Top Huaraz Day Trips

A challenging uphill trek is rewarded with stunning views on this hike to Lake 69 from Huaraz. Follow your guide through the beautiful scenery of UNESCO-listed Huascaran National park en route to pristine alpine lakes—a route that's difficult to follow on your own. This budget-friendly option doesn't come with frills, making it a great choice for travelers chasing adventures and views.

+All clients can reach the summit of Nevado Mateo with our expert guides. We are patient and accomodating. +Guide to client ratio 1:3 +Crampons, boots, helmet, harness, and piolet (ice axe) provided with prior fitting +Picnic lunch provided (but bring your favorite trekking snacks) +Depending on size, transportation is by taxi, sprinter van, or luxury bus +Peruvian Owned; Family Run Let’s climb the Nevado Mateo in just one day. It is one of the amazing ice-capped peaks of the famous Cordillera Blanca. The total altitude of the Nevado Mateo is 5150 meters and its ascent is considered technically easy. This trip can perfectly work as your first climbing experience since you won’t need any technical skill. However keep in mind that, like in any mountaineering ascent, the climb implies some risks which should not be taken lightly. That is why it is always mandatory, especially for beginners, to do it with a certified mountain guide. I can therefore guarantee that you will enjoy this experience safely.

Discover the beautiful Lake 69 in Cordillera Blanca on a full-day hiking tour from Huaraz. Follow your guide as you trek past the mountains of Pisco, Chacraraju, Yanapacha, and Huascaran. Snap some photos of the beautiful scenery during your 4-hour hike before hiking back down the slope and heading back to Huaraz.

Explore the archaeological sites of Huaraz and Querococha Lake on a comprehensive coach tour. Pass by local villages and pastures filled with lush greenery and an abundance of alpacas and llamas. Visit the site of Chavin de Huantar to explore the castle and surrounding ruins before heading to the modern museum to learn about the history of this area.

Explore plazas, storehouses, and ceremonial structures built by ancient Inca on a full-day trip from Huaraz to Huanuco Pampa, an archeological site perched high on an Andean plateau. Coordinating a local guide with round-trip transport brings the little-visited site within day-tripping distance of Huaraz, and you’ll have spectacular views as you cross the Cordillera Blanca mountain range.

The Cordillera Negra (Black Mountain) range is a hiking paradise with areas that deliver great views of the nearby Cordillera Blanca (White Mountain) range. This full-day hiking trip to Huilcaccoha Lake from Huaraz, Peru allows active travelers to enjoy around six hours of hiking along an approximately six-mile trail to reach the scenic lake—an excellent choice for outdoorsy travelers and those looking to acclimatize before longer treks.

Discover the beauty of Llanganuco Lake and its tumultuous history when you embark on this full-day tour from Huaraz. With a private guide, take a short hike along the lake and observe the beautiful landscapes as well as several bird species. Learn about the 1970 earthquake that caused an avalanche that destroyed the village of Yungay and take a walk around the buried city.

Laguna Churup is one of the most beautiful lagoons in the Cordillera Blanca, very scenic and a good route for hikers.

Visit two lakes in one trek on the Cordillera route in Huascaran National Park. You’ll visit both Llanganuco and 69 Lake on this approximately six hour hike. Round-trip hotel transfers are also provided, so no need to book that elsewhere. Your guide will also organize breakfast and lunch for you to keep you energized.

Discover the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range on a day trip that saves you the hassle of car hire and advance planning. This private tour ensures that you receive personalized attention from your guide and gives you the chance to explore the natural landscapes at a pace set by you rather than a large group.

Visit Pastoruri Glacier on a private tour from Huaraz that explores remote mountain roads, colorful alpine lakes, and the high peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. Traveling with a private guide offers you the flexibility to enjoy the day at your own pace without being limited by a group schedule, so you'll have plenty of time for bird-watching, hiking, or just enjoying the view.

Visit the turquoise-blue waters of the Llanganuco Lakes on a private full-day tour from Huaraz. If you love hiking and nature then this is the perfect adventure for you. Take a guided tour of the buried city of Yungay, admire the beautiful mountain scenery, and follow your guide to the Maria Josefa trail for a 4-hour trek through the lush vegetation.

Drive through the Andes Mountains from Huaraz to reach the quaint city of Chacas during this private excursion. Chacas is home to many beautiful handcrafted structures which are characterized by Andean-Andalusian architecture. Explore the city and surrounding region with a dedicated guide and take tours of the museum, cathedral, and other points of interest throughout the day.

Located in the south part of the Cordillera Blanca, its one of the glaciers left in the tropical areas of South America; the glacier is around 8 square kms in size, and around 4km long with a terrestrial snow ending, the glacier is retreating quickly, it has lost 22% of its size and 15.5% on its ice mass in the last 30 years. The glacier occupies an Andean peak around 5250masl and so has steep, cliff like edges, with heavily crevassed areas characteristic of a chirque glacier.

Distance: 12 km Altitude: 3900m to 4600m Rating: moderate Lake 69 is the most beautiful lake in the Cordillera Blanca and become popular by its easy reach in just a one day hike. We offer one day hiking services including a hiking guide and transfer from Huaraz with daily departures. Hiking the 69 lake from the trail, you will enjoy the wonderful mountain views of Pisco 5752masl Chacraraju 6112masl, Yanapacha 5460masl, and Huascaran 6678masl northern and southern peaks.

The UNESCO–listed ruins at Chavín de Huántar rank among the most important historic sites of interest in Peru, with pre-Incan structures dating back to 1200 BC. On this tour, reach the archaeological site with ease from Huaraz and take in the nearby attraction of Lake Querococha on the same trip. Discover rich pre-Incan heritage and impressive natural beauty, and see the best of northern Peru with ease—with round-trip travel from central Huaraz included.

Visit the beautiful Cordillera Blanca in northern Peru on this 3-day full loop nature tour. Experience the beautiful Andean nature and some of its untouched areas with a small-group and your guide. Begin at the city of Huaraz and hit altitudes of up to 5,000 meters as you visit the Llanganuco Lakes, the local villages of San Luis and Huari, and the archeological sites of Chavin and Querococha Lake.

The archaeological site of Huánuco Pampa offers valuable insight into Inca society, but exploring without a guide means missing the site’s hidden secrets. On this tour, reach Huánuco Pampa in comfort by air-conditioned coach from your Huaraz hotel, and listen as your guide brings its Inca history to life. Gain insight into Huánuco Pampa’s role in Inca culture, and learn how different ethnic groups worked together for the common good.

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.

Take one of the most spectacular trekking excursions in the Andes, to beautiful Paron Lagoon, a turquoise-blue expanse of water surrounded by glacial peaks that rise to over 6,000 metres (19,700 feet). This lagoon is the largest in the Cordillera Blanca. 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 Huaraz.

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.

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.