Pastoruri Glacier

Huaraz, Peru

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5+ bookings last month.

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Spanish

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Overview

Explore the extensive Pastoruri Glacier and its surroundings from the city of Huaraz. Visit traditional towns such as Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac as well as the Huascaran National Park to explore the flora of the area. Stop at the ‘Lake of Seven Colors,’ and explore the cave paintings before heading to the beautiful Pastoruri glacier and its lagoons.

Take a day trip from Huaraz to explore the Pastoruri Glacier and surroundings
Visit traditional towns in the area and learn about the native culture
Discover the flora and fauna of Huascaran National Park
Visit the ‘Lake of Seven Colors’ and the nearby cave paintings

What's Included

Transporte turístico grupal
Professional guide
Pickup in the hotel in the morning for the trip

Entrance fee - Huascarán National Park Extranjero

PEN30.00 per person
Meals

Food and drinks
No incluye el pickup al hotel después de la actividad
Admission Fee - Huascarán National Park Peruano

PEN15.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Pastoruri Glacier

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 36 reviews

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Beautiful location but his company is for natives only

Sibaji_S, Jun 2026

Hour long break for dinner on the way back but you are supposed to buy a ticket days ahead of time and I didn’t have that option booking through Viator So, while others are having dinner , rest of us had to sit there hungry

Do NOT book this tour on Viator. Terrible organization.

Elisa_E, Dec 2023

The tour started out great. With a punctual pickup from the hotel by the agency here on Viator. Unfortunately, it all turned bad when I was dropped off at the bus station in the city center where I was told to sit in one of the big buses and abandoned by the original agency from Viator booking. I was on that bus for about 15min - Then began a game of roulette as I was told to de-board and go to another vehicle. After we switched to that vehicle after about 15 min we were told to go to another big bus. After the third bus had already started its journey we were told, after 20 min, to de-bord AGAIN to another bus. This bus stood still for about 30 min before starting to drive - only to its agency - then stopped again. After another 10min we started driving again…only to stop at the gas station at the fringe of the city in order to tank fuel. We finally left Huaraz at 9:50am - more than 1.5 hours AFTER the activity officially started. This meant we got to the glacier super late - we were the last tour group to get there - which meant bad weather and masses of tourists. The lunch ended up not being lunch but an early dinner at 5pm. We arrived in the city around 7pm - taking the entire day for a glacier that is a 40minute hike. This agency that organized the ultimate bus and guide is NOT the agency in Viator - it’s called “Lucho tours” and you would do better to book with them as they are MUCH cheaper than here.

A good tour but overpriced by viator

Cedric_M, Nov 2022

Some very nice views and the walk to the glacier is not long and it is a good trip if you just arrived in Huaraz. A lot of driving but the glacier is worth seeing, at least what is remaining of it. One last advice, do not book with viator, I paid 35usd (that includes the park entrance) when I should have paid 19usd maximum with a tour in Huaraz. Just book in Huaraz, plenty of tour options there.

Excellent walk.

Christiane_B, Jun 2025

Excellent, the guide prepared us for acclimatation before we arrived at the circuit, everything on time, very friendly and attentive.

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Inolvidable.

ARELYS_C, May 2023

Inolvidable. Puntuales y muy organizados. Deben prepararse bien para la altura, son más de 5,000 msnm/ 17,900 pies de altura. Recomiendo subir a caballo porque el tiempo apenas alcanza para disfrutarlo si subes todo recorrido a pie. Ver un glaciar es algo inolvidable.

Superbe sortie d'acclimatation

Olivia_D, Oct 2021

Superbe sortie qui permet à la fois de s'acclimater à l'altitude et de découvrir une nature magique. Le glacier est la cerise sur le gâteau. Cependant, je pense que partir à 6h au lieu de 9h serait idéal pour déjeuner a 14h au lieu de 17h. La promenade en altitude demande de l'énergie et attendre 8h pour manger peut être long.