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Home8-Hour Hike To Laguna Ahuac In Huaraz Including Museo De Sitio Wari
Description
Trek to The Ahuac or Aguak lagoon, a natural reservoir of freshwater located within the Huascarán National Park, in the Cordillera Blanca on the east side of the Callejón de Huaylas, within the province of Huaraz in Áncash, Peru. This lagoon has clean and crystalline waters similar to a mirror of blue reflection. Enjoy the spectacular view over the town of Huaraz with only a 4-hour walk to get there. Enjoy the view over the Cordillera Blanca, Cajellón de Huaylas and the Cordillera Negra.
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- Take a vehicle to the small village and archaeological site of Willcahuain from where you start your hike.
Follow a marked trail to the hill of San Cristobal and after, towards Laguna.
During the hike, admire beautiful mountains surrounding you, morenas formed by the glacier and snow-capped peaks of Vallunaraju, Churup, Huamashraju, Cashan and stunning view over Huaraz.
After return, visit the Museo de Sitio Wari, the museum and archaeological site of the Wari culture.
What's Included
Transportation
Official trekking guide
Huascaran National Park entrance ticket
Pick up at your hotel
First aid kit and oxygen
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
What to bring
- Fresh clothes while travelling in the vehicle and hiking
- To be in the sheltered lagoon, hats with earflaps attire is required
Hat or sun hat
Energy drinks or water (2 litres approx)
Box Lunch (amount depends on you)
Hiking shoes, sometimes waterproof if its the rainy season
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Camera
Know before you go
Pick up at your hotel will be between 6:30 to 7:00 am approx.
Meeting Point
Huaraz, Peru
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per Person | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 20 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |