Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch and Drinks
Not included: Bus Station Transfers
Not included: Return to the hotel at the end of the tour

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

We will pick you up from the hotel in Huaraz (optional), and then we will take the road to the south for 2 hours, until we reach the parking area of Pastoruri Glacier, located in the Huascaran National Park, declared as a World Natural Heritage in 1985. From here, we will begin a 1-hour hike until arrive to the nearest point of the glacier.
Pastoruri Glacier

2 hours Admission included

Our professional guide will explain to us how this place has suffered a strong impact due to climate change, and how it generates a progressive decline of this famous snowy, and raise awareness of this serious phenomenon as a main goal.
Stop 3

one hour

After spending time in Pastoruri taking pictures and admiring the beautiful landscapes, we will back to our transport to go to the Valley of Carpa, where the Puyas Raimondi are located. These huge plants are part of the bromeliad family, and they can reach up to 39 ft. high and live up to 100 years. At the end, we will return to the city of Huaraz.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If your hotel is not within the pick up area, you must show up at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure, located at Jirón Jose de Sucre 723, Huaraz, near the Plaza de Armas

End point

The tour ends at Jirón Jose de Sucre 723, Huaraz, near the Plaza de Armas

Pickup points

Mirador Backpackers B&B
La Casa de Zarela
Andes Warak
Hotel Korysha
Hotel Colomba
Monte Blanco Hotel
San Sebastian Hotel Boutique
Shumak Alpamayo Hostal Huaraz
Hotel Galaxia
Hotel Montana Blanca
Brit's Hotel
Hosting House Leiva

and 8 more pickup points

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Using your ticket

We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 3221-8400 (Mon to Sun from 09 to 18 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)

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%

Good to know

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
We recommend bringing snacks, because the tour does not include food
When booking, please let us know the hotel where you will stay to verify the pick up area
You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure of the tour
If you book without tickets, you can get them at the time of the tour. Cash payment in local currency (S/ 30.00 per person)
Rates not valid for holidays such as Easter, National Holidays, New Year
You must be in good physical condition
We recommend a good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity