Embark on an unforgettable experience with our sightseeing tour to Chacas and the Three Lakes! Enjoy a day filled with breathtaking scenery and Peru's rich culture. We'll start the tour in Chacas, a charming town known for its craftsmanship and ancient traditions. Here, you'll have the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their way of life.

Then, we'll head to the Three Lakes, a natural paradise that will take your breath away. Enjoy magnificent views of the lagoons with crystal-clear turquoise waters, surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks. This tour is ideal for photography and nature lovers, with no long hikes. Our sightseeing tour includes expert guides who will share fascinating stories and facts, as well as delicious typical dishes to recharge your batteries.

Trip Itinerary:

9:00 a.m.: Departure from the city of Huaraz (3,090 metres above sea level) heading north to the city of Carhuaz (2,638 metres above sea level), where we'll enjoy delicious ice creams made with pure milk and natural fruit. From Carhuaz, we'll take the new road that leads to the Conchucos Valley. We'll enter Huascarán National Park to check in and make the corresponding payment.

Our sightseeing tour continues through the Ulta Gorge, in the middle of a beautiful valley surrounded by the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. We will ascend in a zigzag pattern until we reach the Punta Olímpica Tunnel (15,538 feet above sea level, 4,541 feet long, considered the highest Trans-Andean tunnel in the world). From here, we will have a stunning panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks: Huascarán, Chopicalqui, and Ulta. We will make a brief stop to take photos and visit the Cancaraca and Yanaraju lagoons.
(Depending on weather conditions) If it is raining or hailing, this makes this critical point more difficult.

We'll continue our sightseeing tour until we reach Chacas (3,360 metres above sea level), where we'll visit the Plaza de Armas of Chacas, the Church of the Virgin of the Assumption (Mama Ashu), and the Don Bosco craft workshops with their fine wood, textile, clay, and glass creations that are exported around the world.

Additional Information:

• Departure 9:00 AM and Return 6:00 PM.
• Difficulty: Easy.
• Altitude: 4,736 metres above sea level.

Note: If the weather prevents you from offering the main visit/activity at the lagoon, we will provide a full refund for the affected booking.