TOURS & DAY HIKES (Tours Clients) 2019

Private Guided Service We have a variety of hikes and tours throughout the Huaraz and Cordillera Blanca offering options from easy tours or short hikes to hard full day hikes, all with spectacular scenery. Enjoy the grand Cordillera Blanca mountain scenery, crystal blue lakes, local village and friendly people at your own pace in the company of your private Peruvian Andes Adventures guide & driver. Most of our hikes and tours depart Huaraz early morning (around 07:30am to 08:00am) to allow you to take advantage of the (generally) morning nice clear skies offering the clearest mountain views before the afternoon warm haze descends over the mountain tops. Note 1: Hike grading and walking times are average estimates only for people of average to good fitness. Some people will be faster and others will find it more difficult and be slower. The effects of altitude do make hiking much harder than a similar hike closer to sea level and different people adjust to the altitude in a different timeframe. Note 2: Most hiking options in the Cordillera Blanca should be considered to be physically demanding owing to the altitude and the mountainous nature of the terrain. There are very few flat hiking options and trails on some hikes are steep – both ascending and descending and can be slippery & rocky in places. We can advise which hikes would be suitable for you having regard to your level of fitness and the distance & length of time that you would feel comfortable hiking in the day. Note 4: GUIDE Your guide for the day will be an ENGLISH SPEAKING tour guide unless you advise that a Spanish speaking guide would be ok for you. Please note that these guides have studied English at a language institute but as English is not their native language and they only have the opportunity to converse in English for around three months of the year, they speak basic school English. Note 5: Day hike prices include guide, private transport (taxi or minivan), packed lunch (with sandwich, fruit, chocolate, dried fruit & nuts, juice) or a snack for short hikes and entrance fees. Vegetarian, gluten free or other special diet lunch available.

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Huascaran National Park entry ticket is included – 2019 = 30 soles per hike (US$10) per person per day entry

Packed Lunch for Day Hikes

Note 6: Many of the access roads to day hike destinations are unpaved dirt roads which are not well maintained. Roads surfaces can be bumpy and travel times are slower than you may expect Transport is for 01 or 02 people a taxi or 4 x 4 car, for most trips for 3 or more people for your comfort transport is a minivan

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Testimonial from Ethel & Charlie of Scotland. They stayed in Morales Guesthouse in Huaraz and did 12 day Hikes and Tours Thank you for a great time in Huaraz. from the 1st email request until Paul took us to the airport in Lima we received first class service with everything going to plan. The packed lunches were great and kept us going through the day. All the guides were very knowledgeable & had a good command of English. The day hikes were most enjoyable with

amazing scenery & all the guides were patient while we took countless photos. Keep up the good work. We would have no hesitation to book with you again. I will recommend your company to some friends.

Dr Stephen Murray from the UK did a series of day hikes ‘ I spent a week with Peruvian Andes Adventures staying at their hostel and walking each day with a guide, sometimes on my own and sometimes as part of a group. I wanted to sample their day treks and see some of the more scenic areas within reach of Huaraz. I had a fantastic week . The scenery and mountains were unforgettable –definitely worth coming back for more . The day trips take you right in among some of the highest mountains in Peru [and in S America] including Huascaran and left me awe struck with the rugged beauty of the area –Scotland will never be quite the same again !Finally a word about Eli Morales and the other staff including the guides. This a family business and runs efficiently and courteously. I cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism, reliability, friendliness and willingness to impart local knowledge. Not to mention Eli’s invaluable help when problems cropped up with my flight back from Alta to Lima .’

Elena from the USA said: We not only enjoyed our hikes but learned a lot about flora & fauna and local customs from our guide Eli

Paula & Jason from the UK did 6 day hikes: Anne and Eli, I just wanted to drop you both a quick note to say thank you for our time in Huaraz. The organisation couldn't have been easier with you taking care of everything door to door and the setting of the town and the daily walks were just fantastic. Eli, thank you for being a great and patient guide to us and we will very fondly remember our time in Huaraz and recommend your services should any of our friends or colleagues ever be planning to come to Peru. Thanks again, Paula and Jason CORDILLERA NEGRA HIKE Easy Half Day Hike or Tour by Car A delightful easy hike which offers spectacular views over the entire range of the snow capped Cordillera Blanca. This is a good option for your first day hike in Huaraz. First we travel on a new paved road which winds it way up through the many villages hidden on the valleys and on the hillsides of the dry Cordillera Negra. This area has a climate that is extremely well suited for the cultivation of grain crops and it is the main production area for wheat, barley and oats in the Huaraz district. After an hour we arrive at a pass Punta Callan at 4225m from where there are unequalled views across the wide valley Callejon de Huaylas to the peaks, glaciers and valleys of the Cordillera Blanca. It is also possible to glimpse the coast and ocean from the other side of the pass. We start hiking from here, easily following local village trails all the way down hill, passing by traditional village houses and farms and can enjoy seeing the local traditional way of life. In July and August it is harvest time and everyone is busy harvesting and gathering crops. It is an easy 2 hour walk down to a village where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz. For those not wishing to hike, we can take the car to the saddle where we can appreciate the amazing views of the Cordillera Blanca mountains, of Huaraz and also out to the Pacific coast and then return to Huaraz.

Price 2019: 1 person US$192 2 people US$111 each 3 people: US$85 each 4 people US$67 each 5 people: US$56 each 6 people: US$49 Includes guide, snack & private transport Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 13:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 4225m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 3400m

View to Cordillera Blanca Local Path

Wheat Harvest

MARIAN VILLAGE HIKE Half Day Hike (Easy) A relaxing and easy short hike to the delightful small village of Marian. We start from Huaraz and walk through the newly developed suburb of Nueva Florida and then follow quiet local lanes passing by small farms and local homes for 40 minutes to an hour to the village of Marian tucked in beneath the mountains behind Huaraz. The hike is a gentle ascent to

Marian Village & is not steep. From the village plaza there is an amazing view of the massive snow covered mountain of Ranrapalca. If you feel taking a short climb we can climb up half an hour to the top of a small hill where we have fantastic views of Huaraz and many mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, the highest being Huascaran. On the return from Marian to Huaraz we follow an ancient Inca stone walled pathway and weave through narrow lanes passing by traditional local homes, small farms and trees and we have a glimpse of the traditional way of life. This is an easy hike and a good option for your first day in Huaraz with an easy start to the acclimatisation process. Departs Huaraz 09:00 Return Huaraz 13:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3070m Maximum altitude reached hiking = 3600m

Inca Pathway Marian Football Field Price 2019: 1 person: US$120 2 people: US$66 each 3 people: US$48 each 4 people: US$39 each 5 people: US$34 each 6 people: US$30 each Includes guide & packed lunch

WILCAHUAIN RUINS Easy to Moderate Hike or Tour by Car

Wilkawain Ruins

The Pre – Inca Wilcahuain archaeological site is a 7 km walk starting from Huaraz following a lovely route passing small villages, farmland, green fields and graceful trees.. The ruins date back to about 600-900 AD and the war faring & civilized Wari Empire . The main 3 story building was the central temple and it is surrounded by smaller constructions that housed the mummies of the Wari ancestors. The building is roofed with massive stone slabs and contains a complicated system of ventilation ducts. You will marvel at how they managed to lift the massive stone slabs that form the roofs and doorways into place without the aid of modern technology and machinery. From the ruins a taxi back to Huaraz Wilkawain Ruins are closed on Mondays Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 13:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3070m Maximum altitude reached hiking = 3400m at Wilkahuain Price 2019: 1 person US$173 2 people: US$102 each 3 people: US$84 each 4 people: US$68 each 5 people: US$58 each 6 people: US$51 each Includes guide, snack, transport & entrance fee to ruins. WILCACOCHA LAKE & VIEWS– Cordillera Negra Easy Hike – Half Day A pleasant and easy hike and offering fantastic views of the Cordillera Blanca mountains. We depart Huaraz in the morning in our private transport and drive for 20 minutes up the

Cordillera Negra to arrive at Chiwipampa (3050m). We start hiking from here, climbing steadily following a trail that passes through several small highland farming villages where the local people continue to wear the colourful highland clothing and farm in the traditional manner. We pass by many fields of wheat, barley, beans and quinoa. After two hours hiking we come to the pretty lake Wilcacocha at 3700m where we usually see a lot of Andean ducks and sometimes also geese. The highlight of the hike is the amazing views that we have across to the length of Cordillera Blanca mountains directly opposite us across the Callejon de Huaylas valley. Following a picnic lunch we descend for about half an hour where we meet our vehicle and drive back to Huaraz Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 13:00 Hike starts at 3050m Maximum altitude reached hiking = 3700m at Wilcacocha

Price 2019: 1 person US$192 2 people US$111 each 3 people: US$85 each 4 people US$67 each 5 people: US$56 each 6 people: US$52 Includes guide, snack & private transport LLACA VALLEY & RANRAPALCA GLACIER Options for either: Tour by Car Or Easy to Medium Hike From the top of the Llaca Valley we hike to the face of the glacier coming from the face of the enormous mountain Ranrapalca 6162m. This is an easier option for a day hike, and there are few other places in the Cordillera Blanca where you can be so close to the ice.

The Llaca Valley is a narrow valley with impressive rock walls, and this is where the Peru mountain guides come to practice rock climbing. The day starts with about one hour 20 minute drive into the impressive Llaca valley. Tour Option: From the end of the road where the mountain guides Refugio is we have a short 10 minute hike to a view point from where we see the large Ranrapalca Glacier Lake with the glacier tumbling into the head of the lake. If you want to walk further there is the option to walk around the side of the lake Hiking Option: After passing through the national park control gate, we carry on driving for about 10 minutes to 4200m. Our hike then starts, following a trail not too steeply up valley next to the Llaca River passing through areas on pretty wild flowers and ancient quenual trees. After about an hour we come to the base of the terminal moraine wall which we climb up more steeply on a zig zag trail for 30 minutes to reach the top. From the top of the moraine we are treated to awesome views of the large Ranrapalca Glacier lake and the glacier at the head of the lake. We can continue hiking around the side of the lake for 30 minutes more to the top of the lake which makes a nice lunch spot. About 3 hours hiking time up & back For both options: Return back the same way and walk down the valley until we come to the Llaca Refugio which is the training base for the Peruvian mountain guides. Our vehicle will be waiting for us there and we return to Huaraz a different way through the Cojup Valley, driving down through the villages of Llupa and Unchus. Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 14:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 4200m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4470m

Llaca Valley & Ranrapalca Glacier

Prices 2019: 1 person US$209

2 people: US$128 each 3 people: US$102 each 4 people: US$83 each 5 people: US$71 each 6 people: US$66 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport and National Park Entrance LAGUNA RAJUCOLTA Day Hike (Easy to Moderate) Laguna Rajucolta is a glacier fed lake at the base of the massive Huantsan mountain. The lake level is controlled by gates at the outlet of the lake to minimise the risk of avalanche into the lake causing a “flash” flood down the valley. The day starts with travel with our private transport first through the village of Macashca and then onto the Quebrada Rajucolta and to the entry to the National Park where we leave the vehicle and pass through the park entry gate (4050m). It is around 1½ drive and the road to the entrance is a dirt road and can be rough in places so the driver will go slowly. From the gate we have an easy almost flat hike of around 2 ½ hours up to the lake (4271m) passing through stands of ancient Quenual trees and pretty blue lupins. There are also a lot of cattle belonging to local farmers grazing. We rest at the lake to enjoy the views before returning to the car & back to Huaraz

Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 15:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 4050m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4271m Prices 2019: 1 person: US$218 2 people: US$133 each 3 people: US$106 each 4 people: US$86 each 5 people: US$74 each 6 people: US$68 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport and National Park entrance

QUEBRADA QUILLQUEYHUANCA Day Hike (Easy to Moderate) An easy and relaxing hike in the Valley Quebrada Quillqueyhuanca and a great hike for families. The trail is almost flat and there are great views of the mountains and spectacular vertical rock walls. Sometimes we have seen condors in the valley. Take the car from Huaraz to Pitec (3850m), driving through the attractive farming settlements of Unchus and Llupa (one hour drive), then an easy hike to the top of the valley. The last hour is a gradual climb. 6 hours return hike Departs Huaraz 07:30 Return Huaraz 15:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3850m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4150m

Quebrada Quillqueyhuanca

Price 2019: 1 person US$204 2 people US$124 each 3 people: US$102 each 4 people: US$83 each 5 people: US$75 each 6 people: US$75 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport, National Park entrance HUARAZ RIDGES & VIEWS HIKE Day Hike (Moderate to Hard) Our Huaraz Ridges & Views day hike follows along a series of undulating open hill ridges with vast views over the City of Huaraz & surrounds, the expansive valley of Callenjon de

Huaylas and across the chain of snow capped mountain of the Cordillera Blanca, with the skyline being dominated by the massive 6768m Huascaran, the highest mountain in Peru.

We start with a short car ride of 10 minutes to the gateway to Huaraz at Tacllan at 3100m. From here we have a gradual climb with some short steeper sections for about 1 ½ to 2 hours to reach the top of the crest from where we will be treated to incredible open views of Huaraz and the surrounding mountains. We then wander along the undulating ridge line through small farm holdings where we often meet friendly local people working on their farms who always great us with a happy smile & often stop to chat with us. Along the way we will stop to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch while taking in the massive views. We eventually reach a saddle with a high point of 3750m from where we will descend and return back to Huaraz. About 5 to 6 hours for the day Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 14:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3100m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 3750m Price 2019: 1 person US$118 2 people: US$72 each 3 people: US$72 each 4 people: US$57 each 5 people: US$54 each 6 people: US$54 each Includes guide, lunch and taxi.

MACASHCA HILL WALK Day Hike (Moderate to Hard) You will probably not find information about this in the books. It is a lovely but physically demanding climb up into the hills directly behind Huaraz. The trip starts with a short car journey (around ½ hour into the Macashca Valley close to Huaraz). You initially walk up quite steeply for around 1 hour on a grassy hillside, then reach a wide open grassy ridge which you follow easily to a saddle at 4200m. . From the ridge and the saddle are fantastic views over Huaraz, across to the snowcapped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca and Huascaran (the highest mountain in Peru) and also the Cordillera Negra.. The walk descends a long way with open views all the way to finish in Huaraz. Around 6 hours hiking Price 2019: 1 person US$187 2 people US$108 each 3 people: US$84 each 4 people: US$66 each 5 people US$60 each 6 people: US$60 each Includes guide, lunch and private transport.

Macashca Hills

Departs Huaraz 07:30 Return Huaraz 15:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3500m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4100m LAGUNA URUS DAY HIKE Day Hike (Moderate to Hard) Hike into a hidden mountain lake unknown except by a few local villagers. First we drive for an hour from Huaraz to the village of Pashpa (3900m) which is the entrance to the climbing area of the Ishinca Valley. We start hiking steadily upward (but never steep) first crossing open farmland with amazing views of the mountains Huascaran, Huandoy, Copa and Vallunaraju. After about an hour we enter an area of ancient Quenual Forest with their low hanging branches and strange peeling bark. The trail steepens here and we continue climbing up through the forest next to a small stream, finally climbing up onto a grass covered moraine wall where we are surprised to come across a beautiful small blue lake at the base of Urus mountain, surrounded by high vertical rock walls (4400m). About 3 hours to 3 ½ hours to the lake. We enjoy a relaxing lunch at the lake before descending back to Pashpa on a good trail for 2 to 2 ½ hours and return to Huaraz. There are trout in the lake and often it is possible to see them swimming close to the lake shore Depart Huaraz 07:30 Return Huaraz around 16:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3900m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4400m

Laguna Urus & Quenual Forest

Price 2019: 1 person US$204 2 people US$124 each 3 people: US$104 each 4 people: US$84 each 5 people: US$76 each 6 people: US$76 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & National Park entrance

LAGUNA SHALLAP Day Hike (Moderate, long day) Laguna Shallap is a beautiful high glacial lake at the head of a remote valley in the Cordillera Blanca close to Huaraz. Not many tourists know of this hike, and apart from the local people there are very few other people about. While it is a fairly easy walk (not steep) to the lake, it is a long day and we would only recommend this hike for fitter people or those who will enjoy a long day out in the mountains. First we drive for 1½ hours, climbing steadily on a mountain road behind Huaraz, passing through the busy farming villages of Ichoca, Coyllur and finally coming to the remote settlement of Jancu at the end of the road. The farming people here are typically friendly and welcoming and many only speak Quechua, the language of the Incas. The walk to the lake is an easy wander up to a beautiful wide valley where cattle and horses graze. Only the last 20 minutes is steeper when we climb over the terminal moraine wall on a good path to the lake, altitude 4250m. The lake is tucked at the foot of the giant mountains San Juan, Tumarinaraju and Huanstán and the glacier fields from the mountains flow into the lake. About 6 hours walking from the car to the lake and return to the car. Some people find this a long day with the driving time included.

Laguna Shallap

Departs Huaraz 07:00 Return Huaraz 16:00

Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3800m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4250m Price 2019: 1 person US$213 2 people US$130 each 3 people: US$101 each 4 people: US$82 each 5 people: US$75 each 6 people: US$75 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport and National Park entry LAGUNA CHURUP Day Hike (Hard) This is one of the most popular and well known day hikes and it conveniently located only a short drive out of Huaraz. We take the car from Huaraz to Pitec, driving through the attractive farming settlements of Unchus and Llupa (one hour drive). From Pitec (3850m) there is a steady continuous and steep climb on a dirt path to the hidden Laguna Churup (4450m), a beautiful turquoise mountain lake below Nevada Churup (5493m). The final 100m to the lake is climbing up a steep rock gully which less fit people may find difficult. Allow 4 to 5 hours walk from Pitec to the lake and return to the car. This is a demanding hike due to the final rock scramble and it a better option for your second day hike in Huaraz after you have already had a little time to acclimatise.

Laguna Churup

Departs Huaraz 07:30 Return Huaraz 15:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m

Hike starts at 3800m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4450m Price 2019: 1 person: US$204 2 people: US$124 each 3 people: US$102 each 4 people: US$83 each 5 people: US$75 each 6 people: US$75 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport and National Park entry LAGUNA 69 AND LLANGANUCO LAKES Day Hike (Hard) Laguna 69 is a beautiful mountain high lake nestled under the mountains in the Demanda Valley. Travel by our private vehicle car from Huaraz past the beautiful Llanganuco Lakes and then to Cebollapampa (3850m) which is the starting point to climb Pisco. (2 ½ hours drive). You start the walk by following the valley for some 40 minutes, then climb continuously on a zig zag track for about 2 hour 40 minutes to Laguna 69, a beautiful lake of the most brilliant blue colour (4500m). The lake is surrounded by the mountains Chacrarju and Pisco which leave reflections on the lake. On the return walk you look directly towards the mountains Huascaran, Chopicalqui and Yanapaccha. The hike from Cebollapampa to Laguna 69 & return is about 5 ½ hours. On the car journey we stop at the beautiful turquoise and light blue twin lakes of Llanganuco - one lake female and one lake male. The lakes lie between the mountains of Huascaran and Huandoy and are surrounded by groves of ancient quenual trees. This is a long & tiring day & should not be considered suitable for your first day hike at high altitude, but is a good second or third day hike option

Llanganuco Lakes Laguna 69

Hiking to Laguna 69

Departs Huaraz 06:30 Return Huaraz 19:30 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3850m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4600m Price 2019: 1 person US$219 2 people US$134 each 3 people US$104 each, 4 people US$84 each, 5 people: US$76 each 6 people: US$76 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & National Park Entrance LAGUNA AHUAC Day Hike: (Hard) Hidden high in the hills behind Huaraz at the base of Vallunaraju mountain is the small and isolated lake Laguna Ahuac at 4560m. This is a little publicised hike and we are almost certain to have the trail to ourselves. First we take our private car for half an hour to the ruins of Wilkawain. We start off hiking on a wide grassy path, climbing steadily upwards through farmland with views of the surrounding mountains and across to the adjacent Cordillera Negra. We often come across local people tending their cows and sheep and they will be friendly and greet us as we pass. We then leave the path and climb more steeply on a dirt path through tussock grass covered hillside and later over some rock until we pop over the lip of a rock wall to be surprised by the bright blue lake. From here we have excellent close views of Vallunaraju. There is an option to keep climbing up across the rock for those with a lot of energy. On the return if we still have time we can visit the ruins of Wilkawain.

6 hours hiking time, up to 8 hours if you hike up further through the rock towards Vallunaraju mountain

Departs Huaraz 07:00 Return Huaraz 16:30 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 3400m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4560m Price 2019: 1 person US$162 2 people US$92 each 3 people: US$75 each 4 people: US$59 each 5 people: US$55 each 6 people: US$55 each Includes guide, lunch and transport. (entrance to ruins not included) LLANGANUCO LAKES AND PASO PORTUECHUELO Tour by Car For those who do not wish to hike for any distance, we make a tour in our private transportation into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca snow capped mountains. We drive into the Demanda Valley & Huascaran National Park, first visiting the beautiful Llanguanco Lakes where we stop for photos and can also take a short walk. Then we continue in the van climbing up a spectacular zig zag road to the Pass of Portuchuelo 4767m from where there are amazing views of all the surrounding mountains. From here we are very close to all the giants of the Cordillera Blanca, including the highest mountain in Peru Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Huandoy and Pisco. From the pass you can distinguish the routes up to Pisco Base Camp and your guide can describe the climbing route up Chopicalqui. Allow the full day.

Departs Huaraz 06:30 Return Huaraz 17:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Maximum altitude at pass = 4767m Price 2019: 1 person US$219 2 people US$134 each 3 people US$113 each 4 people US$91 each 5 people US$78 each 6 people US$69 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & National Park Entrance

View from Portachuelo Pass Llanganuco Lake LAGUNA PARON Tour by Car & Easy Hiking Laguna Paron is a bright blue lake surrounded by spectacular snowcapped peaks, with the magnificent Piramide 5885m being situated directly at the head of the lake. It is one of the few lakes that are accessible by vehicle. First we drive 67 km to the small town of Caraz and then from Caraz a further 32km on a dirt and poorly maintained road to the lake. (around 3 hours drive each way) The drive to the lake is through a spectacular canyon with 1000m high granite walls. Once at the lake, you can take a hike along a path around the side of the lake. Allow a long day out Departs Huaraz 06:30 Return Huaraz 18:00 Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike starts at 4200m (reached by driving) Maximum altitude reached hiking = 4250m Price 2019: 1 person US$239

2 people US$149 each 3 people US$115 each 4 people US$94 each 5 people US$81 each 6 people US$73 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & National Park Entrance

Laguna Paron

PUYA RAYMONDI & MOUNTAIN VIEWS Unique Tour to Peruvian Andes Adventures Tour by Car The Puya Raymondi is a plant that grows in the higher places of Peru only. It is of the Bromeliacea family and it is a very interesting plant because it flowers just once in its life and it might have at least 20,000 flowers. The Puya Raymondi is pollinated by hummingbirds. Our unique day tour by private car combines spectacular mountain views with a visit to an expansive hillside completely covered by an estimated 5000 of the intriguing Puya Raymoni plants. The area we visit is relatively unknown & you are certain to be able to enjoy your day and wander among the many Puyas in solitude. We start the day by following a new paved road for 40 minutes, passing by small villages & farms ascending the dry mountain range of the Cordillera Negra to arrive at the top of the pass Punta Callan at 4225m. The Cordillera Negra is the principal agricultural zone of the Huaraz area and is known as The Wheat Bowl of Huaraz because the dry conditions are ideal for the growing & harvest of wheat. From the pass there are amazing views of almost the entire length of the snow capped Cordillera Blanca mountain range, and you can see all the highest mountains in the chain, divided by narrow steep walled valleys. We also look down the wide valley Callejon de Huaylas dissected by the Rio Santa river and to the sprawling city of Huaraz. From the pass we can also see over to the Pacific Coast far below.

View from the Pass Thousands of Puyas We then turn onto a dirt road which we follow for about a hour and a half, continuing to admire the mountain views during the journey, passing through the village of Coris and then through farmland with many sheep grazing & scattered Andean farmers houses. Finally we arrive at Llacguawasi where we are amazed by the sight of thousands of Puya Raymondi plants, some in flower with their towering flower spikes scarred across the hillside. The plants grow right to the side of the road so we do not need to walk far to admire these unique plants unique to only these small pockets in the Peruvian Andes, or if you want you can take a long hike across the hillside. We enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to Huaraz. Depart Huaraz 07:30 Return Huaraz around 14:30 Price 2019: 1 person US$213 2 people US$130 each 3 people US$104 each 4 people US$84 each 5 people US$73 each 6 people US$65 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & entrance fee

Hummingbird & Puyas

PUYA RAYMONDI / National Park with option Pastoruri Glacier Tour by Car This tour takes you into the Huascaran National Park and is the location for the Puyas that you will find described in many of the guide books. It is a beautiful drive into the valley and if you would like some exercise you can hike across the puya covered hillsides. Departs Huaraz 07:00 Return Huaraz 14:00 (puyas only) 17:00 (with Pastoruri)

Puya Raymondi Price 2019: 1 person US$204 2 people US$124 each 3 people US$98 each 4 people US$79 each 5 people US$69 each 6 people US$61 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & National Park Entrance There is the option to continue further along the valley for a view of the well known Pastoruri Glacier. In the past is was possible to hike up onto the glacier, but now the National Park have closed access to the glacier in an effort to preserve the delicate structure of the ice shelf which is rapidly retreating and we can only go to the glacial moraine for a view of the glacier. For Option to continue to Pastoruri Glacier – add US$5 per person Huaraz altitude = 3070m Hike to Pastoruri starts at 4850m (reached by driving to end of road) Maximum altitude reached hiking at Pastoruri = 4980m

PRIVATE TOUR BY CAR TO ARCHEOLOGICAL RUINS OF CHAVIN de HUANTAR The archaeological site is situated to the south east of Huaraz, a journey of 3 hours by car one way. Our day begins with a scenic road journey on a newly paved road winding our way to the top of a high mountain pass and through a tunnel, before descending to the township of Chavin. The ruins of Chavin are dated between 800-200 BC, developed by a powerful religious sect which had a great influence over the other cultures in different parts of Peru, long before the Inca Culture become established. The great temple is comprised of immense stones, and there are large galleries where the Chavin priests consulted and worshipped their Gods, performing rituals and sacrificial ceremonies. The most interesting parts of the site were built underground in an exceptional feat of 3000 year old engineering with a series of underground chambers, ventilation ducts and water canals. It is incomprehensible how an ancient civilization was able to construct these immense buildings without the aid of modern tools and machinery. Chavin Ruins are closed on Mondays Departs Huaraz 07:00 Return Huaraz 18:00

Underground chambers at Chavin

Price 2019: 1 person US$222 2 people US$131 each 3 people US$99 each 4 people US$78 each 5 people US$65 each 6 people US$57 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport & entrance to Chavin, local Chavin culture guide

JANCOPAMPA RUINS AND WATERFALL Tour by Car with a Short Walk A tour into a remote valley very close to the mountains to visit some ancient pre-Inca Ruins and then a short hike up to a delightful waterfall hidden among the trees. We depart Huaraz in our private vehicle taking the road towards the airport at Anta. We turn off and follow a road first passing through the village of Parihuanca and then continuing winding up towards the mountains through interesting farmland and small villages. We then reach a surprising large green flat pampa high in the mountains where we have close views of the mountains Copa, Urus, Vallunaraju and more. From the end of the road we have a short 30 minute hike up to the cool hidden waterfall. There are some enterprising local people here who offer a pony ride up to the waterfall if you do not feel like walking. On the return we either walk down or take the car to the interesting ruins on Jancopampa. You may even decide to stop and buy a roast potato snack from the lady who has set up a small still here. These ruins date from the ancient Wari Culture who were a very advanced and war faring civilization. They had a substantial warrior base established in Jancopampa with a temple, houses and extensive farming producing food for other villages and their armies. Inside the temple ruins you will be left wondering how they managed to place the enormous rocks into the ceiling of the building with out aid of modern machinery. We will have a relaxing lunch in the sun on the wide grass field near the ruins and then return to Huaraz. On the return trip you may decide to visit the thermal baths of Monterray for a dip in the hot baths! Departs Huaraz 08:00 Return Huaraz 14:00

Eli & Hisao Morales with Mum & Dad Roast Potato Vendor

Joncopampa Ruins Price 2019: 1 person US$205 2 people US$122 each 3 people: US$94 each 4 people: US$75 each 5 people: US$64 each 6 people: US$56 each Includes guide, lunch, private transport, entrance fee HIGHLIGHTS TOUR: MOUNTAINS, MARKET, MEMORIAL, BATHS & MUSEUM Tour by Car A delightful tour spending a relaxing day combining a variety of cultural experiences and scenery. We commence the day with an enjoyable drive ascending the Cordillera Negra hills to Jangas village where we come to a lookout called “El Mirador de Jangas” from where we can take in magnificent views of the snow capped mountains on the White Cordillera Blanca. We can clearly see many of the massive Peruvian Andes mountains, including the highest Huascaran which towers over Huaraz at 6768m. We then continue our tour following the fast flowing river Rio Santa through the vast valley Callejon de Huaylas to the colourful market town of Caraz, known for its honey and milk products. Caraz is at a lower altitude than Huaraz at 2285m. The surrounding valleys are warm and fertile and the local people cultivate an amazing variety of vegetables , fruit and flowers. There feature of the town is the colourful and vibrant local market which is always bustling with activity selling fresh food, basketry, traditional gourd bowls, religious candles, hats and much more. We take time to look around the market and enjoy the atmosphere in the gardens of the Plaza before we have a delicious lunch in a Caraz restaurant (lunch included)

Caraz Plaza Del Armas Caraz Market On the return towards Huaraz we stop to visit the memorial to the people of Yungay. The town of Yungay was completely destroyed in the earthquake of 31 May 1970. The earthquake caused a massive avalanche of rock and ice from the west wall of Huascaran which reached devastating speeds as it dropped over 3 vertical kms on it’s way to Yungay 14kms away. The town and almost all it’s 20,000 inhabitants were buried. The earthquake also killed about half of the total population of Huaraz. Now the site of Yungay is marked by an enormous white statute of Christ on a hill overlooking where the village used to be. The large crack on the West Face of Huascaran where the avalanche started from can still be seen clearly. The site is now a memorial to the thousands who perished there & now lie beneath your feet, with flower gardens and monuments.

Yungay with Huascarn Behind Yungay Memorial We continue the tour first stopping in the village of Carhuas to savour the delicious ice creams that are a specialty of this village then on to Chancos Village where there are some inviting thermal springs hot baths. Take time to enjoy a relaxing soak in the thermal baths! Finally on returning the Huaraz city we visit the museum where there are information displays of the many different cultures that influenced the Huaraz and wider region. Departs Huaraz 07:00 Tour finishes in Huaraz 18:00

Price 2019: 1 person US$217 2 people US$127 each 3 people US$99 each 4 people: US$80 each 5 people: US$69 each 6 people: US$62 each Includes guide, lunch in Caraz restaurant, Carhuas ice cream, private transport, entrance fees to Yungay. Not included; Entrance to thermal baths. Two Chinese Girls who did some day tours HIGHLIGHT TOUR & hikes in 2015 said: | Dear Sir: I am two Chinese girls, to join your 4-days trip, as follows:29/5 /2015 Archecological Ruins of Chavin de Huantar by car,tour guide is Mr. Ali30/5/2015 Laguna Paron by car,tour guide

is Mr.Ali31/5/2015 Mountain、market、memorical bath and museum by car,tour guide is

Mr. Willy1/6/2015 Laguna Llangaunco lakes+Laguna 69,tour guide is Mr. Micheal In these 4th days trips ,the three tour guides are very professional performance, very rich

experience, the service was attentive 。 Mr. Ali: He can explain in detail the history of the

local attractions, attitudes gentle and polite ,but the most important thing is,he said we just arrival the town of Huaraz,,he was afraid that we will be altitude sickness, he recommended we change the itinerary, the day 2 trip changed to the last day (the original is day 2 toward to Laguna 69 ), so we can have more time to adjust to local weather, very

grateful for his agenda, so that we can successfully complete this 4-days trip。The other

thing is that he noted that the day 4 of the trip is to wake up so early, he promised to give us prepare extra free breakfask, this is not the original itinerary, which is really a very intimate arrangement. Mr Willy:Although he looks very young,but doing things and the

attitude is very mature、 professional and polite ,are explained in great detail every

attractions, is well aware of local customs and history and culture, so young to have this

knowledge, very rare 。Mr Micheal:The day 4 trip because my friend was sick and slept in

the car,can not go Lunga 69,only me to complete the trip, thanks to his leadership that I can successfully completed ,really grateful.The way he ofen slow down to meet me and still stopped to give me a break and asked me the physical condition,very caring and professional.Although walking time longer than expected (9:20 to 16:30 pm end), but he

did not show impatience attitude。Driver: I am sorry I did not inquire what is his name. He

was very quiet and polite, very safe and stable while driving, never speeding。Your

company can have such a good employee, your company is really a blessing,I hope you will keep this high quality of service, could have been maintained,is the customer's good

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I wish you business is booming, good health and happiness! Best Regards,Miss Catherine Lai Kwan Ng