Trek to Lake 69 in Cordillera Blanca

Every single time you visit Cordillera Blanca ypu accounter amazing landscapes; no doubt Laguna 69 is one of the most impressive ones; also one of the easiest ones to make; no matter if its sunny or cloudy its wáters always reflect such a intense blue that reminds Carribbean; always surrounded by snowcapped mountains of Chacraraju, pisco, huandoy….To get there you have to hike approx 2-3h depends on your rhythm; during walk you can spot vizcachas hiding in the rocks; unfortunately Glaciar Brogui and snow from Mount Yanapaccha basically vanished ;the only remains of its existence is a touristic sign.

Category
Full day tours
Location
Cordillera Blanca
Grade
Difficult
Days
1
Tipe of tour
Nature & Mountains
Duration
12 hours approx.
Maximum height
4600 msnm
Included
trekking guide, transport

IMPORTANT ! * To take this tour requires a prior acclimatization, see our options of CULTURAL TOURS * Price indicated above is valid for group departures (see scheduled dates in the table), if you travel as a couple or only you, it is important to check scheduled group departure dates so you can join. * BUT if you want exclusive private service, the prices are given in the following table and you also decide the dates in which you want the tour.

Dia 1

Huaraz - Hiking PORTACHUELO to LAGUNA 69 (high view)

With private transport we head towards Llanganuco Valley; first we pass a check point at the entrance to the park; after we zigzag through Llanganuco; further we pass two lakes( Chinancocha and Orconcocha); after short stop we head to Cebollapampa where we start our hike to Laguna 69; hike will take us 3h; laguna is located under impressive Mount Chacraraju(6112); after we descent same route to Cebollapampa where our transport to Huaraz awaits us.

What to bring?

Fresh clothes during the trip in the vehicle and walk. But warm jacket (windy) for the viewpoint.
Cap for the sun, sun cream, sunglasses, lipstick.
Rehydrating drinks or water (2 liters approx).
Box Lunch (cereal bars, chocolates, sandwiches, fruits)
Hiking shoes and walking stick.

Group departure	May – Sep.	Oct. – April
Price x person	S/. 50	S/. 40
Price x person

Private tour (exclusive)	*# of people*	May – Sep.	Oct. – April
Price x person Price x person	2-3 people	260 soles	240 soles
Price x person Price x person	4-6 people	180 soles	160 soles

*Departures only in private service (Group departures are subject to early booking to give option to join more people to the group)

Incluye

Transportation from your hotel to start point to hike and viceverse.
Official trekking guide (english sepeaking).
Huascaran National Park entrance ticket included (Only in PRIVATE TOUR). In group departure to add 30 soles per person.
Pick up at your hotel ( between 5:00 to 5:30 am aprox).
First aid kit and oxygen (if necessary).

No incluye