Peru
Cordillera Blanca Trekking
Spectacular lodge-based day treks
Best time to travel
From May to September
Recommended for
Groups & Friends, Couples & Honeymoon
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price from
$6000
per person
The Cordillera Blanca is a hiker’s paradise, boasting dramatic snow-covered peaks and sparkling turquoise glacial lagoons. It lays claim to being the highest tropical mountain range in the world and its concentration of high peaks are considered by many as second only to Annapurna in the Himalayas. Basing yourself at LLanganuco Mountain Lodge you can enjoy beautiful views and privileged access to the Huascarán National Park, taking advantage of a variety of day hikes that offer incredible Cordillera Blanca trekking without prior acclimatization and are carefully structured so you can adjust to the altitude. This suggested 5-day trip takes in highlights like Laguna 69. You can extend this and take more beautiful hikes, visit the ruins of Chavin, or pack your bags for more strenuous Cordillera Blanca trekking such as the popular Santa Cruz camping trek after acclimatizing. Just let us know your interests, the level of difficulty you’re after (or not!) and we’ll give you bespoke suggestions for enjoying the Cordillera Blanca.
Highlights
- Hike to Laguna 69, a stunning turqoise glacial lake
- Trek to the Llanganunco lakes
Daily Summary
Cordillera Blanca Trekking
Spectacular lodge-based day treks
5 Days / 4 Nights
Lima, Llanganuco, Laguna 69
All elements of these journey will be tailormade to your interests and travel style.
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Day 1
The Lake and Ruins of Keushu Half Day Trek
Lima - Cordillera Blanca
Fly to Anta airport, Huaraz and check in to Llanganuco Mountain Lodge. In the afternoon, stroll to the Lake & Ruins of Keushu.
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Day 2
Llanganuco Lakes Day Trek
Cordillera Blanca
Full day hike to the Llanganuco Lakes avoiding all other visitors on a little-known pre-Colombian trail through the cloud forest
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Day 3
Ice of Huandoy Day Trek
Cordillera Blanca
Full day hike to the gorge of Rajurur to find the lowest ice in the Cordillera Blanca.
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Day 4
Laguna 69 Day Trek
Cordillera Blanca
Full day hike to the bright blue waters of the high, apline lake Laguna 69 - an absolute highlight of the region.
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Day 5
Fly to Lima & Departure
Cordillera Blanca - Lima
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Lima.
Travel Designer
Mark Green
I'm Mark, a British expat living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain together with my Peruvian wife. Before joining Aracari in 2013, I worked as a Tour and Expedition leader across South America. I'm passionate about helping travelers plan their adventures, and enjoy photography, hiking, and soccer. Some of my favorite travel experiences include spotting jaguars in the wild at Tambopata Research Center, hiking through Chile's Torres del Paine National Park, and visiting Rainbow Mountain in...
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