HUARAZ: PASTORURI GLACIER

Overview

HUARAZ: PASTORURI GLACIER
Huaraz, Perú
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 25
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$32

About this trip

Discover one of the most impressive natural destinations in the Cordillera Blanca with our tour to the Pastoruri Glacier from Huaraz. During this experience, we will traverse high-Andean landscapes, see the famous Puya raimondii, admire natural mineral springs, and visit ancient rock art sites before arriving at the majestic Pastoruri Glacier.

Departure from Huaraz

9:00 a.m. – We begin our journey from the city of Huaraz, heading toward the Pastoruri Glacier and traveling through the stunning landscapes of the Cordillera Blanca.

First stop: Ticapampa

We will make a brief stop in Ticapampa, where you can have breakfast (at your own expense) and try coca tea—a traditional beverage commonly consumed in high-altitude regions.

Pumapampa Carbonated Springs

Continue to the Pumapampa Carbonated Springs, a natural attraction known for the mineral-rich, naturally carbonated water that bubbles up from underground.

Puya Raimondi

We will visit the habitat of the impressive Puya raimondii, one of the largest and most iconic plants of the Andes. This species can reach several meters in height and blooms only once during its lifetime.

Pumashimi Lagoon

Our next stop is Pumashimi Lagoon, renowned for its colorful waters that shift in hue depending on the angle of the sunlight.

Rock Art

We will explore an area featuring preserved ancient rock paintings.

Pastoruri Glacier

We arrive at the starting point for the hike to the Pastoruri Glacier. The hike takes approximately 40 minutes, depending on each visitor's pace and trail conditions.

Pastoruri Glacier

We will have time to admire the Pastoruri Glacier, take photos, and enjoy the high-mountain scenery before beginning our return journey.

Arrival in Huaraz

After completing our visit, we will head back to Huaraz, arriving at approximately 6:30 PM.

What's included

Tourist Transportation

Round-trip tourist transport from Huaraz.

Official tour guide

Permanent assitance

Permanent assistance during the tour.

First aid kit

What's not included

Personal expenses

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks.

Entrance tickets

Entrance tickets to tourist sites.

Personal insurance

Map of the trip locations

A. Huaraz, Perú

Huaraz, Perú

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