Peru · Hiking

1-Day Lake 69 and Llanganuco Lakes Hiking Tour from Huaraz

1 Day Round trip from Lake 69 Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the stunning turquoise waters of Lake 69
02 Visit one of the most visited lakes in Peru
03 Enjoy wonderful scenery at the base of Peru's highest mountain
04 Travel through beautiful mountain villages in the Cordillera Blanca
05 Take in views of Pisco, Chacraraju, Yanapacha, and Huascaran

Go on a full-day hiking tour of the Llanganuco Lakes - Chinancocha and Orconcocha - in the Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes. Pass through beautiful mountain villages such as Monterrey, Paltay, Tarica, and more as you travel through the Cordillera Blanca and Callejon de Huaylas valleys. Continue to Lake 69, a small lake near Huaraz in the Ancash region of Peru, and enjoy scenic views of Pisco, Chacraraju, Yanapacha, and Huascaran along the way.

Pick up from the hotel at 8 am and depart towards the Llanganuco Lakes, located between the mountains of Huascaran and Huandoy.

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What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Huaraz, Pisco, Carhuaz, Huascarán National Park

Languages French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake 69 and Llanganuco Lakes Hiking Adventure

Pick up from the hotel at 8 am and depart towards the Llanganuco Lakes, located between the mountains of Huascaran and Huandoy.
Pass through the villages of Monterrey, Paltay, Tarica, Jangas, and Yungar Anta on the way.
Witness the scenic beauty of the snow-capped mountains of Huandoy, Huascaran, Hualcan, Copa, and others.
Continue travelling through Marcara and Carhuaz.
Arrive at New Yungay and begin ascending the dusty road up to the Llanganuco Lakes.
Hike to the base of the Huascaran and Huandoy mountains.
Continue through the Cebollapampa trailhead for Pisco Mountain.
Arrive at Lake 69 and spend some time here.
Trek along the valley, visiting Orconcocha Lake first.
Enjoy a bird-watching tour around the lake.
Continue to Chinacocha Lake and enjoy sailing on the lake in small boats.
Walk along the beautiful Maria Josefa trail, full of vegetation.