TRIP LENGTH: Full Day
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
FROM: $ 55 USD
Full Day Pastoruri Glacier
Pastoruri Glacier
Participants will experience an exciting adventure doing rappelling on the natural rock walls of Pillco Mozo, Huánuco. They will start with a brief safety and equipment orientation, followed by a hike to the descent area. Guided by professional instructors, they will practice basic rappelling techniques and perform one or two controlled descents. During the activity, they will enjoy panoramic views of the Huánuco valley and the surrounding nature. Finally, they will return to the starting point, sharing moments of teamwork and personal achievement.
Participants will experience an exciting adventure doing rappelling on the natural rock walls of Pillco Mozo, Huánuco. They will start with a brief safety and equipment orientation, followed by a hike to the descent area. Guided by professional instructors, they will practice basic rappelling techniques and perform one or two controlled descents. During the activity, they will enjoy panoramic views of the Huánuco valley and the surrounding nature. Finally, they will return to the starting point, sharing moments of teamwork and personal achievement.
Visiting Pastoruri is connecting with the true spirit of the high Andes and witnessing firsthand the reality our glaciers face today. It’s an experience that blends altitude, nature, and awareness. From the first kilometers, the immensity of Huascarán National Park becomes evident: high-Andean wetlands full of life, natural springs rising from the earth, a multicolored eye of water that shifts with the sun, and the towering Puya Raimondi forest, silent guardians of the mountains.
The approach to the glacier, along the well-known Climate Change Route, invites quiet reflection-every step reveals the story of glacial retreat and the resilience of an ecosystem that survives above 5,000 meters. Reaching Pastoruri is not just about seeing ice; it’s about standing before both the majesty and fragility of the Andes. It’s an experience that inspires respect, understanding, and a deeper commitment to conservation.
EXPEDITION
- Max Altitude: 5,240 m
- Route: Pastoruri Glacier
- Availability: January– December
- Difficulty: Moderate
TRAVEL PROGRAM
We begin our adventure at 9:00 a.m., departing from Huaraz and heading toward the southern sector of the Callejón de Huaylas. Our first stop is the small town of Ticapampa, where we enjoy a coca tea to help with acclimatization before ascending above 5,000 meters. We then enter Huascarán National Park and visit the Patococha Lagoon, a high-Andean wetland home to species such as wild ducks, gulls, and Andean coots.
Our route continues to Pumapampa, where we explore Pumashimin-the multicolored spring that changes its tones depending on the sunlight,and the natural carbonated water spring, a unique phenomenon of the area. We also pass through the impressive forest of Puya Raimondi, towering giants that can reach over ten meters in height.
Finally, we arrive at the base camp of Mount Pastoruri, where we begin a 45-minute walk along the Climate Change Route leading to the glacier and the lagoons formed by its retreat; those who prefer may ride a horse up to an authorized point. After exploring this emblematic Andean landscape, we return to Ticapampa for lunch and later head back to Huaraz, arriving around 6:00 p.m., closing a full day of nature, altitude, and glacial history.
What is included?
- Private tourist transportation for the entire tour.
- Entrance ticket
- Professional guides
- Complimentary snack during the route.
- Personal bottled water to keep you hydrated.
- Permanent assistance from our team throughout the adventure activity.
- Basic first aid kit for your safety.
- Logistical support at every stop for your comfort.
- Photos and videos
What is not included?
• Breakfast is not included.
• Lunch is not included.
• Additional drinks and personal expenses not specified in the program.
• Voluntary tips for guides or drivers.
• Travel or medical insurance (we recommend having one).
What to take?
- Comfortable sportswear suitable for outdoor activity
- Trekking or sport shoes with good grip (no sandals)
- Water bottle (minimum 1 liter)
- Sunscreen and cap or hat
- Light snack or energy bar
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Light jacket or windbreaker
- Change of clothes (optional)
- Personal medications, if necessary
- Camera or phone for photos (at your own risk)
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