Top Experiences in Llanganuco Lakes (Lagunas Llanganuco)

Depart at 9am, private tour to Llanganuco Lakes, Passing by several typical villages like appreciating the beautiful white mountains. continue to Carhuaz 2650masl, Yungay buried city holds history; a 7° earthquake took place in 31 May 1970 at 3:20pm, pieces of the Huascaran mountain’s north peak broke off and caused huge avalanche of mud and ice and in 6 seconds destroyed Yungay. a guided visit will take you around one hour, 1km north is New Yungay, Further on for about one hour we arrive at the base of the Mountain Huascaran and Huandoy, continue until the place called Yuraccorral, from here start walking along the valley visiting the lakes first Orconcocha and bird watching, continue to Chinacocha Lake, then walk along the nicest trail of Maria Josefa full of vegetation, where at the end the car waits and take to the countryside typical restaurant for lunch by their own, come back the same way to Yungay then drive back to Huaraz, arriving at around 6pm to our terminal of Bus Station.

The Lake 69 is considered the most impressive scenic hike in the entire White Mountain Range, as well as the most beautiful lake for its turquoise waters. This important destination is one of the favorites for hiking adventurers, and for nature lovers.

The mountain height, and the challenging hike effort at the last section before reach the lake, makes it as a high difficulty excursion.

Do not miss this opportunity, and book with us this wonderful tour to Lake 69.

Take one of the most spectacular trekking excursions in the Andes, to lagoon 69: a peaceful turquoise lagoon next to imposing snow-capped peaks, a true natural spectacle. Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery, culture and vast history of this area. Exit the city of Huaraz until you reach Cebollapampa, starting point of the walk. The lagoon is easily accessible, and the road is full of impressive Andean landscapes. Once in the lagoon, you will have time to explore the surroundings and appreciate the scenery. You will have a box lunch after which you will start the return to the town of Cebollapampa. Once there, a vehicle will transfer you back to the city of Huaraz.

Are you planning to get an incredible vacation but you just don’t have more than a few weeks? Well, here we tailed a great option! With Viagens Machu Picchu you can get 16- day itineraries through the coast, passing the Andean mountains, and visiting the wonderful Peruvian high jungle!
Here’s what to expect:

• Explore the modern and colonial city of Lima and learn everything about its history.
• Make your way to the northern Peruvian Andes and discover the magic of the Huascarán National Park.
• Head down to the coast and desert to uncover its mysteries and awe-inspiring landscapes.
• Visit the White City of Arequipa and be spellbound by its natural and urban scenery.
• Learn about the millenary cultures of Lake Titicaca.
• Experience the legacy of the Incas in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
• Explore the ancient Machu Picchu Citadel and get to know everything about it.

Today you will cross the magnificent Callejón de Huaylas, a valley fed by the Santa River and located between the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra Mountain Ranges. On the way, you will visit the towns of Carhuaz, Mancos and Yungay, and while ascending towards the Cordillera Blanca the mountainous landscape will become increasingly spectacular. The granite walls of Huandoy (6395 masl) and Huascarán Mountains (6768 masl) make up a ´U´-shaped canyon, with the two turquoise lagoons of Llanganuco. You will find yourself in the heart of the Huascaran National Reserve, a massive laboratory of natural history where it is possible to learn about the tropical species of the Andes and their ecosystems. You will visit the Orcocha and Chinacocha lagoons (3850 masl), where queñuales forests and Quishuar trees can be seen. After lunch, you will be transferred back to Huaraz.

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.

Llanganuco Lakes is one of the most wonderful areas, for adventure lovers, and it can be visited in a short 4 hours hike! This tour involves you in passion for nature and adventurous hiking. If you don't wish to hike, you can stay in the car and follow hikers the same route in this comfort option.

Depart in direction of Yungay for an excursion to Llanganuco, conformed by the beautiful lakes of Orkoncocha and Warmicocha, of intense turquoise waters, located over 3.800 meters above sea level and surrounded by lush forests of queñuales. Llanganuco is located in a narrow glacial valley and its lakes are flanked by mounts Huascaran (the highest in Peru, with 6.800 meters of altitude), Huandoy, Pishqo, Chapraraju, Yanapaccha and Chopicalqui of the Cordillera Blanca, the path of Maria Josefa and the Quebrada Demanda, forming in conjunction the Huascaran National Park and the Huascaran Reserve. On the way pass through the picturesque villages of Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz. In the afternoon, return to Huaraz and the hotel.

This Trekking to LAKE 69 is a unique experience, NO Rush, NO hurry as you have time enough to enjoy the beautiful of this paradisiatic place, enjoy the views of the mountains in calm, enjoy each time along the way the wonderful landscape, campin closer to trail head, the second day the ext marvelous of the place the same route of Lake 69, walking along the Llanganuco lakes is another priviligie for yoru adventure travel or vacation, relaxing and enjoying your stay at the hearth in the Cordillera Blanca

Huaraz is one of the major cities of the highlands of Peru; it is a place of arrival of adventure and mountains sports in the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, as well as tours to the archaeological site of Chavin.
The city of Huaraz, Capital of the department of Ancash, it is situated in the heart of Peruvian Andes with a 408 km from the north of Lima. It has an altitude of 3 080 meters above the sea level. The city is flanked by the Cordillera Blanca and Negra, east and west respectively, forming the valley properly known as the Callejon de Huaylas.
It is considered one of the most important touristic destinations in Peru, due to the natural beauty of its landscapes, archaeological monuments (pre – Inca and Inca) and varied folklore, is a privileged city with a grand natural and cultural heritage.

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.

- Camping in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca in Huascaran National Park
- Hiking the most wonderful trails along the Llanganuco Valley
- Visiting the Lake 69 the most wonderful and eséctacular route

Llanganuco Lake is one of the most famous tour in Huaraz because we will visit the 60 percent of the Callejon de Huaylas we will make stops in  carhuaz, Yungay, Tarica and we can be near of the Huascaran Mountain and Huandoy Mountain; is a tour where you can see and buy tipical products.

Visiting the Huascaran National Park is complete tours around white mountain and the most popular circuits such as Llanganuco Lakes - Chavin de Huantar Pre-Inca Ruins - Pastoruri Glacier and the Puya Raymondi plants, this visit must be and excellent alternative for who are challenging the longets treks and climbings as this could be part of you acclimatizing in the altutudes of Cordillera Blanca, this tour consists three visit consecuently and is arranged since yoru hostel or Hotel in Huaraz.