Dayhike to Laguna Wilcacocha
Dayhike to Laguna Wilcacocha
Visit Laguna Wilcacocha situated at 3700m, high in the Cordillera Negra, where flocks of ducks like to swim and cows, sheep, donkeys and horses munch peacefully on the surrounding grass. The hike up to the lake passes several small Andean villages, where colorfully dressed local people still follow a traditional way of life. The highlight of the visit is the breath-taking panoramas from a hillock by the lake, with superb views of the Cordillera Blanca. This spectacular view of the White Range is one of the best in the region. The lake is located only 10km from Huaraz. It is an ideal first acclimatization hike.
Itinerary
Day 1:Dayhike to Laguna Wilcacocha
You are picked up in your hotel and we drive north following the course of the Rio Santa that divides the Cordillera Blanca in the east and the Cordillera Negra in the west. We pass traditional Andean towns and enjoy the magnificent view of the high peaks of the Cordillera Blanca range including Huascaran (6768m), Peru’s highest mountain. As we enter the Huascaran National Park, we continue our drive up this beautiful valley to reach Cebollapampa (3900m) where we start the hike up to Pisco Base Camp. This hike will take about 3 to 4 hours of steep ascending while we walk at a steady pace until we reach the Pisco base camp (4600m). We spend the night close to the Refugio Pisco Lodge. Meals included - Box lunch
What's Included
- Transports according to itinerary
- Qualified and experienced guide (Spanish/English)
- Box-Lunch
- First aid kit and oxygen
What's Not Included
- Breakfast, dinner
- Bottled water, alcoholic drinks
- Personal equipment
- Entrance fees to Huascaran National Park
- Medical care and insurance
- Emergency rescue or evacuation
- Travel insurance
- Hotel
- Flights
- Tips (optional)
Route Map
FAQ
? Can I do this hike in the rainy season?
This hike can be done easily in the rainy season. In addition, the vegetation is especially beautiful and green at this time. In the morning, it is often sunny and the clouds do not gather until noon. The rain comes in the afternoon at about 4 o’clock. In the rainy season, therefore, we usually leave a little earlier in the morning.
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