4×4 Tour - Llanganuco Lakes and Portachuelo Pass
4×4 Tour - Llanganuco Lakes and Portachuelo Pass
Enjoy a beautiful day trip in our 4×4 vehicle to one of the most popular areas of the Cordillera Blanca. We will drive through the famous Llanganuco Lakes, with their incredible turquoise blue waters, and ascend to the spectacular Portachuelo Pass at 4,767 m, a natural balcony with breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-capped mountains. This excursion is the perfect day out for acclimatization or simply to marvel at the grandeur of the Andes. The journey offers a glimpse of life in traditional Andean villages and the opportunity to admire the highest tropical mountain range in the world, home to giants such as Huascarán and the legendary Alpamayo. Ideal for all ages and available year-round, with the best months being from April to October. No experience is needed, just a desire to breathe fresh mountain air and live an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Huascarán National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1:Huaraz - Llanganuco - Portachuelo - Huaraz
We pick you up in your hotel and drive into the heart of the Huascaran National Park to visit the famous twin crystal blue lakes of Llanganuco (named Chinancocha and Urconcocha). We eat picknick lunch at the lake and have time to enjoy views of Huascaran, Huandoy and Yanapaccha mountains. Then we drive up a spectacular zig zag road to the top of the Portachuelo pass (4767m) for more amazing close mountain views. On the way back to Huaraz we stop to visit the memorial Campo Santo in Yungay. The town of Yungay was completely destroyed in the earthquake in 1970. The earthquake caused a massive avalanche of rock and ice from the west wall of Huascaran which reached devastating speeds as it dropped over 3 vertical kms on it’s way to Yungay 14kms away. The town and almost all it’s 20’000 inhabitants were buried. The site is now a memorial with flower gardens and monuments to the thousands who perished. Then we drive back to Huaraz.
What's Included
- Transportation in 4×4 vehicle
- Driver
- Guide (Spanish/English)
- Box lunch
- Entrance fees to Huascaran National Park
- First aid kit and oxygen
What's Not Included
- Meals in Huaraz
- Hotel and flights
- Bottled water and alcoholic drinks
- Personal equipment
- Medical care and insurance
- Travel insurance
- Emergency rescue or evacuation
- Tips (optional)
Route Map
FAQ
? What is the maximum group size for this 4x4 trip?
We can take maximum 4 people in our 4×4 vehicles.
? Why should I choose a guided tour with AndinoTrek?
A guided tour with AndinoTrek gives you the opportunity to get to know the most beautiful routes and landscapes in a relatively short period of time, without wasting any time and without frustrating dead ends! We have the necessary equipment and experience to make your trip enjoyable and completely safe.
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