3 Days Wilcacocha Frozen Lagoon and Churup A Unique Experience

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3 Days Wilcacocha Frozen Lagoon and Churup A Unique Experience

By Peru Expeditions Tours

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Free cancellation available
3d
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Multiple languages

Overview

Our tour is designed for travellers who want more than just sightseeing. We combine four of the most beautiful lagoons in the Cordillera Blanca—Wilcacocha, Rocotuyoc, Frozen Lagoon, and Churup—into a well-balanced adventure with breathtaking scenery, gradual acclimatisation, and carefully planned routes.

Travel with experienced local guides, comfortable transport, and small groups that allow for a more personal and flexible experience. We focus on safety, nature, and authentic Andean landscapes, ensuring a memorable journey from start to finish.

Activity location

Laguna Wilcacocha
- Centro Poblado de Santa Cruz, (cruzar el Puente Huamarin hacia la Cordillera Negra)
- Huaraz, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
- 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
- 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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3 Days Wilcacocha Frozen Lagoon and Churup A Unique Experience

3d
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00 AM

Price details

NZ$421.08 x 1 AdultNZ$421.08

Total

Until Sat, 7 Feb

What's included, what's not

Official tour guide
Pickup from your hotel (urban area) or come to our office
Entrance fee to Huascarán National Park
First-aid kit or we recommend bringing your own first-aid kit
Drop-off in the city centre
Shared tourist transport
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Other services not specified
Personal expenses
Personal warm clothing and trekking gear

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz City (3,100 m) – Transfer to Santa Cruz Village – Trek to Wilcacocha Lagoon (3,400 m) – Return to Huaraz

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Laguna Wilcacocha

6h
Admission ticket not included

We visit the Cordillera Negra, offering magnificent panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca. At this beautiful lagoon, you may observe wild ducks in their natural habitat. Hiking time: approx. 2–3 hours. Full Day Tour • Maximum Altitude: 3,400 m / 11,154 ft • Route: Wilcacocha Lagoon • Availability: All year round • Difficulty: Easy Wilcacocha Lagoon Wilcacocha Lagoon is located at 3,745 m above sea level. Its name comes from the Quechua words willca (grandchild) and cocha (lagoon), meaning “Lagoon of the Grandchild.”

Day 2: Huaraz City (3,100 m) – Vicos Village – Rocotuyoc Lagoon & Frozen Lagoon (5,000 m) – Return to Huaraz

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Huascaran National Park

8h
Admission ticket not included

On the Rocotuyoc Lagoon tour, you will discover one of the newest attractions within Huascarán National Park. After pickup from your hotel or meeting point, we depart at 9:00 a.m., heading north of Huaraz towards the Cordillera Blanca and the Honda Valley. First stop: Marcara village, at a local restaurant to arrange lunch. Second stop: Pacharuri Waterfall. Third stop (optional): Ancient rock paintings. Fourth stop: Rocotuyoc Lagoon (4,500 m), featuring breathtaking scenery and turquoise-green waters. Continuing the tour, we take a 40-minute hike to the Frozen Lagoon, located at the base of Paccharaju Peak (5,745 m). Return to Huaraz around 5:00 p.m.

Day 3: Huaraz City (3,100 m) – Llupa Village – Pitec – Trek to Churup Lagoon (4,450 m) – Return to Huaraz

1 stop
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Laguna Churup

9h
Admission ticket not included

This beautiful turquoise-colored lagoon is one of the most popular and frequently visited destinations within Huascarán National Park. After pickup from your hotel or meeting point, we depart at 8:00 a.m., heading east of Huaraz. Transfer to the trailhead at Pitec (3,750 m), where the hike begins. The hike takes approximately 2 hours to reach Churup Lagoon (4,450 m). Return to Huaraz around 3:00 p.m.

Location

Activity location

Laguna Wilcacocha
- Centro Poblado de Santa Cruz, (cruzar el Puente Huamarin hacia la Cordillera Negra)
- Huaraz, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
- 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
- 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

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