Day 01. Huaraz - Queropalca - Carhuacocha
At 2:00 am, we pick you up from your hotels to board our private transport for a 3-hour drive to the first stop, La Unión, for breakfast. We then continue for another 4 hours to Queropalca. Here, the muleteers await with donkeys to start the trek to Carhuacocha camp, featuring beautiful views of mountains: Carnicero (5,960 m), Siula (6,344 m), Yerupaja (6,634 m), and Toro (6,121 m).
Day 02. Carhuacocha (4280 m) - Huayhuash (4350 m)
Breakfast is served very early at 6:00 am. This is the most demanding day of the trek, walking approximately 8 to 9 hours. The trail leads through 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 mountains Carnicero, Jurao, and Trapecio. To the east, the León Dormido mountain (5,400 m) in the Raura range is visible. We then descend to the Huayhuash camp.
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Information
Max. Altitude:
4800 m Siula pass
Day 03. Huayhuash (4,350 m) - Cuyocpampa (4550 m)
Breakfast at 7:00 am to start the hike between the Trapecio and Putscanturpa mountains up to the Trapecio pass (5,030 m). From here, the Azulcocha lagoon and Cuyoc mountain are fully visible, then we descend to Cuyocpampa camp. If weather permits after lunch, you can climb to the San Antonio viewpoint (5,120 m) to enjoy the sunset. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Information
Max. Altitude:
5030 m Trapecio pass
Day 04. Cuyocpampa (4,550 m) - Huayllapa (3630 m)
Breakfast at 6:00 am to start the trek around 6:30 am and enjoy the morning sun at the Santa Rosa pass (5,080 m). From here, we will have an incredible view of the north face of the Cordillera Huayhuash. After enjoying the view, we descend via Jurao lagoon and the Calinca valley to the Huayllapa village camp. Optional: stay at a guest house to charge batteries, take a warm shower, and use Wi-Fi.
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05. Huayllapa (3630 m) - Gashpapampa (4350 m)
Breakfast at 7:00 am, then start a climb of 1,170 m to the Tapush pass (4,800 m). The path is gentle but the ascent is long. Descending from the pass, you can see the Diablo Mudo peak (5,350 m) on the right. In approximately 1 hour, we reach the Gashpapampa camp (Diablo Mudo base camp).
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Information
Max. Altitude:
4800 m Tapush pass
Day 06. Gashpapampa (4350 m) – Huacrish Viewpoint (4800 m) – Huaraz
Final trekking day. Breakfast at 7:00 am, starting with a 30-minute descent followed by an ascent to the Yaucha pass (4,800 m). From the pass, we head to the Huacrish viewpoint for a complete view of the highest peaks of the Huayhuash range and a panorama of Jahuacocha and Solteracocha lakes. Finally, descend to Lirio where transport awaits for the drive through Pacllon district, arriving in Huaraz in about 4.5 hours.
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Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day Information
Transport Time:
4:30 hours to Huaraz
What’s Included
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Trekking information at the Huaraz office
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Private transport transfer to Queropalca
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Trekking day pick-up from your hotel
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Official Trekking guide
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Specialized trek cook
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06 days of Cordillera Huayhuash Trekking
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05 kg maximum luggage including sleeping bag
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05 breakfasts, 05 lunches, and 05 dinners
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Afternoons: cook provides warm water for personal hygiene
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Every day at camp: cook waits with hot coffee
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Food options: normal, vegetarian, and gluten-free (indicate in advance)
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Coca tea every day before breakfast for acclimation
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Boiled water for bottles every morning
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Trek equipment (kitchen, dining, and personal tents shared by two)
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Camping tables
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Camping benches
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Stove and Gas
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General tableware
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Donkeys to transport trekking equipment
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Staff to lead the donkeys
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Walkie-talkie, first aid
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Biosecurity compliance
Not Included
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International and domestic flight tickets
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Bus tickets Lima – Huaraz – Lima
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Hotels in Lima and Huaraz
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Breakfast on day 1, lunch and dinner on last day of trek
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Cordillera Huayhuash entrance tickets S/. 210.00
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Sleeping bag and mattress (pads)
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Staff tips
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Toilet paper
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100% travel accident insurance
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Others not described
Recommended Gear
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Sleeping bag -10°C
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Sleeping pad (mattress)
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Cold weather hat
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Sun hat
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Cold weather gloves
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40L daypack
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Trekking shoes
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Sandals
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Down jacket
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Waterproof jacket
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Waterproof pants
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Water bottle or canteen
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Extra shirts and t-shirts
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Sunglasses
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Sunblock
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Rain poncho
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Pair of trekking 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
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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.
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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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