Uruscocha Lagoon
This green lagoon is located at the foot of the Urus snow-capped mountain, surrounded by ichu and quenuales. It is recommended for acclimatization for trekking and climbing.
Trek Details:
Altitude Range: 3,700 / 4,350 m
Duration: 1 Day
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: All year round
Activity: Nature and Adventure
Departure: Daily
Price per person:
Regular: USD 25 per person.
Holidays: USD 40 per person.
Itinerary:
Day 1 Huaraz (3,090 m) / Pashpa (3,700 m) / Lag. Uruscocha (4,350 m) / Huaraz
Departure (7:00 am) We will begin our pick-up from your hotel with our transportation and head northeast to Huaraz, heading to Pashpa, where the Huascaran National Park control point is located. National park entrance fees are S/. 15.00 soles and foreign park entrance fees are S/. 30 soles for a one-day visit. From here, we will begin hiking along a well-marked trail, surrounded by beautiful quenual trees and ichu meadows, until we reach the lagoon. We will rest for lunch and take photographs. We will then return along the same trail to our transportation and then to Huaraz.
(5 hours of hiking and 2 hours of transportation)
What’s Included?
 1-day excursion (Shared group service)
 Official tourist guide
 Tourist transportation
 Personalized assistance
What’s Not Included?
 Personal Travel Gear
 Food
 Entrance Tickets
 Travel Insurance
 Tips
What Do I Need to Bring?
 Bring appropriate clothing for both daytime (hot weather) and nighttime (cold weather), sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear, a first-aid kit, walking shoes, a camera, a small backpack, and a headlamp (flashlight).