Peru · HUARAZ AND CORDILLERA BLANCA
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Here are the 15 best huaraz & cordillera blanca treks in Peru, with prices, running times and the altitude each one reaches, so you can settle this in five minutes and put your planning somewhere else.
A challenging early hike from Huaraz to Lagoon 69, with a quick Llanganuco stop, big altitude, and mountain reflections for payoff.
“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”
Day trip from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier with Puya Raimondi, Puma Pampa carbonated water, caves, and a lagoon hike.
“it was amazing weather and we saw beautiful nature definitely recommend”
Full-day trip from Huaraz to Laguna 69 in Cordillera Blanca, with hotel pickup, mountain views, and a rewarding 3-hour hike.
“You would do better to book this tour directly with “Esperanza tours” which is the tour agency that actually takes you to the mountain. The agency here on viator is not directly involved and overcharges with hard currency. Despite the descriptiRead more”
A long, scenic day from Huaraz to Lake Parón. Climb to a viewpoint at 4170m with a Spanish guide, small group, and hotel pickup.
“Un lugar mágico, vale la pena cada kilómetro para ver este majestuoso lugar, buen acompañamiento de los guías, gran experiencia”
Day trip from Huaraz to Pastoruri Glacier, with Puya Raimondi, Lake of Seven Colors, cave paintings, and easy lagoon views at altitude.
“The tour started out great. With a punctual pickup from the hotel by the agency here on Viator. Unfortunately, it all turned bad when I was dropped off at the bus station in the city center where I was told to sit in one of the big buses and abandRead more”
Huaraz day trip to Chinancocha Lake and Llanganuco Lakes, plus Carhuaz culture stops, Yungay cemetery, and Cristo Blanco views.
“Expérience décevante. Les lieux à découvrir sont sans intérêt. Ne perdez pas votre argent dans cette expédition. Attention, guide uniquement espagnol, malgré l'affirmation anglais basic, aucune explications n'est donné en anglais.”
Huaraz one-day hike to Laguna 69, turquoise 4,604m glacial lake in Cordillera Blanca, with Huascarán Park stops and clear guidance.
“El guía fue muy claro con tiempos y exigencias de la ruta, lo cual es de agradecer. El resto lo esperado, una auténtica pasada.”
A 9-hour day trip from Huaraz to the Pastoruri Glacier, with stops for Lake of Seven Colors, cave paintings, and Andean towns.
“precisa de preparo físico!! a altitude pega bastante, mas tem cavalos que podem ajudar a subir.”
Full-day trek from Huaraz to Lake 69 in Huascarán National Park with a small-group Spanish guide and big White Mountain views.
“Montée difficile à cause du manque d’oxygène donc ce n’est pas donné à tout le monde et il faut prendre cet élément en compte. Dénivelé positif de 700m en montée pour arriver à 4600m d’altitude. La vue est magnifique ! Arrêt prévu chez une super famille pour le petit déjeuner, il est très bon. Plusieurs arrêts sont prévus pour les toilettes avant le trek. Faites attention, nous avions reçu un message pour un pick-up à 8h30 alors que le guide est venu nous chercher à 5h ! Cela dit ce n’était pas la faute du guide Wilson, qui est super ! Prévoyez des vêtements chauds et contre la pluie. Si…”
Huaraz to Laguna 69 trek via Llanganuco, a long day with high-altitude hiking, photo stops, and optional lake lunch.
“The walk was very good. The bad thing is that you didn't pick me up at the hotel nor did you leave me at the hotel on the way back... which is what you had indicated. I think it's not a walk for everyone and the schedule should be respected.”
9-hour Chavín day trip from Huaraz with high-altitude stops at Qerococha Lagoon and Cahuish Tunnel, guided site visit, and lunch.
“La visite est entièrement en espagnol (même si vous réservez en anglais), mais très interessante. Il y a un premier arrêt pour acheter du maté fait à base d’herbes pour éviter le mal de l’altitude juste avant l’arrêt au lac. Les explications du guide était très complètes ! La visite était un peu longue car nous avons fini par manger assez tard vers 17h il me semble, dans un restaurant choisi par le guide (prix d’un plat ~ 30 soles).”
From Huaraz, hike to turquoise Laguna 69 in Huascaran National Park, with Cordillera Blanca views, guide, and return by 20:00.
From Huaraz to Lake Parón in the Cordillera Blanca, with Marcara and Yungay stops and optional lunch overlooking the lake.
One day from Huaraz to Pastoruri glacier, with Pumapampa hot springs, Puya Raimondi, and small-group attention.
Full day from Huaraz to Rocotuyoc and Frozen Lagoon in Huascarán National Park, with guides, photo stops, and Andean views.
