Lake 69 Trek Day Tour - White Mountain Range
Description
The Lake 69 is considered the most impressive scenic hike in the entire White Mountain Range, as well as the most beautiful lake for its turquoise waters. This important destination is one of the favorites for hiking adventurers, and for nature lovers. The mountain height, and the challenging hike effort at the last section before reach the lake, makes it as a high difficulty excursion. Do not miss this opportunity, and book with us this wonderful tour to Lake 69.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up from the hotel (optional) to take the north path along the Callejón de Huayhuash, passing through small Andean towns, and admiring the beautiful snow capes of the White Mountain Range.
Arriving to the town of Yungay, we will take the northeast route, where the Valley of Llanganuco is located.
After the registration to enter the Huascarán National Park, we will reach Cebolla Pampa (3,900 m.s.n.m), the walking starting point. We will hike on a flat area for about 1 hour, enjoying the pretty views of the Huascarán Mountain, the highest in the White Mountain Range. We will ascend in a switchback path until we reach a small lake, and visualize the glacial peaks of Chacraraju, Yanapaccha, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, and the waterfalls in the valley. Finally, we will arrive at Lake 69 located at 4,600 m.a.s.l. Then, we will begin the descent along the same path, until we reach Cebolla Pampa again, where our transport is waiting for you to take you back 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.
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 a high level of physical fitness
- 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
- We recommend bringing snacks, since the tour does not include food
- 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
