This full day hike tour will take you to explore the most extensive lake located in the amazing White Mountain Range
Highlights
*Hike Day tour to Lake Paron in Huaraz
*Get to know the most extensive Lake in the White Mountain Range
*Learn about this amazing place with a professional guide
*Be amazed with unique landscapes
included with
* Professional guide in Spanish
* Transportation
* Entrance to the National Park (optional)
* Pick up from centrally hotels (optional)
excluded by
* Food and drinks
* Gratuities
* Transfers to and from the bus station
* Drop off at your hotel at the end of the tour
Essential
Information
Cancellations without charges up to 24 hours before departure
* We recommend bringing snacks, because the tour does not include food.
* What to bring: Hiking boots, Waterproof jacket, Coat, Sunglasses, Sun hat, Wool cap, Sunscreen, Photo camera, Insect repellent, Spending cash for personal expenses.
* When booking, please let us know the hotel where you will stay to verify the pick up area
* You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before starting the tour
* If you select the tour without ticket entrance: you can buy the tickets at the entrance of the national park. Cash payment in local currency, 10.00 soles per person
Restrictions
* You must be in good physical condition.
* We recommend a good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity
* Rates not valid for holidays such as Easter, National Holidays, New Year
Detailed Description
Experience an unforgettable adventure exploring one of the most breathtaking lagoons in Peru: the magical Laguna Parón, located at 4,170 meters above sea level in the heart of Huascarán National Park.
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.
The route continues along a scenic mountain road for another hour and a half until we reach the base camp of Laguna Parón. 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. Additionally, 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.
After exploring this magical corner of the Andes, we’ll begin our return journey back to the city of Huaraz
