• Pastoruri Glacier - Breakfast in the morning at hotel depart at 8am, driving south from Huaraz. At 25km we will visit Recuay province, continue to Ticampampa, Catac and to Pachacoto. From here we will turn east side on an unpaved road, enjoy wonderful landscapes of highlands full of straw and cold wind and traditional with sheep herders.

After 15km we will stop next to a small lake called Patococha for bird-watching (wild ducks, andean goose caracara birds and others). Then the next stop will be at Gasified water stream with drinkable natural sprinkle water flowing underground. Then we continue to next stop to view the enormous flowers of PuyaRaymondi, and a changing colour small lake at Pumapampa. The changing color is an effect of the radiation of the sun and mineral containing rocks inside the water.

• Local guide
• Private tour
• Hotel pickup

• Food and drinks
• Lunch
• Hotel drop-off

Pastoruri, one of the remaining glaciers in the tropical regions of South America, can be found in the southern portion of the Cordillera Blanca. Covering an area of approximately 8 square kms and extending to a length of about 4km, it ends with a land-based snow cap. This glacier is rapidly shrinking, with a reported loss of 22% of its total area and a 15.5% decrease in its ice mass over the past three decades.

• Dress code is formal
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.