Pastoruri Glacier

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Itinerário

1. 08:30 am: Pick up from the hotel. 09:00 am: Departure from Huaraz to the Southeast of Callejón de Huaylas, in the route we pass for tradicional towns like: Recuay, Ticapampa and Catac, following a short road to the Huascarán National Park, we visit the highest exponent of the Andean flora "Puya Raimondi", the gasified waters of Pumapampa, Pumashimin lake (lake of seven colors) and cave paintings, finally arriving at the parking lot, from Where we walk 40 minutes to 1 hour approximately to the Pastoruri glacier, appreciating its formations of glaciers and lagoons; Return to the bus. 03:00 pm: Lunch in Ticapampa or Catac. 05:00 p.m .: Arrival to Huaraz.

   40 min

Cancelamento

Cancelamento gratuito até 24 horas antes do início, com reembolso total.

Avaliações

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• 3Beautiful location but his company is for natives only

  Hour long break for dinner on the way back but you are supposed to buy a ticket days ahead of time and I didn’t have that option booking through Viator So, while others are having dinner , rest of us had to sit there hungry

  Sibaji_Sjunho de 2026via Viator

• 5Reconnect us with life

  There are certain things that bring us inner peace and reconnect us with life. Scholars believe that a beautiful view, where your eyes meet the horizon and the lushness of nature, is one of the best remedies for the soul. This tour to the Pastoruri Glacier was exactly one of those soul-cleansing experiences. The van picked us up early at the hotel, as scheduled, and it was very comfortable with an excellent driver. The trip isn’t too long, but it takes around 1.5 hours, with a few stops for bathroom breaks and to refill water (which is essential). During the ride, our guide shared valuable information about the importance of snow-capped mountains to Peru and the world, some interesting facts about the mountains, and tips for when we arrived at the site. At the park where the Pastoruri Glacier is located, expect breathtaking views that look straight out of a movie, with an indescribable beauty. The van stops at a parking lot, and from there, you can either walk about 2 km or ride a horse (15 soles for the ascent and another 15 for the descent). Walking is not easy — the altitude really hits you, and it’s possible to feel unwell. However, if you go at your own pace, breathe deeply through your nose and mouth, and chew some coca leaves, you’ll make it. All the effort is worth it when you reach the top and see the colossal wall of ice, along with the crazy birds diving into the freezing lake. We were lucky enough to catch a few snowflakes, so I recommend dressing warmly and bringing a raincoat. On the way back, we had lunch at a restaurant where we had made a reservation earlier (on the way up). We arrived safely in Huaraz, feeling satisfied and well. Our guide, Roy, was incredibly attentive and friendly, explaining everything with great care and enthusiasm. I highly recommend this tour with Scheler agency. They showed great professionalism and quality!

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  Jonathan doutubro de 2024via Tripadvisor

• 2Do NOT book this tour on Viator. Terrible organization.

  The tour started out great. With a punctual pickup from the hotel by the agency here on Viator. Unfortunately, it all turned bad when I was dropped off at the bus station in the city center where I was told to sit in one of the big buses and abandoned by the original agency from Viator booking. I was on that bus for about 15min - Then began a game of roulette as I was told to de-board and go to another vehicle. After we switched to that vehicle after about 15 min we were told to go to another big bus. After the third bus had already started its journey we were told, after 20 min, to de-bord AGAIN to another bus. This bus stood still for about 30 min before starting to drive - only to its agency - then stopped again. After another 10min we started driving again…only to stop at the gas station at the fringe of the city in order to tank fuel. We finally left Huaraz at 9:50am - more than 1.5 hours AFTER the activity officially started. This meant we got to the glacier super late - we were the last tour group to get there - which meant bad weather and masses of tourists. The lunch ended up not being lunch but an early dinner at 5pm. We arrived in the city around 7pm - taking the entire day for a glacier that is a 40minute hike. This agency that organized the ultimate bus and guide is NOT the agency in Viator - it’s called “Lucho tours” and you would do better to book with them as they are MUCH cheaper than here.

  Elisa_Edezembro de 2023via Viator

• 3A good tour but overpriced by viator

  Some very nice views and the walk to the glacier is not long and it is a good trip if you just arrived in Huaraz. A lot of driving but the glacier is worth seeing, at least what is remaining of it. One last advice, do not book with viator, I paid 35usd (that includes the park entrance) when I should have paid 19usd maximum with a tour in Huaraz. Just book in Huaraz, plenty of tour options there.

  Cedric_Mnovembro de 2022via Viator

• 3Not what i expected

  The Tour it self was nice and the Glacier very beautiful to Look at. I would definitly recommend it. But when we arrived to Start the Tour in Huaraz there was no "Scheler Artizon Trek" Bus but we were transferred into a "mony Tour" Bus . So we had a mony Tour which costs around 80 Sol instead of a "Scheler Artizon Trek" Tour which costs ~135 Soles. So i would recommend the visit the Glacier but Not to do a Tour with "Scheler Artizon Trek"

  404sabrinahagosto de 2022via Tripadvisor

• 5An experience of a luve time

  Great adventure. Used Johnny’s tours from Huaraz Peru. We went from rain to hail to wirlwinds eith hsil to snow. It is the smallest of the glaciars but a great adventure to climb it. It is a 3 mile climb in below zero temperatures. Dress accordingly.

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  patriciaaX3029BIjaneiro de 2020via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Huaraz

• Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 146 experiences we list in Huaraz.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 146.
• 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.

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