Trekking Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash (AUGUST 2024)

Huayhuash is world-class, no doubt. Glacier peaks of Huayhuash surround you with stunning landscapes and lakes everywhere you look. This is a lesser-known trekking destination that we wish to stay out of the radar because the beauty is spectacular and we want to selfishly enjoy the scenery without the typical tourist crowd. With that said, you're in for a major treat as we trek for 10 days in this so-called Peruvian Alps. Discover the other side of Peru where the sky meets the numerous snow-capped peaks of the Andes. A true gem for any explorer!

​Here's the biggest perk: When you join us, you are supporting our mission to make the trekking tourism industry inclusive of women as guides. This trek will be led by a trekking team inclusive of women as guides, cooks, and/or horse managers. It will be a combination of men and women in your trekking team to promote the inclusion of women in the trekking tourism industry.

This trip is set for AUGUST 3-18, 2024 (16 days / 15 nights).

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Overnight in a hotel in Lima.

DAY 2 Bus to Huaraz; overnight in Huaraz (3052 m)

DAY 3 Practice Hike: Laguna Churrup (4450 m)

DAY 4 Practice Hike: Laguna 69 (4650 m)

DAY 5 Day 1 of Huayhuash

We drive 3.5 hours to start of trek. Camp at Matacancha (4150 m)

DAY 6 Day 2 of Huayhuash

Matacancha - Cacanampunta (4700 m) - Laguna Mitucocha (4300 m)

Hike time: 4 hours

DAY 7 Day 3 of Huayhuash

Mitucocha - Punta Carhuac Pass (4640 m) - Laguna Carhuacocha (4200 m). Hike time: 3 hours

DAY 8 Day 4 of Huayhuash

Carhuacocha - Trekking Siula Pass (4950 m) / Laguna Quesillococha - Huayhuash (4450 m) . Hike time: 6 hours

DAY 9 Day 5 of Huayhuash

Huayhuash - the village of Portachuelo de Huayhuash - Laguna Viconga / Hot Springs (4400 m). Hike time: 4 hours

DAY 10 Day 6 of Huayhuash

Laguna Viconga - Punta Cuyoc Pass (5020 m) - Elefante Camp (4450 m) or Huanacpatay (4350 m). Hike time: 7-8 hours

DAY 11 Day 7 of Huayhuash

Huanacpatay - Village of Huayllapa (3600 m) - Huatiac Camp (4290 m)

Hike time: 6 hours

DAY 12 Day 8 of Huayhuash

Huatiac - Punta Tapush (4800 m) - Cashpapampa Camp (4500 m)

Hike time: 9-10 hours

DAY 13 Day 9 of Huayhuash

Cashgapampa - Llaucha Pass (4750 m) - Laguna Jahuacocha (4066 m)

Hike time: 4 hours

DAY 14 Day 10 of Huayhuash

Jahuacocha - Jahuapunta Pass (4650 m) - Village of Pocpa (3600 m)

Transfer to Huaraz. Hike time: 5 hours. Drive time: 3 hours

DAY 15 Return to Lima by bus.

DAY 16 Fly home.

TREK STYLE:

This trek is STRENUOUS given the high altitude, the possible low temperatures and the early start times for some days. You must be physically fit, in good health, and preferably with recent backpacking/hiking experience. Consulting with your doctor prior to joining the trip is recommended. It is highly suggested that you familiarize yourself with the hazards and risks of high altitude trekking.

PRICE: $2680 per person. Minimum of 2 persons. Maximum of 10.

Single supplement applies for solo hotel stays.

INCLUSIONS

• Acclimatization Tour

• Peruvian qualified and experienced local guide

• Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park

• Entrance fees to the Community Huayhuash National Park

• Cooks and helpers

• All meals during the tour

• Donkey driver and donkeys

• Camping tents (2 persons)

• Kitchen equipment

• Transportation as tour schedule / Huaraz

• Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel

• Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station

• Bus tickets Huaraz/Lima, executive service in public bus-Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur

• 2 nights hotel stay on a shared basis in Lima

• 4 nights hotel stay on a shared basis in Huaraz

EXCLUSIONS

International airfare; travel, medical & emergency evacuation insurance; meals in Lima, & Huaraz, tips, and all other personal expenses.

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TRIP MEETING: A trip meeting is set for September 18, Sunday at 5pm PST / 8pm EST.