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Day by day…
Two days excursion to discover the Cordillera Blanca – a paradise of everlasting, white, snow-capped mountain peaks and beautiful lagoons; and behind it is the majestic Huascaran, also known as the Ceiling of Peru.
Day 1: HUARAZ – CHACAS – TOUR DU HUASCARAN (6768 M D’ALT.) (PRIVATE)
Huaraz region is famous for its spectacular natural scenery with a view of the White Cordillera. The mountains are massive since their average altitude is about 5 500 meters… The Huascaran and its 6768 meters is always amazing for travelers. It is called « Peru’s roof of the world». In this region, about 22 natural thermal springs and over 600 lakes have been discovered.
This part of the Cordillera is also special for the kindness and the hospitality of its inhabitants. Departure to Chacas village early in the morning, in a private vehicle. We will go by a town called Yungay, which was totally destroyed during an earthquake. Today this site is a « a memorial garden » that can be visited. From Yungay, we will take a road that crosses the White Cordillera to reach the East valley. We will admire a panoramic view of one of the most famous lakes of the area: « Llanganuco lagoon». We will walk around this unique site to relax. Then we will pass a pass located at an altitude of 4767 meters and go back down to 3500 meters on the other side of the Cordillera. We will then have a view of a typical and unknown region. Arrival in Chacas (alt. 3360 m) at the end of the afternoon.
Night in an Inn.
Free time for meals.
Day 2: CHACAS – HUARAZ (PRIVATE)
Departure in the morning in a private vehicle to go back to Huaraz. We will pass the « Punta Olimpica » at an altitude of 4890 meters, one of the highest trails in Peru. From there, we have a magnificent view of lakes that have different colors and the massive Huascaran. Arrival in Huaraz at the end of the afternoon.
Free time for meals.
Included:
Mentioned transport, 1 night in an Inn, entrance to parks and cultural sights, English speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions.
Not Included:
International and domestic flights; Airport tax (US$28 per person for international flights and US$5 for national flights); hotel with breakfast in Huaraz, meals which are not mentioned, drinks, tips, etc.; Personal equipment; Obligatory personal insurance.
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