1-Day Llanganuco Lakes Tour from Huaraz with Yungay Visit

1 Day Duration

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About This Tour

Take a bus ride to the Llanganuco Lakes in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. Located at 3850 masl, these turquoise glacial lakes fed by Huascarán and...

Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Huaraz, Pisco, Carhuaz, Huascarán National Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: Please share information about your hotel accommodation one day prior to the tour. If you are arriving on the same day as your tour, please contact in advance and share your bus or flight details, such as the name of the bus company and your departure point from Lima or another place. This is necessary so that transfers can be arranged accordingly.

About Pisco

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Pisco

Encompassed by dusty deserts and the waters of the Peruvian Pacific, Pisco boasts beaches, colonial charm and the tasty Pisco sour to name just some draws. Get a local local guide to navigate its alluring streets.

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What's Included

Round-trip transfers for the tour (taxi for 2-3 guests, minivans or minibus for bigger groups)
2 local tour guides

Not Included

Huascarán National Park entrance fees
Lunch and beverages
Entrance to Saint Field and Cemetery of Old Yungay

Itinerary

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Day 01

Llanganuco Lakes and Yungay Day Tour

After breakfast, depart at 8 am, first to the private tour bus station and then north toward the Llanganuco Lakes, located between the mountains of Huascarán and Huandoy. The tour starts at 3100 masl in Huaraz. After breakfast, depart at 8 am, first to the private tour bus station and then north toward the Llanganuco Lakes, located between the mountains of Huascarán and Huandoy. The tour starts at 3100 masl in Huaraz. Pass by several typical Peruvian villages such as Monterrey, Paltay, Tarica, Jangas, Yungar, and Anta. Enjoy views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Huandoy, Huascarán, Hualcán, Copa, and others, with opportunities to take photos from various viewpoints along the way. Pass by several typical Peruvian villages such as Monterrey, Paltay, Tarica, Jangas, Yungar, and Anta. Enjoy views of the beautiful snow-capped mountains of Huandoy, Huascarán, Hualcán, Copa, and others, with opportunities to take photos from various viewpoints along the way. Continue on to Marcará, Carhuaz (2650 masl), and Yungay. Yungay holds a devastating history - on 31st May 1970 at 3:20 pm, a 7-degree earthquake struck, causing pieces of Huascarán's north peak to break off and trigger a huge avalanche of mud and ice that destroyed Yungay province in 6 seconds. A guided visit here will take around 45 minutes. Continue on to Marcará, Carhuaz (2650 masl), and Yungay. Yungay holds a devastating history - on 31st May 1970 at 3:20 pm, a 7-degree earthquake struck, causing pieces of Huascarán's north peak to break off and trigger a huge avalanche of mud and ice that destroyed Yungay province in 6 seconds. A guided visit here will take around 45 minutes. Begin ascending the dusty road up to the Llanganuco Lakes. About 1 km to the north is New Yungay. Begin ascending the dusty road up to the Llanganuco Lakes. About 1 km to the north is New Yungay. Arrive at the base of Mount Huascarán and Huandoy, then continue to the place called Cebollapampa, the trailhead for climbing Pisco Mountain and hiking to Lake 69. Arrive at the base of Mount Huascarán and Huandoy, then continue to the place called Cebollapampa, the trailhead for climbing Pisco Mountain and hiking to Lake 69. Walk along the valley, visiting Orconcocha first and enjoying bird watching. Walk along the valley, visiting Orconcocha first and enjoying bird watching. Continue to Chinacocha Lake, where you can try alternative activities such as sailing on small boats or horse riding. Continue to Chinacocha Lake, where you can try alternative activities such as sailing on small boats or horse riding. Stroll along the Maria Josefa trail, which is brimming with vegetation. The bus will be waiting for you at the end of the trail. Stroll along the Maria Josefa trail, which is brimming with vegetation. The bus will be waiting for you at the end of the trail. Stop for lunch at a typical countryside restaurant at your own expense. Stop for lunch at a typical countryside restaurant at your own expense. Return to Yungay and then drive back to Huaraz, arriving at around 6 pm at the private bus station. Return to Yungay and then drive back to Huaraz, arriving at around 6 pm at the private bus station.