Peru · National Parks

4-Day Huascaran National Park & Chavin Pre Inca Temple from Lima

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Lima District. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel from Lima to Huaraz for a 4-day Andes adventure
  • 02 Explore the Callejón de Huaylas between the Cordillera Blanca and Negra
  • 03 Visit Llanganuco valley in Huascarán National Park
  • 04 Admire turquoise lagoon scenery, Andean flora, and snow peaks
  • 05 Discover the ancient ceremonial center of Chavín de Huántar
  • 06 See monumental architecture, underground galleries, and carved stone art
  • 07 Includes accommodation in Huaraz, transfers, and guided day tours

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Peru’s high Andes on this 4-day journey from Lima to Huaraz, a mountain city set between striking peaks and scenic valleys. From here, explore the Callejón de Huaylas, admire the snow-capped Cordillera Blanca, and visit the beautiful Llanganuco valley within Huascarán National Park.

The experience also includes a visit to Chavín de Huántar, one of Peru’s most important pre-Inca ceremonial centers, where monumental stone architecture and ancient underground galleries reveal the legacy of a culture more than 3,000 years old. With transportation, accommodation, and guided excursions included, this trip combines natural beauty and archaeology in one memorable Andean escape.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Peru’s high Andes on this 4-day journey from Lima to Huaraz, a mountain city set between striking peaks and scenic valleys.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Huaraz, Lima, Carhuaz, Huascarán National Park, Chavín de Huantar
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Day 1: Lima to Huaraz City

Transfer to the bus station and departure toward the city of Huaraz. Arrival at night and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.

2
Day 02

Day 2: Callejón de Huaylas & Huascaran Snow Peak View

You will visit the northern part of the Valley of the Santa River in the morning, which is situated between the Cordillera Blanca and Negra (White and Black Mountain Range). Here some picturesque villages and towns are built such as: Carhuaz, Mancos and Yungay and the most important snow peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. You will climb the Cordillera Blanca in order to visit the valley of Llanganuco, protected by the National Park Huascaran. There you will be able to contemplate a beautiful lagoon with its Turkish blue waters, different Andean flora and the snow peaks that surround itLunch in Caraz. Overnight at Huaraz.

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Day 03

Day 3: Chavín de Huántar Temple

You will visit the most representative ceremonial center of the High Peruvian Culture that is more than 3,000 years old, it is considered to be the first high Peruvian culture. Here you will appreciate the monumental architecture with hollow squares and underground galleries, the fine stone art distinguishing “Lanzón de Chavín” and “Estelas” that have some anthropomorphic representations. Among them “Portada de las Falcónidas” with its blocks and cornices and “Cabezas Clavas”that surround the Main Temple can be distinguished. Lunch. Return to the hotel. By night, transfer to bus station and departure to Lima.

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Day 04

Day 4: Huaraz to Lima City by bus

By the morning arrival to Lima. Reception at the bus station and transfer to the airport or hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Lima District. 5 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Transfer airport / hotel / bus station / airport - Bus Tkt regular (SIB) Lima - Huaraz
  • Transfer bus station / hotel / bus station
  • FD Callejón (Passage) of Huaylas with lunch
  • FD Chavín de Huántar with lunch
  • Bus Tkt regular (SIB) Huaraz-Lima
  • 3 nights of accommodation in Huaraz - Daily breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants. Otherwise, your tour may not be confirmed.
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Note: Your program is confirmed. Please provide your flight information, full legal name, passport number, date of birth, and nationality as soon as possible. Not providing your information may result in cancellation of your tour. Please present your printed voucher to the representative upon arrival. In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department.
  • Departure Point: Selected Miraflores, San Isidro or downtown Lima hotels Dates: See Availability

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Lima District.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Lima District.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Lima District..

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