Peru · HIKING TOURS IN HUARAZ
Good hiking tours in Huaraz fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hike from Huaraz to brilliant Lagoon 69, pass Llanganuco Lakes, and weigh the altitude, effort, guide language, and $31 value.
“Bellissima escursione! Se siete a Huaraz, consiglio di fare questa gita”
Review the 4-day Santa Cruz Trek from Huaraz, with Cordillera Blanca scenery, meals, camping gear, mule support, costs, and safety tips.
“WARNING: Only book if you’re fluent in Spanish and are a very experienced hiker. You may be left stranded. While the tour coordinator assured the guide was bilingual Spanish English, not he nor any of the porters spoke a single WORD of English. I didn’t find this out until it was too late and we were en route for the trip. Even after, the coordinator kept lying with various excuses pretending and insisting he did actually speak English(!!!) If you have any potential health issues, serious altitude considerations or concerns in general and have limited Spanish like I did, be aware, you won’t be able to communicate anything for 4…”
Trek to Peru’s Laguna 69 from Huaraz with park entry, transport, mountain views, and practical advice on altitude, timing, and value.
“We went on your guided tour to lake69 a couple of weeks ago. We have a bunch of complaints, because of our bad experience with both the guide, the bus, the prices ext. We went on a bus with a lot of other people, that we spoke to on the trip. We paid 150 soles per person for the trip, and the rest of the bus paid 50 soles per person? How does this make any sense? We feel that we have tricked by you into buying this trip at a much higher price than everyone else on the exact same trip… paying 3 times as much as everyone else?…”
Trek to turquoise Paron Lagoon at 4,250 meters from Huaraz, with transport, guide, entrance, mountain views, and a viewpoint walk included.
“Very good and the guide, Junior, was very attentive at all times and made the journeys very enjoyable. The lagoon is a spectacle, I recommend going up to the viewing point, at first it seems a lot but the climb is really pleasant for people who go to the mountains from time to time.”
Hike to Peru’s Laguna 69 from Huaraz, with turquoise water, Cordillera Blanca views, a 13-hour day, and practical altitude tips.
“El guía fue muy claro con tiempos y exigencias de la ruta, lo cual es de agradecer. El resto lo esperado, una auténtica pasada.”
Review of the Laguna 69 trek from Huaraz, with timing, costs, transport, hiking demands, group size, and practical booking advice.
“It was a great tour and a really good day. Thank you very much. The two disappointments are, that we planed (like written in the contract) with an end at the same place where we were collected. So we have had a longer way home with two tired kids. Further on called the contract a maximum of 20 people but there were 28 what means a litten bit less comftorbility. The tour was really good, but a lot of tourists expect what is written in the contract. Muchas gracias!”
Review of Huaraz’s Laguna 69 trek, with mountain lakes, a high-altitude hike, transport details, costs, and practical advice.
“The walk was very good. The bad thing is that you didn't pick me up at the hotel nor did you leave me at the hotel on the way back... which is what you had indicated. I think it's not a walk for everyone and the schedule should be respected.”
Hike to Peru’s brilliant Lake 69 from Huaraz, with Cordillera Blanca views, a Spanish guide, transport, and practical altitude advice.
“It was nice. Guide’s name is Noel, I am not sure. He was so kind and checked everyone whether is it okay. But you make sure that you have to prepare totally for trekking. Hard course to Laguna 69”
Review of the Lake 69 hike from Huaraz, with mountain views, transport details, fitness advice, guide limits, price, and practical tips.
“We were picked up very close to our hotel The trip was NOT guided There was NO english The guide did NO explaining or oversight The guide said on arrival to Laguna 69 he would gather the group and explain the Color, history etc on arrival at the top The only concerns he stressed were we MUST be done by 15:00 He bragged about his 45 min record on getting to the top We drove home in a big tour bus... so hot did not put on a/c. He spent his time secured in the front with the driver, a few people were hit with bags that were not properly…”
Review the 5-day Huayhuash Mini Trek to Siula Grande, with high passes, turquoise lakes, camp meals, gear support, and practical tips.
“I had an amazing experience with this agency during the Huayhuash and Santa Cruz treks. Everything was perfectly organized — from the logistics to the daily trekking plans. The organizers were professional and always made sure everything ran smoothly. The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and very supportive throughout the journey. The cooks prepared delicious meals every day, much better than I expected in the mountains! I highly recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-organized and unforgettable trekking adventure in Peru.”
Trek Peru’s Huayhuash Circuit in 8 days, crossing high passes, turquoise lakes and glacier viewpoints with guides, cooks and mule support.
“The beauty of the glaciers and lakes left me breathless. The connection with nature and myself was profound. This trip taught me to value natural beauty and trust myself. A must-see destination for adventure and nature lovers!"Auto-translated”
Review of Huaraz’s Laguna 69 day hike: high-altitude views, transport, guide quality, costs, difficulty, timing, and practical tips.
“Lo unico para lo que sirve este "tour" es para facilitar el tema de transporte desde huaraz, fuera de eso el "guia" no existe. El sendero esta perfectamente marcado, y lo único que hizo el supuesto guia era ir presionando e incluso desalentando a las personas que se iban atrasando, y para controlar el tiempo en que las personas se quedaban en la laguna. La empresa Andean Raju Expeditions y la que brinda el servicio de transporte "Esperanza Travel" parecieran dos entes separados que no se comunican y deslindan responsabilidades la una de la otra. NO RECOMIENDO ya que he hecho trekkings con otras empresas donde el guia, realmente funciona…”
Review of a 20-day Alpamayo and Chopicalqui climbing expedition from Huaraz, with acclimatization hikes, logistics, costs, risks, and practical advice.
“Climbing the Alpamayo is much more than an adventure; it’s a challenge that pushes you to the limit and rewards you with one of the most breathtaking views on the planet. From day one, the team of guides demonstrated their professionalism and passion for the mountain, ensuring that every detail of the trip was perfect.”
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