Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour
Description
The tour to Pastoruri Glacier is a special experience, because is one of the easiest snow-capped peaks to reach, located at 17,192 feet high. Also known as “the route of climate change”, this excursion will take you to explore the most famous glacier in Huaraz, and you will have the chance to admire the Puya Raimondi, a large plant that only grows in the high mountains from the Andes.
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from the hotel in Huaraz (optional), and then we will take the road to the south for 2 hours, until we reach the parking area of Pastoruri Glacier, located in the Huascaran National Park, declared as a World Natural Heritage in 1985. From here, we will begin a 1-hour hike until arrive to the nearest point of the glacier.
Our professional guide will explain to us how this place has suffered a strong impact due to climate change, and how it generates a progressive decline of this famous snowy, and raise awareness of this serious phenomenon as a main goal.
After spending time in Pastoruri taking pictures and admiring the beautiful landscapes, we will back to our transport to go to the Valley of Carpa, where the Puyas Raimondi are located. These huge plants are part of the bromeliad family, and they can reach up to 39 ft. high and live up to 100 years. At the end, we will return to the city of Huaraz.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
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Important Information
- 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
- We recommend bringing snacks, because the tour does not include food
- When booking, please let us know the hotel where you will stay to verify the pick up area
- You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure of the tour
- If you book without tickets, you can get them at the time of the tour. Cash payment in local currency (S/ 30.00 per person)
- Rates not valid for holidays such as Easter, National Holidays, New Year
- You must be in good physical condition
- We recommend a good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity
Reviews(1)
Wonderful tour! The van was comfortable & we left at the time specified. The driver was great & the tour guide was very knowledgeable. He also took very good care of everyone & even spoke some English for the only non-Spanish speaking participant. We had enough time at the glacier & other stops without being bored. Would recommend!
