Peru · National Parks

Full-Day Llanganuco Lakes Tour from Huaraz through Huascarán Park

1 Day Round trip from Cordillera Blanca Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the turquoise Llanganuco Lakes in Huascarán National Park
02 Pass through several typical Andean villages on the way from Huaraz
03 Appreciate the beautiful white mountains of Huandoy, Huascarán, Hualcán, Copa, and others
04 Enjoy bird watching at Chinacocha Lake and optional small-boat sailing

The Llanganuco Lakes sit high in Peru's Cordillera Blanca at 3850 masl, with striking turquoise waters fed by the glaciers of Huascarán and Huandoy. Located within Huascarán National Park and easily accessible from Huaraz, they are among the region's most visited natural attractions. This full-day tour takes you through typical Andean villages and mountain viewpoints before reaching the lakes for bird watching, short walks, and optional small-boat sailing.

The Llanganuco Lakes sit high in Peru's Cordillera Blanca at 3850 masl, with striking turquoise waters fed by the glaciers of Huascarán 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 No

Cities Huaraz, Carhuaz, Huascarán National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Llanganuco Lakes and Cordillera Blanca Scenic Journey

Depart at 9 am from the tour bus station at our office in Huaraz and head north toward the Llanganuco Lakes, located between the mountains of Huascarán and Huandoy. The tour starts in Huaraz.
Pass by several typical villages and appreciate the beautiful white mountains of Huandoy, Huascarán, Hualcán, Copa, and others. You can make photo stops at the various viewpoints along the way. Continue to Carhuaz at 2650 masl and Yungay, then begin ascending the dusty road up to the Llanganuco Lakes.
Visit Orconcocha Lake and enjoy bird watching at Chinacocha Lake. Here, you may also take part in alternative activities such as sailing in small boats, then continue walking around the area before heading to a typical countryside restaurant for lunch at your own expense. Return the same way to Yungay and then drive back to Huaraz, arriving at around 6 pm at our office.