From Huaraz: Llanganuco Lagoon fullday tour
Description
Discover One of the jewels of the "cordillera blanca" on an unforgettable trip from Huaraz to the Llanganuco Lagoon. During the journey you will stop at different small traditional towns where you can taste local homemade ice cream and buy handmade crafts. Once you arrive at Llanganuco Lagoon you can take a tour of the lake on boat, or sit back and relax while enjoying the beautiful landscapes.
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Itinerary
Pick up from accommodation in Huaraz around 9:00 am: Departure towards the Callejón de Huaylas, between the Cordillera Blanca and Negra. The whole journey is accompanied by wonderful snow-capped mountains, among them the snowy Huascarán (6 768 m) the highest mountain in Peru and considered the highest tropical snow-capped mountain in the world. We arrived to Ancient Yungay where we will take a detour by a confirmed road to enter the Huascarán National Park, we will arrive at the Llanganuco gorge to appreciate the scenic beauty of the Llanganuco Lagoon (Chinancocha (3,850msnm)), this lagoon is characterized by the intense turquoise green color of its waters and lush forests of queñual that grows on its banks After visiting Llanganuco we started our trip back to Yungay and headed to the city of Caraz to visit its Plaza de Armas and its wooden built gazebo, stone cathedral, dairy factory: Manjar Blanco y exquisite handmade sweets. 7:00 pm: arrival in Huaraz.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up from accommodation in Huaraz, please confirm details at time of booking.
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
