Laguna Rajupaquinan, Peru, Guided Hiking Tour

Take a full day hike and explore the high altitude, beautiful Laguna Rajupaquinan in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru with a certified mountain guide.

Group

Cordillera Blanca

1 Day

May - Aug

High

Intermediate

Highlights

* Explore several lagoons in the Cordillera Blanca, including Rajupaquina.

* Admire the remarkable turquoise water of these stunning bodies of water.

* See the majestic peaks rising high in the mountains of Peru.

Description

While just seeing one of the beautiful high altitude lagoons in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru is an amazing experience, seeing several of them is nothing short of sensational. And on this full day trip, you will get to see a number of gorgeous lagoons in the Huascaran National park, including the Laguna Rajupaquinan (3,950), the Laguna 513 (4,525m), and more. On this adventure, you will get to gaze in awe at the unique and stunning turquoise color of the water.

The trip will begin with a scenic drive from Huaraz (3,100m). We will depart early in the morning, at approximately 6:00 am. During the drive you will see a number of highlights in the area, including the Callejon de Huaylas and the Valle del Rio, along with several small villages.

An additional 4 to 5 hours of this trip will be spent hiking through the Huascaran National Park. During this hike, you will get to see the abundance of lovely flora and fauna, including native Quenuales trees, along with several different medicinal plants. You will also get to look up and admire a number of the snow capped peaks in the Cordillera Blanca. After a few hours, we will reach the lagoons, beginning with Rajupaquinan. From there, we will continue venturing on to the Laguna 513 and Qochqas.

At the conclusion of the trip, we will drive back to Huaraz, but not before stopping in the town of Carhuaz (2,650m), where you can enjoy some local cuisine.

To participate in this trip all you have to do is send me a request. I look forward to guiding you.

I can also take you to the Laguna 69 and the Laguna Churup.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

Price details

Price can be attained upon request. The price includes transportation to and from the starting point to Huaraz, lunch and snacks during the trip and park entrance fees, but does not include airfare, bus tickets from Lima to Huaraz, or food and accommodation in Huaraz, and tickets to any museums or archaeological sites.

About the guide

Peru

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