Hike Laguna Rajucolta
Visit the popular Laguna Rajucolta located at 4250 masl . This is an amazing day hike because of the magnificent view of Nevado Huantsan, (6395m / 20,981 ft) the second highest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca range. Huantsan dominates the surrounding landscape to the point that you hardly notice the surrounding beautiful waterfalls and high cliffs during your hike. Rated as an easy to moderate hike, it’s an ideal acclimatization day hike for the first day.
Hiking in the Andes is transcendent and eternal, infectious and convincing that you chose a true “national geographic” adventure experience.
- Start: 7:00am Huaraz
- Finish: 17:00 aprox. in Huaraz.
DIFFICULTY
Moderate, the highest point is the Laguna Rajucolta (4250m/13943ft)
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 – Macashca – hike to Laguna Rajucolta – Huaraz.
Duration: 50 min (by car) 5 – 6 hours (hiking)
- Our team will pick you at your hotel in our private van and head southeast of Huaraz and travel through the village of Macashca (Mah cash cah).
- We’ll continue driving for approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours until we reach the entrance of the beautiful Huascaran National Park. From this point, we will start hiking up this fabulous valley that is fairly flat and has a lot of cattle.
- We follow the trail along the mountain stream up to this stunningly beautiful lake. Laguna Rajucolta is situated at 4250m / 13,934 ft and is a perfect glacial lake having the 6395m (20,981ft) majestic Nevado Huantsan framing its background.
- The peace and beauty that this hiking experience gives you in this enchanting land of high mountains, glacier fed lakes and colossal landscapes, is unforgettable.
- We will rest at the lake enjoying a provided lunch and taking photos before returning back to our private transportation awaiting us.
- The hiking distance from the entrance of Huascaran National Park to the lake is about 7 km (5 to 6 hours hiking).
What’s included?
Services included in the program:
- Transport from to your hte to start point to hike and back.
- Trekking guide, english speaking (in private).
- Basic first aid kit.
Not included:
- Food during the tour, I recommend you bring a box lunch or snack.
- Huascaran National park entrance fee (15 soles).
- Travel, Personal, and/or medical insurance.
Prices according to number of people Please contact us for more information.
GROUP DEPARTURE PRICE:
10 to 14 participants (Soles per person) | From: PEN 90 |
- If you book in advance we find the other participants for the date you choice. (Group Service considerate from 10 to 14 participants) We open a new group minimum base on 2.
PRIVATE SERVICE (Exclusive):
Peruvian soles per person
| 02 person | PEN 336 |
| 04 people | PEN 195 |
| 06 people | PEN 130 |
| 08 people | PEN 98 |
- 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.
Group departures programed:
We can start a new departure date based with minimum 2 people.
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION ONLY:
We can also offer you only private transportation service for up to 2, 4 or 6 people in a van (wait at the start point to hike). Ask us for our SPECIAL PRICES.
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 the private service 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 tour?
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.
Confirmed group departures 2026
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
It is important to know what precautions to take before traveling to the Andes of Peru, also because of its geography, Soroche is a possibility.
