Day trip

Huaraz: Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip

Day trip

Huaraz: Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip

From US$ 210 per group up to 1

Explore the extensive Pastoruri Glacier and its surroundings from the city of Huaraz. Visit traditional towns and the Lake of Seven Colors.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from central Huaraz. The local partner will contact you the day before the tour to inform the exact pickup time. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Depart from Huaraz to explore the Pastoruri Glacier and its surroundings
  • Visit traditional towns in the area and learn about the native culture
  • Discover the flora and fauna of Huascaran National Park
  • Visit the Lake of Seven Colors and the nearby cave paintings
Full description
After pickup from your hotel in Huaraz, you will head to the South-East of the Callejón de Huaylas, passing by traditional towns like Recuay, Ticapampa and Catac. Arriving at Huascarán National Park, visit Pumashimin Lake, also known as the Lake of Seven Colors. You will also explore the nearby cave paintings. Next, trek for approximately 40-60 minutes to the Pastoruri Glacier, taking time to appreciate its formation and lagoons. After returning to the bus, you will head to a restaurant in Ticapampa or Catac, where meals cost about 15 soles for lunch. You'll then head back to Huaraz.  If you choose the private option, the bus will stop in a quiet area with a scenic view. Lunch will be served by the guide and the driver.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch (if option selected)
    Not suitable for
    • People with heart problems

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    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card
    • Cash

    Know before you go

    • If you choose the shared tour, a stop will be made for lunch at Ticapampa or Catac, where a lunch is around 15 soles per person
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    5 /5

    based on 5 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      5/5
    • Value for money
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    Excelente

    December 31, 2022

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    precisa de preparo físico!! a altitude pega bastante, mas tem cavalos que podem ajudar a subir.

    October 24, 2022

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    May 1, 2022

    Product ID: 387819