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Huascaran National Park Day Trip

On this day trip to Huascaran National Park, we'll explore the landscapes of Peruvian nature, hiking along the María Josefa trail to the Chinancocha Lagoon. Tour Details. At the designated time, we'll meet at Jirón 28 de Julio Street. From there,...

  • 10 hours
  • 10/10 | 4 reviews

On this day trip to Huascaran National Park, we'll explore the landscapes of Peruvian nature, hiking along the María Josefa trail to the Chinancocha Lagoon.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Jirón 28 de Julio Street. From there, we'll travel north through the Callejón de Huaylas until we reach the Huascarán National Park.

During our journey, we'll pass through some Andean villages and enjoy the landscapes of Huascarán National Park, recognized as a Natural World Heritage Site and World Biosphere Reserve.

We will reach Llanganuco Lake and Chinancocha Lagoon. After leaving the minibus, we'll embark on a 1.5-hour hike along the María Josefa trail, passing through quenual forests.

Throughout the hike, the guide will share information about the high Andean flora and fauna. Following the hike, we will take a 1-hour break for lunch.

After lunch, we’ll visit Campo Santo de Yungay, which has a significant history and features a monument of Christ the Redeemer. We will then return to the meeting point, concluding the day trip after approximately 10-10.5 hours.

Included

  • Transportation by minibus
  • English–speaking guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Location

Activity location

28 de Julio, 02001 Huaraz, Peru

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