From Huaraz: Laguna 69 Guided Hiking Tour

Hike to Laguna 69 in Huascarán National Park on a full-day guided tour with round-trip transfers from Huaraz.

Getting started

Begin your full-day guided hiking tour with hotel pickup within the Huaraz pickup area, then travel by round-trip transfers toward the Cordillera Blanca. Ride in tourist transportation from Huaraz to Cebollapampa, the Laguna 69 trailhead, where your professional hiking guide introduces the route inside Huascarán National Park and gets you ready to start walking at high altitude.

What to expect

Huascarán National Park and Laguna 69 trail

Huascarán National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca, home to snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and high-altitude valleys. From Cebollapampa, you follow the Laguna 69 trail with your guide toward one of the most renowned turquoise glacial lakes in the Peruvian Andes, situated at approximately 4,600 m (15,092 ft).

Features

• The guided hike in Huascarán National Park takes you through high-altitude valleys, mountain streams, and alpine scenery, with continuous views of towering snow-capped mountains and glaciers as you gain elevation toward Laguna 69.
• A professional hiking guide, described as an expert guide, leads the pace, helps you manage the altitude, and provides assistance and coordination throughout the hike so you can focus on the terrain and landscape.
• Round-trip transfers are included from Huaraz to Cebollapampa and back, with hotel pickup within the Huaraz pickup area at the start and return transportation to Huaraz at the end of the excursion.
• Along the way, you travel with Paramount Explorer, a locally based trekking operator with knowledge of the region, so logistical details on the route and inside Huascarán National Park are handled for you.

Chinancocha Lake (Llanganuco Valley)

Chinancocha Lake lies in the Llanganuco Valley, framed by steep Andean peaks that rise directly from the valley floor. It forms a scenic point on the journey between Huaraz and the Laguna 69 trailhead.

Features

• A dedicated photo stop at Chinancocha Lake is included, giving you time to capture the water and surrounding dramatic Andean peaks rather than just seeing them from the road.
• During this stop, your guide remains available for assistance and coordination, helping manage timing so you can enjoy the view and still stay on schedule for the Laguna 69 hike.
• The scenic pause in the Llanganuco Valley breaks up the driving segment of your round-trip transfers and lets you experience another glacial lake environment in addition to Laguna 69 without extra planning on your part.