CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH TREK

* Max. altitude of trek Huayhuash : 4750 m (Pass Sambunya).

* Difficulty : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 3 Days. 

* Recommended season  : whole year.

* Expedition route : Llamac

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima : VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary

Departure from Lima to Huaraz on your own. We recommend the bus company “Cruz del Sur”.

The transport provided by the company “Cruz del Sur” includes a “bus cama”, an overnight trip with reclined seats. 

Departure time from Lima are:

In the mornings: 09:30am and we will arrive in Huaraz at 18:30pm. 

In the night:  10:30pm and we will arrive in Huaraz at 6:30am.

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the Cordillera Huayhuash mini-trekking expedition. 

1st day.- Huaraz – Chiquian – Llamac – Rondoy. After our arrival in Chiquián City (3400m), we will go further to Llamac (3250m). Departure at 9:00 am from Llamac to Rondoy (3900m). We will walk about 6-7 hours to reach the first summit Ninashanca. On the way we will pass by Pocpa camp and Pallca mine, before we will arrive at our camp Rondoy (4000m).

2nd day.- Rondoy – Pass of Sambunya (4750m) – Lake Jahuacocha.

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. This day we will climb up the Sambunya pass (4750m) and descend towards the Lake Jahuacocha. On the way we will see/pass Lake Solterococha lagoon to reach our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

3rd day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

Departure from Huaraz to Lima (Bus). 

Transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal "Cruz del Sur" and departure from Huaraz. The departure time will be determined by your schedule, in the morning or night. Morning departure: 11:00 am. Night departure: 10:30 pm.   

*** End of the Mini Trekking in the Cordillera of the Andes ***

The price of the expedition includes:

- Pick up and transfer from the bus terminal in Huaraz to the hotel.
- Trekking Guide - Cook provides.
- Camping equipment (mountain tent, mattress).

- Cooking Equipment (dining tent, chairs and kitchenware)
- Personal attention by "Enrique Expedition Tours"

- Donkeys and carrier to transport the camping equipment
- Donkeys to transport the personal equipment of the clients (8 kilos per person).
- Cook provides vegetarian options

- Food within this expedition (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* The meals include omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, meat, rice (all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for the physical effort of trekking), hot drinks (including coca leaf tea, which is excellent for the altitude). Tea provided every day (tea, coffee, biscuits and popcorn).
- Land Transportation Huaraz – Pocpa – Llamac – Huaraz.

You are responsible for:

- Bus tickets Lima - Huaraz - Lima

- Food and drink in the city.
- Entrance to the Huayhuash National Park ($ 40.= USD)
- Extra days of lodging caused of earlier arrival or delayed departure. 

- Personal clothing and trekking equipment (gorotex trousers, jacket, gloves, hats).

- Sleeping Bag. (Preferably -20ºC).

* Max. altitude of trek Corillera Huayhuash : 4.750 m (Pass Sambunya).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 4 Days. 

* Recommended season  : whole year.

* Expedition route : Rondoy – Llamac

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz – Ancash – Peru

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking : at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the reserved hostel in Huaraz. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the Cordillera Huayhuash trekking expedition.

1st day.- Huaraz – Chiquian – Llamac – Rondoy.
After our arrival in Chiquián City (3400m), we will go further to Llamac (3250m). Departure at 9:00 am from Llamac to Rondoy (3900m). We will walk about 6-7 hours to reach the first summit Ninashanca. On the way we will pass by Pocpa camp and Pallca mine, before we will arrive at our camp Rondoy (4000m).

2nd day.- Rondoy – Pass of Sambunya (4750m) – Lake Jahuacocha.

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. This day we will climb up the Sambunya pass (4750m) and descend towards the Lake Jahuacocha. On the way we will see/pass Lake Solterococha lagoon to reach our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

3rd day.- Lake Jahuacocha - Huayhuash Mountain Range Viewpoint.

Trekking de 5 a 6 horas. 

For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash.

4rd day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

*** End of the Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash Peru ***

The price of the expedition includes:

- Pick up and transfer from the bus terminal in Huaraz to the hotel.
- Trekking Guide - Cook provides.
- Camping equipment (mountain tent, mattress).

- Cooking Equipment (dining tent, chairs and kitchenware)
- Personal attention by "Enrique Expedition Tours"

- Donkeys and carrier to transport the camping equipment
- Donkeys to transport the personal equipment of the clients (8 kilos per person).
- Cook provides vegetarian options

- Food within this expedition (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* The meals include omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, meat, rice (all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for the physical effort of trekking), hot drinks (including coca leaf tea, which is excellent for the altitude). Tea provided every day (tea, coffee, biscuits and popcorn).
- Land Transportation Huaraz – Pocpa – Llamac – Huaraz.

You are responsible for:

- Bus tickets Lima - Huaraz - Lima

- Food and drink in the city.
- Entrance to the Huayhuash National Park ($ 20.= USD)
- Extra days of lodging caused of earlier arrival or delayed departure. 

- Personal clothing and trekking equipment (gorotex trousers, jacket, gloves, hats).

- Sleeping Bag. (Preferably -20ºC).

* Max. altitude of trek Corillera Huayhuash  : 4000msnm to 5000 msnm

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 06 Days. 

* Recommended season  : May to November.

* Home : Huaraz 

* End  : Huaraz 

* Expedition route : Cuartelhuain – Llamac.

* Location  : Huaraz - Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type  : Adventure, Nature, Ecological 

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking  : at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz.
The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Trekking Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

1st day. - HUARAZ (3100M) MATACANCHA (4180MSNM) JANCA CAMP (4200MSNM) 

Our departure from Huaraz is at 4:00am: Huaraz – Chiquian – Llamac – Pocpa arriving at the Matacancha camp (4180msnm) with a 5-hour drive tour. In the matacancha camp we only make a stop to organize ourselves and then we start our walk going up to the Cacananpunta pass that is at an altitude of 4800msnm where you can see the Pucacocha lagoon that is red and a very beautiful panorama with valleys on both margins; making a journey of 4 hours with 8 kilometers, arriving at the Janca camp, end of the day.

2nd day. - JANCA CAMP (4200MSNM) - CARHUACOCHA LAGOON (4300MSNM) 

After breakfast, we start the hike climbing until we reach the Carhuac park; which is located at (4650msnm) is a very easy ascent of approximately 2 hours, then we descend until we reach the camp where you can see a beautiful view with high peaks that pass the 6000msnm and with a very beautiful and large lagoon with panoramic views, it is considered the most beautiful first camp in the Huayhuash circuit. Then lunch. (Travel 11km – 4 to 5 hours). End of the day.

3rd day. - CAMP CARHUCOCHA 4200MSNM - HUAYHUASH 4300 MASLL 

After breakfast we start walking towards the lagun to Siula, first passing through the Gangrajanca lagoon, then we pass through the Siula lagoon where we begin to climb to the viewpoint of the three lagoons; from where you can take panoramic photographs of the mountains; jirishanca chico (5445), Yerupaja grande (6632masl), yerupaja chico (6121masl), jirishanca gran de (6094), and the siula chico (6634msnm), Yerupaja grande which is the second highest peak in Peru (6634masl). This viewpoint is considered the second most beautiful sight in the huayhuash. We continue the walk until we reach the Siula pass at an altitude of 4800msnm, from there we descend to the Carnicerococha lagoon, then we 

continue the walk until we reach the Huayhuash camp. Making a journey of 6 to 7 hours and 16 kilometers. Fin of the day.

4thday. - CAMP HUAYHUASH 4300MSNM - PAMPACUYOC (4500M) 

After the group breakfast we start our hike. This stretch is verydifficult, the viewpoint is called Trapezium pass; which is located at 5020msnm, from where you can see the trapeze mountain as well as the breathtaking view with lagoons and mountains, considered the fourth most beautiful viewpoint in the Huayhash, then observe and take photos we continue our journey, going down the stony and rocky road to the camp. Route of 5 to 6 hours and 14 kilometers. Fin of the day.

5th day. - CAMP PAMPACUYOC (4500MSNM) - HUAYLLAPA (3600MSNM). 

As usual after the group breakfast we start our walk towards the San Antonio viewpoint that is located at an altitude of 5000 meters above sea level, from this point you can see almost the entire Huayhuash chain with an impressive panoramic view, valleys, rivers and lagoons. is known as the first most beautiful sight in the Huayhuash., After enjoying nature we continue 

with our journey through the Calinca ravine downhill until we reach the town of Huayllapa. Route of 18 kilometers and 7 to 8 hours. Fin daytime.

6th day. - HUAYLLAPA (3600MSNM) – CAJATAMBO – LIMA.

The trekking ends in Huayllapa, on the 6th day of trekking you will take a taxi that will take you to Cajatambo – Barranca and from Barranca you can take a bus to Lima and not return to Huaraz

*** End of the Expedition of Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash Peru ***

The price of the expedition includes:

- Pick up and transfer from the bus terminal in Huaraz to the hotel
- Specialized and certificated Trekking Guide
- Camping equipment (mountain tent, mattress).

- Cooking Equipment (dining tent, chairs and kitchenware)
- Personal attention by "Enrique Expedition Tours"

- Donkeys and carrier to transport the camping equipment
- Donkeys to transport the personal equipment of the clients (10 kilos per person).
- Cook provides vegetarian options

- Food within this expedition (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* The meals include omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, meat, rice (all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for the physical effort of trekking), hot drinks (including coca leaf tea, which is excellent for the altitude). Tea provided every day (tea, coffee, biscuits and popcorn).
- Land Transportation Huaraz – Cualtelhuain.

- Land Transportation public Huayllapa – Huaraz. 

You are responsible for:

- Food and drink in the city.
- Entrance to the Huayhuash National Park ($ 50. = USD)
- Extra days of lodging caused of earlier arrival or delayed departure. 

- Personal clothing and trekking equipment (gorotex trousers, jacket, gloves, hats)
- Sleeping Bag. (Preferably -20ºC).

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz.
The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Trekking Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

1st day. - HUARAZ (3100M) MATACANCHA (4180MSNM) JANCA CAMP (4200MSNM) 

Our departure from Huaraz is at 4:00am: Huaraz – Chiquian – Llamac – Pocpa arriving at the Matacancha camp (4180msnm) with a 5-hour drive tour. In the matacancha camp we only make a stop to organize ourselves and then we start our walk going up to the Cacananpunta pass that is at an altitude of 4800msnm where you can see the Pucacocha lagoon that is red and a very beautiful panorama with valleys on both margins; making a journey of 4 hours with 8 kilometers, arriving at the Janca camp, end of the day.

2nd day. - JANCA CAMP (4200MSNM) - CARHUACOCHA LAGOON (4300MSNM) 

After breakfast, we start the hike climbing until we reach the Carhuac park; which is located at (4650msnm) is a very easy ascent of approximately 2 hours, then we descend until we reach the camp where you can see a beautiful view with high peaks that pass the 6000msnm and with a very beautiful and large lagoon with panoramic views, it is considered the most beautiful first camp in the Huayhuash circuit. Then lunch. (Travel 11km – 4 to 5 hours). End of the day.

3rd day. - CAMP CARHUCOCHA 4200MSNM - HUAYHUASH 4300 MASLL 

After breakfast we start walking towards the lagun to Siula, first passing through the Gangrajanca lagoon, then we pass through the Siula lagoon where we begin to climb to the viewpoint of the three lagoons; from where you can take panoramic photographs of the mountains; jirishanca chico (5445), Yerupaja grande (6632masl), yerupaja chico (6121masl), jirishanca gran de (6094), and the siula chico (6634msnm), Yerupaja grande which is the second highest peak in Peru (6634masl). This viewpoint is considered the second most beautiful sight in the huayhuash. We continue the walk until we reach the Siula pass at an altitude of 4800msnm, from there we descend to the Carnicerococha lagoon, then we 

continue the walk until we reach the Huayhuash camp. Making a journey of 6 to 7 hours and 16 kilometers. Fin of the day.

4thday. - CAMP HUAYHUASH 4300MSNM - PAMPACUYOC (4500M) 

After the group breakfast we start our hike. This stretch is verydifficult, the viewpoint is called Trapezium pass; which is located at 5000msnm, from where you can see the trapeze mountain as well as the breathtaking view with lagoons and mountains, considered the fourth most beautiful viewpoint in the Huayhash, then observe and take photos we continue our journey, going down the stony and rocky road to the camp. Route of 5 to 6 hours and 14 kilometers. Fin of the day .

5th day. - CAMP PAMPACUYOC (4500MSNM) - HUAYLLAPA (3600MSNM). 

As usual after the group breakfast we start our walk towards the San Antonio viewpoint that is located at an altitude of 5000 meters above sea level, from this point you can see almost the entire Huayhuash chain with an impressive panoramic view, valleys, rivers and lagoons. is known as the first most beautiful sight in the Huayhuash., After enjoying nature we continue 

with our journey through the Calinca ravine downhill until we reach the town of Huayllapa. Route of 18 kilometers and 7 to 8 hours. Fin daytime.

6th day. - HUAYLLAPA CAMP (3600MSNM). – GASHPAPAMPA (4500M) 

After the group breakfast our walk starts climbing untilwe reach the Tapush pass that is at an altitude of 4800msnm, from this point you can see the mute devil mountain of 5223msnm. It is very famous because it is easy to climb and many expeditions do it; from its summit you can see the Susucocha lagoon and the Cordillera Blanca in the distance. Continuing the caminata we arrive at the camp. Recorrido 14 kilometers and 5 to 6 hours approximately. Fin of the day.

7th day. - GASHPAPAMPA CAMP (4500M) - JAHUACOCHA LAGOON (3900MSNM) 

As usual after breakfast begins the walk towards Punta Yaucha at an altitude of 4750msnm where you can see the mountains of the Huayhuash mountain range and on the west side huge snowy peaks. Continuing the tour until you reach the viewpoint of Jahuacocha, you can see the Jahuacocha and Solterococha lagoon in its entirety, this viewpoint is considered the thirdmost beautiful view in the Huayhuash mountain range. After enjoying nature we go down to our camp near the lagoon. Route of 12 kilometers and 4 to 5 hours. 

8th day. - JAHUACOCHA LAGOON (3900MSNM) - POCPA TOWN 

After usual breakfast we head towards the town of Pocpa, crossing a pass to one of 4600nsnm, then we go down until we reach the town where our walk ends. Route of 12 kilometersand 4 hours approximately. Fin of the day. 

*** End of the Expedition of Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash Peru ***

The price of the expedition includes:

- Pick up and transfer from the bus terminal in Huaraz to the hotel
- Specialized and certificated Trekking Guide
- Camping equipment (mountain tent, mattress).

- Cooking Equipment (dining tent, chairs and kitchenware)
- Personal attention by "Enrique Expedition Tours"

- Donkeys and carrier to transport the camping equipment
- Donkeys to transport the personal equipment of the clients (10 kilos per person).
- Cook provides vegetarian options

- Food within this expedition (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
* The meals include omelets, soups, fresh fruits, avocado, pasta, meat, rice (all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for the physical effort of trekking), hot drinks (including coca leaf tea, which is excellent for the altitude). Tea provided every day (tea, coffee, biscuits and popcorn).
- Land Transportation Huaraz - Cualtelhuain – Llamac - Huaraz (Trek Huayhuash)

You are responsible for:

- Food and drink in the city.
- Entrance to the Huayhuash National Park ($ 70. = USD)
- Extra days of lodging caused of earlier arrival or delayed departure. 

- Personal clothing and trekking equipment (gorotex trousers, jacket, gloves, hats)
- Sleeping Bag. (Preferably -20ºC).

 * Max. altitude of acclimatization trek : 4450 m 

* Max. altitude of trek Huayhuash : 4800 m (Pass Pasopashimin).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 6 Days. 

* Recommended season  : April to November.

* Expedition route : Quero – Llamac

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz: VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary

Departure from Lima to Huaraz on your own. We recommend the bus company “Cruz del Sur”.

The transport provided by the company “Cruz del Sur” includes a “bus cama”, an overnight trip with reclined seats.

Departure time from Lima are:

In the mornings: 09:30am and we will arrive in Huaraz at 5:30pm. 

In the night:  10:30pm and we will arrive in Huaraz at 6:30am.

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the Cordillera Huayhuash mini-trekking expedition.

1st day.- Acclimation trek to Lake Churup (4450m)

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will leave the city of Huaraz by private bus to Pitec (3850m).  First we will pass the colorful villages of Llupa (3650m) outside of Huaraz, where we will have a panoramic view of the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca. Arriving in Pitec we start the hike to the Lake Churup at 4450m. First we enter the valley of Churup, after some hours of walking we will reach the Lake Churup, where we will stay for one hour before we return to our hotel in Huaraz. We will discuss he last details of our trekking expedition in the Cordillera Blanca after the trekking in the evening.

2nd day.- Huaraz – Chiquian – Quero (3250m) – Mahuay (3750m). Trekking of 3 to 4 hours. Departure is from Huaraz with the direction to Chiquian, also known as the place “Mirror of Heaven”, where you can see the Cordillera Huayhuash with its majestic Mount Yerupajá – With its altitude of 6634 meters it is the second highest mountain of Peru. From Chiquian we will drive towards the village center of Quero (3250m), a picturesque village steeped in tradition and cultural expression. Here in this place we will be expected by our muleteer and donkeys, who will carry our personal and camping equipment. Then we will start the walk towards the village of Mahuay (3750m), a small village in the heart of the Andes that maintains the architectural tradition and their ancestral legacies – with its narrow streets, rooftops unique in its style, and its people. On the way we will come in contact with nature and culture, as walk through a part of INKA NANI (Inca road). It is surrounded by lots of afforestation and wildlife, that combine the experience and ancestral nurturing of the Andean man – always keeping the colorful glory, that makes a perfect combination with nature - Mahuay Camp.

3rd day.- Mahuay (3750m) – Pariashpampa (4500m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. After a good breakfast we will start trekking towards our next Camp Parishpampa (4500 m). On the way we will hike through the whole ravine of Pariash, close to the river of the same name. The place is characterized by the peculiar animal called “viscacha” (Indian guinea pig), deers and foxes and incomparable bushes as quenuales. After 5 hours we will reach the camp, located close to the pass of the next day.

4th day.- Pariashpampa (4500m) – Pass of Pasopashimin (4800m) – Matacancha (4200m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. This day we will leave the campside with our destination towards pass of Pasopashimin (“paso del gato” (“pass of the cat”) at 4800m). Naturally the origin of the name of this first pass belongs to its very narrow and inaccessible passing to people, who are going without a guide, watching it from the photographic point; 

We will have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash and of the whole ascent route to Yerupaja, we will pass by the way to the lake Sacracocha, which is surrounded by many water depths, caused by stored water during the rainy season. At the end of this pass we will hike down til camp Matacancha (4200m).

5th day.- Matacancha (4200m) – Pass of Sambunya (4750m) – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m). 

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. This day we will pass the pass of Sambunya (4750m) and descend until the lake of Jahuacocha.  On our way to the campsite we will observe  lake Solterococha.

6th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m) – Huaraz - Hotel.

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

*** End of the Trekking in the Cordillera of the Andes ***

* Max. altitude of Trek Huayhuash : 5000m (Pass Cuyos).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 8 days. 

* Recommended season  : May to November.

* Expedition route : Cualterhuain – Llamac

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz – Peru

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological 

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the reserved hostel in Huaraz. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the Cordillera Huayhuash trekking expedition.

1st day.- Huaraz (3100m) – Conococha (4050m) – Huallanca – Cuartelhuain (3900m).

Pick up at the hotel and departure by private bus from Huaraz to Huallanca city (3400m). We will continue our journey towards Cuartelhuain (3900m), where we will be expected by our donkeys and donkey drivers to pack everything, so that we can start walking the next day from camp Cuartelhuain.
(Elevation change: +800m; Duration: approx. 5 hours bus travel).

2nd day.- Cuartelhuain (3900m) – Lake Mitococha (4100m) – Lake Carhuacocha (4138m). 

We will pass the first pass ofCacananpunta (4700m). We will observe some mountains like Ninashanca, Rondoy, the lakes of Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and Grande (small and big). Later by descending towards lake Mitococha we will get to see the mountains Rondoy and Hirishanca. We will continue our trekking and pass the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650m) and descend through the ravine to our camp Carhuacocha. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

(Elevation change: +800m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

3rd day.- Lake Carhuacocha (4138m) – Huayhuash (4100m). 

We will pass the third pass of Carnicero (4600m) and descend in between the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero. We will see the mountains Siula, Khural, Carnicero and Trapecio.
(Elevation change: +462m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

4th day.- Huayhuash (4100m) – Lake Viconga (4407m). 

We will leave very early to pass the fourth pass of Portachuelo (4750m). There we can see the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and a part of the Cordillera Raura. After we will arrive at our campsite in Viconga (4300m) you will have the chance to take a bath in the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000m).

(Elevation change: +650m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

5th day.- Lake Viconga (4407m) – Pampa Elefante (3900m).

We will pass the fifth pass of Cuyoc (5000m), the highest of the entire circuit. Descent through the ravine of Guanacpatay to the camp - Pampa Elephant (3900m).
(Elevation change: +593m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

6th day.- Pampa Elefante (3900m) – Lookout San Antonio – Huatiaj (4300m).

We will leave the camp to climb up to the lookout San Antonio, where we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later we will descend along the valley Guanacpatay to the village of Huayllapa. After visiting the village we will head towards our camp Huatiaj.

(Elevation change: +400m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

7th day.- Huatiaj (4300m) – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

This day we will leave our camp to conquer two passes, Tapush (4900m) and Yaucha (4800m), to hike further towards lake Jahuacocha. From there we will enjoy a panoramic view of a part of the Cordillera Huayhuash, including Yerupaja, Hirishanca, Butcher, Siula, Trapeze etc. Arrival at our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

(Elevation change: +900m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

8th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m) – Huaraz – Hostal. 

We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

(Elevation change: +234m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

Departure from Huaraz to Lima (Bus). 

Transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal "Cruz del Sur" and departure from Huaraz.
The departure time will be determined by your schedule, in the morning or night.
Morning departure: 11:00 am.
Night departure: 10:30 pm.

*** End of the Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash Peru ***

* Max. altitude of trek Huayhuash : 5000m (Pass Cuyos).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 10 Days. 

* Recommended season  : May to November.

* Expedition route : La Union – Llamac. 

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz : VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, High Mountain tourism 

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the reserved hostel in Huaraz. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the trekking expedition.

1st day.- Huaraz – La Union (3226m) – Huanuco Viejo (3620m) – Queropalca.

We will leave Huaraz at 8:00 am. In a private bus transport we will head to the south-east part of the Callejon de Huaylas towards the province of Huallanca. From there we will continue our journey to arrive at La Union, where we will enjoy typical dishes of this region for lunch. After our rest we will travel further by private transportation to the Archaeological Ruins of Huanuco Viejo, where we will set up our first camp.

2nd day.- Huanuco Viejo – Queropalca (3830m) – Lake Mitococha (4100m).

We will leave Huanuco by transport and head towards the district of Queropalca, where we will be expected by our donkeys and carrier to start the hike to camp Mitococha. From there we can appreciate the view of the mountains Jirishanca, Rondoy, etc.

3rd day.- Lake Mitococha (4100m) – Lake Carhuacocha (4138m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650m) and descend through the ravine to our camp Carhuacocha. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

4th day.- Lake Carhuacocha (4138m) – Pass of Siula – Huayhuash (4100m). 

Trekking of 7 to 6 hours. We will pass the third pass of Carnicero (4600m) and descend in between the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero. We will see the mountains Siula, Khural, Carnicero and Trapecio.

5th day.- Huayhuash (4100m) - Lake Viconga (4407m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the fourth pass of Portachuelo (4750m) and see the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and a part of the Cordillera Raura. After we will arrive at our campsite in Viconga (4300m) you will have the chance to take a bath in the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000m).

6th day.- Lake Viconga (4407m) – Pampa Elefante (3900m).

Trekking of 4 to 5 hours. We will pass the fifth pass of Cuyoc (5000m), the highest of the entire circuit. Descent to the camp - Pampa Elephant (3900).

7th day.- Pampa Elefante (3900m) - Lookout San Antonio – Huayllapa – Huatiaj.

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will leave the camp to climb up to the lookout San Antonio, where we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later we will descend along the valley Guanacpatay to the village of Huayllapa. We will pass the village and after a short ascend trekking we will arrive at Huatiaj, where we can enjoy a beautiful lake and have the view of Mount Diablo Mudo. Here we will set up our camp.

8th day.- Huatiaj - Punta Tapush (5000m) – Jashapampa (4400m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the sixth pass of Punta Tapush (4900m). In this trekking we will observe the mountains of Auxilio and Diablo Mudo. Arrival to our campsite Jashapampa. 

9th day.- Jashapampa (4400m) – Pass of Yaucha – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. Descent to Lake Jahuacocha (4100m). We will have a panoramic view of the Cordillera Huayhuash including Yerupaja, Hirishanca, Carnicero, Siula, Trapecio etc. We will head up to the seventh pass of Yaucha (4800m). From there we will descend the ravine of Haucrish, where we will observe part of Glacier Hirishanca and Yerupaja. Arrival at our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha, where we will try the typical “Pachamanca” dish of Peru.

10th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

*** End of the Trekking in the Cordillera of the Andes ***

* Max. altitude of trek Huayhuash : 5000 m (Pass Cuyos).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 10 Days. 

* Recommended season  : May to November.

* Expedition route : Cuartelhuain – Llamac.

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz – Peru

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz : VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological 

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºCto +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

Arrival to Lima – Departure from Lima to Huaraz (by bus).

We will travel by bus from Lima to Huaraz, the capital of the district of Ancash (3100m). The transport provided by the company “Cruz del Sur” includes a “bus cama”, an overnight trip with reclined seats. 

Departure time from Lima is at 09:30am and we will arrive in Huaraz at 5:30pm. Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the Cordillera Huayhuash trekking expedition.

1st day.- Huaraz – Conococha (4050m) – Huallanca (3600m) – Cuartelhuain (3900m).

We will leave Huaraz to Huallanca city (3400m) and continue our journey towards Cuartelhuain (3900m). There we will be expected by our donkeys and donkey drivers to pack everything, so that we can start walking the next day from camp Cuartelhuain. 

2nd day.- Cuartelhuain (3900m) – Lake Mitococha (4100m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the first pass of Cacananpunta (4700m). We will observe some mountains like Ninashanca, Rondoy, the lakes of Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and Grande (small and big). Later by descending towards camp Mitococha we will get to see the mountains Rondoy and Hirishanca.

3rd day.- Lake Mitococha (4100m) – Lake Carhuacocha (4138m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650m) and descend through the ravine to our camp Carhuacocha. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

4th day.- Lake Carhuacocha (4138m) – Pass of Siula – Huayhuash (4100m). 

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will pass the third pass of Carnicero (4600m) and descend in between the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero. We will see the mountains Siula, Khural, Carnicero and Trapecio.

5th day.- Huayhuash (4100m) - Lake Viconga (4407m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the fourth pass of Portachuelo (4750m) and see the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and a part of the Cordillera Raura. After we will arrive at our campsite in Viconga (4300m) you will have the chance to take a bath in the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000m).

6th day.- Lake Viconga (4407m) – Pampa Elefante (3900m).

Trekking of 4 to 5 hours. We will pass the fifth pass of Cuyoc (5000m), the highest of the entire circuit. Descent to the camp - Pampa Elephant (3900).

7th day.- Pampa Elefante (3900m) – Lookout San Antonio – Huayllapa.

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will leave the camp to climb up to the lookout San Antonio, where we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later we will descend along the valley Guanacpatay to the village of Huayllapa, where we will set up our camp.

8th day.- Huayllapa (3600m) – Jashapampa (4400m).

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will leave Huayllapa and head towards Jashapampa (base camp of Diablo Mudo). We will pass the sixth pass of Punta Tapush (4900m) with a view of Mount Diablo Mudo, etc.

9th day.- Jashapampa (4400m) – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

This day we head up to the seventh pass of Yaucha (4800m). From there we will descend the ravine of Haucrish, where we will observe part of Glacier Hirishanca and Yerupaja. Arrival at our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha.

10th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

Departure from Huaraz to Lima (Bus). 

Transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal "Cruz del Sur" and departure from Huaraz. The departure time will be determined by your schedule, in the morning or night. Morning departure: 11:00 am. Night departure: 10:30 pm. 

*** End of the Trekking in the Cordillera of the Andes ***

* Max. altitude of trek Huayhuash : 5000 m (Pass Cuyos).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 12 Days. 

* Recommended season  : May to November.

* Expedition route : Cuartelhuain – Llamac.

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz – Peru

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz : VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological 

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

1st day.-Arrival to Lima.

Pick up at the airport “Jorge Chavez” in Lima and transportation to the reserved hotel in Lima. 

2nd day.- Departure from Lima to Huaraz (by bus).

We will travel by bus from Lima to Huaraz, the capital of the district of Ancash (3100m). The transport provided by the company “Cruz del Sur” includes a “bus cama”, an overnight trip with reclined seats. 

Departure time from Lima is at 09:30am and we will arrive in Huaraz at 5:30pm. 

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Trekking Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

3rd day.- Acclimation trek to Lake Churup (4450m)

We will leave the city of Huaraz by private bus to Pitec (3850m).  First we will pass the colorful villages of Llupa (3650m) outside of Huaraz, where we will have a panoramic view of the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca. Arriving in Pitec we start the hike to the Lake Churup at 4450m. First we enter the valley of Churup, after some hours of walking we will reach the Lake Churup, where we will stay for one hour before we return to our hotel in Huaraz. The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Huascaran South Mountain we will do after the trekking in the evening. (Elevation change: +600m; Duration: approx. 5 hours).

4th day.- Huaraz – Huallanca (3600m) – Cuartelhuain (3900 m).

06.00 a.m. Pick up at the hotel and departure by private bus from Huaraz to Huallanca city (3400m). We will continue our journey towards Cuartelhuain (3900m), where we will be expected by our donkeys and donkey drivers to pack everything, so that we can start walking the next day from camp Cuartelhuain.  (Elevation change: +800m; Duration: approx. 5 hours bus travel).

5th day.- Cuartelhuain (3900m) – Lake Mitococha (4100m) – Lake Carhuacocha (4138m).

This day we will pass the first pass ofCacananpunta (4700m). We will observe some mountains like Ninashanca, Rondoy, the lakes of Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and Grande (small and big). Later by descending towards lake Mitococha we will get to see the mountains Rondoy and Hirishanca. We will continue our trekking in passing the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650m) and descending through the ravine to our camp Carhuacocha. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

(Elevation change: +800m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

6th day.- Lake Carhuacocha (4138m) – Huayhuash (4100m). 

We will pass the third pass of Carnicero (4600m) and descend in between the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero. We will see the mountains Siula, Khural, Carnicero and Trapecio.  (Elevation change: +462m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

7thday.- Huayhuash (4100m) – Lake Viconga (4407m). 

We will leave very early to pass the fourth pass of Portachuelo (4750m). There we can see the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and a part of the Cordillera Raura. After we will arrive at our campsite in Viconga (4300m) you will have the chance to take a bath in the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000m).

(Elevation change: +650m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

8th day.- Lake Viconga (4407m) – Pampa Elefante (3900m).

We will pass the fifth pass of Cuyoc (5000m), the highest of the entire circuit. Descent through the ravine of Guanacpatay to the camp - Pampa Elephant (3900m).  (Elevation change: +593m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

9th day.- Pampa Elefante (3900m) – Lookout San Antonio – Huayllapa – Huatiaj (4300m).

We will leave the camp to climb up to the lookout San Antonio, where we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later we will descend along the valley Guanacpatay to the village of Huayllapa. After visiting the village we will head towards our camp Huatiaj, where we can see a beautiful lake, as well as the view of Mount Diablo Mudo.

(Elevation change: +400m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

10th day.- Huatiaj (4300m) – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

This day we will leave our camp to conquer two passes, Tapush (4900m) and Yaucha (4800m), to hike further towards lake Jahuacocha. From there we will enjoy a panoramic view of a part of the Cordillera Huayhuash, including Yerupaja, Hirishanca, Butcher, Siula, Trapeze etc. Arrival at our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

(Elevation change: +900m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

11th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m) – Huaraz – Hostal. 

We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

(Elevation change: +234m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

12th day.- Departure from Huaraz to Lima (Bus). 

Transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal "Cruz del Sur" and departure from Huaraz. The departure time will be determined by your schedule, in the morning or night. Morning departure: 11:00 am. Night departure: 10:30 pm. Pick up at the bus terminal in Lima and transfer to the hotel booked by us.

13th day.- Lima Hotel – airport – Return to the country of origin.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport - Return to the country of origin.

*** End of the Expedition of Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash Peru *** 

* Max. altitude of trek Huayhuash : 5000m (Pass Cuyos).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 13 Days. 

* Recommended season  : May to November.

* Expedition route :  Llamac.

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz : VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological

* Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

1st day.-Arrival to Lima – Departure from Lima to Huaraz (by bus).

We will travel by bus from Lima to Huaraz, the capital of the district of Ancash (3100m). The transport provided by the company “Cruz del Sur” includes a “bus cama”, an overnight trip with reclined seats.

Departure time from Lima is at 09:30am and we will arrive in Huaraz at 5:30pm. Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the trekking guide will inform you about the last details of the Cordillera Huayhuash trekking expedition.

2nd day.- Huaraz – Conococha (4050m) – Chiquian – Cuartelhuain (3900m).

We will leave Huaraz to Chiquian city (3400m) and continue our journey towards Cuartelhuain (3900m). There we will be expected by our donkeys and donkey drivers to pack everything, so that we can start walking the next day from camp Cuartelhuain.

3rd day.- Cuartelhuain (3900m) – Lake Mitococha (4100m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the first pass of Cacananpunta (4700m). We will observe some mountains like Ninashanca, Rondoy, the lakes of Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and Grande (small and big). Later by descending towards camp Mitococha we will get to see the mountains Rondoy and Hirishanca.

4th day.- Lake Mitococha (4100m) – Lake Carhuacocha (4138m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650m) and descend through the ravine to our camp Carhuacocha. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

5th day.- Lake Carhuacocha (4138m) – Pass of Siula – Huayhuash (4100m). 

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will pass the third pass of Carnicero (4600m) and descend in between the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero. We will see the mountains Siula, Khural, Carnicero and Trapecio.

6th day.- Huayhuash (4100m) - Lake Viconga (4407m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the fourth pass of Portachuelo (4750m) and see the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and a part of the Cordillera Raura. After we will arrive at our campsite in Viconga (4300m) you will have the chance to take a bath in the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000m).

7th day.- Lake Viconga (4407m) – Pampa Elefante (3900m).

Trekking of 4 to 5 hours. We will pass the fifth pass of Cuyoc (5000m), the highest of the entire circuit. Descent to the camp - Pampa Elephant (3900).

8th day.- Pampa Elefante (3900m) - Lookout San Antonio – Huayllapa.

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will leave the camp to climb up to the lookout San Antonio, where we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later we will descend along the valley Guanacpatay to the village of Huayllapa, where we will set up our camp.

9th day.- Huayllapa (3600m) – Jashapampa (4400m).

Trekking of 6 to 7 hours. We will leave Huayllapa and head towards Jashapampa (base camp of Diablo Mudo). We will pass the sixth pass of Punta Tapush (4900m) with a view of Mount Diablo Mudo, etc.

10th day.- Jashapampa (4400m) – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

This day we head up to the seventh pass of Yaucha (4800m). From there we will descend the ravine of Haucrish, where we will observe part of Glacier Hirishanca and Yerupaja. Arrival at our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha.

11th day.- Day of resting at Lake Jahuacocha (4066m).

12th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m).

Trekking of 5 to 6 hours. We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

13th day.- Departure from Huaraz to Lima (Bus). 

Transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal "Cruz del Sur" and departure from Huaraz. The departure time will be determined by your schedule, in the morning or night. Morning departure: 11:00 am. Night departure: 10:30 pm. Pick up at the bus terminal in Lima and transfer to the hotel booked by us.

*** End of the Trekking in the Cordillera of the Andes ***

* Max. altitude of acclimatization trek : 4450 m

* Max. altitude of trek Corillera Huayhuash : 5000 m (Pass Cuyos).

* Difficulty  : Medium to Difficult.

* Duration   : 15 Days. 

* Recommended season  : April to November.

* Expedition route : Cuartelhuain – Llamac

* Location  : Peru – South America.

* Places to visit : Cordillera Huayhuash.

* Starting point of the expedition  : Huaraz

* Type of transportation Lima – Huaraz: VIP bus service.

* Percentage of Success : 100%

* Type : Adventure, Nature, Ecological

*Tº on the expedition.

- Trekking 

: at day: + 13ºC to +23ºC

: at night: - 6ºC to - 4ºC

Itinerary:

1st day.-Arrival to Lima.

Pick up at the airport “Jorge Chavez” in Lima and transportation to the reserved hotel in Lima. 

2nd day.- Departure from Lima to Huaraz (by bus).

We will travel by bus from Lima to Huaraz, the capital of the district of Ancash (3100m). The transport provided by the company “Cruz del Sur” includes a “bus cama”, an overnight trip with reclined seats.

Departure time from Lima is at 09:30am and we will arrive in Huaraz at 5:30pm. 

Pick up at the bus terminal and transfer to the hotel in Huaraz is included. 

The staff of "Enrique Expedition Tours" and the Trekking Guide will be informed about your arrival and will be waiting for you.

3rd day.- Acclimation trek to Lake Churup (4450m)

We will leave the city of Huaraz by private bus to Pitec (3850m).  First we will pass the colorful villages of Llupa (3650m) outside of Huaraz, where we will have a panoramic view of the southern part of the Cordillera Blanca. Arriving in Pitec we start the hike to the Lake Churup at 4450m. First we enter the valley of Churup, after some hours of walking we will reach the Lake Churup, where we will stay for one hour before we return to our hotel in Huaraz.
The organization of personal material and logistical information for the ascent to Huascaran South Mountain we will do after the trekking in the evening.
(Elevation change: +600m; Duration: approx. 5 hours).

4th day.- Huaraz – Yungay – Cebollapampa (3900 m) – Laguna 69 – Huaraz

We will leave Huaraz at 6:00 a.m. towards the northern part of the Callejon (Alley) de Huaylas to the city of Yungay (at 55 km). From here we will turn towards the east of city Yungay, entering the lakes of Llanganuco about 28 Km. Arriving at the starting point of the trek in Cebollapampa (3900 m) it will take about 4 hours hiking up to arrive at Lake 69. From here we can appreciate the view of Mount Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Pisco, Huandoy, Yanapaccha and Chacraraju. After about an hour enjoying this lake we will return along the same path to Cebollapampa, where we will take the bus back to the city of Yungay - Huaraz.

The organization of personal material and logistical information for the Huayhuash Trek we will do after the trekking in the evening.

5th day.- Huaraz – Huallanca (3600m) – Cuartelhuain (3900 m).

06.00 a.m. Pick up at the hotel and departure by private bus from Huaraz to Huallanca city (3400m). We will continue our journey towards Cuartelhuain (3900m), where we will be expected by our donkeys and donkey drivers to pack everything, so that we can start walking the next day from camp Cuartelhuain.
(Elevation change: +800m; Duration: approx. 5 hours bus travel).

6th day.- Cuartelhuain (3900m) – Lake Mitococha (4100m). 

This day we will continue our trek to Lake Mitococha (4100m). We will pass the first pass of Cacananpunta (4700m). We will observe some mountains like Ninashanca, Rondoy, the lakes of Pucacocha, Yanacocha Chico and Grande (small and big). Later by descending towards lake Mitococha we will get to see the mountains Rondoy and Hirishanca. 

(Elevation change: +800m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

7th day.- Lake Mitococha (4100m) – Lake Carhuacocha (4138m). 

We will leave the campsite and continue our trekking in passing the second pass of Punta Carhuac (4650m) and descending through the ravine to our camp Carhuacocha. We will enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, Toro, etc.

(Elevation change: +550m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

8th day.-Lake Carhuacocha (4138m) – Huayhuash (4100m). 

We will pass the third pass of Carnicero (4600m) and descend in between the lakes of Atocshaico, Carnicero. We will see the mountains Siula, Khural, Carnicero and Trapecio.
(Elevation change: +462m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

9thday.- Huayhuash (4100m) – Lake Viconga (4407m). 

We will leave very early to pass the fourth pass of Portachuelo (4750m). There we can see the mountains Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, Millpo and a part of the Cordillera Raura. After we will arrive at our campsite in Viconga (4300m) you will have the chance to take a bath in the hot springs of Atuscancha (4000m).

(Elevation change: +650m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

10th day.- Lake Viconga (4407m) – Pampa Elefante (3900m).

We will pass the fifth pass of Cuyoc (5000m), the highest of the entire circuit. Descent through the ravine of Guanacpatay to the camp - Pampa Elephant (3900m).
(Elevation change: +593m; Duration: approx. 6-7 hours).

11th day.- Pampa Elefante (3900m) – Lookout San Antonio – Huayllapa – Huatiaj (4300m).

We will leave the camp to climb up to the lookout San Antonio, where we have a beautiful view of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Later we will descend along the valley Guanacpatay to the village of Huayllapa. After visiting the village we will head towards our camp Huatiaj.

(Elevation change: +400m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

12th day.- Huatiaj (4300m) – Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

This day we will leave our camp to conquer two passes, Tapush (4900m) and Yaucha (4800m), to hike further towards lake Jahuacocha. From there we will enjoy a panoramic view of a part of the Cordillera Huayhuash, including Yerupaja, Hirishanca, Butcher, Siula, Trapeze etc. Arrival at our campsite at Lake Jahuacocha (4100m).

(Elevation change: +900m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

13th day.- Lake Jahuacocha (4066m) – Llamac (3250m) – Huaraz – Hostal. 

We will pass the last pass of Pampa de Llamac (4300m). For the last time we have the opportunity to see the mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash. Arrival at Llamac, where we will be expected by the bus company "Enrique Expedition Tours" to take us back to Chiquian and Huaraz (same way like the travel from Huaraz).

(Elevation change: +234m; Duration: approx. 5-6 hours).

14th day.- Departure from Huaraz to Lima (Bus). 

Transportation from the hotel to the bus terminal "Cruz del Sur" and departure from Huaraz.
The departure time will be determined by your schedule, in the morning or night.
Morning departure: 11:00 am.
Night departure: 10:30 pm.
Pick up at the bus terminal in Lima and transfer to the hotel booked by us.

15th day.- Lima Hotel – airport – Return to the country of origin.

Transfer from the hotel to the airport - Return to the country of origin.

*** End of the Expedition of Trekking in the Cordillera Huayhuash Peru ***

- Dear customers, we recommend making a reservation in advance, so that the price is more economical.

- This advance reservation is carried out 6 months before your arrival date to Huaraz.

- The reservation is made with a deposit of 40% of the total price and 60% need to be paid upon your arrival to Huaraz (Office of Enrique Expedition Tours - Huaraz.).

- After our company, "Enrique Expedition Tours" confirms your reservation deposit we will be sending via e-mail a voucher of the reservation confirmation, where we explain all the details of the itinerary follow upon your arrival to Huaraz. The money of the reservation will be deposited in a bank account of our travel and tourism agency, that we can access if you request.

- Included in the expedition are the nights of accommodation in the hostel in Huaraz included. If you want to stay additional nights in the hostal it costs $ 15.- USD per person and day.

- The transportation Lima - Huaraz-Lima will by the company

- Cruz del sur. Web: http://www.cruzdelsur.com.pe/

- Julio Cesar. Web: https://www.transportesjuliocesar.com.pe/

in their bed service in the bus “bus cama” (VIP)

The services of the bus companies are:

• Bus with 2 floors. 

• Second level / Reclinable bus seats 

• Seat belts on all seats. 

• Laser radar to detect objects on the road (up to 150m distance).

• Internal video cameras (control of corridors).

• Two bathrooms with chemical treatment

• Direct travel.

• Breakfast and/or lunch and/or dinner (depends on travel time).

• On board Service (Attention of Land Slides).

• Video on board with movies 

• Music.

• Air conditioning and heating.

• Individual reading light.

• Bingo (prize is the return of the ticket). 

* Also we have an air service at our flights Lima – Huaraz - Lima 

The name of the Company is LATAM: https://www.latamairlines.com/pe/es

And the hours of the departure every day.

- Lima - Huaraz: Departure 7:05am. – Arrival 8:15am.

- Huaraz - Lima: Departure 8:50am. – Arrival 9:40am. 

- All passengers have to arrive for any route of flight an hour earlier at the airport for their respective checked luggage. 

- LUGGAGE: Each passenger is entitled to 15 kilos of luggage (10 kilos for load and 5 kilos for carry on). If it exceeds this weight you are responsible to pay $3 per kilo (not including taxes).

THE COSTS OF THE TICKETS:

- The fare per person is $120.00 USA (subject to availability) For this service, "LATAM" - HUARAZ communicate with us.

• Trekking boots.

• High mountain boots.

• Trekking socks (synthetic fibers: Colmax ...).

• Thermal socks.

• Leggings/ boot covers.

• Fine microfiber gloves.

• Wool of Fleece Gloves.

• Padded Mittens.

• Sun hat.

• Cap for the cold (fleece or other).

• Thermal and microfiber shirts.

• Finefiber sweater.

• Fleece.

• Quilted Anorak (down or fiber).

• Waterproof jacket (goretex or other). 

• Trekking pants.

• Fleece pants. 

• Waterproof pants (goretex or other). 

• Waterproof layer.

• Altitude glasses (with side shields).

• Backpack of 70/80 l.

• Canteen. 

• Headlamp (with spare bulbs and batteries).

• Sunscreen (lips and skin).

• Personal kit.

• Photographical equipment.

• Sleeping bag for altitude (down).

• Toilet bag and towel.

• Rubber sandals (for taking showers/ crossing rivers/ taking a bath).

• Sneakers.

• Bag with personal documents and money.

• Ice Axe.

• Automatic crampons (with antiboots).

• Harness.

• Jumar and descender. 

If you do not have these materials we can get them in Huaraz:

• Ice Axe.

• Automatical crampons (with antiboots).

• Harness.

• Helmet.

• Jumar and descender.