What to do and see in Huaraz, Ancash Region: The Best Bus Tours

February 25, 2022 Jasper Kershner

Huaraz dates back to before the Incan Empire and is a great destination for travelers looking to combine cultural education with relaxation. Explore archaeological sites and the ancient stone monoliths at the Museo Regional de Ancash. Squeeze into narrow Duck Canyon or, for a challenge with a massively beautiful payoff, hike a mountain trail in Huascarán National Park.
Restaurants in Huaraz

1. Parón Lake - Cordillera Blanca - Private Service

Scheler Artizon Trek
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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. Pico Mateo Summit

Inkandina Travel
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 25 reviews

It is a tour with the best views of the white mountain range and the highest peaks that surround this small summit, called matteo that is part of the mountain, weed. It is done in a one day trip. ideal for people who do not have much time, but they love to summit with the best views.

Inclusions: Summit Pico Mateo - Huaraz

Exclusions:

Reviewed By Z3598WErobinw

love the walks and I have done it in many places of the world and one of the best experiences I had on the walk to Santa Cruz, the white mountain range is amazing and even more when the people who organize everything are professionals and who run an excellent agency As an Andean Inca, the guides are experienced, the chef makes the food very delicious and always attentive to the details so you can have a better experience. I recommend this agency.

3. "WAROMA eco tours peru" 10 day hike in the huayhuash mountain range.

Multiservicios JAIGOR, Av 27 de Noviembre 511, Huaraz 02001, Peru Waroma Eco Tours Peru
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

because it is a great experience that helps you disconnect and connect with nature and with yourself

Inclusions: Use of Trikke

Exclusions: Airport/Departure Tax

4. Trekking Laguna 69

Geckos Reisen Peru
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

6-hour round trip tour, 14 km of travel and a 700-meter drop to reach this beautiful lagoon

Inclusions: pull transport

Exclusions:

5. Paramount full day hike

Peru Qorianka
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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)!

6. Parón Lake Full Day

Geckos Reisen Peru
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

We will take the Huaraz road to Caraz to take a detour to the Parón lagoon where we can see many mountains around it such as the Caraz, Aguja, Huandoy, Chacraraju and the mountain that we all want to see the ARTESONRAJU or better known as the Mountain of the PARAMOUND PICTURE

Inclusions: Certified Guide

Exclusions: Lunch

7. 69 Lake - Cordillera Blanca

Scheler Artizon Trek
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.9 based on 42 reviews

Is one of the best treks in Cordillera Blanca, where we will visit a beautiful lake its name is Llangancuco then we walk for 3 hours aproximately  enjoying the nature and finally visit the principal atractive, the 69 lake and finally we will return to Cebollapampa to take the bus back to Huaraz.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Professional guide, Hotel pickup

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By patriciaaX3029BI

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.

8. Parón Lake - Cordillera Blanca

Scheler Artizon Trek
Excellent
91%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
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

9. Santa Cruz 4 Day Trek

Andean Summit
Excellent
67%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 4 reviews

The world class Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular in Huaraz for good reason. The multi-day trek takes trekkers through the most stunning scenery in the Cordillera Blanca including awe-inspiring mountain passes and vast plains in 3-4 days! For pure mountain scenery in the Cordillera Blanca, theres no better value than the Santa Cruz trek. All necessary camping equipment and food / water is provided.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Camping equipment and sleeping bag, Mule support, water

Exclusions: Entrance Fee of 60 Soles for non-residents and 30 soles for residents , Extra warm clothing (scalf, hat, gloves, extra blanket), extra snacks, Breakfast and water for 1st day

Reviewed By 236mathiasv

Great trip with awesome guides. Very Friendly and experienced Guides, we had a lot of fun and got to make new Friends. The tour was the right price, not expensive at all. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to climb outside toprope!!!

10. Laguna Parón Day Trek

Andean Summit
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.