Day trips
Turquoise glacial lakes and viewpoints of the Cordillera Blanca in a single day, with no technical experience needed. Ideal both for enjoying the scenery at a relaxed pace and for preparing your body before a summit or multi day trek, with official guides and an oximeter on board.
The best first step to acclimatizeDoing a day trip beforehand helps your body adapt to 4,000 m+ before climbing Nevado Mateo or starting a multi day trek.
The best first step to acclimatize Doing a day trip beforehand helps your body adapt to 4,000 m+ before climbing Nevado Mateo or starting a multi day trek.
What a day trip includes
- Shared tourist transport (central hotel pickup)
- Certified official guide in Spanish or English
- Guided visits at all stops along the route
- First aid kit and emergency oxygen on board
Does not include lunch (we stop at a local tourist restaurant) or entrance tickets (S/ 5 to S/ 30 depending on the route, paid at the gate).
Next step
Already acclimatized at the lakes? Nevado Mateo (5,150 m) is a one-day climb with no prior experience required.
Intro · First 5,000 m · High