Transfer to the station to board the bus to the city of Huaraz (Departures at 08.00 hrs.). Time for the trip is approximately 8 hours. Upon arrival reception, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast at the Hotel. This day we leave heading north and pass through towns such as Carhuaz, Mancos, Ranrahirca and Yungay. At this point we deviate 27 km ascending the Cordillera Blanca until we reach the beautiful Laguna de Llanganuco, located at 3,850 meters above sea level at the base of the snow-capped Huascaran (the highest peak in Peru: 6768 meters above sea level), made of meltwater from this same snow-capped mountain, as well as from the Huandoy, Pisco, Yanapaccha and Chopicalqui. In this place we will have direct contact with nature, specifically with the beautiful Quenuales that surround the lagoon and with the purity of its waters. Typical lunch included. Then we will return to Yungay and visit the cemetery. From there we will go to the city of Caraz, and after a brief visit we will return to Huaraz. Overnight in Huaraz. (B. L.)
Breakfast at the hotel. For this visit, we will go to the south of the “Callejón de Huaylas”. Our objective: “Chavín de Huántar Archaeological Centre”, one of the oldest civilizations in America (2000 years BC) that still hides the mysteries of its origin. Inside Chavín you will be able to appreciate the impressive Monolithic Lanzón (lithic sculpture), the underground galleries in the form of labyrinths, underground channels, “Cabezas Clavas”, ceremonial squares, “The Falcónidas gateway”, different stairway systems and complex ventilation systems.
On the way we will be able to observe mining towns, we will visit the Querococha Lagoon and we will pass through the Cahuich Tunnel, located at 4,178 m.a.s.l, which crosses the Cordillera Blanca linking the “Callejón de Huaylas” with the “Callejón de Conchucos”. Lunch, visit to the Chavín museum and return to Huaraz. (B. L.)
Transfer to the bus station in order to continue with your itinerary. (B.)