Best Mountain Climbing Option in the Peruvian Andes – South America - 1

Best Mountain Climbing Option in the Peruvian Andes – South America - 2

Best Mountain Climbing Option in the Peruvian Andes – South America

Mountains: Urus 5494 masl, Ishinca 5350 masl, and Tocllaraju 6030 masl. The peaks of Tocllaraju, Ishinca, and Urus are located in the Ancash region, Cordillera Blanca, within the Huascaran National Park. These mountains are very popular and frequent for climbing enthusiasts as the three peaks are located in the same valley of Ishinca. Urus and Ishinca are simpler mountains that serve as preparation, especially for acclimation, before ascending Tocllaraju due to its technical and demanding level.

Travel Type Alpinism in the Peruvian Andes

Duration 08 days / 07 nights

Location Andes Mountains Peru (Cordillera Blanca)

Visit Urus, Ishinca, Tocllaraju

Difficulty Moderately technical

Altitude 6,030 masl.

Day 01. Huaraz (3100 Masl) – Ishinca Base Camp (4350 Masl)

At 7:00 am, we pick you up at your hotel to board the transport and head to Collon, where the muleteer awaits with donkeys to load the mountain equipment and transfer us to the base camp. The path leads us through Queñual trees and along the river to the Ishinca base camp; the journey takes approximately 5 hours.

Day 02. Base Camp (4350 Masl) – Urus Mountain Summit (5424 Masl)

At 3:00 am, after breakfast, the uphill ascent begins to the summit of Nevado Urus 5,495 masl. From the summit, a spectacular view of the Ishinca valley and the mountains Vallunaraju, Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Chinchay, Palcaraju, Tocllaraju, Aquilpo, and Copa is revealed. After photos and videos at the summit, return via the same route to the base camp. Today's ascent takes 9 to 10 hours.

Day 03. Base Camp (4350 Masl) – Ishinca Summit (5350 Masl)

After breakfast at 2:00 am, the ascent begins with a 3-hour walk to the glacier, and after another 2 hours on the glacier, we reach the summit of Ishinca mountain 5,350 masl. After taking photos and videos, we descend via the same route to the base camp. The day's expedition takes between 13 to 14 hours.

Rest Day – Ishinca Base Camp

This is a free day to recover energy from the 2 days of effort. After breakfast, you can take a short walk up to Lake Ishinca and return to camp for lunch and rest.

Day 05. Base Camp (4350 Masl) – Tocllaraju High Camp (4950 Masl)

Breakfast around 8:00 am and then start preparing the high mountain equipment for climbing Nevado Tocllaraju. Then we begin the 4-hour climb to the moraine camp. Today we have an early dinner to rest and start the ascent in the early morning of the following day.

Day 06. Reserve or Rest Day

Free or reserve day to ensure summit success or for additional rest.

Day 07. High Camp (4950 Masl) – Tocllaraju (6030 Masl) – Base Camp (4350 Masl)

Around 12:30 am, breakfast is served to start the climb on a gentle glacier, ascending bit by bit until reaching the col. Then the slope steepens, and finally, the climb to reach the summit of Tocllaraju 6030 masl begins. After photos and videos at the summit, return to the high camp for a hot soup and then continue down to the Ishinca base camp. Today's expedition takes about 13 to 14 hours.

Day 08. Base Camp (4350 Masl) – Huaraz (3100 Masl)

After breakfast at the camp around 8:00 am, we begin the return journey via the same path we came up to the Collon bridge, where the transport awaits for the return transfer to the city of Huaraz.

What’s Included

FRANPISCO ADVENTURE staff at the bus terminal or Huaraz airport and transfer to the hotel
Expedition information at the Huaraz office
08-day mountain expedition: Urus, Ishinca, and Tocllaraju
Cordillera Blanca PNH entrance tickets $70.00
Private transport Huaraz to Collon
Private transport Collon to Huaraz
UIAGM Guide
Cook
Porter to carry camping equipment to Tocllaraju high camp
Meals: 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners
All camping equipment
Personal tents
Ropes
Snow stakes
Tableware: plates and cutlery
Camping tables and benches at base camp
Stove and gas
Donkeys for transfer to Ishinca base camp
Muleteer to lead the donkeys
Donkeys carry all mountain equipment to the base camp
Walkie-talkie
Basic first aid kit
We comply with biosafety protocols.

Not Included

International and local flight tickets
Hotels in Lima and Huaraz
Lima - Huaraz - Lima bus tickets
Food in cities - restaurant consumption
Sleeping bag and mats
Technical expedition equipment
Mandatory mountain accident insurance
Personal tips for expedition staff
Others not described in the package.

Recommended Gear

Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
All personal technical mountain equipment
4 Locking carabiners
4 Non-locking carabiners
A pair of anchor slings
A pair of system cords (prusiks)
One descender per person
Harness
Cold weather hat (buff)
Headlamp or flashlight
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
A pair of poles

Booking Conditions

We recommend making a reservation in advance to ensure a better price for you. Prices may vary according to the reservation date and the number of people. After we have reached an agreement on the total expedition price for each program we offer, you may book with a 40% deposit of the total agreed sum for the services.

This reservation will cover the following:

Securing your spot for the scheduled date.
Making transfer ticket reservations for Lima - Huaraz / Huaraz - Lima.
Making hotel reservations for the scheduled dates of your arrival in Lima and Huaraz, according to the itinerary.
Making reservations for guides, assistants, and/or staff for the scheduled date.

The remaining 60% will be paid in Huaraz after you have checked into your hotel. To begin the organization of your expeditions, please contact us for more information.

There are 02 rescue units in Huaraz

National Police Rescue Squadron, based in the city of Yungay (very close to Huascarán mountain). Phone numbers: 043-493292 / 043-493333. They also have 02 helicopters available.
Casa de Guías Rescue Unit, based in the city of Huaraz (Parque Ginebra s/n). The rescue cost must be budgeted beforehand, and if a helicopter is required, it will also be necessary to pay for the service in advance. Website: agmp.pe

For more information, please contact us.