Cordillera Huayhuash circuit
Main Attraction: Doing one of the top ten trek circuits in the world, view tents of spectacular snow covered peaks, Yerupaja 6634m the second highest mountain in Peru, Siula Grande 6334m mount where took place “Touching the void”, multicolored lakes, a lot of photographic opportunities and to appreciate the Andean wildlife and plants.Itinerary
| Day 1: Pick up at Lima airport and transfer to the chosen hotel. Lima. Day 2: Transfer by bus from Lima to Huaraz. Hotel night Day 3: Visit to Chavin Archeological complex Día 4: Transfer by bus from Huaraz to Matacancha 4250 m Day 5: Matacancha - Qaqanan pass 4700 m - Mitucocha lake 4200 m. Day 6: Mitucocha - Carhuac pass 4650 m- Carhuacocha lake 4140 m Day 7: Carhuacocha - Carnicero pass 4600 m- Huayhuash 4250 m Day 8: Huayhuash - Portachuelo 4785 m - Viconga 4300 m. Day 9: Viconga - Cuyoc pass 5000 m - Guanacpatay 4200 m Day 10: Guanacpatay - San Antonio pass 4850 m - Cutatambo 4265 m Day 11: Cutatambo, Visit Siula grande glacier made famous by Joe Simpson in his book “Touching the Void” Day 12: Cutatambo - Huayllapa - Huatiaq 4350 m. Day 13: Huatiaq - Tapush pass 4800 m - Qashpapampa 4250 m. Day 14: Qashpapampa - Yahucha pass 4750 m. - Jahuacocha lake 4070 m Day 15: Jahuacocha, day off Day 16: Jahuacocha - Pampa Llámac pass 4300 m - Llámac - Huaraz Day 17: Depart for Lima. Transfer to the hotel or to the airport. |
Trek summaryTrek type: Trekking / camping Trek Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Duration: 17 days (12 days trekking) Best time to go: April - September Departure dates: By arrangement Maximum Altitude: 5000m Average walking per day: 5 to 6 hours. |
Cost
We will be pleased to quote you a price based on your requirements CONTACT US or send us an e-mail to info@peaksperu or call us to + 51 43 422462. If you can organize your own party of eight persons or more, the organizer has a special discount.
