From Huaraz: Pastoruri Glacier Full-Day Tour with Hike
ID: GYG1439586-2197574
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the natural beauty of the Cordillera Blanca on a full-day tour from Huaraz. Visit Pastoruri Glacier, explore scenic lagoons, and hike to the glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level.
Begin your adventure with pickup from your hotel in Huaraz before traveling south through the Cordillera Blanca. Travel through the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac, with a stop to enjoy a traditional coca tea.
Visit Patococha Lagoon, the natural sparkling waters of Pumapampa, the colorful Umapashimin Lagoon, and admire the impressive Puya Raimondi. Make a brief stop to observe ancient cave paintings along the route.
Walk approximately one hour to reach Pastoruri Glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level. Explore the glacier, admire its ice formations, and enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery.
Stop in Catac for lunch before beginning the return journey to Huaraz. Travel back through the Cordillera Blanca and return to your hotel in Huaraz.
Highlights
- Hike to the Pastoruri Glacier at 5,000 meters above sea level
- Discover the natural beauty of the Cordillera Blanca on a full-day tour
- Visit Patococha Lagoon, Pumapampa spring, and Umapashimin Lagoon
- Admire the iconic Puya Raimondi plant and ancient cave paintings
- Travel through the scenic Andean towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pickup is available between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
The hike to Pastoruri Glacier takes approximately 1 hour each way.
The itinerary may change due to weather or road conditions.
Entrance fees are paid separately.
In case of bad weather that may result in the cancellation of the tour, we offer a full refund. However, the weather conditions must first be verified by us and confirmed that it is not safe or recommended to proceed with the tour.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Huaraz
- Transportation in a tour vehicle
- Permanent assistance throughout the tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
