Paron Lake Full Day Tour
- 12h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy an amazing experience exploring the breathtaking Paron Lake — the largest in the Cordillera Blanca and one of the most photogenic landscapes in Peru. This easy-access hike offers a spectacular natural setting: turquoise waters framed by towering glaciers and snow-capped peaks reflected like a mirror on the lake’s surface. Join us on this tour, perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking awe-inspiring views. Discover why Paron Lake is a must-see destination on your trip to Huaraz.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport
- Professional Guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Paron Lake
Itinerary
After picking you up from your hotel in the city of Huaraz (optional service), we’ll begin a fascinating two-hour journey by land, passing through stunning Andean landscapes and charming traditional villages. Along the way, we’ll stop in the town of Caraz, where you’ll have the option to enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before continuing the trip.
We’ll pass by the historic town of Yungay, whose tragic past marked by the 1970 earthquake remains a powerful part of the Andean legacy.
The route continues along a scenic mountain road for another hour and a half until we reach the base camp of Paron Lake. From there, it’s just a short 15-minute walk to reach this breathtaking turquoise lake, the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca and a designated Cultural Heritage Site of Peru since 2010. Surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks such as Pirámide, Chacraraju, Huandoy, Pisco, and Artesonraju, the latter famously known for inspiring the Paramount Pictures logo, the lagoon offers an awe-inspiring natural spectacle. For the more adventurous, there is an optional one-hour hike up to a natural viewpoint. The trail is steep and zigzagging, but the reward is well worth the effort: a panoramic view of the lagoon and the towering white peaks that frame it. Throughout the journey, you’ll also witness the region’s native flora, including ferns, orchids, and bromeliads that add vibrant color to the landscape. Later, we’ll begin our return journey back to the city of Huaraz.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Debes presentarte en el punto de encuentro 10 minutos antes de la salida, ubicado en Jirón Jose de Sucre 723 - Huaraz, cerca a la Plaza de Armas
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- When booking, please let us know the hotel where you will stay to verify the pick up area
- We recommend bringing snacks because the tour does not include food
- You must arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before starting the tour
- If you book without tickets, you can get them at the time of the tour. Cash payment in local currency (S/ 10.00 per person)
How it compares in Huaraz
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 39 day trips we list in Huaraz.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Huaraz
Huaraz, in Peru's Ancash region, is a high mountain town beneath the snow peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, the base for trekking and climbing.
Huaraz lies at about 3,000 metres in the Callejón de Huaylas valley, between the glaciated Cordillera Blanca to the east and the drier Cordillera Negra to the west. The town was rebuilt after the 1970 earthquake, so it is modern and low-rise; its setting is the draw, with Huascarán, Peru's highest mountain at 6,768 metres, standing nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Huaraz: Llanganuco Lakes (Lagunas Llanganuco), Mt. Alpamayo, Pastoruri Glacier.
