Overview
Embark on a 6-day trek through the stunning Huayhuash mountain range, one of Peru’s most breathtaking and challenging routes. This expedition takes you through spectacular landscapes, crossing high mountain passes, glacial lakes, and camping sites surrounded by pristine nature. It’s perfect for adventurous travelers with good physical condition seeking an authentic high-altitude experience.
Included
- Private Transportation Huaraz to cuartel huain
- Donkeys to carry food, gear and duffle bags
- Horse in case of emergency
- Guide and kook
- Full camping gear
- Three meals a day
- Purified water from second day
- First aid kit
- Entrance fee to the area
Excluded
- Clothing
- Trekking poles
- Sun glasses
- Personal cleaning kit
- Transportation for return
- First day water
- First day break fast/last day dinner
- Tips
Activities
Trekking
Camping
Itinerary
Day 1
Huaraz (3100) five hours drive to cuartel huain (4170) – Cacananpunta pass (4690) – Janca campsite (4200).
Total distance 8.95 km.
Day 2
Janca campsite (4200) – carhuac pass (4630) or alpine route – carhuacocha lake campsite (4138).
Total distance 10.4 km.
Day 3
Carhuacocha campsite (4138) – three lakes – Siula pass (4830) – Huayhuash campsite (4350).
Total distance 14 km.
Day 4
Huayhuash campsite (4350) – trapesio pass (5010) – cuyoc pampa campsite (4493).
Total distance 13 km.
Day 5
Cuyoc pampa campsite (4493) – San Antonio pass (5020) – Huayllapa village (3500).
Total distance 15 km.
Day 6
Early morning transportation to lima or Huaraz (10 hours).
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