Full-Day Tour to Callejón de Huaylas and Llanganuco
Description
Today, explore the "Callejón de Huaylas," located between the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra. Along the way, admire the most prominent peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, visit Carhuaz and Yungay, and then ascend to the Llanganuco gorge in Huascarán National Park. There, explore the Chinancocha and Orcococha lagoons, take a walk to enjoy the Andean ecosystem, and observe the main mountains of the Cordillera Blanca from the Cebollapampa viewpoint. After the visit, return to Huaraz.
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Itinerary
You will cross the magnificent ´Callejón de Huaylas´, a valley fed by the Santa River, located between 'Cordillera Blanca' and 'Cordillera Negra' mountain ranges. On the way, you will visit the towns of Carhuaz, Caraz and Yungay, and while ascending towards the 'Cordillera Blanca' the mountainous landscape will become increasingly spectacular.
Campo Santo is a city of Yungay buried on May 31, 1970, by an immense avalanche produced by an earthquake. Currently, they remain as silent witnesses Four palm trees, the cemetery and the Christ the Redeemer with outstretched hands in the sign of piety.
The Llanganuco Lagoon is located in the Huascarán National Park and is formed by two beautiful lagoons with crystalline and turquoise waters: Chinancocha (female lagoon) and Orconcocha (male lagoon). These lagoons are in a narrow valley between the Huascarán, Huandoy, Pisco and Yanapaccha peaks.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Pick-up from hotels located in Huaraz downtown. - This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior to the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-up.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your activity.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
- Travel accessories: sunglasses and retainer strap, sun block and lip balm, toiletry kit, small washcloth, personal first-aid kit.
- It is recommended to bring local currency (peruvian Sol), for drinks, snacks, tips, souvenirs and for horseback riding service, if you require it.
