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Hike Huaraz challenge 4 lakes
The “Huaraz Challenge” or “Four Lakes Route” is a full-day hike in the Cordillera Blanca, within the Huascarán National Park, that allows you to visit the lakes Ahuac, Mullaca, Carhuac, and Radián, as well as the Paso del Zorro.
- It is a very demanding route, with more than 8 hours of continuous hiking.
- It requires being well acclimatized (at least 2 days beforehand) and having experience in trekking through rocky and moraine terrain.
- It includes crossings of streams without bridges, where you must jump across rocks.
- It offers spectacular panoramic views of the Callejón de Huaylas and the Cordillera Blanca, especially after passing the first lake, Ahuac.
- It is considered a unique adventure experience in the Huaraz area.
- Departure time: 6:00am
- End of tour: 17:00 approx.
DIFFICULTY
Hard difficult, the highest point in this hike is the Paso del Zorro (4980 m)
GUARANTEED SERVICE
We will fulfill everything we offered you, there is nothing hidden, no surprises.
MOUNTAINS & NATURE
It means that distraction and relaxation are guaranteed.
BILINGUAL GUIDED
Private tours guided in Spanish and English. Groups in spanish.
Program details
Itinerario:
Huaraz – Willcahuain – Hike to Ahuac, Mullaca and Radián
The adventure begins in Huaraz, from where we drive northeast along the road leading to the village of Willcahuain. Here, we start our hike on a marked trail that ascends toward San Cristóbal hill, reaching Ahuac Lake after approximately 3 hours.
Along the way, you can admire the majesty of the mountains with their moraines and glaciers, including Vallunaraju, Churup, Huamashraju, and Cashan, as well as panoramic views of the city of Huaraz.
After a well-deserved rest at Ahuac Lake (4,560 m), we continue along a rocky, winding path until reaching a high pass called Paso del Zorro (4980 m), located at the foot of the imposing Vallunaraju (5,686 m). From this point, we enjoy spectacular views of the twin lakes Mullaca and Carhuac (approx. 4,610 m), with their intense blue color, which we reach via a moraine trail.
After taking in the scenery and capturing unforgettable photos, we begin our final descent along a zigzagging path that runs parallel to the river flowing from the lakes, forming small waterfalls. The route passes through forests of quenuales, native trees of the Andes. Further down, the trail becomes gentler and follows an ancient pre-Inca water channel that leads us to our last stop: Radián Lake (3,885 m). This small lake is remarkable for its surrounding landscape, offering splendid views of much of the Cordillera Blanca.
Finally, after about 20 more minutes of walking, we reach the meeting point with our private transport, which takes us back to Huaraz via the road through the village of Chavín.
End of the journey.
What’s included?
Services included in the program:
- Transportation go and back.
- Trekking guide.
- Basic first aid kit Oxygen bottle.
Not included:
- Bus tickets between Lima and Huaraz.
- Hotel accommodations for specified time in Huaraz.
- Food during the tour, I recommend you bring a box lunch or snack.
- Huascaran National park entrance fee.
- Travel, Personal, and/or medical insurance.
Prices according to number of people Please contact us for more information.
GROUP DEPARTURE PRICE:
14 to 18 participants (soles per person) | From: PEN 80 |
- If you book in advance we find the other participants for the date you choice. (Group Service considerate from 14 to 18 participants) We open a new group minimum base on 2.
PRIVATE SERVICE (Exclusive):
Peruvian soles per person
| 02 person | PEN 250 |
| 04 people | PEN 165 |
| 06 people | PEN 128 |
| 08 people | PEN 100 |
- If you want to take this PRIVATE SERVICE, you can book up to a week before the date (subject to availability).
- If you are a group of friends or family of 4 people or more, we recommend that you try to organize your experience in PRIVATE SERVICE, for a better experience.
Group departures programed:
We can start a new departure date based with minimum 2 people.
FAQs?
Hotels, bus before/after trek?
We can also organize transfers, hotels in Huaraz or other cities, packages in the rest of the country etc. If you would prefer more services, from the airport in Lima for example or a complete Peru travel package, please let us know.
How many minimum days in advance should I reserve?
You can book up to 2 days before the tour, but if you want to join a group you must request at least 10 to 15 days in advance at least to be able to plan ahead and join a group.
How to book the full day?
FIRST: To make a booking, please email us to check availability
SECOND: We require a payment of 50% per person. You can make your payment by VISA/Mastercard/Dinners or another cards (payment link).
Important for group departures!
- If you book in advance we find the other participants for the date you choice. (Group Service considerate from 14 to 18 participants) We open a new group minimum base on 2.
- For booking validation you should deposit a 50% of total price, and rest 50% you pay when you arrive to Peru or Huaraz.
- Dear visitors you should know that our company is available to provide wherever information regarding our trip, for detailed information you should request us and we will reply as soon as possible, because we have an expert guide available.
- Our trek rates can change according the book time or number of participants, contact with us for more information please.
Important additional information
Private transportation in Huaraz
You can also hire only private transportation service without a guide, make a group and ask us for a quote, we have good prices.
Altitude sickness in Perú? Travel tips
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