Cordillera Huayhuash Trek, 16 Days
Overview
- Tour Code: CHT01
- Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended: April - September
- Book: minimum 30 days prior to trip
- Operated In: English / Español
- Minimum: 2 passengers
- Activity: Hiking and Trekking
Private Tour Small Group Tour
Description
This trekking is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
Huayhuash classic trek is the best way to fully appreciate the magnitude and beauty of the snow-capped peaks and lagoons of the Cordillera Huayhuash, including Yerupajá, the second highest mountain in Peru.
Embark on a Peruvian expedition that starts with an exploration of Lima, Huaraz, and the Andes, and culminates in a transformative 10-day classic trek in Cordillera Huayhuash range.
What's included
- Hotel in Lima and Huaraz
- Transfer IN/OUT Lima and Huaraz
- Entrance fees to all attractions indicated in the program.
- Acclimatization Hikes
- Transport: From your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek, and from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz.
- Camping: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mattresses, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians or vegans).
- Guide: Certified trekking guide (English or Spanish) for another language by request.
- Cook: Trained cook to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
- Donkey driver: In charge of loading the donkeys and driving them.
- Donkeys: You can carry up 6kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.
- First aid kit.
Not included
- International Flight.
- Single room or tent supplement.
- Personal trekking equipment: Sleeping bag (it is possible to rent in Huaraz), trekking shoes or boots, clothing, GORE‑TEX layer, backpack, flashlight, etc.
- Personal climbing equipment: Crampons, ice axes, boots, helmet, harness (only if you purchase climbing Diablo Mudo or Pumarinri).
- Additional costs: as a result of leaving the trek early, emergency rescue and/or evacuation, extra food or drinks in towns, medical treatment.
- Travel accident and health insurance.
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation.
- Tips and other personal expenses.
Itinerary
Lima – Huaraz – Huayhuash Classic Trek
Day 01: Arrival in Lima
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be received and transferred to the Hotel.
Overnight Hotel.
H | – | – | –
Day 02: Lima - Huaraz
City Tour Lima Colonial.
Transfer to bus station.
Night bed-bus 160º to Huaraz (8 hrs.).
Overnight Bus.
– | B | – | –
Day 03: Huaraz: Acclimatization Tour
Transfer bus station to hotel.
Full day tour in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca Range (Laguna Rocotuyoc).
Overnight Hotel
H | B | – | –
Day 04: Huaraz: Acclimatization Hike
Full day hike in Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca Range (Laguna 69 or Churup).
Overnight Hotel
H | B | L | –
Day 05: HUAYHUASH TREK
Huaraz – Chiquian – Cuartelhuain (4,180 M.)
Driving time: 5 hours approx.
Camping: Quartelhuain.
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 06: Cuartelhuain (4,180 m.) - Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m.) - Mitucocha (4,230 m.)
Hiking time: 5 hours approx.
Camping: Mitucocha.
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 07: Mitucocha (4,230 m.) - Carhuac Pass “Yanapunta” (4,650 m.) - Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m.)
Hiking time: 6 hours approx.
Camping: Carhuacocha
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 08: Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m.) - Paso Siula (4,830 m.) - Huayhuash (4,350 m.)
Hiking time: 8 hours approx.
Camping: Huayhuash
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 09: Huayhuash (4,350 m.) - Paso Portachuelo (4,780 m.) - Laguna Viconga (Hot spring pool Guñog 4350m.)
Hiking time: 6 hours approx.
Camping: Hot spring pool Guñog
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 10: Hot spring pool Guñog - Cuyoc pass (5,050 m.) - Cuyocpampa (4,560 m.) - San Antonio Viewpoint (5,079 m.)
Optional: Climbing Mt. Pumarinri 5.465 m. (extra charge).
Hiking time: 7 hours approx.
Camping: Cuyocpampa
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 11: Cuyocpampa (4,560 m.) - Santa Rosa Pass (5,070 m.) - Huayllapa (3,600 m.)
Hiking time: 9 hours approx.
Camping: Huayllapa village
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 12: Huayllapa (3,600 m.) - Tapush Pass (4,770 m.) - Gashpapampa (4,570 m.)
Hiking time: 7 hours approx.
Camping: Gashpapampa
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 13: Gashpapampa (4,570 m.) - Punta Llaucha Pass (4,850 m.) - Laguna Jahuacocha (4,100m.)
Optional: Climbing Mt. Diablo Mudo 5.427 m. (extra charge).
Hiking time: 6 hours approx.
Camping: Jahuacocha
Overnight Camping
⧍ | B | L | D
Day 14: Laguna Jahuacocha - Pampa Llamac Pass (4,300 m.) - Llamac - Huaraz
Hiking time: 5 hours approx.
Driving time: 5 hours approx.
Overnight Hotel
H | B | L | –
Day 15: Huaraz - Lima
Morning bus to Lima (8 hrs.)
Transfer hotel/bus station/hotel
Overnight Hotel
H | B | – | –
Day 16: International Flight
Transfer hotel to airport
– | B | – | –
- Climbing Pumarinri or Diablo Mudo: Extra charge USD $120 per person
- Huayhuash trek is based on groups of 4 to 10 people.
- If you need to rent mountain equipments see rental rates.
B Breakfast | L Lunch | D Dinner | ⧍ Tent | H Hotel
Map
Group Departures 2025
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Good to Know
Payment
A deposit of 30% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 30 days prior departure. For any bookings within 30 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
If you have payment problems or want to pay with other method please contact us.
Rates
Price estimation based on people in a double room. Price can vary from July 26th to 31th for the national holidays.
Single supplement USD 180
The hotels mentioned in the program are in the 3 * standard category. As your tour is custom-made, you may upgrade your hotel category contact us.
Travel Insurance
We advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Peru Adventure Travel recommends World Nomads’ travel insurance.
Private Travel
Whether it’s a family retreat or a girls trip, you can surround yourself with a hand-picked crew and customize a tour that fits you all perfectly.
Quote this tour as private service
Solo Travel
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Terms & Conditions
RESERVATION CONDITIONS:
- PERU ADVENTURES TRAVEL, does not assume total responsibility in case of canceled trips as a result of acts of vandalism, strikes, wars, government actions, natural disasters or any other type of factor that prevents your trip.
- PERU ADVENTURES TRAVEL, is not responsible for adverse situations that may happen to our clients, such as: loss of personal belongings, illnesses, accidents, physical or mental disabilities that may endanger the health or integrity of him or third parties during the expedition. Therefore, the Company will NOT recognize any expenses, claims or refunds for the aforementioned concepts.
- PERU ADVENTURES TRAVEL does not assume additional expenses for changes in the itinerary due to health problems, mechanical problems, external conditions such as roads under maintenance, climatic problems or bad weather before and/or during the expedition.
CANCELLATION CONDITIONS:
- Free cancellation up to 30 days prior departure, but the 30% deposit paid is non-refundable.
- Loss of 100%, when the cancellation is made less than 30 days in advance.
- In case of not attending or arriving late at the agreed time, there will be no refund of the deposit.
We recommended to bring
- Lenses with solar filter.
- Fresh and light clothing for the walk, warm for the cold parts and at night.
- Waterproof clothing in case of rain.
- Sun protection: Sunscreen, hat, etc.
- Camera/Cellphone.
- Personal documents.
- Extra money for personal expenses.
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