Lake 69

You will depart from the city of Huaraz between 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM, embarking on an exhilarating adventure to Lagoon 69. This beautiful lake is nestled beneath majestic mountains and is part of Huascaran National Park. Along the way to the lake, you'll traverse the stunning Llanganuco Gorge, where you'll encounter other enchanting lakes in the area. Your hiking journey begins at Cebollapampa, situated at 12,631 feet above sea level, where you'll ascend on a zigzag trail leading you to Lagoon 69. This incredible body of water, with its brilliant blue hue, sits at an altitude of 15,255 feet. Surrounded by the imposing snow-capped peaks of Chacraraju and Nevado Pisco, their majestic silhouettes reflected in the serene waters create a truly awe-inspiring and unforgettable landscape. Finally, you'll return to the city of Huaraz, concluding this remarkable adventure.

We will pick you up from the hotel to take the north path along the Callejón de Huayhuash, passing through small Andean towns and admiring the beautiful snow capes of the Cordillera Blanca. Arriving to the town of Yungay, we will take the northeast route, where the Valley of Llanganuco is located. After the registration to enter the Huascarán National Park, we will pass near amazing lakes as Chinancocha and Orconcocha, until reach Cebolla Pampa (3,900 meters above sea level) the walking starting point. The Huascaran National Park has been a natural protected area since 1975, also a Unesco World Natural Heritage Site and a Reserve of Biosphere. The national service of protected natural areas is in charge of managing this place with a total extension of 3,400 kilometer squares. We will hike on a flat area for about 1 hour, enjoying the pretty views of the Huascarán Mountain, the highest in the White Mountain Range. We will ascend in a switchback path until we reach a small lake, and there visualize the glacial peaks of Chacraraju, Yanapaccha, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, and the waterfalls in the valley. The Cordillera Blanca surround the Callejon de Huaylas in the east and in the west the Cordillera Negra is situated. The Callejon de Huaylas has a total extension of 150 kilometers and the River Santa goes along the valley depth. Finally, we will arrive at Lake 69 located at 4,600 meters above sea level. We will have a lot of time to take pictures, and delight ourselves with spectacular landscapes and appreciate the crystal clear turquoise waters of this nature jewel. Then, we will begin the descent along the same path, until we reach Cebolla Pampa again, where our transport is waiting for you to take you back to the city of Huaraz.

Venture on an unforgettable trip with our tour to the impressive Laguna 69, where nature displays its splendor in every corner. We start our trip from Huaraz, heading towards the beautiful valley of Llanganuco, where turquoise water lagoons are surrounded by majestic mountains. We will arrive at Cebollapampa, the starting point of our hike. As we ascend, you will enjoy spectacular views of the highest peaks of the Cordillera, including the majestic Huascaran Sur, the imposing Pisco and the towering Chacraraju. Each step will bring you closer to the beauty of Laguna 69, an oasis of turquoise waters. ITINERARY: We will follow the road north of the Callejón de Huaylas to the town of Yungay. We will have a stop for breakfast. We will continue to Cebollapampa which is located at 3900 m.a.s.l. from where we will start our trekking. A hike, which lasts 3 hours, we will have a privileged view of the highest mountains of the Cordillera such as Chacraraju, Pisco, Yanapaccha and Huascaran Sur. We will arrive at an altitude of 4500 m, where we will find Laguna 69. Here we will have a 1 hour break to rest, have lunch and take pictures of the Cordillera Blanca. Then, we will return to Cebollapampa, walking for 2.5 hours more, to take our vehicle to Cebollapampa. hours more, to take our return vehicle. Additional information: - Departure at 5:00 am and return at 7:00 pm. - Difficulty: Moderate. - Altitude: 4650 masl. - Hike: 3 hours one way and 2.5 hours return.

Located in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca, this glacial lake is known for its striking turquoise waters and stunning alpine surroundings. Hike through picturesque valleys, enjoy breathtaking vistas, and reach the lake's pristine shores. Laguna 69 offers a captivating day of adventure and exploration in one of the most beautiful parts of the Peruvian Andes. Itinerary: We leave by private bus from Huaraz around 5:00am heading towards the north of Huaraz, passing through very picturesque places such as Carhuaz, Mancos Ranrahirca and Yungay (a city with a tragic history because in 1970 it suffered a great earthquake and which buried the majority of this city) • Once the pick-up is finished we leave towards the Callejón de Huaylas where we will make a stop at approximately 7:30 am. to have breakfast. • We make a stop at the Huascaran national park to pay the entrance fee and register, • Then we continue the trip and pass through the Llanganuco ravine where we will enjoy the views of the Chinancocha lagoons (lagoon female) and Orconcocha (male lagoon) • Arriving at yuraccorra, we will begin the walk which will take us approximately 3 hours to reach Laguna 69 (4604m) where we will have free time to enjoy the view. • In the lagoon we will take a break and also have lunch. we will have magnificent views of the snow-capped Chacraraju, Pisco, Huascaran 6768 meters above sea level (the highest mountain in Peru) • From there we will return along the same road to Yuraccorral where we will take the car to Huaraz.

Itinerary Between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. we will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz and head by bus to Huascaran National Park, an hour and a half away. Ready? Let's go! Once there, we will get off the vehicle and start hiking. During the ascent, we will observe the endemic flora and fauna of this area of Peru. Some of the animals that live there are the puna partridge and the Andean condor. Did you know that the Incas believed that the latter was immortal? After walking for three hours, we will finally arrive at our destination: the 69th lagoon. As soon as we get in front of it, you will completely fall in love with it, since its waters have an intense turquoise blue color. There we will leave you an hour of free time to explore its surroundings and enjoy a well-deserved lunch on your own. And will you dare to jump into the water? Many do, but be careful! Its temperature ranges between 12 and 16 degrees. Afterwards, we will return to the park entrance, where the bus will be waiting to take us to our hotels. The estimated time of arrival in Huaraz is at 8:00 pm.

Your day will start at 5:00 AM, when your group departs Huaraz to head north. A small stop will be made at 7:00 AM to buy breakfast and snacks for the road at Yungay.  Around 9:00 AM, you will approach the Cordillera Blanca and enter Huascarán National Park via Quebrada de Llanganuco. Here, you will make a quick photo stop at the lakes of Chinancocha and Orconcocha. You will arrive in Cebollapampa and start the 8 km hike to Laguna 69, located at 4620 meters above sea level. The famous Laguna 69 is one of 400 lagoons in the Huascarán National Park. It is known for being a glacial lagoon with intensely blue waters, framed by a snowy mountain range, from where waterfalls flow down to the base of the lagoon. You’ll stay at the lake for about 30 minutes, and use your time to take photos and enjoy the view, as well as to rest. If you choose the private option, you will eat your packed lunch next to the lake. Around 2:00 PM, start your descent back to Cebollapampa, and then return to Huaraz.

Huaraz - Llanganuco Portachuelo - Laguna 69 hike The departure will be between 4:00 am heading north to the city of Yungay, from where we will take the detour and head east through a steep race to reach the Huascarán National Park. After more than 3 hours of driving we will arrive at the starting point of the trek (4 640 m), from here we get breathtaking views of Peru's highest mountains such as Huascarán (6,768m), Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Chacraraju and Pisco peaks. The first leg of our hike goes to a viewpoint near the Yanapacha glacier, where we get stunning and panoramic views of the high mountains around us. This is where we begin the first long descent through a path between rocks and then through a forest of Queñual trees to reach a glacial lake below Nevado Yanapaccha; from here we will continue descending to where we join the classic route to Laguna 69 at 4200 meters approx. altitude. Then we will ascend again for 3km, passing by a lagoon called Consuelo and some impressive waterfalls until we reach Laguna 69 at 4600 meters of altitude after approximately 1 and a half hours of ascent. Here you will have some time to relax, have lunch and take photos. The descent until reaching the vehicle will follow the classic path of Laguna 69 to Cebollapampa. Return to Huaraz.

Itinerary Between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. we will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz and head by bus to Huascaran National Park, an hour and a half away. Ready? Let's go! Once there, we will get off the vehicle and start hiking. During the ascent, we will observe the endemic flora and fauna of this area of Peru. Some of the animals that live there are the puna partridge and the Andean condor. Did you know that the Incas believed that the latter was immortal? After walking for three hours, we will finally arrive at our destination: the 69th lagoon. As soon as we get in front of it, you will completely fall in love with it, since its waters have an intense turquoise blue color. There we will leave you an hour of free time to explore its surroundings and enjoy a well-deserved lunch on your own. And will you dare to jump into the water? Many do, but be careful! Its temperature ranges between 12 and 16 degrees. Afterwards, we will return to the park entrance, where the bus will be waiting to take us to our hotels. The estimated time of arrival in Huaraz is at 8:00 pm.

Between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. we will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz and head by bus to Huascaran National Park, an hour and a half away. Ready? Let's go! Once there, we will get off the vehicle and start hiking. During the ascent, we will observe the endemic flora and fauna of this area of Peru. Some of the animals that live there are the puna partridge and the Andean condor. Did you know that the Incas believed that the latter was immortal? After walking for three hours, we will finally arrive at our destination: the 69th lagoon. As soon as we get in front of it, you will completely fall in love with it, since its waters have an intense turquoise blue color. There we will leave you an hour of free time to explore its surroundings and enjoy a well-deserved lunch on your own. And will you dare to jump into the water? Many do, but be careful! Its temperature ranges between 12 and 16 degrees. Afterwards, we will return to the park entrance, where the bus will be waiting to take us to our hotels. The estimated time of arrival in Huaraz is at 8:00 pm.

Hike Huaraz - Llanganuco Portachuelo - Lagoon 69 Departure will be between 4:00 am heading north towards the town of Yungay, from where we will take the detour and head east through a steep run to reach the Huascaran National Park. After more than 3 hours of travel we will arrive at the starting point of the hike (4,640 m), from here we will get impressive views of the highest mountains in Peru, such as Huascaran (6,768 m), the Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Chacraraju and Pisco peaks. The first stretch of our hike goes to a viewpoint near the Yanapacha glacier, where we will get impressive panoramic views of the high mountains around us. Here is where we begin the first long descent through a path between rocks and then through a forest of Queñual trees to reach a glacier lake under the Yanapaccha glacier; from here we will continue descending to where we join the classic route to Laguna 69 at 4200 meters altitude approx. Then we will ascend again for 3 km, passing by a lagoon called Consuelo and some impressive waterfalls until we reach Laguna 69 at 4600 meters altitude after approximately 1 hour and a half of ascent. Here you will have time to relax, have lunch and take pictures. The descent to the vehicle will follow the classic Laguna 69 trail to Cebollapampa. Return to Huaraz.