General information
Laguna Wilcacocha located in the Cordillera Negra, it is a beautiful lagoon from here you can see a large part of the Cordillera Blanca, it is ideal for acclimatization of tourists who will go on longer walks and climbs
Departure
9:00 am
Return
3:00 pm
Location
Cordillera Negra- Perú
Temperature on the Expedition
During the Day + 13 °C to + 23 °C.
Detailed itinerary
Día 01: Huaraz - Wilcacocha Lagoon (3800 mts) - Huaraz
City of Huaraz 3100 meters – Wilcacocha lagoon (3800 meters) – (Return to Huaraz) (4 hours of round trip walking and 1 hour of round trip transportation).
Departure from the city of Huaraz at 9:00 am. Heading south of the Callejón de Huaylas to the place called Shansha, where we begin the walk ascending a zigzagging path, appreciating a lot of vegetation, higher up we can see gigantic mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. Arriving at the beautiful lagoon we will be able to appreciate a large part of the White Mountain Range. Where we can have a 1-hour break to eat and take beautiful photographs of this lagoon located in the Cordillera Negra.Then we return for 2 hours, to return to the city of Huaraz.
Exclusive services
Includes
- Certified hiking guide.
- First aid kit.
- Personalized attention from “Cordillera Blanca Eco Agency.”
- Private transportation Huaraz – Chiwipampa / Chiwipampa – Huaraz.
Not included
- Food during the tour.
- Tips.
Recommended Equipment
- Trek boots.
- Sun hat.
- Glasses with UV protection.
- 40 L backpack.
- Bottle for water.
- Sunblock cream.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Trek poles.
- Outerwear
- Rain clothing.