Huayhuash Trek and its 12 mysterious views of the Peruvian Andes - South America

At 5:00 am, we pick you up from your hotel to board tourist transport and head to the city of Chiquián where we stop for breakfast. After breakfast, we continue the trip passing through the Pacllon district to the last bus station, Lirio. Here, the muleteers await with mules to start the 3-hour trek to Jahuacocha Lake (4100 m), one of the best spots in the Cordillera Huayhuash. Once we reach camp, you will have free time to walk around the lake.

Today we will have breakfast at 8:00 am. Afterward, we climb to the Huacrish viewpoint (4800 m), which offers an incredible panorama of Jahuacocha and Solteracocha lakes in their entirety, along with the main peaks of the Huayhuash range. After enjoying the landscapes, we return via the same path to camp for lunch. After lunch, we take the opportunity to observe the trout in the lake; you can also try hook-and-line fishing.

Breakfast at 7:00 am at the camp. We start the hike along the shore of Jahuacocha Lake toward Solteracocha Lake. From here, the ascent begins toward the Sambuya pass (4800 m), offering an impressive view of the northern side of the Cordillera Huayhuash. After enjoying the view, we descend through the Rondoy valley to the Cuartelwain camp.

After breakfast at the camp, the hike begins at 8:00 am, crossing the third pass, Cacananpunta (4700 m). From the pass, you can see the Pucacocha and Yanacocha lakes and the Queropalca valley. We then descend to the Jancapampa (Mitucocha) camp with beautiful views of the South American Andes.

On the fifth day at 7:00 am, after breakfast, we begin the trek through the Janca valley with a light climb to the Alcaycocha pass (4700 m). From the pass, we descend along the shore of Alcaycocha Lake and continue to another viewpoint of 5 lakes, Carhuac (4720 m). After enjoying the view, we descend to camp for lunch and continue viewing mountains: Carnicero (5,960 m), Siula (6,344 m), Yerupaja (6,634 m), and Toro (6,121 m).

We take breakfast very early at 6:00 am for the most demanding day of the trek (approx. 8 to 9 hours). The path leads between streams and lagoons to the viewpoint of the three differently colored lakes: Siulacocha, Ganrajanca, and Quesillacocha. About two hours from the viewpoint, we reach the Siula pass (4,800 m), viewing Carnicero, Jurao, and Trapecio. To the east, the León Dormido mountain (5400 m) in the Raura range is visible. We then descend to Huayhuash camp.

Breakfast at 7:00 am. We start the trek through the Huayhuash valley, a very gentle climb to the Portachuelo pass (4750 m). From the pass, León Dormido mountain and the Raura range are visible. We descend to Viconga Lake to enjoy its views, and an hour later reach camp for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a soak in the Viconga thermal pools.

Breakfast at 7:00 am. We start the hike up the Pumarinri valley on a zigzag path to the Cuyoc pass (5000 m). Cuyoc mountain (5550 m) is very close to the pass. We also see the entirety of the Raura and Huayhuash ranges. After the views, we descend to camp for lunch. In the afternoon, we climb to the San Antonio viewpoint (5200 m); the round trip takes approximately 4 hours.

Breakfast at 7:00 am to start the hike to the Trapecio viewpoint (5030 m), viewing the Azulcocha lagoon and Cuyoc mountain. We then proceed to the Santa Rosa viewpoint (5080 m) to see the north face of the Huayhuash range, Sarapococha, and Jurao lagoons. After enjoying the wonders of the South American Andes, we descend to Cuyocpampa camp for lunch, an afternoon of rest, dinner, and overnight stay.

Breakfast at 6:00 am. The hike starts around 6:30 am, all downhill through the Guanacpatay valley to the Huayllapa waterfall. We descend a rocky path very close to the waterfall, continuing until we reach the Andean village of Huayllapa. Our transport awaits to take us to the city of Barranca, moving from the Andes to the Peruvian coast to rest and celebrate the final day of the trek. End of our services.