Peru's Huayhuash Trek (Aug 2025)

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 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. We strive our best to hire females in the industry to promote the inclusion of women in the trekking tourism industry.

This trip is set for AUGUST 2-17, 2025 (16 days / 15 nights).

ITINERARY - see the FULL ITINERARY via this page.
DAY 1
Arrive in Lima. Stay overnight in a hotel in Lima.
DAY 2
Bus to Huaraz; overnight in a hotel in Huaraz (3052 m)
DAY 3 Practice Hike: Laguna Wilcacocha (3745 m)
DAY 4 Practice Hike: Laguna 69 (4650 m)
DAY 5 Huaraz – Chiquian – Llamac – Pocpa – Cuartelhuain Camp (4,150 m / 13,615 ft)
DAY 6 Cuartelhuain - Cacananpunta Pass (4,690 m / 15,400 ft) – Mitucocha Camp (4,200 m / 13,700 ft)
Hiking Time: 4 – 5 Hours (8 km)
DAY 7 Mitucocha Camp – Alcay Pass (4,820 m / 15,800 ft) – Carhuacocha Camp (4,140 m / 13,582 ft)
Hiking Time: 5 – 6 hours (10 km)
DAY 8 Carhuacocha Camp – Siula Pass (4,950 m / 16,240 ft) – Huayhuash Camp
Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (13 km)
DAY 9 Huayhuash Camp – Trapecio Pass (5,000 m / 16,400 ft) – Pampa Elefante Camp (3,900 m / 12,795 ft)
Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (10 km)
DAY 10 Pampa Elefante Camp – Santa Rosa Pass (5,100 m / 16,700 ft) – Cutatambo –
Village of Huayllapa (3,500 m / 11,400 ft)
Hiking time: 6 – 7 hours (17.8 km)
DAY 11 Village of Huayllapa – Huatiac Camp (4,300 m / 14,100 ft)
Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours (5 k
DAY 12 Huatiac Camp - Punta Tapush Pass (4,750 m / 15,500 ft) – Gashpapampa Camp (4,600 m / 15,090 ft)
Hiking time: 4-5 hours (7km)
DAY 13 Gashpapampa Camp – Yaucha Pass (4,850 m / 15,900 ft) – Jahuacocha Camp (4,050 m / 13,200 ft)
Hiking time: 5 – 6 hours (9.5 km)
DAY 14 Jahuacocha Camp – Mancan Punta Pass (4,550 m / 14,927 ft) – Pocpa Village - Huaraz
Hiking time: 3 – 4 hours (8 km)
DAY 15
Return to Lima by bus. Overnight in a hotel in Lima.
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: $3650 per person. Minimum of 2 persons. Maximum of 10.
Single supplement applies for solo hotel stays.

INCLUSIONS

• Two nights in a 3 star hotel in Lima
• Four nights 3 star hotel in Huaraz
• Airport Transfer in Lima
• Bus ticket Lima - Huaraz - Lima
• Hotel Transfer in Huaraz
• Entrance to Huayhuash
• Entrance to Huascaran National Park
• Certified trekking guide.
• Certified chef for the entire Huayhuash circuit
• Two acclimatization hikes (Wilcacocha and Laguna 69)
• Private transport and guiding for Wilcachoca
• Shared transport and private guiding for Laguna 69
• Private transportation to and from the start of the trek
• Donkey driver and donkeys for the transfer of logistic camping equipment (and passenger's luggage of 10-15 Kg)
• Emergency horse (for a group of 2 ore more persons)
• Emergency horse & driver (for a group of 3 or more persons)
• Three meals per day plus snacks
• Sleeping tent 4 season, double occupancy (to be shared with a member of the expedition)
• Kitchen and dining tent
• Toilet tent
• Chairs and tables
• Shower tent (possible to shower twice on the trek)
• Radio communication
• Complete kitchen and dining utensils.
• First aid kit + oxygen
• Boiled water to fill the bottle every day for the hike
• Warm water for your personal hygiene when you arrive at the camp (at the end of the day's trekking).
• Gratitude and farewell lunch (pachamanca).
• Board games during the trek
• Predeparture preparation meetings (group & one-on-one).

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