6-Hour Hiking Tour to Wilcacocha Lake from Huaraz via Santa Cruz

6 Hours Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Hike to Wilcacocha Lake near Huaraz for panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca. Journey through charming villages and observe local life in traditional colour...

Duration: 6 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Huaraz, Huascarán National Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: After reservation, please stay in touch for last-minute details.; There is an alternative trail to cross to the north side towards the Cordillera Negra and get to Huascar village, where the car will wait for the return to Huaraz. You can thus avoid taking the same trail back to Huaraz, or you can return the same way if you prefer.

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Acclimatize to Huaraz with the help of one of Everest Global Hub’s local guides. Experience the Santa Cruz Valley trails and the dramatic cloud forests and Andean lakes that abound in the region.

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What's Included

Air-conditioned transport
English-speaking Peru guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Personal assistance

Not Included

Community entrance fees
Food and beverages
Additional transfers outside the itinerary
Tips and gratuities
Other expenditure

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Hike from Santa Cruz Village to Wilcacocha Lake

Drive to Chiwipampa on the south side of Huaraz. Drive to Chiwipampa on the south side of Huaraz. Cross the Santa River by a small bridge in the direction of Santa Cruz Village, where you will begin hiking up to Wilcacocha Lake. Cross the Santa River by a small bridge in the direction of Santa Cruz Village, where you will begin hiking up to Wilcacocha Lake. Hike uphill for about an hour and, along the way, meet local people wearing their traditional colourful Andean clothes. Hike uphill for about an hour and, along the way, meet local people wearing their traditional colourful Andean clothes. Pass by typical Peruvian adobe houses and vast farming fields where wheat, barley, oats, corn, potatoes, and other products are cultivated. Pass by typical Peruvian adobe houses and vast farming fields where wheat, barley, oats, corn, potatoes, and other products are cultivated. Wonder at the view of the Cordillera Blanca and the notoriously impressive Huascaran massif, the highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca, upon reaching the lake. Wonder at the view of the Cordillera Blanca and the notoriously impressive Huascaran massif, the highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca, upon reaching the lake. Get dropped off at your hotel after the hike has ended.