1-Day Lake Parón Hiking Tour from Huaraz for Acclimatizing
About This Tour
Go on a hiking day tour to Lake Parón, the largest lake in the Peruvian Andes. Travel through the Callejón de Huaylas and pass mountain villages such as Paltay,...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Huaraz, Carhuaz, Huascarán National Park · Languages: French, Italian, Spanish
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What's Included
- English-speaking Huaraz tour guide
- Transportation
Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Lake Parón Hike through the Callejón de Huaylas
Pick up from your hotel at 6:00 am in Huaraz. Pick up from your hotel at 6:00 am in Huaraz. Travel through the Callejón de Huaylas valley. Travel through the Callejón de Huaylas valley. Pass by the small villages of Paltay, Jangas, Yungar, Anta, and Taricá. Pass by the small villages of Paltay, Jangas, Yungar, Anta, and Taricá. Cross the Río Santa on the left side and appreciate the beauty of the snow-capped mountains of Huandoy, Huascarán, Hualcán, Copa, and others along the way. Cross the Río Santa on the left side and appreciate the beauty of the snow-capped mountains of Huandoy, Huascarán, Hualcán, Copa, and others along the way. Continue through the Marcara district and then on to Carhuaz. Continue through the Marcara district and then on to Carhuaz. Walk around the Plaza de Armas and proceed to the historic province of Yungay. Walk around the Plaza de Armas and proceed to the historic province of Yungay. Continue to the city of Caraz and begin the unpaved trail that climbs along the Parón River, where many eucalyptus trees can be seen near the typical houses of local peasants. Continue to the city of Caraz and begin the unpaved trail that climbs along the Parón River, where many eucalyptus trees can be seen near the typical houses of local peasants. Drive up through the wonderful valley, full of Polylepis trees known as Quenuales. Drive up through the wonderful valley, full of Polylepis trees known as Quenuales. Arrive at Lake Parón and enjoy walking around the lake. Arrive at Lake Parón and enjoy walking around the lake. Return to your hotel in Huaraz.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: First Class Huaraz, altura de la Catedral, Jirón 28 de Julio, Huaraz, Perú · Tour start: Paron Lake, 02165, Peru — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
