Huaraz: Chacas 3 lagoons + Carhuaz
ID: GYG830486-1319161
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 10:00 hours
Description
Explore Chacas and the Tres Lagunas on an unforgettable tour! Admire breathtaking landscapes and immerse yourself in the local culture. With expert tour guides and delicious gastronomy, you will live a unique experience.
Venture on an unforgettable adventure with our tour to Chacas and the Three Lagoons! Enjoy a day full of breathtaking landscapes and rich Peruvian culture. We will begin the tour in Chacas, a charming village known for its handicrafts and ancestral traditions. Here, you will have the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life.
Then, we will head to the Tres Lagunas, a natural paradise that will take your breath away. Explore the turquoise and crystalline waters, surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks. This tour is ideal for photography and nature lovers. Our tour includes expert tour guides who will share fascinating stories and facts, as well as delicious typical meals to replenish your energy.
ITINERARY:
9:00 a.m: Departure from the city of Huaraz (3090 masl) heading north to the city of Carhuaz (2638 masl), we will taste delicious ice cream made of pure milk and natural fruit. From Carhuaz we will take the new track that leads to the Conchucos valley, we will enter the Huascaran National Park to register and make the respective payment.
Our tour continues through the Quebrada Ulta, in the middle of a beautiful valley surrounded by the imposing snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, we will ascend in a zig zag fashion until we reach the Punta Olimpica tunnel (4736 masl, 1.384 m long, considered the highest trans-Andean tunnel in the world), from here we will have a beautiful panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains: Huascaran, Chopilcalqui, Ulta, we will make a brief stop to take pictures and visit the lagoons of Cancaraca and Yanaraju.
We continue our tours until we arrive to Chacas (3360 masl), we will visit the main square of Chacas, the church of the virgin of Asuncion (Mama Ashu), we will visit the artisan workshops of Don Bosco and his fine works in wood, textiles, clay, and glass that are exported around the world.
Additional information:
- Departure 9:00 am and Return 6:00 pm.
- Difficulty: Easy.
- Altitude: 4736 masl.
Venture on an unforgettable adventure with our tour to Chacas and the Three Lagoons! Enjoy a day full of breathtaking landscapes and rich Peruvian culture. We will begin the tour in Chacas, a charming village known for its handicrafts and ancestral traditions. Here, you will have the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life.
Then, we will head to the Tres Lagunas, a natural paradise that will take your breath away. Explore the turquoise and crystalline waters, surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks. This tour is ideal for photography and nature lovers. Our tour includes expert tour guides who will share fascinating stories and facts, as well as delicious typical meals to replenish your energy.
ITINERARY:
9:00 a.m: Departure from the city of Huaraz (3090 masl) heading north to the city of Carhuaz (2638 masl), we will taste delicious ice cream made of pure milk and natural fruit. From Carhuaz we will take the new track that leads to the Conchucos valley, we will enter the Huascaran National Park to register and make the respective payment.
Our tour continues through the Quebrada Ulta, in the middle of a beautiful valley surrounded by the imposing snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, we will ascend in a zig zag fashion until we reach the Punta Olimpica tunnel (4736 masl, 1.384 m long, considered the highest trans-Andean tunnel in the world), from here we will have a beautiful panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains: Huascaran, Chopilcalqui, Ulta, we will make a brief stop to take pictures and visit the lagoons of Cancaraca and Yanaraju.
We continue our tours until we arrive to Chacas (3360 masl), we will visit the main square of Chacas, the church of the virgin of Asuncion (Mama Ashu), we will visit the artisan workshops of Don Bosco and his fine works in wood, textiles, clay, and glass that are exported around the world.
Additional information:
- Departure 9:00 am and Return 6:00 pm.
- Difficulty: Easy.
- Altitude: 4736 masl.
Highlights
- Discover Chacas and its three lagoons in a tour full of natural beauty!
- Immerse yourself in the local culture while enjoying the Three Lagoons!
- A few hours from Huaraz: Turquoise waters and mountains in this unique tour!
- Experience the adventure in Chacas with expert tour guides and delicious food!
- Near Huaraz: Local culture while touring Carhuaz and Chacas!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We recommend to bring:
- Cool clothes for the day and warm clothes for the afternoon.
- If the person suffers from altitude sickness, bring coca leaves or mate de coca.
- Box lunch (sandwiches, cereals, chocolates, fresh and dry fruits).
- Trekking shoes or boots.
- Hat or shade against the heat.
- Sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Water bottle.
Clients must wait at the meeting point for the tour guide who will ask for their names.
- Cool clothes for the day and warm clothes for the afternoon.
- If the person suffers from altitude sickness, bring coca leaves or mate de coca.
- Box lunch (sandwiches, cereals, chocolates, fresh and dry fruits).
- Trekking shoes or boots.
- Hat or shade against the heat.
- Sunglasses.
- Insect repellent.
- Water bottle.
Clients must wait at the meeting point for the tour guide who will ask for their names.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.