Lake Parón tour from Huaraz: Private guide to Cordillera Blanca

A 40-minute walk to a panoramic view of six snow peaks above one alpine lake

A ten-hour private tour from Huaraz to Lake Parón in the Cordillera Blanca, traveling north through Callejón de Huaylas with stops in Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz. The route climbs to 4,170 meters and ends with a walk to a viewpoint overlooking the lake and the mountains Huaydoy, Chacraraju, Piramide, Parón, Caraz and Aguja. Hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and lunch are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lake Parón and surrounding towns

• Depart from Huaraz city
• Stop for breakfast in Carhuaz
• Pass through Yungay and Caraz
• Arrive at Quebrada de Parón
• Walk 40 minutes to lake viewpoint
• Enjoy panoramic views of lake and mountains
• Return to Huaraz

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Huaraz and heads north into Callejón de Huaylas, the valley that runs between the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. You'll stop in Carhuaz for breakfast, then continue through Yungay and Caraz, where the road turns east toward Parón Town. From there, the route climbs through Quebrada de Parón toward the lake itself, which sits at 4,170 meters above sea level.

Once you arrive at the lake, you walk approximately 40 minutes to reach a sightseeing point that opens onto a panoramic view of the water and the six peaks that ring it: Huaydoy, Chacraraju, Piramide, Parón, Caraz and Aguja. The guide walks with you and speaks either English or Spanish. Lunch is provided during the day. After the viewpoint, the route returns to Huaraz, arriving back at your hotel.

The Huascarán National Park entrance ticket is not included and must be purchased separately. The fee depends on whether you hold a Peruvian ID or are visiting as a foreigner. Souvenir photos are available to purchase from the guide if you want them.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Huaraz.
• professional guide fluent in English or Spanish.
• lunch during the day.
• private vehicle transport throughout the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 65 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 12.97

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want your guide to control the itinerary's pace and linger at mountain viewpoints without coordinating with other groups.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What mountains will I see from Lake Parón?

Lake Parón sits surrounded by six peaks: Huaydoy, Chacraraju, Piramide, Parón, Caraz and Aguja. You see them all from the panoramic viewpoint after the 40-minute walk from the lake's edge.

How high is Lake Parón and will altitude affect me?

Lake Parón sits at 4,170 meters above sea level. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries, but it is suitable for all other fitness levels. The guide can advise on acclimatization if you have concerns.

What towns do we pass through on the way?

The route travels north through Callejón de Huaylas, passing Tarica and Anta, then stopping in Carhuaz for breakfast, Yungay and Caraz before turning east toward Parón Town and the lake.

Is lunch included, and what about other meals?

Lunch is included in the tour. Breakfast is taken in Carhuaz, where you stop early in the day. You can order and pay for it there. Other food and drinks are not included.

Do I need to buy the national park entrance ticket before the tour?

The Huascarán National Park entrance ticket is not included and must be purchased separately on the day. The cost depends on your nationality: there is one price for Peruvian citizens with a DNI and a different price for foreign visitors.