Huaraz-Excursion to the Pastoruri Snows and Puyas Raymondi

On the way we pass through the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa and Catac. Departure from Huaraz to explore the Pastoruri Glacier and its surroundings. Explore the flora and fauna of Huascarán National Park.
Itinerary
At the indicated time, we will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz and take a minibus to Nevado Pastoruri. Let's start the trip!

We pass the Patococha lagoon and stop to see the hot springs of Pumapampa. In this place we can also find many specimens of Puya Raimondi, an endemic plant. Did you know that this species has the largest number of flowers in the world?

Later we arrive at Huascaran National Park to begin the 45 minute ascent to the Pastoruri Glacier. Located south of the Cordillera Blanca, this ice titan of almost two square kilometers is located at an altitude of over 5,000 meters.

After the tour, we will leave you free time at 3:00 p.m. so you can have lunch and recharge your batteries. Then, after nine hours of hiking, we return to the hotels in Huaraz.

Schedules
Depending on the weather and climatic conditions, according to the season, the tour schedule changes:

From April to December: the start begins at 9:30 am and ends at 5:30 pm.

From January to March: the tour starts at 8:30 am and ends at 4:30 pm.

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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.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.