Things to do in Huascaran National Park, Ancash Region: The Best Tours

May 20, 2022 Joeann Galban

Discover the best top things to do in Huascaran National Park, Peru including Santa Cruz Llanganuco Trek Cordillera Blanca, Pico Mateo Summit, Trekking Laguna 69, Mountaineering: Ascent to Nevado Mateo, Trekking to Laguna 69, Laguna Parón (Full Day), 69 Lake - Cordillera Blanca, Full-Day Tour to Lake Paron from Huaraz, Peru, Santa Cruz 4 Day Trek, Laguna 69 Day Trek.

1. Santa Cruz Llanganuco Trek Cordillera Blanca

Scheler Artizon Trek
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Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m.a.s.l) - Caraz (2290 m.a.s.l) - Cashapampa (2970 m.a.s.l) - Llamacorral Camp (3760 m.a.s.l). Day 2: Llamacorral (3760 m.a.s.l) - Taullipampa Camp (4250 m.a.s.l). Day 3: Taullipampa (4250 m.a.s.l) - Punta Union Pass (4750 m.a.s.l) - Cachinapampa Camp (3700 m.a.s.l). Day 4: Cachinapampa (3700 m.a.s.l) - Yanachaca (3500 m.a.s.l) - Vaquería (3750 m.a.s.l) - Portachuelo Llanganuco (4767 m.a.s.l) - Huaraz.

Inclusions: Briefing with the guide the day before the trek., Qualified professional trekking guide., Professional mountain cook., Assistant of guide and cook more than 8 people or big groups., Donkey drivers, donkeys (12 kilos per person, baggage and personal clothing), More than 06 people 01 emergency horse., Transfer from Huaraz to different start and end points of the Trekking in private transport., Camping tent (03 squares are for the use of 02 people), Sleeping bag (-5 °C approx.) and personal inflatable mattress., Kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent., All Kitchen and dining equipment, plates, cups, utensils, etc., Tables, chairs, lamps., All meals during the trek (vegetarian option). 03 Breakfasts, 04 snacks, 03 tea time and 03 dinners., Basic First aid kit and oxygen., Radio communicator and cellular (coverage areas), Permanent and personalized assistance from our Travel. Information complete pre-departure, extension services or others themes.

Exclusions: Extra hotel nights in the city, Huaraz., Drinks and food in the city of Huaraz during his stay., Taxi, laundry, telephone call, etc., Extra days for delayed or anticipated arrivals., Does not include tips., Does not include the first breakfast, the last dinner on the trekking and climbing routes.

Reviewed By Varun M

The pickup was spot on, and the bus was comfortable. The hike is self guided so you are basically paying for the transportation. Hence I recommend taking this tour over the more expensive private tours. As for Laguna 69, it's an absolute must-do! Stunning views leading up to an even more stunning lake. It's a 14 km trek back to base. Make sure to acclimatize a day before as you are going up to 4600 masl

2. Pico Mateo Summit

Inkandina Travel
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5.0 based on 25 reviews

It is a tour with the best views of the white mountain range and the highest peaks that surround this small summit, called matteo that is part of the mountain, weed. It is done in a one day trip. ideal for people who do not have much time, but they love to summit with the best views.

Inclusions: Summit Pico Mateo - Huaraz

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Reviewed By Z3598WErobinw

love the walks and I have done it in many places of the world and one of the best experiences I had on the walk to Santa Cruz, the white mountain range is amazing and even more when the people who organize everything are professionals and who run an excellent agency As an Andean Inca, the guides are experienced, the chef makes the food very delicious and always attentive to the details so you can have a better experience. I recommend this agency.

3. Trekking Laguna 69

Geckos Reisen Peru
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6-hour round trip tour, 14 km of travel and a 700-meter drop to reach this beautiful lagoon

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4. Mountaineering: Ascent to Nevado Mateo

Andes Lovers Travel Agency
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Climbing a mountain is something that everyone must do before dying, Nevado Mateo is ideal to start with this passion. The Peruvian Andes offer us endless possibilities, but only the Nevado Mateo offers us such a simple ascent and despite this it is more than 5,150 meters high and with a 360 view of the most beautiful mountains of the Cordillera Blanca , within the Huascarán National Park.

Inclusions: - Group mountain equipment (rope, locks, carabiners, etc.), - Personal mountain safety equipment (hiking boots, crampons, ice ax, harness, helmet), Private transportation

Exclusions: Snacks, All Fees and Taxes,

5. Trekking to Laguna 69

Andes Lovers Travel Agency
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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.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Walking sticks or personal warm clothing, All Fees and Taxes, Snacks, Breakfast, Entrance to the places of visit.

6. Laguna Parón (Full Day)

Andes Lovers Travel Agency
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It is the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca. It is surrounded by the most imposing Nevados (with heights greater than 6000 meters above sea level) such as the Artesonraju (Paramount Pictures Mountain, Nevado Huandoy, Piramide, Huascarán, among others. One of the few lagoons navigable by kayak. It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and Huascarán National Park, thus providing it with a very particular ecosystem.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Snacks, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Entrance fees to places of visit

7. 69 Lake - Cordillera Blanca

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4.9 based on 42 reviews

Is one of the best treks in Cordillera Blanca, where we will visit a beautiful lake its name is Llangancuco then we walk for 3 hours aproximately  enjoying the nature and finally visit the principal atractive, the 69 lake and finally we will return to Cebollapampa to take the bus back to Huaraz.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By patriciaaX3029BI

Great adventure. Used Johnny’s tours from Huaraz Peru. We went from rain to hail to wirlwinds eith hsil to snow. It is the smallest of the glaciars but a great adventure to climb it. It is a 3 mile climb in below zero temperatures. Dress accordingly.

8. Full-Day Tour to Lake Paron from Huaraz, Peru

First Class Huaraz
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4.3 based on 3 reviews

Paron lake formed as a natural reservoir has an area of 44.3km2, it is 3.7km long from east to west and average of 7000m width from north to south, the original depth was about 75m, but today the level was lowered 15m to prevent the collapse of the moraine, the water from the lake was formerly used for the canon del pato hydroelectric scheme, since 29 july 2008, this condition has ceased. The lake itself is within the borders of the Huascaran National Park. The water level is controlled by a tunnel and underwater gate, to keep water level at 4155masl.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Round-trip shared transfer, Downtown drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By J1986VXpatriciap

Edgar Zombrano. is a thief. DO NOT BOOK WITH FIRST CLASS HUARAZ!!!!!. After I paid I never heard back from Edgar Zombrano or anyone at First class Huaraz. I called First Huaraz and Edgar Zombrano multiple times but there was no answer. I sent emails and text messages and still no reply. I decided to call my credit card company so I can get a refund. But first class Huaraz told them that it was a legit purchase because I voluntarily gave them my credit card information. and that they booked a hotel and bus tickets for me. when I called the hotel,and the bus company had nothing under my name. Also, I agreed with Edgar Zombrano on a different hotel than the awful hotel he claims he booked for me. DO NOT GIVE THIS PEOPLE any of your personal information. if you want to go to Huaraz, book everything on your own and find a tour guide once you get there. This is what I will do. so sad there are these horrible people in this world.

9. Santa Cruz 4 Day Trek

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4.0 based on 4 reviews

The world class Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular in Huaraz for good reason. The multi-day trek takes trekkers through the most stunning scenery in the Cordillera Blanca including awe-inspiring mountain passes and vast plains in 3-4 days! For pure mountain scenery in the Cordillera Blanca, theres no better value than the Santa Cruz trek. All necessary camping equipment and food / water is provided.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Camping equipment and sleeping bag, Mule support, water

Exclusions: Entrance Fee of 60 Soles for non-residents and 30 soles for residents , Extra warm clothing (scalf, hat, gloves, extra blanket), extra snacks, Breakfast and water for 1st day

Reviewed By 236mathiasv

Great trip with awesome guides. Very Friendly and experienced Guides, we had a lot of fun and got to make new Friends. The tour was the right price, not expensive at all. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to climb outside toprope!!!

10. Laguna 69 Day Trek

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Beginning easy, this beautiful trek passes by alpine meadows and beside a river. The trail then ascends up along switchblades to reveal majestic waterfalls and streams. You'll enjoy views of two smaller lakes before your final ascent up the valley. After a steep incline up the mountain, you'll finally reach the renowned azure waters of laguna 69!

Inclusions: Certified guide

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Entrance fee of 30 Soles for non-residents and 15 soles for residents

Reviewed By 508anniee

I loved the tour, but I can’t recommend booking it via Andean Summit. 1) It is more expensive than booking e.g. in a hostel in Huaraz. 2) They postponed my start of the tour. For “compensation” they offered me a “discount” on another tour which turned out to be the normal price. Besides, I could negotiate a free night in their hostel (Sleep & Summit). It was the worst hostel I ever slept in (no windows, no hot water, far from the city center). 3) They told me I would not need cash. However, I had to pay 60 soles for the entrance of the park.

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