Glacier Pastoruri and Puya Raimondi Full Day Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

The tour to Pastoruri Glacier is a special experience, because is one of the easiest snow-capped peaks to reach, located at 17,192 feet high. Also known as “the route of climate change”, this excursion will take you to explore the most famous glacier in Huaraz, and you will have the chance to admire the Puya Raimondi, a large plant that only grows in the high mountains from the Andes.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If your hotel is not within the pick up area, you must show up at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure, located at Jirón Jose de Sucre 723, Huaraz, near the Plaza de Armas

End Point

End point

The tour ends at Jirón Jose de Sucre 723, Huaraz, near the Plaza de Armas

Pickup Information

The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

Language Offered

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Carretera a Pastoruri
We will pick you up from the hotel in Huaraz (optional), and then we will take the road to the south for 2 hours, until we reach the parking area of Pastoruri Glacier, located in the Huascaran National Park, declared as a World Natural Heritage in 1985. From here, we will begin a 1-hour hike until arrive to the nearest point of the glacier.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Pastoruri Glacier
Our professional guide will explain to us how this place has suffered a strong impact due to climate change, and how it generates a progressive decline of this famous snowy, and raise awareness of this serious phenomenon as a main goal.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Carpa
After spending time in Pastoruri taking pictures and admiring the beautiful landscapes, we will back to our transport to go to the Valley of Carpa, where the Puyas Raimondi are located. These huge plants are part of the bromeliad family, and they can reach up to 39 ft. high and live up to 100 years. At the end, we will return to the city of Huaraz.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Transport

Professional Guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Lunch and Drinks

Bus Station Transfers

Return to the hotel at the end of the tour

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

We recommend bringing snacks, because the tour does not include food

When booking, please let us know the hotel where you will stay to verify the pick up area

You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure of the tour

If you book without tickets, you can get them at the time of the tour. Cash payment in local currency (S/ 30.00 per person)

Rates not valid for holidays such as Easter, National Holidays, New Year

You must be in good physical condition

We recommend a good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity

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