Huaraz - Portachuelo - Lake 69 | 2 DAYS - 1 NIGHT
Day 01: Huaraz - Portachuelo (4,765 m) Bus 3½h. Portachuelo - Cebollapamapa (3,900 m) 4h
Leaving Huaraz city heading for the north of the Callejon de Huaylas we arrive at Yungay (2,500m) 1h, and begin to ascend toward the Cordillera Blanca by a zig zag road to the Llanganuco valley to visit the Orkoncocha and Chinanacocha turquoise lakes and continue towards the highest point, Portachuelo de LLanganuco (4,765m). The splendid views of the snow peaks are truly impressive: Huascarán Norte (6,650m), Huascarán Sur (6,768 m), Huandoy (6,395m), Chopicalqui (6,345m), Pisco (5,752m), Yanapaccha (5,460m. From the Portachuelo we begin the trek 3h. Descending toward the Demanda valley we arrive at the Mirador from where the mountains view is even more impressive. We continue descending towards Cebollapampa to set up our camp in a pleasant and wide quenuales forest beneath the glaciers.
Day 02: Cebollapampa - Lakes 69 (4,400 m) 3½h Cebollapampa - Huaraz (3,100 m) Bus 2½hrs
Today we walk towards the head of the Demanda valley and begin the ascent towards Lake 69 (4,400m) 3 ½h, at the base of the impressive peak of Chacraraju . On the way back and depending on the group decision there is an option to make a short diversion towards the Broggi (4,500 m) glacier and then to return to our camp in Cebollapampa to take a vehicle back to Huaraz 2½hrs
Our Price Includes
- Accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom, including breakfast.
- All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary with local English speaking guides.
- All meals as per itinerary.
- Train tickets.
- All entrance fees and tips.
Our Price Does Not Include
- International air tickets and associated taxes.
- Flight tickets.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- All domestic flights require a US$6.05 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
- Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
- Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
- Baggage porterage and other extras not specified
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