One of the best single day hikes in the world, ideal to appreciate the mountains in all their splendor.
The color of the lagoon is one of the most beautiful in the world, as well as being at the foot of the imposing Nevado Chacraraju.
You can make the most impressive and creative photographic shots, let your imagination run wild.
It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and the Huascarán National Park, where nature is unique and is one of the most beautiful mountain ecosystems in the world.
Breathing the pure mountain air and feeling the cold of the ice is unmatched.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
4:30 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 18–60)
$40
Youth (ages 12–17)
$40
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Trekking to the Lagoon 69
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Experienced driver
Official tourism guide
Not included
Walking sticks or personal warm clothing
Gratuities
Snacks
Breakfast
Ticket or payment for admission to Huascarán National Park
Pickup Locations & Times
It must be ready from the time indicated for the pick-up, the vehicle will pass (once) accommodation per accommodation. it will take a few minutes between one pick-up point and the next. Please be patient, there may be traffic delays (especially on holidays) or other reasons beyond the company’s control. We never leave anyone, but for a better experience we request punctuality and communicate any contingency in advance.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
12 reviews
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How it compares in Huaraz
No. 11 by number of reviews among 146 tours in Huaraz
Starting price $40 is close to the typical $40 for tours of similar length in Huaraz
Excurgo comparison of 146 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Not suitable for people with special abilities or physical or psychological disabilities.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Trekking to Laguna 69 take?
Trekking to Laguna 69 lasts about 12 hours.
How much does Trekking to Laguna 69 cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Huaraz experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Trekking to Laguna 69 run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 4:30 AM.
Can I cancel Trekking to Laguna 69 for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. It must be ready from the time indicated for the pick-up, the vehicle will pass (once) accommodation per accommodation. it will take a few minutes between one pick-up point and the next. Please be patient, there may be traffic delays (especially on holidays) or other reasons beyond the company’s control. We never leave anyone, but for a better experience we request punctuality and communicate any contingency in advance. Pickup points include La Casa de Zarela, Andes Warak.
What languages is Trekking to Laguna 69 offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Trekking to Laguna 69 worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Andes Lovers Travel Agency.
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jonathan_P
January 27, 2026 · via Viator
Very good experience. Was...
Very good experience. Was nervous about the guide and pickup given other reviews but we had a great time. Junior was a good no frills guide - gave out information in both English and Spanish, and we were picked up 15 minutes past 5. Can go at your own pace, which is good as the altitude really made it difficult on the ascent (coming from a young moderately fit person with plenty of hiking experience). The lake and hike itself was incredible, could’ve been in Switzerland! Definitely give it a go
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839kevena
December 31, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Poor assistance
Bad experience, guide made it clear from the beginning that he was not even there for anyone, that if he stayed behind the problem was who decided to go, even they know that we foreigners are not experienced in altitude (OK he said clearly in Spanish and I heard) he gave no assistance. For those who are thinking about going, think well, there are other less dangerous tours and with more attention from the guide, even the guide himself said ““here you are to connect with nature not with God”,”then accelerate the step pq I do not take responsibility for anyone”.
Operator response
Estimado, agradecemos los comentarios que nos hace llegar, nos ayudar a mejorar nuestro servicio. Sin embargo, también nos debemos a nuestros colaboradores y para nosotros es importante dejar en claro ciertas situaciones:
1. El guía en ningún momento indicó que no brindaría la asistencia que le corresponde, como todos los días, él debe indicar que la caminata es de una dificultad considerable para aquellos que no tienen una buena condición física y que, si han decidido realizar esta actividad, deben tener en cuenta que depende de cada uno llegar a la meta, más el no podrá forzar o cargar a aquellos que no puedan llegar (algunos pasajeros desconocen que la caminata es larga y que requiere un esfuerzo físico considerable).
Existen procedimientos para aquellos pasajeros que no cuentan con la condición física o aquellos que se cansan mucho antes de llegar a la laguna, en dónde el guía les indica que no deben continuar y deben retornar hacia el punto de partida, con el fin de no poner en riesgo su integridad y de no dificultad la experiencia de los demás pasajeros.
2. El servicio inicia en Huaraz y en el caso de ustedes se les recogió en la ruta, sin inconvenientes, aún cuando no necesariamente era un punto para recoger pasajeros.
3. Ustedes recién habían llegado a Acopampa y no realizaron un correcto proceso de aclimatación y más cuando no venían previamente de alguna zona de altura similar a Huaraz, por lo cual también tenían personas que se enfermaron en su grupo, e incluso uno no llegó por estar bastante enfermo. Lo que se traduce en que no tuvieron en cuenta ninguna preparación para realizar una caminata de está dificultad.
4. Existen muchas personas que presentan este tipo de comentarios a pesar de que se les ha brindado todas las facilidades del caso, y normalmente las presentan porque no pudieron llegar a la laguna 69 y asumen que el guía debía llevarlos a cómo de lugar, incluso cargandolos, lo cuál es imposible.
5. De un bus lleno de pasajeros solamente usted manifiesta una incomodidad, la cual es entendible porque pensaron que la caminata era bastante fácil, sin embargo el resto de pasajeros (de distintas nacionalidades) están bastante contentos con el servicios. Le recomendamos tomar un tour en el idioma de su predilección, así puede evitar malos entendidos, ya que este tour es en español e inglés.
La frase "ustedes están aquí para conectar con la naturaleza y no con Dios" es una frase de humor en la montaña, que incluso puede buscar en TikTok y reir con ella.
Saludos cordiales.
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos que puedan disfrutar en otra oportunidad de Huaraz y la cordillera blanca.
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Sam_B
July 31, 2025 · via Viator
Great experience,...
Great experience, absolutely loved it and they operators were great. We were in a group of Peruvian tourists so the whole thing was in Spanish which wasn't an issue for us.
Operator response
Thanks you Sam. The multi culture experience in the trekking to 69 lake enrich the magic of Cordillera Blanca. Greetings!
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luispT6208XC
May 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
everything went well, every step was planned and finely designed.
A very emotional journey. Services are very professional and the staff is very friendly , very attentive.
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luispT6208XC
October 29, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Very good experience
A top tour operator, all the teams are very professional. our circuit from 07/22/23 to 07/28/23 took place without any problems and the teams were always attentive. We highly recommend them.
Luis PEREZ ZARATE
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Sebastian_J
October 8, 2023 · via Viator
We had to wait 45 minutes for the bus outside …
It was nice but we waited in the morning 45 minutes for the bus !!!
Its ridicolous
We ofcourse waited outside because they told us to do this
Operator response
Hi Sebastian. We appreciate your comment. but you must keep in mind that the pick-up is hotel by hotel and many times some passengers are not ready and take a few minutes longer than planned and we cannot leave them. Likewise, you did not indicate a hotel as a pick-up point but a particular address that was not a hotel and yet we picked you up, normally passengers wait inside the hotel reception, we regret that your place of lodging will not have one . We comply with the requested services, however you leave us a bad rating without taking into account that we provide you with inconsiderate services such as picking you up at a place that was not a hotel, however we are very grateful for choosing us and happy that you You have managed to visit 69 lake. Best regards.
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Diana_Z
October 3, 2023 · via Viator
Breathtaking
The experience is absolutely incredible and the scenery is breathtaking. You must come prepared in case you have issues with altitud ( get altitud pills at the pharmacy, bring a rainjacket, sunscreen and wear sunblock). The walk itself is 8km and the hardest km is the last one.
I really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend!
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Julie_H
September 27, 2023 · via Viator
Worst experience ever
We went on your guided tour to lake69 a couple of weeks ago. We have a bunch of complaints, because of our bad experience with both the guide, the bus, the prices ext.
We went on a bus with a lot of other people, that we spoke to on the trip. We paid 150 soles per person for the trip, and the rest of the bus paid 50 soles per person? How does this make any sense? We feel that we have tricked by you into buying this trip at a much higher price than everyone else on the exact same trip… paying 3 times as much as everyone else? I want an explanation for this!!!
Also in your trip description you write that we have an English guide, which was one of the reasons why we booked the trip in the first place, but the girl that was the guide did not speak a word of English… she didn’t understand a word either. Really bad service. Also this guide didn’t guide us in anything. The whole bus complained of this. She didn’t explain any history of the lake or give any information at all about the trip, what the plan was for the trip. NOTHING! She just laughed and said that, that wasn’t her job to do.
And also the bus that we drove in had no safety at all. One of the seats broke while driving, and none of the seats had seatbelts. We were driving on crazy roads, and the driver was driving crazy. So we did not feel at all safe on the trip… this you really need to improve. Also the bus was overbooked, so there wasn’t space for everyone to sit? What is this?? Paying so much for everyone in the bus to be scared the whole way…
We overall had a really bad experience, and we feel we have been tricked only because we are stupid tourists. This is not fair.
We will write this for everyone to see on your website, and on TripAdvisor so others don’t make the same mistake as us trusting in you.
We hope for a reply from you soon!
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Madeleine_R
February 8, 2023 · via Viator
Good service with pic up...
Good service with pic up at hotel. It was a wonderful day with marvelous nature.
Rember to be in high altitude at lest one day before the tour.
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leboutdumonde26
October 17, 2020 · via Tripadvisor
Top of the page
We returned a few days ago, truly enchanted by this tour, to the dazzling landscapes and with the warmth of this population which is mesmerizing. AndesLovers’ services, a flawless one, both in terms of the quality of the guides and the punctuality of the various connections (various transport, taxi, transfers...), as well as the accommodation chosen, close to strategic places. Let’s not talk about the listening qualities of the guide, who is very attentive during the trip. We can only recommend this local agency. Our friends will be in good hands. Another great BRAVO AndesLovers!!
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