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Ancash – Ancash Explorer Package 5d/4n from Huaraz

5d/4n
Groups: Up to 15 People
Difficulty: 6
Available: All year
Pick-up: Huaraz Airport
Min Age: 6+

North of Lima lies the Ancash region, an incredible place that combines the culture of ancient Inca ancestors with the most beautiful mountains in Peru, such as Nevado Huascarán, the highest peak in our country (6,768 meters / 22,205 feet). On this journey, you will explore the city of Huaraz on a City Tour and visit the mysterious temple of Chavín de Huántar.

The best part about this package is that you get to choose your own outdoor adventures from these two options: Parón Lake (one of the most beautiful in the Huaylas Valley) or a visit to the Pastoruri Glacier (known as the Climate Change Route). To wrap up your experiences in this city, you can combine your visit to the Llanganuco Lake with the historic town of Yungay and the traditional pottery crafts of Taricá, or opt instead for a trek to Lake 69.

What will you discover on this Package?

The Huaraz Main Square (Plaza de Armas), the “Augusto Soriano Infante” Ancash Archaeological Museum, the Pastorita Huaracina Boulevard. The Lord of Solitude Church and Plaza, the scenic Viewpoint and the Cross of Rataquenua.
Querococha Lake, the Cahuish Tunnel, the City of Chavín de Huántar, the Chavín Archaeological Complex, and the Chavín National Museum.
Outdoor Destination Day 3 (Parón Lake or Pastoruri Snowy Peak).
Outdoor Destination Day 4 (Llanganuco Lake + Yungay Memorial Park or Lake 69 + Llanganuco Lake).

Pick-up place

Anta Airport (Huaraz).

Check the route and distances here: Google Maps.

All-Inclusive Package

Private airport/hotel/airport transfers.
4 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.
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 the Huascarán National Park.
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$ 505
Two people traveling together: US$ 385

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.
Rates are valid ONLY for FOREIGNERS. If you are South American or a national, please contact us for a quote via Whatsapp.
REMEMBER, this itinerary is 100% customizable, meaning you can add or remove activities as needed and upgrade your hotel category.

To detail

In this 5-day and 4-night package, you will begin the first day with a traditional City Tour, on a walking tour through the center of Huaraz where you will visit the Main Square (Plaza de Armas), the “Augusto Soriano Infante” Ancash Archaeological Museum, the Pastorita Huaracina Boulevard, the sanctuary of the Lord of Solitude, and the historic José Olaya street (the only road that resisted the 1970 earthquake of 7.9 magnitude on the Richter scale), ending with a panoramic view from the Rataquenua Viewpoint.

On the second day, we will have a Full Day to Chavín de Huántar, which will take us on a journey to the Conchucos Valley, crossing the mystical Querococha Lake and the impressive Cahuish tunnel, to then descend to the ancient city of Chavín (Pre-Inca culture) and have a guided tour through its majestic Chavín de Huántar Archaeological Complex, where you will explore ancient underground passages and be able to appreciate the mysterious Lanzón Monolítico (sacred oracle), closing the day with free time to wander through its traditional streets and the Chavín National Museum.

For the third day, you will be able to choose between the Full Day Parón Lake or Full Day Pastoruri Glacier. The first option takes you north to the spectacular Parón Lake, at an altitude of 4,185 meters (13,730 feet), being the largest freshwater reservoir in the Cordillera Blanca. On the way, you will make a stop in Caraz, a city famous for its traditional sweets (such as manjar blanco and cuarteadas), you will visit its Main Square, and once you have arrived at the lake, you will be able to appreciate the imposing reflection of the Artesonraju, Garcilazo, and Caraz snowy peaks. In the second option, you will head south towards the Pastoruri Glacier at an altitude of 4,800 meters (15,748 feet); here you will also be able to see the Pumapashimi seven-color lagoon and the mystical forest of Puya Raimondi plants (which are part of the native flora of the Andes and can reach up to 14 meters in height); once in Pastoruri, you will go on an unforgettable hike along the edge of its imposing glacial ice walls.

For the fourth day, we offer you two types of experiences: cultural or adventure, both taking place in the northern part of the Huaylas Valley. For the cultural option, you will have the Full Day to Llanganuco Lake + the Yungay Memorial Park (here we will make some stops at the most popular districts of the Huaylas Valley, such as Caraz and Carhuaz), and if you decide to take the adventure option, you will have the Full Day to Lake 69 + Llanganuco Lake; on this route, you will be able to challenge your limits with a demanding and exciting trek from Cebollapampa to the spectacular Lake 69, a dazzling bright blue mirror of water at an altitude of 4,650 meters (15,256 feet), surrounded by the Chacraraju and Pisco snowy peaks.

Choose your favorite adventures and let yourself be captivated by the Cordillera Blanca.

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: 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 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 4END 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, PARÓN LAKE, PASTORURI GLACIER, LLANGANUCO LAKE AND YUNGAY MEMORIAL PARK, LAKE 69 AND LLANGANUCO LAKE: 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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