Punta Olímpica and Chacas

Peru · 1 Day

Punta Olímpica and Chacas

We cross Punta Olímpica, the highest and longest trans-Andean tunnel in the Americas (4,735 masl), on to Chacas, a colonial town known for its woodcarving.

  • Includes: transport + local guide.
  • Does not include lodging or flights.

Itinerary

08:30 · Pickup from your hotel in Huaraz
08:30 · Pickup from your hotel in Huaraz

Departure north, passing through Carhuaz.

Includes: transport + local guide.

Punta Olímpica Tunnel
Punta Olímpica Tunnel

1,387 meters long at 4,735 meters of altitude: the highest and longest trans-Andean tunnel in the Americas.

Includes: transport + local guide.

Cancaraca Lakes
Cancaraca Lakes

Two twin lakes right past the tunnel exit, a stop for photos.

Includes: transport + local guide.

Chacas
Chacas

A colonial-style town known for its woodcarving workshops and its church, before the return to Huaraz.

Includes: transport + local guide.

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