Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Location
Huaraz
Route
ROCOTUYOC – PASTORURI– NEVADO MATEO
For
Ages 12 to 55
Service Type
Group tour
DAY 01: ROCOTUYOC & FROZEN LAGOON – FULL DAY (Approx. 8 hours)
- 06:00 AM: Reception and transfer to your selected accommodation.
- 07:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 08:30 – 09:00 AM: After hotel pick-up, we’ll head north of Huaraz toward the town of Marcará, where we take an eastern turn into the lands of the Vicos community, eventually entering the Huascarán National Park. We’ll arrive at Paqcharuri, a charming site known for its icy waterfalls, and visit the Llamaruri cave paintings. Then we continue to Rocotuyoc Lagoon, where we’ll enjoy splendid views of the surrounding mountains. From there, we walk along a gentle trail to reach the Frozen Lagoon, nestled beside a glacier and known for its floating ice fragments. After spending a meaningful amount of time in this sacred landscape, we return to Rocotuyoc and take our vehicle back to Huaraz.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Regular clothing with a warm jacket, hiking shoes, lip balm, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, and sunscreen.
DAY 02: PASTORURI GLACIER – FULL DAY (Approx. 8 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.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Warm clothing, hiking shoes, lip balm, hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
DAY 03: ASCENT TO MATEO GLACIER – FULL DAY (Approx. 12 hours)
- 03:00 – 03:30 AM: Departure from your hotel in Huaraz, followed by a drive to the town of Carhuaz, where we take an eastern turn into the Cordillera Blanca. We’ll pass through the Ulta Valley, then zigzag up to the Punta Olímpica Tunnel.
- 06:00 AM (approx.): We begin our ascent along the moraine — a rocky, steep path on the southern face of Nevado Contrahierbas. This section takes approximately 2 hours until we reach the edge of the glacier. There, we’ll gear up with technical ice equipment and continue the climb to the summit, which takes about 1 more hour. At the top, we’ll pause for photos and panoramic views, then descend along the same trail for about 2.5 hours back to Punta Olímpica, where our transport will be waiting. Return to Huaraz, with the tour concluding between 2:00 and 3:00 PM.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Bring snacks, water, warm and waterproof clothing, windbreaker or insulated jacket, hat, gloves, UV-protection sunglasses, buff or scarf, lip balm, and sunscreen.
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
Include
Transportation
- Transfers: bus station / accommodation / bus station
- Transportation for all scheduled tours
Accommodation
- 2 nights of lodging
Meals
- 2 breakfasts
Tours
- Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Certified high-mountain guide for the Mateo Glacier ascent
- 3 excursions (sightseeing/tours)
- Entrance tickets to tourist sites as outlined in the itinerary
- Technical mountaineering equipment (harness, helmet, boots, crampons, rope, ice axe)
- First aid kit
- Personalized attention
Not include
- Bus ticket: Lima – Huaraz – Lima
- Meals not mentioned
- Additional expenses
- 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.
