Huascaran National Park 4 Day Shared Tour Experience, Huaraz

About this activity

Parón Lake – Full Day

The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca, famous for its turquoise color and impressive peaks like Pirámide and Artesonraju. A relaxed tour ideal for photos and panoramic views.

Pastoruri Glacier – Climate Change Route

An iconic glacier showing visible effects of climate change. The tour includes Puya Raimondii, carbonated springs, and unique high-Andean landscapes.

Lake 69 – Challenging Trek

A demanding 3-hour ascent through valleys and waterfalls to one of Peru’s most beautiful blue lakes at 4,604 m.

Nevado Mateo – Summit Climb (5,150 m)

A short but exciting mountaineering experience ideal for beginners. After a hike along rocky moraine, you climb over snow and ice with crampons and rope to reach a spectacular summit with panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Expeditions Tours

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Mountain equipment: helmet, harness, ice axe, crampons, and boots.
Included: Tourist Share transportation.
Included: Drop-off in Huaraz city center.
Included: Round-trip private or shared transportation.
Included: Pick-up from your hotel (within Huaraz downtown) or meeting at our office.
Included: Official trekking guide
Included: Certified and experienced High Mountain Guide.

Not included

Not included: Entrance fee to Huascarán National Park
Not included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Not included: Personal clothing: trekking pants, down jacket, Gore-Tex pants, etc.
Not included: Personal expenses, beverages, or drinks
Not included: Appropriate personal trekking clothing

Itinerary

Day 1 · Huaraz city 3100m– Caraz 2,256 m – Laguna Parón 4,155 m- Retorno a Huaraz

Laguna Paron

8 hours Admission included

On this tour, you will visit the largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca and the Huascarán National Park:

After picking you up from your hotel or meeting point, we will depart at 5:30 a.m. heading north from Huaraz, enjoying views of the Cordillera Blanca and the traditional villages of the Callejón de Huaylas.

First stop: Just outside the city of Caraz, where you can buy water and/or any food you may need for the visit to the lake. You may also take this time to reserve your lunch.

Second stop: Parón Lake, where we will take a short hike to the viewpoint to capture the classic photographs or simply enjoy the impressive views of the lake and surrounding mountains.

Optional: Kayak ride (not included).

Lunch will be at a tourist restaurant, approximately S/ 30 (not included).

We will return to the city of Huaraz at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Day 2 · Huaraz City (3,100 m) – via Pueblo Catac – Visit to the Puya Raimondi – Pastoruri Glacier (5,050 m) – Return to Huaraz

Pastoruri Glacier

8 hours Admission included

08:30 a.m. Departure from your hotel or meeting point, heading south of Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac with views of the southern Cordillera Blanca.

Stop 1: Patococha, or Duck Lagoon, to observe wild ducks in a peaceful Andean setting.

Stop 2: Puma Pampa Carbonated Spring, with its bubbling waters and views of the Mururaju Glacier.

Stop 3: Pumapashimi Lagoon (Seven Colors Spring), known for its vibrant hues linked to local legends.

Stop 4: Visit the towering Puya Raimondii, an iconic high-Andean plant.

Stop 5: Arrival at Pastoruri Base Camp for a 40-minute hike to the glacier. Horses available (extra cost).

Final: Lunch stop in Ticapampa on the return trip.

Return to Huaraz.

Day 3 · Huaraz–Yungay Village–Drive through the Llanganuco Gorge–Cebollapampa– Trek to Lake 69 (4,650 m)–Return to Huaraz

Laguna 69

12 hours Admission included

5:00 AM: Your adventure begins with hotel pick-ups.

Once all passengers are on board, we head toward the scenic Callejón de Huaylas.

7:30 AM: We stop for breakfast (not included), giving you time to recharge before the trek.

We then continue to the impressive Llanganuco Valley (3,900 m), where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Chinancocha and Orconcocha lagoons.

Next, we reach Cebollapampa, the starting point of the hike. The trek to Lake 69 (4,604 m) takes approximately 3 hours, offering incredible landscapes along the way. After reaching the lake and taking time to appreciate its beauty, we begin the 2-hour descent back to Cebollapampa.

Your transport will be waiting to take you back to Huaraz, marking the end of the tour.

Day 4 · Huaraz – via the town of Caraz – Punta Olímpica (4,736 m) – Pico Mateo (5,150 m a.s.l.) – Return to Huaraz.

Huascaran National Park

12 hours

Departure from Huaraz at approximately 3:00 a.m. – Carhuaz – Ulta Valley (Huascarán National Park checkpoint) – Punta Olímpica Tunnel.

Begin the ascent on the moraine (a rocky and steep path) for approximately 2 hours.

Continue the climb on ice and snow for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until reaching the summit.

At the top, we will stay for a few minutes to take photographs and enjoy the surrounding landscape before descending along the same route for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes back to Punta Olímpica.

Return to the city of Huaraz, ending the tour between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m., approximately.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We normally depart from our main office located at Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 477, Huaraz. However, we can also pick you up from your hotel; please confirm your location with us via WhatsApp.

End point

We normally depart from our main office located at Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 477, Huaraz. However, we can also pick you up from your hotel; please confirm your location with us via WhatsApp.

Using your ticket

We normally depart from our main office located at Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 477, Huaraz. However, we can also pick you up from your hotel; please confirm your location with us via WhatsApp at +51 942 646 424.

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.