Peru
Landscapes and pre-Inca history in the stunning Callejon de Huaylas Valley
Huaraz Tour - 4 Night Itinerary
Traverse the spectacular Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negro Andean mountain ranges, visiting ancient pre-Inca sites, spectacular Andean landscapes, lakes and Yungay, the base to observe the highest tropical peaks in Peru.
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Travel Highlights
- Explore the spectacular landscapes in the Callejón de Huaylas Valley
- Visit Chavín de Huántar, South America's oldest and most advanced culture
- Admire Chavín's monumental granite pyramids and ceremonial plazas
- Visit the Lanzón Gallery with its supreme deity of Chavín, a large stone idol called Lanzón that is finely carved with human, Jaguar, Anaconda, and Harpy Eagle iconography
- Travel through the beautiful Callejón de Huaylas Valley flanked by the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra mountain ranges.
- Visit Yungay and the Llanganuco Canyon
- Admire the spectacular Portachuelo de Llanganuco pass (4,775 meters above sea level)
- Observe a giant glacier cirque formed by the world's highest tropical peaks including Huascarán, Huandoy, Chacraraju, Chopicallqui and Pisco
- Trek along the Llanganuco River, the trail crosses patches of Quenual tree forest covered by bromeliads, orchids and other native vegetation
Tour Route
- Huaraz - 4 Nights
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Tour Itinerary
Huaraz
4 NightsDay 1 - Travel to Huaraz, Callejon de Huaylas
Day 2 - Chavin de Huantar
Day 3 - Exploring the Callejón de Huaylas Valley
Day 4 - Return to Lima
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Travel to Huaraz, Callejon de Huaylas
Morning departure by coach on an 8 hour journey to Huaraz in the Callejon de Huaylas valley. On arrival, transfer to you chosen hotel or lodge for a 3-night stay including breakfast.
The Callejón de Huaylas is an Andean valley stretching for 150km in the Ancash region of Peru. It is bordered by two mountain ranges, the snow-covered Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. The highest peak Nevado Huascaran (6,746m) in Peru is located in Cordillera Blanca above the town of Yungay. The region has a rich pre-Inca history and is also a draw for travellers interested in trekking.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Chavin de Huantar
After breakfast, we explore the Cordillera Blanca via the Cahuish Tunnel to visit Chavín de Huántar, South America's oldest and most advanced culture, and one of the six independent centres of civilisation in world prehistory. Chavín's monumental granite pyramids and ceremonial plazas are linked by stone-carved staircases and platforms. Subterranean chamber complexes, known as galleries, are the most unusual Chavín architectural style.
Visit the Lanzón Gallery with its supreme deity of Chavín, a large stone idol called Lanzón that is finely carved with human, Jaguar, Anaconda, and Harpy Eagle iconography. Sophisticated stone-carved friezes, columns, giant heads, and astronomic representations are a puzzle for Andean archaeo-astronomers. Box lunch included.
Wednesday, 19 August 2026
Exploring the Callejón de Huaylas Valley
Today we drive along the magnificent Callejón de Huaylas Valley between the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra ranges to Yungay. From here, we ascend to the spectacular Llanganuco Canyon.
Continue the ascent to the spectacular Portachuelo de Llanganuco pass (4,775 metres above sea level). Here, observe a giant glacier cirque formed by the world's highest tropical peaks such as Huascarán, Huandoy, Chacraraju, Chopicallqui and Pisco, among others.
After lunch, walk down a trail along the Llanganuco River, crossing a Quenual tree forest covered by bromeliads, orchids and other native vegetation. We then descend to the Callejon de Huaylas and return to Huaraz after a truly invigorating day.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Return to Lima
After breakfast, transfer to the bus station and join a coach back to Lima. On arrival in Lima, transfer to you chosen hotel.
El Patio de Monterrey
Located in the small village of Monterrey, just 10 minutes drive from Huaraz. It is a lovely bungalow-style hotel of 28 rooms, built in the premises of what was once an hacienda.
The rooms have private bathroom, hair dryer, safe, free wi-fi and TV.
There is a courtyard, gardens and a restaurant with fireplace making…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season |
|---|---|
| Travel Dates | Year round |
| Room Arrangement | Tourist |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £1,023 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £1,343 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Accommodation and breakfast
- 2 lunches
- Transfers to and from accommodation
- Excursions with English-speaking guides
- Transport and meals as shown
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