Travel from Lima to the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve and discover Huancaya, Vilca, lakes, waterfalls and Andean trails in 2 days and 1 night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":352,"menu_order":0,"template":"","categories":[],"tags":[],"destino":[88,82],"servicio":[50],"tipo-tour":[86],"trekking":[],"class_list":["post-1073","tour","type-tour","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destino-huancaya","destino-lima","servicio-group-service","tipo-tour-tour-package"],"acf":{"badge":"Andean nature","precio":159,"rating":5,"duracion":"2 days \/ 1 night","review_count":0,"tipo_de_servicio":"Shared tour","gallery":[1075,1372,1345],"layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"summary","title":"Turquoise lakes and waterfalls in Nor Yauyos-Cochas","description":"
Huancaya lies at about 3,554 metres above sea level within the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve. This trip from Lima combines Vilca, Papacocha Lake, the Forest of Love, Huallhua, the Carhuayno circuit and Piquecocha Lake.<\/p>\n
Departure takes place the previous night to provide two full days of exploration. Shared transport, one night of accommodation, two breakfasts, admission tickets, a boat ride and guide assistance are included. The program may change due to weather, road conditions and reserve regulations.<\/p>"}],"highlights":null,"details":[{"icon_select":"start","icon":"","text":"
Start:<\/strong> confirmed hotel or point in central Lima, Miraflores or San Isidro<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"end","icon":"","text":" End:<\/strong> central Lima, Miraflores or San Isidro<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"time","icon":"","text":" Duration:<\/strong> 2 days \/ 1 night, departing the previous night<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"difficulty","icon":"","text":" Difficulty:<\/strong> moderate due to altitude and walking<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"distance","icon":"","text":" Altitude:<\/strong> Huancaya 3,554 m; Vilca close to 3,800 m<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"type_service","icon":"","text":" Service:<\/strong> shared<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"group_size","icon":"","text":" Accommodation:<\/strong> 1 night in a shared room according to booking<\/p>"},{"icon_select":"language","icon":"","text":" Languages:<\/strong> Spanish; English subject to availability<\/p>"}],"tour_sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"information_features","title_acc":"Altitude, weather and Andean conditions","title":"Altitude, weather and Andean conditions","description":" The tour takes place between roughly 3,500 and 3,800 metres above sea level. Times may change due to rain, roads, lake levels, group pace or instructions from local authorities.<\/p>","items":[{"icon":"","text":" Acclimatise and seek medical advice if you have heart or respiratory conditions.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Bring warm waterproof clothing; nights and early mornings are cold.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Boat rides operate only when conditions are safe.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Rooms may be double, matrimonial, triple or quadruple according to booking.<\/p>"},{"icon":"","text":" Respect trails, communities and reserve rules.<\/p>"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"inclusions","title_acc":"Included \/ Not included","title":"Included","items":" The trip includes overnight road travel, cold temperatures and walking at altitude. Travellers with uncontrolled heart or respiratory conditions should seek medical advice before booking. Children and older adults require an accompanying adult and an honest assessment of their fitness.<\/p>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faqs","title_acc":"Frequently asked questions","title":"Huancaya trip questions","items":[{"question":"When does the tour depart?","answer":" Regular departures are generally scheduled on Friday nights and require date and availability confirmation.<\/p>"},{"question":"How high is Huancaya?","answer":" The village is approximately 3,554 metres above sea level; some visited points are close to 3,800 metres.<\/p>"},{"question":"What room type is included?","answer":" Double, matrimonial, triple or quadruple rooms are assigned according to group composition and availability.<\/p>"},{"question":"Are lunch and dinner included?","answer":" No. Two breakfasts are included; lunches and dinner are paid separately.<\/p>"},{"question":"Is the boat ride guaranteed?","answer":" It is included but may be cancelled because of weather, water level or safety.<\/p>"},{"question":"When do we return?","answer":" Estimated arrival in Lima is around 9:00 pm on day two, subject to traffic and road conditions.<\/p>"}]}],"titulo_itinerario":"2-day Huancaya itinerary","itinerary_days":[{"day_title":"Day 1: Vilca, Papacocha and the Forest of Love","route":"Lima \u2013 Huancaya \u2013 Vilca \u2013 Papacocha \u2013 Huancaya","food":"Breakfast included; lunch and dinner not included","hotel":"Selected accommodation in Huancaya","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Night departure from Lima","duration":"Approx. 7 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Pickup between 8:00 and 9:00 pm at the confirmed hotel or meeting point, followed by travel through Ca\u00f1ete and the Lunahuan\u00e1 Valley.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Arrival in Huancaya","duration":"2 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Approximate 5:00 am arrival and a short rest at the accommodation before breakfast.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Vilca and San Crist\u00f3bal viewpoint","duration":"1 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Drive to Vilca to see traditional bridges, Andean birds and mountain scenery from the viewpoint.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Papacocha Lake","duration":"2 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Walk near the lake, trout farms and viewpoints toward the surrounding peaks.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Forest of Love","duration":"1 h 30 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Follow paths beside tiered waterfalls before returning to Huancaya.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Bonfire in Huancaya","duration":"1 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Evening bonfire and toast with a local drink; dinner is paid separately.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]},{"day_title":"Day 2: Huallhua, Carhuayno, Cabracancha and Piquecocha","route":"Huancaya \u2013 Huallhua \u2013 Carhuayno \u2013 Cabracancha \u2013 Piquecocha \u2013 Lima","food":"Breakfast included; lunch not included","hotel":"No accommodation included tonight","map":"","stops":[{"place":"Breakfast in Huancaya","duration":"45 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Regional breakfast and preparation for the second day.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Huallhua Lake","duration":"1 h 15 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Scenic visit and boat ride subject to weather, water level and safety conditions.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Carhuayno circuit","duration":"2 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Walk beside the Ca\u00f1ete River to see waterfalls, bridges and reserve landscapes.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Cabracancha and local visit","duration":"1 h 30 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" See the viewpoint, rock art and representative sites in Huancaya.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Piquecocha Lake","duration":"30 min","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Scenic stop in Vitis on the return journey.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""},{"place":"Return to Lima","duration":"6\u20137 h","ticket":false,"image":"","description":" Departure at around 2:00 pm and estimated arrival near 9:00 pm, depending on traffic and road conditions.<\/p>","map_lat":"","map_lng":""}]}],"wetravel_uid":"","wetravel_uuid":"","wetravel_button_text":"Book trip","wetravel_calendar_title":"","availability_notice":"Confirm date, pickup point, room type, meals and road conditions before payment.","features":[{"icon":"","text":"2 days in nature"},{"icon":"","text":"1 night accommodation"},{"icon":"","text":"Boat ride and hikes"}],"promo_card":{"icon":"","title":"","description":"","link":null},"duracion_filtro":"","horario_salida":"","promo_enabled":false,"promo_price":"","promo_label":"","promo_end_date":null},"yoast_head":"\n