.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–24
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Andes Lovers Travel Agency

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Experienced driver
Included: Official tourism guide

Not included

Not included: All Fees and Taxes
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Breakfast
Not included: Personal and waterproof clothing
Not included: Ticket or payment for admission to Huascarán National Park

Itinerary

Pastoruri Glacier

one hour Admission not included

We will leave towards the south of the city of Huaraz, heading to the Carpa Sector of the Huascarán National Park, crossing several towns of the Callejón de Huaylas.

Once in the park we will make some stops: Source of Gasified Water and in Source of the 7 colors.

Then we will stop at the incredible Puyas Raimondi, giant plants that bloom once in their lives and are 6 to 14 meters tall.

We will continue towards the start of the small walk to the Glacier (45 minutes / 2km approx), you can also hire the horseback ride service until the middle of the walk (service provided by the Catac community - Not included).

Once on the glacier (5000 m.a.s.l.), we will have a space to enjoy the area and photograph ourselves in style. The length of stay on the glacier will depend on climatic factors, arrival time, season, among others.

We will return by the same path to board our transportation and return to the city of Huaraz.
Huascaran National Park

5 hours Admission not included

During the tour, stops are made within the Huascarán National Park.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

La Casa de Zarela
Andes Warak
Hotel Colomba
Monte Blanco Hotel
San Sebastian Hotel Boutique
Shumak Alpamayo Hostal Huaraz
Hotel Galaxia
Hotel Montana Blanca
Brit's Hotel
Hosting House Leiva
Hotel La Joya
Cordillera Hotel

and 3 more pickup points

Must be ready from the time indicated for pick up, the vehicle will pass (one time) lodging by lodging. There is a 30-minute waiting period. Please be patient, there may be traffic delays (especially on holidays) or other reasons outside the company. We never leave anyone, but for a better experience we ask you to be punctual and communicate any contingency in advance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.