Huaraz – Llanganuco, Chavin – Pastoruri
(4 days and 3 nights)

Tour to Huaraz, Callejon de Huaylas, Chavin de Huantar and Llanganuco, The Huaylas valley, 400 kilometers north of Lima, is a genuine quirk of nature, with its impressive scenes of wild countryside, and its colorful valley formed from the Black and White mountain ranges, the Santa River flowing powerfully between the two, watering the fields of the picturesque chain of villages ranged along the length of its banks.

Itinerary
Day 01: Lima to Huaraz (by bus)
Transfer to the bus station to head off to Huaraz City. Beautiful scenery all along the way, journey around 8 hours, Lima at 12:00pm, arrival to Huaraz at 8:00 pm. Pick up at your arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Free time for meals

Day 02: Llanganuco- Callejon de Huaylas Valley
Full day excursion visiting the Callejón de Huaylas valley between Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra and the meander Santa River. We will begin with a route by the freeway Huaraz - Caraz. We will visit towns of singular beauty like Carhuaz, Mancos, Ranrahirca and Yungay. Soon we will turn aside 27 km penetrating theCordillera Blanca White Mountain Range to arrive at the unforgettable Lagoon of Llanganuco at 3.850 m.a.s.l.surrounded by beautiful quenual woods. Afterwards we will return to the City of Yungay and then on to the City of Caraz, where we will be able to taste the exquisite "Manjar blanco" Milk Sweet and visit the tourist Recreation places, where one is offered typical meals of the region. Return to the Hotel
Free time for meals

Day 03: Huaraz – Chavin de Huantar
After breakfast, we will make the excursion to the Temple of Chavin de Huantar at 3500 m.a.s.l., being this one of the oldest civilizations of America, In this place we will be able to appreciate the impressive Lanzon Monolithic, the Gallery of the Labyrinths, the Choquechinchay Stone, the Stone Heads, the Ceremonial Plazas, the Gate of the Falcons and the Queracocha. During the route we will visit mining Towns, the Lagoon of Queracocha. Also, the Tunnel of Cahuish, that crosses the Cordillera Blanca - White Mountain Range, unites the Callejón de Huaylas Valley with the Callejón de Conchucos Valley. Return to the hotel.
Free time for meals

Day 04: Excursion to the Pastoruri Mountain and back to Lima
Early departure to Pastoruri glacier, passing through the towns of Recuay and Catac. Once heading into the National Park, you will see the Puya Raymondi, the remarkable exotic plant that belongs to the pineapple family, and takes 29 years to grow. With thousands of flowers, it towers over 12m in height and is the tallest flowering plant in the world. Along the way, you will also see prehistoric wall paintings, and natural carbonated mineral springs. Once at the foot of the glacier, the trail will take about an hour to walk. Return to Huaraz and then by luxury night bus back to Lima.
Free time for dinner.

Prices per person: On request

Included:
Mentioned transport, double or single room in the selected hotel with breakfast, entrance to parks and cultural sights, guided visits and mentioned excursions, English speaking guide to accompany visits and excursions, all transfers, meals as indicated in the itinerary.

Not included in the fee:
International airfares, domestic flights, airport departure (US$30 per person for international flights and US$6.5 for national flights) taxes or visa fees, excess baggage charges, additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations, alcoholic beverages or bottled water, snacks, insurance of any kind, laundry, phone calls, radio calls or messages, reconfirmation of flights and items of personal nature, personal equipment, obligatory personal insurance and meals which are not mentioned.


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