Itinerary
- Day 1
Chavín de Huántar
You'll arrive in Huaraz and get settled at your hotel with time to rest after the journey. The next morning takes you south through the Valley of Conchucos where you'll pass through small Andean towns and see Querococha Lagoon along the way. At Chavín de Huántar, you'll walk through the ancient temple's galleries and atriums, checking out the carved stone elements that have survived centuries. Afterward, the Chavín National Museum gives you a closer look at the ceramics and other artifacts found at the site. You'll head back to Huaraz by evening.
- Start point
- Huaraz, Áncash, Peru (Pickup from bus station in Huaraz)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Suiza Peruana or similar**)
Included Activities
- Visit to Laguna Querococha
- Pass through Cawish tunnel
- View Christ of the Andes
- Visit Chavín de Huántar temple with galleries, quadrangular and circular atriums, nailed head, monolithic sandeel, cover of the falconids, Choquechinchay altar
- Visit Chavín National Museum with ceramics, photographic galleries, Tello Obelisk, Monolithic Lanzón in replica, Cabezas Clavas and artifacts from Chavín culture
- Guided tour in Spanish
Landmarks Laguna Querococha Chavín de Huántar Chavín National Museum (Museo Nacional de Chavín) Christ of the Andes 
- Day 2
Nevado Pastoruri
After breakfast, you'll travel south through the Callején de Huaylas with views of the Cordillera Blanca peaks surrounding you. A stop at the Carpa sector lets you visit Pumapampa, a natural water hole locals call the fountain of youth. From there, you'll see the Puya Raimondi plants that grow at high altitude and check out some cave paintings in the area. The main event is a 45-minute walk to Pastoruri glacier at 5,200 meters/17,060 feet, where you can walk on the snow and see the frozen lagoon up close. The drive back to Huaraz takes the evening, giving you time to rest after being at altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Suiza Peruana or similar**)
Included Activities
- Visit Pumapampa water hole (fountain of youth)
- View Puya Raimondi flora
- View cave paintings
- Walk to Nevado Pastoruri (approximately 45 minutes)
- Visit frozen lagoon at Pastoruri
- Guided tour in Spanish
Landmarks Nevado Pastoruri Puya Raimondi 
- Day 3
Laguna 69
A morning pickup takes you through the Callején de Huaylas to Yungay, then east into Huascárán National Park. You'll pass the two Llanganuco lagoons, Chinancocha and Orconcocha, which sit among some of the highest peaks in the region. After reaching Cebollapampa, you'll hike 2.5 to 4 hours uphill to Laguna 69 at 4,600 meters/15,090 feet, surrounded by steep mountain faces and alpine terrain. The walk back down takes 1.5 to 2 hours. If time works out, you'll stop at the Campo Santo near Yungay, a cemetery site buried during the massive 1970 earthquake. You return to Huaraz by 7:00 PM for your transfer to the bus station.
- End point
- Huaraz, Áncash, Peru (Drop off bus station in Huaraz)
Included Activities
- Visit Llanganuco lagoons (Chinancocha and Orconcocha)
- Hike to Laguna 69 (2.5-4 hours, 4,600 meters)
- Optional visit to Campo Santo of ancient Yungay
- Guided tour in Spanish
Optional Activities
- Visit Campo Santo of ancient Yungay
Landmarks Laguna 69 Huascarán National Park Llanganuco lagoons (Chinancocha and Orconcocha) Campo Santo of Yungay 
