Pastoruri Glacier Day Trip from Huaraz, Seven Colors Lake
From €238 per group
See availability →A Pastoruri Glacier day trip from Huaraz through Recuay, Ticapampa and Catac, with the Lake of Seven Colors, cave paintings and a 40 to 60 minute trek, shared or private.
This Pastoruri Glacier day trip from Huaraz starts with hotel pickup and a drive south-east along the Callejón de Huaylas, through the traditional towns of Recuay, Ticapampa and Catac. In Huascarán National Park the first stop is Pumashimin Lake, also called the Lake of Seven Colors, and the cave paintings nearby.
Next comes a trek of about 40 to 60 minutes to the Pastoruri Glacier, with time to look at how it is formed and at its lagoons. Back at the bus, the group heads to a restaurant in Ticapampa or Catac.
The shared and private options differ at lunch. On the shared tour lunch is paid on the spot. On the private option lunch is included: the bus stops in a quiet place with a view, and the guide and driver serve it.
- Traditional towns of the Callejón de Huaylas
- Lake of Seven Colors and cave paintings
- Glacier trek and the flora and fauna of the park
The park entrance ticket is not included. The tour is not suitable for people with heart problems.