Full-Day Tour to Callejón de Huaylas and Llanganuco

11 hours

Full-Day Tour to Callejón de Huaylas and Llanganuco, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Today, explore the "Callejón de Huaylas," located between the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra. Along the way, admire the most prominent peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, visit Carhuaz and Yungay, and then ascend to the Llanganuco gorge in Huascarán National Park. There, explore the Chinancocha and Orcococha lagoons, take a walk to enjoy the Andean ecosystem, and observe the main mountains of the Cordillera Blanca from the Cebollapampa viewpoint. After the visit, return to Huaraz.

Day Trips Nature and Wildlife Tours Full-day Tours Bus Tours Private and Luxury Walking Tours Nature Walks Adventure Tours

At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: LimaTours

Ages: Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to Llanganuco Lagoon and Yungay Campo Santo
Included: Pickup and drop-off.
Included: Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Callejon de Huaylas

3 hours

You will cross the magnificent ´Callejón de Huaylas´, a valley fed by the Santa River, located between 'Cordillera Blanca' and 'Cordillera Negra' mountain ranges. On the way, you will visit the towns of Carhuaz, Caraz and Yungay, and while ascending towards the 'Cordillera Blanca' the mountainous landscape will become increasingly spectacular.
Camposanto de Yungay

one hour Admission included

Campo Santo is a city of Yungay buried on May 31, 1970, by an immense avalanche produced by an earthquake. Currently, they remain as silent witnesses Four palm trees, the cemetery and the Christ the Redeemer with outstretched hands in the sign of piety.
Lake Llanganuco

one hour Admission included

The Llanganuco Lagoon is located in the Huascarán National Park and is formed by two beautiful lagoons with crystalline and turquoise waters: Chinancocha (female lagoon) and Orconcocha (male lagoon). These lagoons are in a narrow valley between the Huascarán, Huandoy, Pisco and Yanapaccha peaks.

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
Hotel Morales
Shumak Alpamayo Hostal Huaraz
Andino Club Hotel
Hotel Galaxia
Atusparia Guest House Huaraz
Brit's Hotel
Hosting House Leiva

and 5 more pickup points

Pick-up from hotels located in Huaraz downtown.
This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.

Using your ticket

After your booking, it is mandatory to send to [email protected]: hotel name and address for pickup.
For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to [email protected]
This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If passengers stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 997516250 or (51) 989397881, or send an email to [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit.
It is recommended to bring local currency (peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips, souvenirs and for horseback riding service, if you require it.