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Ancash – Ancash Essential Package 6d/5n from Huaraz

6d/5n
Groups: Up to 15 People
Difficulty: 6
Available: All year
Pick-up: Huaraz Airport
Min Age: 6+

Áncash, a unique destination recognized worldwide for its impressive combination of adventure, history, and glacial lakes. This 6-day, 5-night package will allow you to explore Huaraz with a City Tour, then discover its cultural origins at the Chavín de Huántar Archaeological Complex. You will also have outdoor days where you can choose between the turquoise waters of Lake Parón or the imposing Pastoruri Glacier.

You will cross the Punta Olímpica pass to visit Chacas, a picturesque town famous for its artisans. Finally, you will wrap up your adventure at the Lake Llanganuco, choosing to complete it with either the demanding hike to Lake 69 or a more cultural tour through the Yungay Campo Santo.

What will you discover on this Package?

The Huaraz Main Square, the Augusto Soriano Infante Archaeological Museum of Ancash, the Pastorita Huaracina Boulevard. The Church and Square of the Lord of Solitude, the panoramic viewpoint and the Rataquenua Cross.
The Querococha Lake, the Cahuish Tunnel, the Town of Chavin de Huantar, the Chavin Archaeological Complex, and the National Museum of Chavin.
Outdoor Destination 1 (Lake Paron or Pastoruri Glacier).(Lake Paron or Pastoruri Glacier).
The City of Carhuaz, the Ulta Valley, the Punta Olimpica Tunnel and Viewpoint, the Cancaraca Lake, and the Town of Chacas.
Outdoor Destination 2 (Lake Llanganuco + Yungay Campo Santo or Lake 69 + Lake Llanganuco).

Pick-up place

Anta Airport (Huaraz).

Check the route and distances here: Google Maps.

All-Inclusive Package

Private airport/hotel/airport transfers.
5 nights of lodging in a 3-star superior hotel in a Standard Matrimonial or Double room + breakfasts.
City tour in Huaraz in shared service.
Entrance Ticket to the Archaeological Museum of Ancash.
Full Day to the Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Complex.
Entrance Ticket and guided tour to the Chavin Archaeological Complex and the Chavin Museum.
Outdoor Activity 1 of your choice: Full Day Parón Lake or Full Day to the Pastoruri Glacier in shared service.
Entrance Ticket to Parón Lake or Entrance Ticket to the Pastoruri Glacier.
Full Day Punta Olimpica and Town of Chacas.
Outdoor Activity 2 of your choice: Full Day to Llanganuco Lake + Yungay Holy Ground or Full Day to Lake 69 + Llanganuco Lake in shared service.
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park (Day 4 and 5).
Professional Tour Guide for all services.
Tourist bus for transfers.

Not Included

Airfare. We can assist you with the booking process at no additional cost.
Dinners and any other services not mentioned are not included.
Travel insurance and tips are also not included.

Price

One person traveling alone: US$ 609
Two people traveling together: US$ 459

Price per person.
Prices are not valid on holidays or long weekends.
Rates are subject to hotel availability.
If you are traveling as a group and would like to book, write to us at info@360explora.com.pe to request a quote.
REMEMBER, this itinerary is 100% customizable, meaning you can add or remove activities as needed and upgrade your hotel category.

To detail

Essential Huaraz in 6 days and 5 nights will begin on the first day with a City Tour to explore on foot the Main Square, the Ancash Archaeological Museum, the Pastorita Huaracina Boulevard, and the Sanctuary of the Lord of Solitude. You will also walk along the historic Jose Olaya street, the only one that resisted the 1970 earthquake (which caused a landslide from the northern part of the Huascaran snow-capped mountain), and then climb to the Rataquenua Viewpoint to enjoy a spectacular view of the city and the snow-capped peaks.

The second day you will immerse yourself in history with a Full Day to the Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Complex, a pre-Inca ceremonial center where you will explore its enigmatic network of underground galleries, complementing the trip with admission to its National Museum to appreciate the imposing tenoned heads and the Monolithic Lanzon (an important oracle).

The third day you will select your first outdoor getaway. You can opt for Lake Paron, considered the most beautiful in the Cordillera Blanca for its turquoise-blue surface and views of the Artesonraju snow-capped mountain; or choose the circuit to the Pastoruri Glacier, an easily accessible jewel of ice where you will walk the famous Climate Change Route and observe the gigantic Puya Raimondi plants, a unique species of the Andes that takes up to 100 years to bloom.

The fourth day you will go on a Full Day to Punta Olimpica and the Town of Chacas, starting north towards Carhuaz to taste its artisanal ice creams. You will continue the ascent through the Ulta Valley until crossing the Punta Olimpica tunnel (the highest trans-Andean tunnel in the world), which offers views of Lake Cancaraca and the Huascaran and Contrahierbas snow-capped mountains, then descend to the picturesque town of Chacas, where you will visit its temple with gold leaf altarpieces and the artistic workshops of the Don Bosco Artisans.

The fifth day you will start with the beautiful Llanganuco Valley with a boat ride on Lake Chinancocha (optional, not included). From this point, you will choose to complete your Full Day with the outdoor option that best suits your rhythm: you can take the demanding high-mountain hike towards Lake 69, beneath the Chacraraju and Pisco snow-capped mountains; or take the cultural route towards the Yungay Campo Santo to learn about its history, ending the journey at the clay workshops of Tarica.

Location: Huaraz, Department of Ancash, Perú.
Distance from Lima to Huaraz by plane: 45 minutes (Arrival airport: Anta). By bus: approximately 7 hours.
Maximum altitude in Huaraz: 3052 meters of altitude (10.013 feet).
IMPORTANT: Have good acclimatization to the altitude.
Climate: Cold and dry temperate. Average annual temperature 10 ºC (50 °F).
Low season: from October to March (rainy season).
High season: from April to September

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Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN HUARAZ AND PEDESTRIAN CITY TOUR.

08:10: Arrival in Huaraz and transfer to the hotel (recommended time).
10:30: Pick up from your accommodation and start of the Pedestrian City Tour through the city of Huaraz.
10:45: Visit to the Huaraz Plaza de Armas. The tour will continue towards the Archaeological Museum of Ancash.
11:00: Visit to the “Augusto Soriano Infante” Archaeological Museum of Ancash. Then the walk will head towards the Ancash Boulevard.
11:45: Tour along the boulevard named “Pastorita Huaracina”. The tour will continue towards the Lord of Solitude Church and Plaza.
12:00: Visit to the Lord of Solitude Church and Plaza and a walk along the historic José Olaya Street.
12:45: Transfer to the Rataquenua Viewpoint for panoramic views of the city and the snow-capped mountains (this is the only transfer by vehicle).
13:30: Lunch at a local tourist restaurant (not included).
14:15: End of the visit and transfer to your accommodations. Free afternoon and evening for the overnight stay.

Day 2FULL DAY TO THE CHAVIN DE HUANTAR ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX.

07:00: Breakfast at the Hotel.
09:00: Pickup of passengers to start the Full Day tour.
10:30: Visit to Querococha Lake and appreciation of the Kahuish tunnel. The route will continue toward the Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Complex.
11:30: Arrival at the Chavin de Huantar Archaeological Complex where we will appreciate the tenon head, the Chavin lanzon, portal of the falconids, and others.
12:15: Visit to the Chavin National Museum.
13:00: Stop at Tourist Restaurants for lunch (not included).
15:30: Return to the city of Huaraz.
19:00: Arrival in the city of Huaraz, transfer to your accommodations, and free night for overnight stay.

Day 3FULL DAY OUTDOOR 1: PARÓN LAKE OR PASTORURI GLACIER.

Activity to be carried out according to your choice.

OPTION 1: FULL DAY TO PARÓN LAKE.

06:30: Breakfast at the Hotel.
07:45: Pick-up of passengers to start the Full Day.
08:30: Stop in the Town of Caraz to visit its main square and buy provisions for the road.
10:00: Arrival at Parón Lake and start of the Trekking to the Viewpoint.
10:45: Arrival at the Viewpoint, where you will have free time to take photos; from here we will have views of the Huandoy, Pisco, Pirámide de Garcilaso, and Artesonraju (Paramount) snowy peaks, and the Sphinx (known as the great Andean wall).
11:30: Trekking back to Parón Lake, free time for kayaking or boat rides (approximate cost S/ 30 soles or US$9 per activity, not included).
13:00: Lunch at a Tourist Restaurant (not included).
14:00: Return to the city of Huaraz.
18:00: Arrival in the city of Huaraz, transfer to your accommodations, and free afternoon/evening for overnight stay.

OPTION 2: FULL DAY TO PASTORURI GLACIER.

07:00: Breakfast at the Hotel.
08:30: Pick-up of passengers to start the Full Day.
09:30: Small stop to buy snacks and reserve lunch (not included). The journey will continue towards Patococha Lake.
11:00: Quick stop to visit Patococha Lake (where there are more than 20 types of ducks). The route will continue towards the Puya Raimondi plants.
12:00: Visit to the carbonated water spring, the multi-colored water eye, and observe the life cycle of the Puya Raimondi plants. The journey will continue towards the Pastoruri Glacier.
12:30: Arrival at the Pastoruri Glacier area and start of the Trekking.
13:30: Start of the trekking back to the vehicles to begin the trip to the restaurant where you will have lunch (not included).
14:30: Lunch at the Tourist Restaurant and return to the city of Huaraz.
17:30: Arrival in the city of Huaraz, transfer to your accommodations, and free night for overnight stay.

Day 4FULL DAY PUNTA OLÍMPICA AND TOWN OF CHACAS.

07:00: Breakfast at the Hotel.
08:30: Pick up of passengers to begin the Full Day and departure towards the city of Carhuaz.
09:50: First stop in the town of Carhuaz for an optional artisanal ice cream tasting (not included) and a brief visit to its main square. The route will continue towards the Huascaran National Park.
11:00: Entry to the Huascaran National Park through the Ulta Valley. Arrival at the Punta Olimpica Tunnel, where you will have a panoramic view of the Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Ulta, and Contrahierbas snow-capped mountains.
11:20: Visit to Lake Cancaraca, a high-altitude mirror of water that captures the beauty of the Andean surroundings. Departure towards the town of Chacas.
12:30: Arrival at the picturesque Town of Chacas for lunch (not included).
13:10: Exploration of the local temple to observe its stained-glass windows and its main altarpiece covered in gold leaf. Visit to the Chacas Museum and an inside look at the Don Bosco Artisans workshops (wood, textiles, clay, glass).
15:00: Return to the city of Huaraz.
18:00: Arrival in the city of Huaraz, transfer to your accommodations, and free evening for overnight stay.

Day 5FULL DAY OUTDOOR: LAKE LLANGANUCO + YUNGAY HOLY GROUND OR LAKE 69 + LAKE LLANGANUCO.

Activity to be performed according to your choice (remember not to forget to pick up your included Box Lunch breakfasts from the Hotel, as appropriate).

OPTION 1: LAKE LLANGANUCO + YUNGAY HOLY GROUND.

07:00: Breakfast at the Hotel.
08:30: Pick up passengers to start the Full Day.
10:30: Visit to the City of Carhuaz and its Main Square, where you can do a tasting of their artisanal ice creams. The route will continue towards the Yungay Holy Ground.
11:30: Arrival at the Yungay Holy Ground, an open-air sanctuary and museum that functions as a powerful memorial. Departure towards the Llanganuco Gorge.
13:00: Visit to the Llanganuco Gorge to appreciate Lake Chinancocha, characterized by its turquoise color. Horseback riding or taking a boat ride is optional (not included).
14:50: Return to Yungay for lunch (not included).
15:00: Stop in the town of Taricá where we will appreciate the making of clay crafts (do not forget cash to purchase souvenirs).
15:30: Return to the city of Huaraz.
19:00: Arrival in the city of Huaraz, transfer to your accommodations, and free evening for the overnight stay.

OPTION 2: LAKE 69 + LAKE LLANGANUCO.

05:00: Pick up passengers to start the Full Day. Do not forget to bring a snack (Box lunch, not included) for lunch, as there will be no stop at any restaurant for it.
07:40: Arrival in the city of Yungay where you will have time to eat your box lunch breakfast (included).
08:30: Entrance to the Huascarán National Park. Visit to the Llanganuco Gorge and Lake Chinancocha, where you will have free time to capture photographs, and then continue the trip, finally passing by Lake Horconcocha.
09:00: Arrival at Cebollapampa (base camp and starting point of the trekking) and start of the ascent to Lake 69.
12:00: Arrival at Lake 69, free time to admire the landscape and consume your box lunch lunch (not included).
13:00: Start of the descent and return to the transport waiting for you in Cebollapampa, free time to wait for all the participants of the group.
14:00: Departure from Cebollapampa to return to Huaraz.
18:30: Arrival in the city of Huaraz, transfer to your accommodations, and free evening for the overnight stay.

Day 6END OF THE TOURS

06:00: Breakfast at the Hotel.
06:30: Transfer Hotel/Huaraz Airport or bus station (recommended time). End of our services.

FAQs

What is the best time of year to visit Ancash?

We recommend visiting the city of Anacash between April and September, as these are the months when the weather is clearest, allowing you to enjoy trekking and hiking activities more comfortably and safely.

What important details should I know about this package?

The tours are offered as a private service, meaning both the transportation capacity and the guiding service are solely and exclusively for the passengers who book this package, with the exception of the following tours detailed below:

– CITY TOUR, CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR, LAKE PARÓN, PASTORURI GLACIER, PUNTA OLIMPICA + TOWN OF CHACAS, LAKE LLANGANUCO + YUNGAY CAMPO SANTO, LAKE 69 + LAKE LLANGANUCO: Transport seats will be occupied on a first-come, first-served basis, and you must return in the same seat you occupied when the tour started. In order to comply with the itinerary, you are kindly requested to be very attentive at the time of boarding to meet the departure and return schedules.

How long in advance can I make a reservation?

At least 10 days before the scheduled travel date and/or subject to seat availability. If you’re from a neighboring country or anywhere else in the world, we recommend booking at least 20 days in advance, or two month if the date you arrive is high season in Ancash.

Do I have to carry an identity document during the package?

Yes, it is essential that all participants carry a valid ID, Immigration Card or Passport during the Package.

Don’t forget to review all the complete T&Cs here Terms y Conditions.

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