We weren't asked but then we don't look young enough to be students 😊. It's worth trying your luck - we got a discount one day because the weather looked so awful!

Hello, this is closer to Lima and there will be some light snow

Es muy frio pero abrigate bien, ve preparado para lluvia. No necesitas guias, quedate cerca de el parque en Yungay no en Huaras y rentas un taxi que te deje a el comienso de el camino y que te espere como yo hise te tomara por los menos 3 horas. Empiesa a las 8:00 am porque el hike es BRUTAL, pero hermoso.

We booked it at the hostel Akilpo. The brothers who run the hostel are cracks and know everything about the region and all the hikes. They can arrange it for you. They speak excellent English and can give you advice for your further treks also with interactive maps. The hostel is great as well and good value. Would do it again with them. Enjoy this nice region.

Hello, We took the overnight luxury bus from Lima to Caraz with Movil Tour for 120 Sol very good bus (Caraz is a smaller town after Huaraz quieter ) . The bus took us directly there , we did not have to change bus in Huaraz. From Caraz you can organize a tour to Laguna 69 for the next day (50 Sol ) and you join the tour in the small town of Yungay. I would recommend staying in Caraz or Huaraz if you want to do the Laguna . Caraz is closer and smaller. In Caraz we stayed at he hotel San Marcos very nice and clean. The next day we also went to Laguna Paron in a private taxi for 100 sol. I hope it helps . Have a wonderful trip.