Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Location
Huaraz
Route
LLANGANUCO – CHAVIN – PASTORURI
For
All Ages
Service type
Group Tour
DAY 01: LLANGANUCO LAGOON & YUNGAY – FULL DAY (Approx. 8–9 hours)
- 06:00 AM: Reception and transfer to your selected accommodation.
- 08:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 08:30 – 09:00 AM: At the scheduled time, we’ll head north from the city of Huaraz, traveling through the Callejón de Huaylas Valley. Our first stop will be the town of Carhuaz, where we’ll enjoy traditional artisanal ice cream and take photos in the main square. We’ll then visit the historic city of Yungay (Campo Santo), buried by the 1970 earthquake and landslide — now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, we’ll ascend to Chinancocha Lagoon in the Llanganuco Valley, where you’ll have the option to enjoy a boat ride (not included in the price). On the return journey, the group will stop for lunch at a country-style restaurant (not included). Before arriving back in Huaraz, we’ll visit the artisan village of Taricá, where you’ll witness firsthand how local ceramics and crafts are made. The tour concludes around 7:00 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Regular clothing with a warm jacket, hiking shoes, lip balm, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
DAY 02: CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR – FULL DAY (Approx. 9 hours)
- 07:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 08:30 – 09:00 AM: Transportation will pick you up from your hotel. The tour heads south of Huaraz, passing through the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac, where we take the turnoff toward the Callejón de los Conchucos. Our first stop is Querococha Lagoon (4,200 m / 13,780 ft), offering sweeping views of the Andean landscape — a stunning contrast of lagoon, ichu grass, and mountains — including a geological formation shaped like the map of Peru. We then ascend toward the Cahuish Tunnel, crossing into the Conchucos Valley, and eventually arrive at Chavín to explore the magnificent Archaeological Complex of Chavín de Huántar and its network of underground galleries — one of the oldest and most complete monuments in the Peruvian Andes. The group will have lunch (not included) at a selected restaurant. We conclude the tour with a visit to the National Museum of Chavín, which houses all the recovered artifacts from the archaeological site. Return to Huaraz, arriving between 7:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Regular clothing with a warm jacket, hiking shoes, lip balm, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
DAY 03: PASTORURI GLACIER – FULL DAY (Approx. 9 hours)
- 07:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 08:30 – 09:00 AM: Today we head south of Huaraz, beginning our journey in the Carpa sector. Our first stop is Patococha Lagoon, known for its wild ducks. We then visit the carbonated springs, a natural underground filtration. Continuing on, we arrive at PumapaShimi, the endless seven-colored lake, followed by the Puyas Raymondi forest, home to the most iconic plant of the Andes. Finally, we reach the majestic Pastoruri Glacier, where you’ll have time to take photos and explore its frozen lagoon and ice walls. On the return to Huaraz, the group will stop for lunch at a restaurant in the town of Catac (not included). The tour concludes between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred to the bus terminal to begin your journey back to your city of origin. …END OF OUR SERVICES.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Warm clothing, hiking shoes, lip balm, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Include
Transportation
- Transfers: bus station / accommodation / bus station
- Transportation for all scheduled tours
Accommodation
- 2 nights of lodging
Meals
- 3 breakfasts
Tours
- Spanish-speaking tour guide
- 3 excursions (sightseeing/tours)
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites as outlined in the itinerary
- First aid kit
- Personalized attention
Not Include
- Bus ticket: Lima – Huaraz – Lima
- Meals not mentioned
- Additional expenses and tips
Recommended equipment
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Additional services not mentioned in the includes.
Recomendations
- This tour is suitable for those who like nature tourism and cultural.
- To take this tour, you must be in Huaraz at the same day.
- The clothing to bring is according to the season and the activity. The months of sunny days or Andean summer are (mid-April to October), the days can be with intense sun and the temperature can reach up to 20°C but at night it drops abruptly to 5°C approx. It is recommended to bring light clothing or long sleeves for the day and warm clothes for the nights.
- During the rainy season (November to April), it is advisable to bring waterproof clothing and shoes that resist water and cold.
- If you plan to develop other activities around the city of Huaraz, such as camping, hiking, ice climbing, cycling, etc. It is recommended to wear the appropriate clothing and/or equipment.
- The program that we show here is a full day, but if you wish to extend your stay, please request our Huaraz packages with hotel and tours included from up to 2 to 5 days.
