Huaraz is one of the major cities of the highlands of Peru; it is a place of arrival of adventure and mountains sports in the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, as well as tours to the archaeological site of Chavin. The city of Huaraz, Capital of the department of Ancash, it is situated in the heart of Peruvian Andes with a 408 km from the north of Lima. It has an altitude of 3 080 meters above the sea level. The city is flanked by the Cordillera Blanca and Negra, east and west respectively, forming the valley properly known as the Callejon de Huaylas. It is considered one of the most important touristic destinations in Peru, due to the natural beauty of its landscapes, archaeological mon...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
3 nights accommodation in Huaraz town
Air - conditioned vehicle | Transfers | Mountain Equipment for the Climb
Round trip Flight tickets Lima - Huaraz - Lima (1st Day & 4th Day)
Professional Tourism Guide | Admission Fees & Tickets
Breakfast
food, drinks and extras
Local | International Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Miraflores
Return
Important Information
•
Specialized infant seats are available
•
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
•
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
•
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
•
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
•
Most travelers can participate
•
Not wheelchair accessible
•
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
•
Infants must sit on laps
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
Huaraz is one of the major cities of the highlands of Peru; it is a place of arrival of adventure and mountains sports in the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, as well as tours to the archaeological site of Chavin. The city of Huaraz, Capital of the department of Ancash, it is situated in the heart of Peruvian Andes with a 408 km from the north of Lima. It has an altitude of 3 080 meters above the sea level. The city is flanked by the Cordillera Blanca and Negra, east and west respectively, forming the valley properly known as the Callejon de Huaylas. It is considered one of the most important touristic destinations in Peru, due to the natural beauty of its landscapes, archaeological mon...
Highlights
4 days
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
3 nights accommodation in Huaraz town
Air - conditioned vehicle | Transfers | Mountain Equipment for the Climb
Round trip Flight tickets Lima - Huaraz - Lima (1st Day & 4th Day)
Professional Tourism Guide | Admission Fees & Tickets
Breakfast
food, drinks and extras
Local | International Insurance
Meeting Points
Departure
Miraflores
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Flight from Lima to Huaraz (ATA) - Afterwards Day tour to Chavin de Huantar (Preinca Site)
3 Stops
1
Huaraz
In the area of the Cordillera Blanca and surrounding valleys, the Chavín, Recuay and Huaylas cultures develop. Later the Wari (9th century) and Inca (13th century) expansions occur.
2
Laguna Querococha
The Querococha lagoon is a body of water of glacial origin located in the Cordillera Blanca in the Ancash region of Peru, it has a dark green color and is found with some queñual groves around it. It is located 57 kilometers southwest of the city of Huaraz, at an altitude of 3,972 meters above sea level.
15 minutes
3
Chavin de Huantar
Chavín de Huántar is an archaeological complex built by the Chavín culture between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC and used until 200 BC. C., when it was abandoned. This impressive place is located in the foothills of the Andes mountain range, at the point where the Mosna and Huacheqsa rivers meet.
