The Andes - Live, Experience and Dream | Peru
📍 Lima, Peru
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Duration5 days
FitnessModerate
CancellationCancellation depends on season and group size
🚗On-demand departure
🎨Free trip design
⏰<4h response
🏅B-corp
Overview
What you will be doing
Day 1 - Lima - Anta - Carhuaz
Upon arrival in Carhuaz, explore the city's highlights, including Carhuaz Plaza and Nuestra Señora de Mercedes Church. Take a short hike to Del Diablo Rock and Bruja Armanán Waterfall for scenic views.
Day 2 - Carhuaz - Chacas - Carhuaz
Begin with a visit to the Carhuaz Main Plaza and a tasting of local artisanal ice creams. Explore the stunning Cancaracá, Contrahierbas, and Yanaraju lagoons. Head to the Chacas District to admire Ugo de Censi Plaza, traditional Andean architecture, and the renowned Don Bosco artisan workshops.
Day 3 - Carhuaz - Huaraz
Journey to Querococha Lagoon and pass through the Kawish Tunnel to reach the Chavín archaeological site. Explore its iconic features, including the Lanzón Monolítico and underground galleries, before visiting the National Museum of Chavín.
Day 4 - Huaraz - Chinancocha Lagoon - Huaraz
Travel through the Callejón de Huaylas, framed by the snow-capped White and Black Mountain Ranges. Visit the Campo Santo of Yungay, a memorial to the city buried by the 1970 earthquake. Continue to Huascarán National Park to explore Chinancocha and Orconcocha lagoons at an altitude of 3,850 meters
Day 5 - Huaraz - Rocotuyoc - Frozen Lagoon
Start with breakfast in the Marcara District, followed by a visit to the Chancos thermal baths. Discover the Vicos Peasant Community and embark on a trek in Huascarán National Park, visiting the Frozen Lagoon, Rocutuyoc Lagoon, and the Paccharuri Waterfall.
Day 6 - Huaraz - Anta - Lima
Transfer to Anta Airport for your departure flight, concluding your Andean adventure.
Things to know
AccessibilityYou need to be in reasonable fitness condition
Fitness levelModerate
Tour languageEnglish | Spanish
Licence requiredNone
- This tour will go through different terrains, so please prepare suitable clothing and footwear.
- Please let us know in the booking form if you have any dietary restrictions
- Please check with your local health authority for any vaccine requirements.
- We suggest you take out your own travel insurance in case of flight delays or any unforeseeable events that may lead you to change or cancel the trip.
- We will share more trip-specific tips based on your finalised itinerary and season of travel.
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- Tour transport
- Pick up and drop off transport
- Meals
- All activities
- Accommodations
- Tour guide
❌ Not included
- Gratuities
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: Jorge Chavez International Airport or your location in Lima
Instruction: We will pick you up from Lima, or your location in Carhuaz
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.