Location: Caraz
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What to do and see in Caraz, Ancash Region: The Best Tours
Caraz is a town in the Caraz District in the southeastern part of Huaylas Province of the Ancash Region in Peru.
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1. Parón Lake - Cordillera Blanca - Private Service
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Lake Parón is one of the most beautiful lake where you can enjoy the nature sorrounded by mountains like huaydoy, chacraraju, piramide, paron, caraz and aguja. in the route we will pass for many towns of the Callejon de Huaylas like Tarica, Anta, Carhuaz, Yungay, Caraz, etc. and finally we will visit the principal atractive that is lake Paron.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, National Park fees, Snacks
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Varun M
The pickup was spot on, and the bus was comfortable. The hike is self guided so you are basically paying for the transportation. Hence I recommend taking this tour over the more expensive private tours. As for Laguna 69, it's an absolute must-do! Stunning views leading up to an even more stunning lake. It's a 14 km trek back to base. Make sure to acclimatize a day before as you are going up to 4600 masl
2. Paramount full day hike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Depart from Huaraz to Caraz the last city of Callejon de Huaylas valley and then we will take the unpaved road until the trek starts (Laguna Paron), in total about 3 hours with the final parts within the conservation area of Huascarán National Park. On the shore of Laguna Paron is the parking point of our vehicle. The trail starts along the northern shore of Laguna Parón until near the end of the lake, then we will take a path that heads towards the valley towards Artesonraju (also known as “Paramount”). In this part we will be crossing several rivers and streams to reach the path that leads to the Artesoncocha lake (4,290m). From the lake we have the opportunity to climb a little higher to get even better panoramic views of the mountains that surround us (mountains called Caraz, Artesonraju, Paria, Garcilaso, Chacraraju and Pisco). This charming place is the point for our lunch and then return along the same path to our vehicle that is waiting to take us back to Huaraz.
Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Breakfast
Reviewed By unacaminanteinquieta
I did both the Laguna 69 and the Pastoruri glacier tour with Peru Qorianka -unforgettable experiences! Romer was very friendly and showed me all the possible hikes tours in the region. Fair prices and a good service, I'd definitely recommend the agency (and Romer and Ana's B&B, Casa de Ana)!
3. Laguna Parón (Full Day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
It is the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca. It is surrounded by the most imposing Nevados (with heights greater than 6000 meters above sea level) such as the Artesonraju (Paramount Pictures Mountain, Nevado Huandoy, Piramide, Huascarán, among others. One of the few lagoons navigable by kayak. It is located within the Huascarán Biosphere Reserve and Huascarán National Park, thus providing it with a very particular ecosystem.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Snacks, Breakfast, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Entrance fees to places of visit
4. Parón Lake - Cordillera Blanca
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 23 reviews
Lake Parón is one of the most beautiful lake where you can enjoy the nature sorrounded by mountains like huaydoy, chacraraju, piramide, paron, caraz and aguja. in the route we will pass for many towns of the Callejon de Huaylas like Tarica, Anta, Carhuaz, Yungay, Caraz, etc. and finally we will visit the principal atractive that is lake Paron.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, National Park fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Varun M
The pickup was spot on, and the bus was comfortable. The hike is self guided so you are basically paying for the transportation. Hence I recommend taking this tour over the more expensive private tours. As for Laguna 69, it's an absolute must-do! Stunning views leading up to an even more stunning lake. It's a 14 km trek back to base. Make sure to acclimatize a day before as you are going up to 4600 masl
5. Full-Day Tour to Lake Paron from Huaraz, Peru
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
Paron lake formed as a natural reservoir has an area of 44.3km2, it is 3.7km long from east to west and average of 7000m width from north to south, the original depth was about 75m, but today the level was lowered 15m to prevent the collapse of the moraine, the water from the lake was formerly used for the canon del pato hydroelectric scheme, since 29 july 2008, this condition has ceased. The lake itself is within the borders of the Huascaran National Park. The water level is controlled by a tunnel and underwater gate, to keep water level at 4155masl.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Round-trip shared transfer, Downtown drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel drop-off, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By J1986VXpatriciap
Edgar Zombrano. is a thief. DO NOT BOOK WITH FIRST CLASS HUARAZ!!!!!. After I paid I never heard back from Edgar Zombrano or anyone at First class Huaraz. I called First Huaraz and Edgar Zombrano multiple times but there was no answer. I sent emails and text messages and still no reply. I decided to call my credit card company so I can get a refund. But first class Huaraz told them that it was a legit purchase because I voluntarily gave them my credit card information. and that they booked a hotel and bus tickets for me. when I called the hotel,and the bus company had nothing under my name. Also, I agreed with Edgar Zombrano on a different hotel than the awful hotel he claims he booked for me. DO NOT GIVE THIS PEOPLE any of your personal information. if you want to go to Huaraz, book everything on your own and find a tour guide once you get there. This is what I will do. so sad there are these horrible people in this world.
6. Laguna Parón Day Trek
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
This day trip first brings you to the town of Cahruaz for some authentic Andean ice cream and fruits. Then you will be brought to the massive Laguna Paron with breathtaking views of Artesonraju (the peak on the Paramount logo). Here you have a few options: spend more time at the lake, go canoeing, or ascend a short path to the Mirador by Laguna Artesonraju for even grander views!
Inclusions: Certified Guide
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, 5 Soles community fee
Reviewed By 508anniee
I loved the tour, but I can’t recommend booking it via Andean Summit. 1) It is more expensive than booking e.g. in a hostel in Huaraz. 2) They postponed my start of the tour. For “compensation” they offered me a “discount” on another tour which turned out to be the normal price. Besides, I could negotiate a free night in their hostel (Sleep & Summit). It was the worst hostel I ever slept in (no windows, no hot water, far from the city center). 3) They told me I would not need cash. However, I had to pay 60 soles for the entrance of the park.
7. Excursión a Parón, la nueva joya de Ancash
Descripción Nuestro Tour te permite disfrutar de la naturaleza y de la Laguna Parón, la nueva joya de Ancash.
Inclusions: Transporte, Guía oficial de turismo, Ingreso a los destinos turísticos
Exclusions: Propinas., Comidas y bebidas.
Reviewed By JMB_thissucks
Booked this tour via Viator and the company never contacted me to confirm details (as they say they will on the tour description). They phone number in viator is missing one number so you can't contact them properly. I had to dig out their contact info using Google. Once they confirmed, the time of pick-up seemed quite off from the actual timing on the tour, but I asked and they said it was fine..... then the company never showed..... waited 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes and nothing. I constantly tried to contacted via Viator and they never responded, complained in viator an they attempted to contact the company... with no response. Do not book with this unprofessional company as you will waste your time and money. I have wasted one full day of my vacation as I was planning on being on this trip and finding a replacement on the same day is not possible.
8. Tours to Paron Lagoon with Kayak and Boat Ride
It is the largest lagoon in Cordillera Blanca. Located to the east of the City of Caraz, it is an ideal place for acclimatization and for the recreation of many tourists looking for adventure in this part of the Cordillera Blanca. We can take kayaking and boat trips. - Height of the Paron Lagoon 4200 m. - Maximum Trek Altitude: 4,350 m. (Viewpoint of the lagoon and mountains). - Difficulty: Easy. - Duration: 1 days. - Recommended time: April - October. (ALL YEAR) - Place of Visit: Huascaran National Park. - Expedition temperature: On the Day + 13 ° C to + 25 ° C.
Inclusions: Includes: guide, tourist transport, hotel pick-up, entrance ticket.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Petr K
All the people tells about Peru is Machu Pitchu. Definetly it is MUST place but for me was better Huaraz with its Cordilieras. Calm place, enought space, not crazy turist guides. I liked it and really recommend to people who like mountains.
9. Santa Cruz trekking – 4 Days / 3 Nights
One of the classic trekkings in the WORLD! In this trekking you can to see the highest peak in the world in the world, the Huascarán (6,768 msnm) and one of the most beautiful mountains in the world, Alpamayo. Easy to moderate classification, there are so many places to enjoy: the Jatuncocha and Ichiccocha lakes, quenuales, glaciers, waterfalls, etc.
Inclusions: Pick up the group from the bus station and transport to your selected hotel , Pick up you from your hotel and transport to the bus station the last day, Trekking Guide English speaking , Cook, Donkey Driver and Donkeys , Complete food during the expedition (breakfast, all snack, lunch and dinner) , Private transportation during the expedition , Logistic camping equipments , Emergency horse more than 3 people, First aid kit
Exclusions: Hotel in Huaraz , Meals in the City , Personal trekking gears (sleeping bag, mattress, daypack, big backpack, etc), Huascaran National Park entrance feet, Extra drinks , Tips for staffs
10. Cordillera Blanca LAKES: Lake 69, Llanganuco Lakes, Paron Lake
- the most beautiful lakes collection of the White Mountain in the Huascaran National park - Special Itinerary for visiting lakes Only inside Huascaran Natioanl Park - Visiting the most wonderful part of the Huascaran National Park
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, all camping equipment tents and sleeping materials
Exclusions: Huascaran National Park entrance fees
Reviewed By J1986VXpatriciap
Edgar Zombrano. is a thief. DO NOT BOOK WITH FIRST CLASS HUARAZ!!!!!. After I paid I never heard back from Edgar Zombrano or anyone at First class Huaraz. I called First Huaraz and Edgar Zombrano multiple times but there was no answer. I sent emails and text messages and still no reply. I decided to call my credit card company so I can get a refund. But first class Huaraz told them that it was a legit purchase because I voluntarily gave them my credit card information. and that they booked a hotel and bus tickets for me. when I called the hotel,and the bus company had nothing under my name. Also, I agreed with Edgar Zombrano on a different hotel than the awful hotel he claims he booked for me. DO NOT GIVE THIS PEOPLE any of your personal information. if you want to go to Huaraz, book everything on your own and find a tour guide once you get there. This is what I will do. so sad there are these horrible people in this world.
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