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LAGUNA 69 - 01-DAY TOUR
Spectacular ascent to one of the most beautiful
lakes in The White Range (Cordillera Blanca), an intense turquoise lake on
the base of Chacraraju (6112 m.a.s.l.) and Pisco (5800 m.a.s.l.). During
the trip, there will be an explanation about Campo Santo, where Yungay was,
a city that disappeared by an avalanch caused by the earthquake in 1970.
Then you can enjoy Llanganuco Valley, surrounded by Huandoy, Huascaran, Chacraraju,
Chopicalqui, Yanapaccha and Pisco Peaks, where you can appreciate its immense
turquoise lagoons. From Huaraz city takes 2 hours to arrive to Cebollapampa
Valley, the start point of the trek. The trail take us through a fascinating
landscape of rivers, waterfalls and mountains.
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Distance: | 4 km. |
| Maximal elevation: | 4500 (masl) |
| Maximal Temperature: | 25°C |
| Minimal Temperature: | 5°C |
| Departure time: | 7:00 AM |
| Duration: | 6 - 7 hours |
| Arrival: | 5 - 6 PM |
It includes:
- Private transportation Huaraz - Cebollapampa - Huaraz
- Bilingual trekking guide
- Guide assistance from 10 people
- Box lunch and cold lunch
Tour description:
Very early in the morning transfer from your hotel towards Llanganuco Valley. On the way, you can appreciate the magnificent and colorful Callejon de Huaylas (Huaylas Valley) with its green fields and white peaks, some of them more than 6000 meters, including the highest mountain in Peru, The Huascaran. During the trip, there will be an explanation about Campo Santo, where Yungay was, a city that disappeared by an avalanche caused by the earthquake in 1970. After that, it starts the ascent to Llanganuco Valley, surrounded by Huandoy, Huascaran, Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, Yanapacha and Pisco Peaks, where you can appreciate its immense turquoise lagoons. From Huaraz city takes 2 hours to arrive to Cebollapampa Valley, the start point of the trek. After 3 to 4 hours ascending through a fascinating landscape of rivers, waterfalls and mountains, you will arrive to Lake 69, where you will be able to lunch, take pictures and enjoy the spectacular lake and Chacraraju Peak with more than 6000 meters. The descent to Cebollapampa takes from 1 to 2 hours, place where the car is waiting to take you back to Huaraz city. Arrival in Huaraz approximately at 6:00 p.m. and transfer to your hotel.
Price per person: $ 50.00 U.S.D.