Standard travel - huayhuash trek – huayllapa 08d / 07n

To go on the beautiful Huayhuash mountain range trek, first travel to the capital of Peru, Lima. On the same day, you can travel by public bus north to the city of Huaraz (3100 m); the trip takes about 8 hours. There is also the possibility of traveling by plane from Lima to Anta - Ancash. Flight times every day of the week: Lima to Anta - Huaraz at 7:30 am, Anta to Lima at 9:15 am. On Tuesdays and Thursdays: Lima to Anta at 11:15 am, Anta – Lima at 1:15 pm. If you are traveling only for vacations to enjoy these beautiful programs, at least 2 days of acclimation are recommended; if you have been traveling through different countries, acclimation days in Huaraz may not be necessary.

Departure from Huaraz at 8:00 am for the Parón Lake tour (4,250 m) heading north, guided by an official tour guide in tourist transport. During the tour, we visit the province of Carhuaz, known as the city of ice cream, Yungay (Campo Santo), and Caraz Dulzura, known for the production of manjar blanco, before heading to Parón Lake. We stay here for about 3 to 4 hours to climb to the lake's viewpoint and take boat or kayak rides. Then return to Huaraz (hotel) between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.

Departure from Huaraz at 6:00 am for the Rocutuyoc Lake tour (4,450 m) heading north, guided by an official tour guide in tourist transport. During the tour, we visit the Cashapunta viewpoint, which shows the entire Vicos valley and the Cordillera Blanca, the Ruripaccha waterfall, cave paintings, Rocutuyoc Lake, the frozen lake, and the Ruripaccha glacier (4,650 m). The tour takes about 9 to 10 hours. Return to the Huaraz hotel between 6:00 and 7:00 pm.

At 5:00 am, we pick you up from your hotels to board private transport for about 4 hours until the first breakfast stop, then continue to Cuartelwain for another hour. Here the muleteers await with donkeys to start the Huayhuash trek, crossing the first pass, Cacananpunta (4,700 m). From the pass, we descend to the first camp, Jancapampa (Mitucocha), with beautiful views of the Peruvian Andes.

Second day at 7:00 am. After breakfast, we begin the hike through the Janca valley, a gentle climb to the second pass, Carhuac (4,650 m). If the groups are well acclimated and passionate about adventure, we will take the alternate path to the three lakes viewpoint. After enjoying the view, we descend to the camp to see the mountains: Carnicero (5,960 m), Siula (6,344 m), Yerupajá (6,634 m), and Toro (6,121 m).

Today we have breakfast very early at 6:00 am; it is the most demanding day of the trek, walking approximately 8 to 9 hours. The path leads between streams and lakes to the viewpoint where three lakes of different colors can be seen: Siulacocha, Ganrajanca, and Quesillacocha. About two hours from the viewpoint, we reach the Siula pass (4,800 m), seeing the mountains: Carnicero, Jurao, and Trapecio. To the east, the León Dormido mountain (5,400 m) is visible. After the stunning views, we descend gently to the Huayhuash camp.

Breakfast as always at 7:00 am to start the hike through the Huayhuash valley between the Trapecio and Putscanturpa mountains. After 2 hours, we begin the climb to the Trapecio pass (5,030 m). From here, you can see the entire Azulcocha lake and the Cuyoc mountain. We then descend to the Cuyocpampa camp. If weather permits, after lunch, you can climb to the San Antonio viewpoint (5,120 m) to enjoy the sunset at the summit before returning to camp.

Last day breakfast at 6:00 am to start the ascent at 6:30 am to the Santa Rosa pass (5,080 m) to enjoy the radiant sunrise. From here, we have an incredible view of the north face of the Huayhuash range. After the view, we descend through the Jurao lake and Calinca valley to the town of Huayllapa. In town, transport awaits for the transfer to Cajatambo – Hotel. Note: our services end here. After checking in, you can buy bus tickets to Lima.