Pastoruri Glacier Excursion
ID: GYG650083-1076453
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 09:00 hours
Description
An impressive ice giant, the Pumapampa hot springs and a curious ten-meter plant. Do you want to know him? You will do it on this excursion to the Pastoruri glacier from Huaraz.
At the indicated time we will pick you up at the agreed place in Huaraz and we will head by minibus to the Nevado Pastoruri. We begin the excursion!
We will pass through the Patococha lagoon and stop to see the hot springs of Pumapampa. In this place we can also find numerous specimens of Puya Raimondi, an endemic plant. Did you know that it is the species with the most inflorescences in the world?
Later, we will arrive at Huascarán National Park to begin the 45-minute ascent to the Pastoruri glacier. Located south of the Cordillera Blanca, it has almost two square kilometers and is more than 5000 meters above sea level. An ice titan!
After the walk at 3:00 p.m., we will leave you free time to have lunch on your own and regain your strength. Then, after nine hours of excursion we will be back in Huaraz.
At the indicated time we will pick you up at the agreed place in Huaraz and we will head by minibus to the Nevado Pastoruri. We begin the excursion!
We will pass through the Patococha lagoon and stop to see the hot springs of Pumapampa. In this place we can also find numerous specimens of Puya Raimondi, an endemic plant. Did you know that it is the species with the most inflorescences in the world?
Later, we will arrive at Huascarán National Park to begin the 45-minute ascent to the Pastoruri glacier. Located south of the Cordillera Blanca, it has almost two square kilometers and is more than 5000 meters above sea level. An ice titan!
After the walk at 3:00 p.m., we will leave you free time to have lunch on your own and regain your strength. Then, after nine hours of excursion we will be back in Huaraz.
Highlights
- We can enjoy seeing an impressive ice giant.
- We will stop to see the hot springs of Pumapampa.
- We can find numerous specimens of Puya Raimondi, an endemic plant.
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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.
