Lake 69 hiking tour from Huaraz: Turquoise alpine lake in one day
Hike to a turquoise alpine lake ringed by towering peaks
Lake 69 full-day hiking tour from Huaraz includes round-trip shared transfer with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide and 12 hours on the trail and in transit. The hike is moderate and reaches a turquoise lake nested at the base of Chacraraju in the Cordillera Blanca, with views of Pisco, Yanapacha and Huascaran's twin peaks. Travelers should have at least moderate fitness. The tour operates in all weather.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Hike to Lake 69 from Huaraz
- Depart from Huaraz ticketing office
- Hike to Lake 69 at Chacraraju base
- Enjoy mountain views of Pisco, Yanapacha, Huascaran
- Return to Huaraz
The experience
Chacraraju rises above Lake 69, a turquoise lake that sits at the base of the peak in Peru's Cordillera Blanca. The hike starts from Huaraz with a shared minivan pickup from your hotel, and the guide provides live commentary during the drive. The trail itself is moderate, and the payoff is the lake's color and the ring of high peaks surrounding it: Pisco at 5,752 meters, Yanapacha at 5,460 meters, and the northern and southern peaks of Huascaran at 6,678 meters.
The full day runs 12 hours from pickup to return, which covers both the drive and the time on the trail. An air-conditioned minivan carries the group, so you're not arranging separate transport or navigating to a trailhead on your own. The guide walks with you and speaks English throughout, so the commentary on the peaks and the route is live, not a recording or a printed handout.
Dress for mountain weather: conditions change fast at altitude, and the tour runs regardless of rain or sun. Bring layers and rain gear. The hike is steady but not technical, and the moderate fitness requirement means you should be comfortable walking uphill for several hours without frequent breaks.
What’s included
- Round-trip shared transfer from your Huaraz hotel.
- air-conditioned minivan transport.
- live English-speaking guide for the full day.
- hotel pickup and return.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Operated by First Class Huaraz
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and provides live commentary throughout, so you follow the route and the peaks without a language barrier. This tour suits anyone with moderate fitness who wants to reach an alpine lake in a single day without arranging their own transport or navigation.
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Top questions
What are the mountains I'll see on the hike to Lake 69?
Lake 69 sits at the base of Chacraraju, and from the trail you'll see Pisco at 5,752 meters, Yanapacha at 5,460 meters, and Huascaran's northern and southern peaks at 6,678 meters. The lake itself is turquoise and nested in the base of Chacraraju.
Does the tour include hotel pickup in Huaraz?
Yes, the shared minivan picks you up at your hotel and returns you there at the end of the day. Pickup is included in the tour price.
How long is the full day, and what does that time cover?
The tour runs 12 hours total, which includes the round-trip transfer from Huaraz and the time spent hiking and at the lake. Most of that is split between the drive and the trail itself.
What fitness level do I need for this hike?
You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The hike is moderate in difficulty, and you'll be walking uphill for several hours, so comfort with sustained climbing is important.
What should I bring, and what's included?
Bring layers, rain gear and water. The tour does not include food, drinks or lunch, so pack snacks or eat before you go. The guide, transport and live commentary are included.
Lake 69 hiking tour from Huaraz: Turquoise alpine lake in one day
12h · EN · at your hotel
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