Llanganuco trekking and Laguna 69 via Maria Josefa trail
This two-day trek will take you along the pretty Maria Josefa trail leading to the lakes of the Llanganuco valley. In just a few hours, this trail will show you the biodiversity of the Huascaran National Park.
You'll also have the chance to start walking before the other hikers and enjoy some special moments on the trail leading to laguna 69. All this with views of the Huascaran, Peru's highest peak, as well as Chopicalqui, the impressive Chacraraju and Pisco.
Domos Cordillera Blanca
Domos Cordillera Blanca is a glamping project that was born during the months of the pandemic. The place is located 30 minutes from the city of Huaraz, in the middle of quinoa and corn crops, etc.
A place where you can be in contact with the Quechua people living in the area, a few steps away from the Huascaran National Park and its majestic snowy peaks.
A way to feel the nature while having a certain comfort, ideal to acclimatize before an expedition or a trekking.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Day 2 : Transfer Lima-Huaraz
Day 3 : Acclimatisation in Quilcayhuanca, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Day 4 : Llaca Valley and lake, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Day 5 : Trek Llanganuco D1 : Huaraz - Maria Josefa - Yurac Coral
Day 6 : Trek Llanganuco D2 : Yurac Coral - Laguna 69 - Cebollapampa - Huaraz
Day 7 : Bus from Huaraz to Lima
Day 8 : Lima - Return flight
Detailed program
Day 1 : Day 1: Arrival in Lima
Arrival in Lima according to your international flight schedule. Welcome by a member of our team and transfer to your hotel in the Miraflores district where you will spend your first night.
Hotel in Miraflores
English speaking guide
Private transfer from airport to hotel
Day 2 : Transfer Lima-Huaraz
Lima: Transfer from the airport (or hotel) to take you to the bus terminal.
You will take a comfortable night bus to Huaraz at around 10pm.
Bus Lima-Huaraz
Day 3 : Acclimatisation in Quilcayhuanca, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Arrival in Huaraz early in the morning and transfer to the domes (3600 meters above sea level) where you will receive a breakfast.
You will be able to use your own dome at no extra charge as long as it is free in the early hours. Otherwise you can take advantage of the large dome which is very comfortable to rest a little.
Free day in the Quilcayhuanca valley. This acclimatization walk on relatively flat ground, at an altitude of about 4000 meters, is ideal as a first acclimatization walk. The valley is wild and bucolic, the cliffs are impressive.
After the walk, the driver will take you back to the site of the domes where you will spend the night.
Walking time: about 4 hours
Elevation gain: D+ 100m, D- 100m
Driving time there and back: 1h30
Box lunch
Diner in the dome
Private transport
Breakfast included
National parc entrnce not included (30 soles)
Day 4 : Llaca Valley and lake, Domos Cordillera Blanca
The Llaca lake is located at 4400 meters above sea level, in the valley of the same name, just behind the site of the domes.
A vehicle will take you up to the entrance of the Quebrada from where you will walk up to the lake. You will gradually immerse yourself in this beautiful valley of the National Park. You will then arrive at the green Llaca Lake, located at the foot of the Ranrapalca and Ochsapalca peaks, both of which are very impressive. Return to the vehicle and then to the domes.
Free afternoon at the domes.
Walking time: about 4 hours
Elevation gain: D+ 400m.
Warm lunch at the domes
Diner in the dome
Private transport - full day service
National parc entrance not included (30 soles)
Day 5 : Trek Llanganuco D1 : Huaraz - Maria Josefa - Yurac Coral
We'll start walking after a 2-hour drive. The Maria Josefa trail will take us to the heart of the biodiversity of the Huascaran National Park.
Once we reach the Llanganuco lakes, we'll be able to enjoy their beauty at close quarters. After enjoying the Chinancocha and Orconcocha lagunas, we'll set up camp close to the path leading to laguna 69.
(Walking time: 4/5h, D+ 400m, D- 95m)
Night in tent
transport
guide
food
logistics with porters and cooks
Day 6 : Trek Llanganuco D2 : Yurac Coral - Laguna 69 - Cebollapampa - Huaraz
On this second day, we'll be leaving fairly early to avoid the groups. This way, we can enjoy the tranquillity of the area until we reach laguna 69. We'll have the chance to see the Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Chacraraju and Pisco during this ascent.
Then we'll head back down to the trailhead, where a vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz.
(Walking time: 6/7h, D+ 855m, D- 806m)
Hotel in huaraz
guide
food
logistics with porters and cooks
Day 7 : Bus from Huaraz to Lima
At the end of the morning you will take a comfortable bus from Huaraz to Lima where you will arrive around 8pm. Transfer to the Miraflores district where you will spend the night.
Day bus Huaraz-Lima
Transfer Huaraz-Lima
Day 8 : Lima - Return flight
Free morning in Lima, then transfer to the international airport according to your flight time back home.
Private transfer from hotel to airport
Included/Not included
Included:
- Hotel nights with breakfast
- Guide services as mentioned in the detailed program
- Transport services as mentioned in the detailed programme
- Entrance fees as specified in the detailed programme
- Meals as specified in the detailed program
- For the Llanganuco trekking
- Trekking guide
- Cook (from 4 people, otherwise a guide-cook)
- Muleteer and mules for carrying your bivouac equipment and belongings.
- All food
- Foam floor mats
Not included:
- International flights to Peru
- Cancellation, Accident, Rescue, Illness and Repatriation insurance
- Guide for acclimatization hikes
- Sleeping bag
- Inflatable or self-inflating mattress for trekking
- Tips
- Meals taken in town in Lima and Huaraz