Only 400 km. (248.5 miles) northeast of Lima lies the highest chain of snow-covered peaks in the highlands: the 180 km. (112 miles) long Cordillera Blanca, whose peaks tower over 6,000 meters. The region is easily reached by road from Lima. The Callejon de Huaylas, as the area is also called, is the departure point for treks and mountain climbing within the Huascaran National Park.

Huascaran, with 6,768 meters (22,200 ft.) is Peru’s highest mountain and dominates the spectacular scenery along with the electric blue waters of the Llanganuco lake. A few hours from the city of Huaraz 3,100 meters (10,200 ft.), on the eastern slopes of the Cordillera Negra, is Chavin de Huantar, one of Peru’s most renowned archaeological monuments.

Because of its underground galleries, the famous rescue lead by President Fujimori in 1997 on the Japanese Ambassador’s mansion in Lima was named after these ruins.
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DAY 1 / LIMA - HUARAZ
Early morning departure from Lima to travel by road 417 km. (260 miles) through Pativilca passing the impressive Conococha lagoon, where the Santa River starts. You will enjoy a fabulous view of the Cordillera Blanca before the afternoon arrival in Huaraz. The rest of the afternoon will be at leisure in order to acclimatize of the altitude.

DAY 2 / CHAVIN DE HUANTAR
A four hour drive over spectacular mountain roads takes us into this famed temple which is honeycombed with interior galleries, some of which can be explored. You will be able to appreciate pyramidal buildings and the famous `Cabezas Clavas´, mythical figures in high and low relief. Return to Huaraz and your hotel in the afternoon. (B, BoxL)

DAY 3 / HUASCARAN NATIONAL PARK
This fully day excursion offers breathtaking views of the cordillera and its twin lakes. Short walk along the beautiful Llanganuco lakeside to study local flora you will enjoy a spectacular view of the Huascaran peak, which is a perfect pyramid of snow of exceptional beauty. Return to the hotel in the afternoon, visiting typical, picturesque towns on route. (B, BoxL)

DAY 4 / HUARAZ - LIMA
Early departure by private car to Lima. (B)
* Daily departures.
* SIB available with tour restrictions.
* Huaraz is also a departure point for Trujillo and Chiclayo

Two-hour road trip to the Pastoruri glacier in the National Park of Huascaran. On the way there you will see Puya Raymondi rose bushes, unique to this area, gasified water springs, water of changing colors, and cave paintings on rock walls. A 30-minute walk will lead you to Pastoruri, a pleasant and enjoyable place where you will see a variety of andean flora, beautiful ice formations, and the fantastic surrounding snow-capped mountains. Spare time to play in the snow making snowmen or sliding down the natural slides before lunch and the return trip to Huaraz. Box lunch included.
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