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Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour
Huaraz
About
The tour to Pastoruri Glacier is a special experience, because is one of the easiest snow-capped peaks to reach, located at 17,192 feet high.
Also known as “the route of climate change”, this excursion will take you to explore the most famous glacier in Huaraz, and you will have the chance to admire the Puya Raimondi, a large plant that only grows in the high mountains from the Andes.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Lunch and Drinks
Bus Station Transfers
Return to the hotel at the end of the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Jirón José de Sucre
If your hotel is not within the pick up area, you must show up at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure, located at Jirón Jose de Sucre 723, Huaraz, near the Plaza de Armas
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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We recommend bringing snacks, because the tour does not include food
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When booking, please let us know the hotel where you will stay to verify the pick up area
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You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure of the tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We will pick you up from the hotel in Huaraz (optional), and then we will take the road to the south for 2 hours, until we reach the parking area of Pastoruri Glacier, located in the Huascaran National Park, declared as a World Natural Heritage in 1985. From here, we will begin a 1-hour hike until arrive to the nearest point of the glacier.
5 minutes
2
Pastoruri Glacier
Our professional guide will explain to us how this place has suffered a strong impact due to climate change, and how it generates a progressive decline of this famous snowy, and raise awareness of this serious phenomenon as a main goal.
2 hours
3
Carpa
After spending time in Pastoruri taking pictures and admiring the beautiful landscapes, we will back to our transport to go to the Valley of Carpa, where the Puyas Raimondi are located. These huge plants are part of the bromeliad family, and they can reach up to 39 ft. high and live up to 100 years. At the end, we will return to the city of Huaraz.
1 hour
Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour
Huaraz
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$36.00
Price varies by group size
About
The tour to Pastoruri Glacier is a special experience, because is one of the easiest snow-capped peaks to reach, located at 17,192 feet high.
Also known as “the route of climate change”, this excursion will take you to explore the most famous glacier in Huaraz, and you will have the chance to admire the Puya Raimondi, a large plant that only grows in the high mountains from the Andes.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Lunch and Drinks
Bus Station Transfers
Return to the hotel at the end of the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Jirón José de Sucre
If your hotel is not within the pick up area, you must show up at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure, located at Jirón Jose de Sucre 723, Huaraz, near the Plaza de Armas
