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Day by day…
An itinerary which includes all of the main attractions of the Cordillera Blanca and all the typical views of the snow-capped peak of Alpamayo (5947 m.a.s.s.) – declared to be the world’s most beautiful mountain by the UN in 1968.
Day 1: HUARAZ – QUEBRADA CANCAHUA (4200)
On Day 1 we will travel by private bus to the Quebrada Ulta where we will begin our 2-hour hike in the Cancahua valley. We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +300 meters
Distance: 3 ½ km; Duration: 2 hours
Day 2: QUEBRADA CANCAHUA – QUEBRADA KESHU (3800 M)
On Day 2 we will make a 7-hour hike up the first mountain pass at Yanayucu at 4800 m.a.s.l. and cross a Quenuals woodland. At night, we will camp in the Keshu valley.
Altitude Change: +550 meters / -1050 meters
Distance: 12 km; Duration: 7 hours
Day 3: QUEBRADA KESHU – QUEBRADA HUARIPAMPA (3500 M)
On Day 2 we will hike to the Huaripampa valley (3500 m.a.s.l.) where we will pass through various small towns along the way. We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +300 meters / -300 meters
Distance: 18 km; Duration 6 to 7 hours.
Day 4: HUARIPAMPA – HUECRUCOCHA LAGOON (4000 M)
On our 4th day we will hike approximately 7 hours, passing the Punta Union, and ultimately arriving to the Huecrucocha lagoon where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the Taulliraju Mountain (5830 m.a.s.l.). We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +940 meters / -740 meters
Distance: 19 km; Duration: 7 hours
Day 5: HUECRUCOCHA – PISHGOPAMPA (3650 M)
Day 5 is dedicated to our 6-hour walk to Pishgopampa, where there are magnificent views of the Cordillera Blanca. We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +490 meters / -860 meters
Distance: 10 km; Duration: 6 hours
Day 6: WALK TO HUILLCA (4000 M)
On Day 6 we will cross the separation line of the waters of the Amazon and the Pacific Coast. The walk will take us approximately 7 hours and will take us to Huillca, where we will camp overnight.
Altitude Change: +960 meters / -610 meters
Distance: 13 km; Duration: 7 hours
Day 7: HUILLCA – SAFUNA LAGOON (4200 M)
Day 7’s hike of 6 to 7 hour will take us to the Safuna and Pucacocha lagoons (4512 m.a.s.l.). We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +512 meters / -312 meters
Distance: 14 km; Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Day 8: SAFUNA LAGOON – JANCARURISH LAGOON (4200 M)
On Day 8 we will make a 7-hour hike to the Jancarurish lagoon. Along the way, we will pass the splendid Alpamayo mountain (5947 m.a.s.l.). We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +1010 meters / -390 meters
Distance: 15 km; Duration: 7 hours
Day 9: JANCARURISH LAGOON – OSORURI (4650 M)
During Day 9’s incredible 7-hour journey to Osoruri, we will explore pre-Columbian ruins. We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +650 meters / -200 meters
Distance: 15 km; Duration: 7 hours
Day 10: WALK TO WISHCASH (4300 M)
On Day 10 will hike to Wishcash through the mountain pass of Osoruri at 4860 m.a.s.l. Along the way, we will enjoy stunning views of the mountain range. We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +330 meters / -880 meters
Distance: 8 km; Duration: 7 hours
Day 11: WISHCASH – HUALCAYAN (3139 M) – HUARAZ
On the final day of our trip, we will make a 4-hour trek to the community of Hualcayan, visiting pre-Columbian ruins along the way. From Hualcayan we will travel by bus to Huaraz.
Free meals
Altitude Change: -1161 meters
Distance: 9 km; Duration: 4 hours
Included:
Transport and subsequent transfers from your hotel in Huaraz, English speaking guide (+ 1 assistant if the group is > 8 people), 1 cooker (+ 1 assistant if the group is > 8 people), food during the treks, hiking and mountain equipment (tents, camping equipment, ropes, ice-picks, snow-brushes, first-aid kit), transport of collective equipment (by mules and porters).
Not Included:
International flight; Bus trip Lima-Huaraz; Hotels in Huaraz; Entrance fees to national parks and museums in Huaraz; Airport tax ($28 per person); Food purchases in restaurants in Huaraz and in the towns not included in the trek (food costs approximately $8 per person in a good restaurant). Personal equipment is also NOT included, such as a sleeping bag rated to –10˚ C; Mattresses; Hiking/Walking shoes; Helmut with light; Pick; Crampons, etc. These items CAN be rented. Note: Personal insurance is obligatory.
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