This tour travels through the southern part of the Callejón de Huaylas and the Cordillera Blanca. We will visit the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac, and finally enter Huascarán National Park. This glacier is still worth visiting despite having lost 40% of its ice in recent years. We cannot help but be impressed by the enormous ice cliffs and the great Puya de Raymondi, a rare bromeliad plant that reaches 15 meters in height and blooms only once in its lifetime.
- Type of tour: Bus tour, adventure.
- Visit: Carbonated Water / Puya Raimondi / Pastoruri Glacier.
Itinerary
Huaraz (3100m) – Pastoruri Glacier – Huaraz
Departure is at 8:00 am from your selected hotel. We will travel by tourist transport south of the city of Huaraz, visiting towns such as Recuay, Ticapampa, and Cátac, and then arrive at the control point of Huascarán National Park, where the entrance fee must be paid. Continuing our journey, we will reach one of the tour stops known as Carbonated Water, where we will enjoy impressive views of the valley. We will then observe the abundant presence of the Puya de Raymondi, a type of bromeliad that grows at these altitudes. After that, we will arrive at the parking area, where we will begin walking along a well-marked trail to the Pastoruri Glacier. We will enjoy the views offered by nature; taking good photos is recommended, and it is important to respect the indications along the trail. After spending some time near the glacier, we will return along the same path to our transport and then return to Huaraz. Lunch will be taken along the way, prior coordination with the group.
Services
INCLUDES
- Transfer from the bus terminal to the hotel in Huaraz.
- Transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal in Huaraz (last day).
- Certified Tour Guide.
- Authorized tourist transport (round trip).
- Pick-up from your selected hotel for the tour.
- First aid kit.
NOT INCLUDE
- Bus transportation Huaraz – Lima – Huaraz.
- Hotel in Lima and Huaraz.
- Entrance to Huascarán National Park (S/ 12 soles).
- Meals during the tour.
- Does not include the first breakfast on the tour start day.
- Extra costs for leaving the expedition.
- Meals and drinks in the city.
- Tips for the staff.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT TO BRING
- Trekking shoes.
- Sun hat.
- Cold-weather hat (fleece or wool).
- UV-protection sunglasses.
- Water bottle.
- Sunscreen.
- 30 or 40-liter backpack.
- Trekking poles.
- Gore-Tex windproof jacket.
- Personal first-aid kit.
Optional
- 1 one-liter thermos.
