Moderate
Trekking and ascension in Cordillera Blanca Chacas - Quebrada Honda / Nevado Urus - Ishinca
Day 1
Arrival in the city of Lima from the country of origin, same day transfer to the city of Huaraz and hotel
Day 2
Transfer from Huaraz by public transport to Ponpey 3,800 masl. Where the muleteer and donkeys wait to transport the trekking equipment. Where the hike also begins through the Juitush valley to Portada camp 4,135 masl. The hike is 05 to 06 hours.
Day 3
Juitush 4,135 masl. Coralpampa 4,300 masl. That day we cross the Portachuelo de Honda pass 4,750 masl. Elevation gain from camp to the pass 615 m. Where you can observe Nevado Aquilpo, Nevado Tocllaraju, Nevado Chinchey, Nevado Pucaranra, Nevado Rataquenua and the entire Quebrada Honda valley, the hike is approx. 07 to 08 hours.
Day 4
Coralpampa 4,300 masl. Honcopampa 3,340 masl. That day we walk through the entire valley of Quebrada Honda visiting the Ishipanca and Paccharuri waterfalls, then we arrive at the Honcopampa camp. The hike lasts between 06 to 07 hours.
Day 5
Honcopampa to base camp of Nevado Urus and Nevado Ishinca. From Honcopampa the hike starts to the base camp of said Nevados Urus and Ishinca 4,350 masl. The hike lasts between 05 to 06 hours.
Day 6
That day in the early hours we ascend at 3:00 am to the summit of Nevado Urus 5,495 masl. After the summit, we return to the base camp; the ascent lasts between 08 to 09 hours.
Day 7
That day we also ascend at 3:00 am to the summit of Nevado Ishinca 5,530 masl. After the summit, we return to base camp; the ascent lasts approximately 10 to 11 hours.
Day 8
Return from base camp to Pashpa Huaraz. That day we return through the same Ishinca valley to Pashpa where the transport waits for the transfer to the city of Huaraz and Hotel. Then, on the scheduled date and time of your return trip to Lima, we transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal, end of our service.
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.
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