Laguna Wilcacocha located in the Cordillera Negra, it is a beautiful lagoon from here you can see a large part of
the Cordillera Blanca, it is ideal for acclimatization of tourists who will go on longer walks and climbs
- Maximum Altitude of the Trek: 3,750 m. (Wilcacocha).
- Difficulty: Little Difficult.
- Duration: 1 days.
- Departure: 9:00 am.
- Return: 3:00 am.
- Recommended time: April – October.
- Location: Cordillera Blanca – Peru.
- Temperature on the Expedition: During the Day + 13 °C to + 23 °C.
Program
1 Day: City of Huaraz 3100 meters – Wilcacocha lagoon (3800 meters) - (Return to Huaraz) (4
hours of round trip walking and 1 hour of round trip transportation).
Departure from the city of Huaraz at 9:00 am. Heading south of the Callejón de Huaylas to the place called
Shansha, where we begin the walk ascending a zigzagging path, appreciating a lot of vegetation, higher up we can
see gigantic mountains of the Cordillera Blanca. Arriving at the beautiful lagoon we will be able to appreciate a
large part of the White Mountain Range. Where we can have a 1-hour break to eat and take beautiful photographs of
this lagoon located in the Cordillera Negra.
Then we return for 2 hours, to return to the city of Huaraz.
Price:
The Expedition Price Includes
- Certified hiking guide.
- First aid kit.
- Personalized attention from "K2 Peru Adventures E.I.R.L."
- Private transportation Huaraz – Chiwipampa / Chiwipampa - Huaraz.
Not included in the price
- Food during the tour.
- Tips.
Mountain Equipment recommended for the Trek expedition
- Trek boots.
- Sun hat.
- Glasses with UV protection.
- 40 L backpack.
- Bottle for water.
- Sunblock cream.
- Personal first aid kit.
- Trek poles.
- Outerwear
- Rain clothing.