Full-Day Pastoruri Glacier Tour from Huaraz with Puya Raimondi
About This Tour
Pastoruri Glacier and the giant plants of Puya Raimondi are the most wonderful attractions on this route and are preferred by many tourists. In the past, Pastor...
Duration: 1 Day · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Huaraz · Languages: Spanish
About Huaraz
Huaraz
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.
What's Included
- Spanish-speaking guide
- Tourist minibus
- Assistance
Not Included
- Huascarán National Park or community entrance fees
- Lunch and snacks
- Tips
- Additional services outside the itinerary
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Pastoruri Glacier and Puya Raimondi Full-Day Tour
Breakfast in the morning at the hotel, then depart at 8 AM, driving south from Huaraz and passing through Recuay at 3,300 meters above sea level, Ticapampa at 3,400 meters above sea level, and Catac at 3,500 meters above sea level. Continue to Pachacuti on an unpaved road through a wonderful highland landscape full of ichu grass and cold winds, traditionally inhabited by sheep herders. After 15 km, stop at the small lake of Pumacocha for birdwatching, where you can see wild ducks, Andean geese, caracara birds, and others. Next, stop at the carbonated water stream to taste its drinkable sparkling water. Continue to the next stop to see the enormous flowers of Puya Raimondi and the small color-changing lake at Pumapampa, created by the effect of sunlight and the minerals contained in the rocky water. Continue to the petroglyph paintings, and after approximately 10 minutes, arrive at the Pastoruri parking area. Walk about 1 km, with the option to hike easily or go on horseback to reach the snow-capped mountain of Pastoruri. Once here, enjoy walking around and visiting the Ice Lake and Ice Cave. After spending a few hours in Pastoruri, return by the same route and drive directly back to Huaraz, arriving around 6 PM.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: First Class Huaraz, altura de la Catedral, Jirón 28 de Julio, Huaraz, Perú · Tour start: Huaraz, Peru — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
