Laguna 69 hiking tour from Huaraz: Turquoise alpine lake
A turquoise lake at high altitude, ringed by snow-capped peaks.
Laguna 69 is a small-group hiking tour from Huaraz that departs at 5 a.m., travels north through the Callejón de Huaylas valley, and climbs three hours to an alpine lake where you stop for lunch and views of Huascaran (6,768 meters, Peru's highest mountain). The tour includes pickup, transport by private bus, a live guide in English or Spanish, and takes a full day. Entrance to Huascaran National Park and food are separate.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Hiking to Laguna 69 and return
- Depart Huaraz by private bus
- Breakfast stop in Callejón de Huaylas
- Enter Huascaran National Park and view lagoons
- Hike from Yuraccorra to Laguna 69
- Lunch and rest at Laguna 69
- Return hike to Yuraccorra
- Drive back to Huaraz
The experience
The day starts before dawn. A private bus picks you up in Huaraz around 5 a.m. and heads north through valleys and small towns (Carhuaz, Mancos, Ranrahirca, Yungay) before stopping around 7:30 a.m. for breakfast. The route passes through the Llanganuco ravine, where you see two lagoons (Chinancocha and Orconcocha) before arriving at Yuraccorra, the trailhead.
From Yuraccorra, the hike takes roughly three hours to reach Laguna 69 at 4,604 meters. The lake sits in an open alpine basin, surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Chacraraju, Pisco, and Huascaran. You have free time at the lake to rest and eat lunch, then retrace the same path back down to Yuraccorra, where the bus returns you to Huaraz by evening. The whole outing runs about twelve hours door to door.
A live guide in your choice of English or Spanish leads the group throughout the day. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the altitude and the three-hour climb mean a steady pace and acclimatization help. Huascaran National Park charges a separate entrance fee at the gate. Bring cash or be prepared to pay on arrival.
What’s included
- Pickup and drop-off in Huaraz.
- transport by private bus.
- a live guide in English or Spanish.
- access to the trailhead at Yuraccorra.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 7 days ago
Operated by IZI PERU
Is this one for you?Book this if you're ready for a three-hour hike at altitude and prefer a guided group trek where transport and logistics are handled as one package, rather than coordinating separately.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
How high is Laguna 69 and what mountains can I see from there?
Laguna 69 sits at 4,604 meters. From the lake you see Huascaran (6,768 meters, Peru's highest mountain), Pisco, and Chacraraju, all snow-capped and visible across the alpine basin.
What time does the tour leave Huaraz and when do I get back?
Pickup happens around 5 a.m., and the full tour runs about twelve hours, so you return to Huaraz by evening.
Do I need to pay the Huascaran National Park entrance fee separately?
Yes, the park entrance fee is not included in the tour price and is paid at the gate. Bring cash or check with the operator about payment methods.
How long is the actual hike to Laguna 69?
The walk from Yuraccorra to the lake takes approximately three hours. You then have free time at the lake before hiking back down the same route.
Is lunch included, or do I need to bring my own food?
Food and drinks are not included in the tour, so bring lunch or snacks and water for the hike and the day.
Laguna 69 hiking tour from Huaraz: Turquoise alpine lake
12h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 29 per person
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