8:30–9:00 AM – Hotel pickup
On this day, we head south from the city of Huaraz, passing through the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac. From there, we take a detour into the Cordillera Blanca via the Carpa sector. Our first stop is the natural carbonated water spring, followed by a visit to PumapaShimi—the Seven-Color Lake—and the Puya Raimondii forest, home to one of the most iconic plants of the Peruvian Andes. This remarkable plant can grow up to 12 meters tall and live for approximately 100 years.

Our vehicle will drop us off at an altitude of 4,800 meters (15,750 ft), and from there we’ll hike to the Pastoruri Glacier at 5,000 meters (16,400 ft). Along the way, we’ll explore massive ice walls that reveal the dramatic retreat of the glaciers caused by global warming, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

After the tour, we return to the city of Huaraz.