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Day by day…
This is the most popular walk in the Cordillera Blanca…. However in peak season (July and August) we recommend other treks (Mini Huayhuash and Discovering the Path) that are also incredible hikes, but less well-known.
Day 1: LIMA RECEPTION
Reception at Jorge Chavez airport, flight ? to ? and transfer to Ducado ** located in the Miraflores district.
Free for lunch
Day 2: LIMA – HUARAZ (BUS)
Transfer in the bus terminal to go to Huaraz. Located in the central region of Callejon de Huaylas, Huaraz, the capital of Ancash State, is the main urbanized area in the valley. It is a starting point you cannot get away from for treks in the White Cordillera.
Reception and transfer to Steel guesthouse **.
Free time for meals.
Note 1: unaccompanied bus trip– 6h trip – Lunch stop (not included)
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 3 to 6: CORDILLERA BLANCA EXCURSION
During this 4-day acclimatization tour, we will discover the main attractions and landscapes of the Cordillera Cordillera Blanca. We will cover the route by private bus and trekking which will allow us to fully discover the Huaraz region and all its natural wonders. The mountain peaks are imposing with an average altitude of 5500 meters. The Huscaran mountain has an altitude of 6768 meters and is nicknamed “The roof of the Peruvian world.” In this region there are 22 thermal hot spring sites and more than 600 lakes. This mountainous region is also known for its friendly and hospitable local population.
A progressive acclimatization, with varied and interesting landscapes will ultimately bring us to the town of the Chacas (3360 m.a.s.l.). Later, we will stroll through the city of Yungay, which was tragically buried by an earthquake in 1970. Today the city is considered a “a garden of remembrance.” From Yungay, we will cross the Cordillera Blanca and enter the valley where we will enjoy a panoramic view of the lake in the Llanganuco Region. We will relax on the banks of this unique lake and then ascend the pass at 4767 m.a.s.l. and then descend again to 3500 m.a.s.l. on the other side of the mountain range. Throughout this amazing trek we will discover numerous traditional and unknown areas of the region. We will camp at night.
Stay at the Steel Guest House**.
Meals not included
Day 7: HUARAZ – YANAMA (3400 M) - QUEBRADA HUARIPAMPA (4200 M)
On Day 1 we will travel by bus to Yanama where we will start the trekking.
This day is dedicated to exploring the Huaripampa valley as we make our 5 to 6-hour hike through it.
We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: +800/-200 meters
Distance: 15 km; Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Day 8: HUARIPAMPA – TAULLIPAMPA CAMP (4150 M)
On Day 2 we will hike for 5 to 6 hours to the Taullipampa camp passing the clearing at Punta Unión at 4760 m.a.s.l. and from where we will have a spectacular view of the snow-capped peaks of the Taullirajús, Artesonrajú, and Pucahirca mountains. We will make camp at Taullipampa for the night.
Altitude Change: + 560 meters / -610 meters
Distance: 9 km; Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Day 9: TAULLIPAMPA CAMP – LLAMACORRAL (3800 M)
On Day 3 we will make an 6-hour trek to Llamacorral, where will visit two very impressive lagoons. We will camp at night.
Altitude Change: -350 meters
Distance: 15 km; Duration: 6 hours
Day 10: LLAMACORRAL – CASHAPAMPA – HUARAZ
On Day 4 we will hike for 3 hours to Cashapampa, where will travel by bus to Huaraz.
Altitude Change: -300 meters
Distance: 8 km; Duration: 3 hours
Note: Free meals
Day 11 HUARAZ – LIMA (BUS)
Transfer to the Huaraz bus terminal and connection to the « grand tourism bus » to Lima. Arrival in Lima and transfer to Ducado Hotel **
Note 1: unaccompanied bus trip.
Note 2: the timetable will be confirmed before booking
Day 12: LIMA – DEPARTURE INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT
3 hours before landing Transfer to the airport and connection for the international return flight. Free time for meals
Included:
Transport and bus trip Lima-Huaraz, transfers, Hotels 2 star in Lima and Huaraz, English speaking guide, 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; 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.
Hotels
Lima
Huaraz |
3 star
Faraona
El Patio de Monterrey |
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