Peru: Trekking Laguna 69 Adventure over (4650 m)

Adventure & Hiking in the Cordillera Blanca - Peruvian Andes

Full day January to December Moderate

Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks that exceed 15,000 feet, 700 glaciers and 300 lakes.

Trekking to Laguna 69: This lake is located in the Llanganuco Valley. The hike starts at the bottom of the Demanda Valley and takes about 3 to 4 hours. It takes about two to two and a half hours to return to the start poin. On the return trip we have splendid views of snowcapped Mount Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Huandoy and Pisco, and very near we see Mount Chacraraju, and Yanapacha.

Laguna 69: Every single time you visit Cordillera Blanca ypu accounter amazing landscapes; no doubt Laguna 69 is one of the most impressive ones; also one of the easiest ones to make; no matter if its sunny or cloudy its wáters always reflect such a intense blue that reminds Carribbean; always surrounded by snowcapped mountains of Chacraraju, pisco, huando. To get there you have to hike approx 2-3h depends on your rhythm; during walk you can spot vizcachas hiding in the rocks; unfortunately Glaciar Brogui and snow from Mount Yanapaccha basically vanished ;the only remains of its existence is a touristic sign.

Travel Program

Itinerary:

Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m) - Privat transport towards the valley Santa River - Village Yungay drinving via Quebrada Llanganuco - Cruze Cebollapampa (3850 m) - Trekking Hike to Laguna 69 (4650 m) - Return to Huaraz

Detailed Program

Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m) - Privat transport towards the valley Santa River - Village Yungay drinving via Quebrada Llanganuco - Cruze Cebollapampa (3850 m) - Trekking Hike to Laguna 69 (4650 m) - Return to Huaraz
Laguna 69 has been called the most famous and well known lake in the Cordillera Blanca. Our trail winds through picturesque montane forests and a somewhat marshy area, always alongside a steep and daunting ridge. Behind us, the fortress-like peak of the ice giant Huascarán looms. Winding trails lead us past several wild foaming waterfalls to the lake. Laguna 69 is flanked by glacial moraines. Immediately above the deep blue surface of the lake, we see the steep ice walls of Chacraraju, one of the most beautiful, but also most difficult of the 6000 peaks in the Cordillera Blanca. After rest and pictures, we return to Huaraz. Overnight Hotel (-/-/-)

Included meals: B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=dinner

What’s included

What's included

Services included in the prices:

Transport private to start point to hike and viceverse
Official trekking guide
Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
Pick up at your hotel (at 6:00 am)
First aid kit and oxygen (if necessary)

Not Included:

International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
Exit tax at the airport in Lima
Travel accident and health insurance
Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
Transport public bus or Domestic flight Airline LC-Peru
Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima or other hotel
Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz or other hotel
Personal expenses
Box Lunch (amount depends on you)
Personal equipment (such as clothes while traveling in the vehicle and hiking. But to be in the sheltered lagoon and hats with earflaps attire is required, hiking shoes, sometimes waterproof/goretex if its rainy season, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, camera, hat or sun hat, sports drinks or water (2 liters approx), etc.)
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