Pastoruri Glacier Adventure Full Day in Peru

Departure: 8:00 AM from your hotel at Huaraz
Return: Approximately 6:00 PM

Overview:
Explore the spectacular landscapes of the southern highlands of Huaraz on this full-day tour to Pastoruri Glacier, an ideal blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

Itinerary:

• Depart from your hotel in Huaraz at 8:00 AM, heading south.

• At approximately 25 km, reach Recuay Province (3,300 m.a.s.l.), followed by Ticapampa (3,400 m.a.s.l.) and Catac (3,500 m.a.s.l.).

• Continue towards Pachacoto, where the route turns east onto an unpaved road through the stunning highland landscape, featuring vast straw fields, crisp mountain air, and traditional sheep herders.

• After 15 km, stop at Patococha Lake, a perfect spot for birdwatching. Look out for wild ducks, Andean geese, caracaras, and other native species.

• Visit a natural gasified water stream, where carbonated, drinkable water flows from underground springs.

• Continue to admire the giant Puya Raimondi plants, the largest species of bromeliad in the world.

• Stop at Pumapampa, a small lake known for its color-changing waters, a phenomenon caused by sunlight and the mineral-rich rocks beneath the surface.

• Explore prehistoric petroglyphs painted on nearby rocks.

• Travel a few more kilometers (approx. 10 km) to reach the Pastoruri Glacier parking area.

• From here, it’s a gentle 1 km hike or optional horseback ride to reach the glacier itself.

• At Pastoruri Glacier, enjoy walking around the Iced Lake and visiting the Ice Cave, taking in the surreal, frozen scenery.

• After spending a few hours exploring, return via the same route, arriving back in Huaraz around 6:00 PM.

✅ Services Included:

• Official Spanish-speaking guide
  Important: An English-speaking guide is available upon request for an additional fee of USD $10.00 per hour, payable at the start of the tour

• Round-trip transportation in shared mini-buses

🔖 Note:
This activity involves travel to high altitudes; acclimatisation is recommended. Comfortable shoes, high-altitude attire, sun protection, and water are advised.