After breakfast at the hotel, around 8:00 AM, we head north toward the city of Carhuaz, then take the detour along the road to Chacas.

The ascent into the Cordillera Blanca follows the Ulta ravine. Our second stop is at the Punta Olímpica Pass viewpoint, just before the tunnel, where we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the highest peaks in the Cordillera Blanca.

We then cross the spectacular Punta Olímpica Tunnel—the highest tunnel in the world at 4,736 meters (15,535 ft)—which connects the Callejón de Huaylas Valley with the Conchucos region. On the descent to Chacas, we’ll pass two stunning turquoise-colored lagoons.

Upon arrival in Chacas, we’ll visit the city viewpoint and stroll through its charming cobblestone streets. We’ll also explore its renowned artisan workshops specializing in wood and stone carving, the colonial-style Mama Ashu Church (the town’s patron saint), and its traditional Andean Plaza de Armas.

Lunch will be served in Chacas. Afterward, we return to Huaraz via the same route.