Moderate
Llamac - Nevado Cuyoc - Cajatambo trekking and ascension
Day 1
Arrival in the city of Lima from country of origin, same day transfer to Huaraz city and hotel
Day 2
Acclimatization trekking in the city of Huaraz, visit Churup lagoon 4,480 masl.
Day 3
Transfer from Huaraz to Chiquian Llamac 3,300 masl. From this place we will start walking to Matacancha 4,180 masl., elevation gain from Llamac 880 m. to Matacancha, hike 05 to 06 hours, where we will also meet the pack animals and muleteer.
Day 4
Matacancha 4,180 masl. Mitucocha 4,230 masl. This day we cross the first pass of Cacanan Punta 4,700 masl. From camp we will climb an elevation gain of 520 m. up to the pass; after the pass Pucacocha and Yanacocha lagoons are observed, hike 04 to 05 hours to the camp next to Mitucocha lagoon where we will observe the peaks Ninashanca 5,607 masl., Rondoy 5,870 masl. and Jirishanca 6,094 masl.
Day 5
Mitucocha 4,230 masl. Carhuacocha 4,280 masl. Where we cross the second pass Carhuac 4,650 masl. From camp elevation gain 420 m. From the pass we will observe the north face of the peaks Carnicero 5,960 masl., Siula 6,344 masl., Yerupaja 6,634 masl. and El Toro. This day will take 05 to 06 hours to reach Carhuacocha camp with a view of these peaks.
Day 6
Carhuacocha 4,280 masl. Huayhuash 4,300 masl. It is the hardest day of the trek where we will walk 07 to 08 hours; the path leads us between the four lagoons to the lookout, after the lookout we will observe the four lagoons of various colors such as Siulacocha, Quesillococha Chico, Quesillococha Grande, and Azulcocha. From the lookout, in about an hour and a half, we reach the Siula pass 4,800 masl. where we will observe the mentioned peaks. Descending from the pass we will observe the peaks Carnicero 5,960 masl., Jurao 5,600 masl., and Trapecio 5,644 masl.
Day 7
Huayhuash 4,300 masl. Viconga 4,430 masl. This day we arrive at the Portachuelo pass 4,750 masl. Elevation gain 450 m. Hike 05 to 06 hours to the Viconga thermal springs to enjoy the baths in the afternoon with an exquisite coca tea.
Day 8
Nevado Cuyoc Ascension 5,550 masl. This day in the early hours 3:30 am. We will ascend to reach the summit of Nevado Cuyoc 5,550 masl. After the summit, return to the same camp. Ascension lasts approximately 09 to 10 hours.
Day 9
Viconga 4,430 masl. Cajatambo 3,380 masl. This day the path leads us through the entire Pumarinri valley until reaching the San Cristobal pass 4,150 masl. After the pass we descend for one hour and twenty minutes where we already feel the climate change of the Peruvian coast; we arrive at a guesthouse in Cajatambo to stay.
Day 10
Cajatambo 3,380 masl. Pativilca 50 masl. At 5:30 am we will transfer from Cajatambo by bus to Pativilca, then take a taxi to Huaraz city and hotel. Then, on the scheduled date and time of your return trips 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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