Peru Cordillera Huayhuash Trek
May 10-24, 2027 | $2,400.00
I’m organizing a trek through the Peru Andes! We will be flying into Lima, then taking a bus to Huaraz. From here we will be joined by our professional guides and start our 11 day trek into the most beautiful part of the Andes. It is called the Huayhuash Circuit Trek. Glaciers, rugged peaks, turquoise water lakes and more. The maximum altitude will be 16,900 feet and elevation gain will be about 20,000 feet.
The first 3 days will be spent acclimating at Huaraz, with short hikes to get used to the altitude. The distance each day will be between 5-8 miles with an approximate trekking distance of 72 miles, without side trips.
Cost
Cost is $2,400.00. Half upon booking and the other half 14 days before departure.
Group size: This trek is limited to 6-8 participants.
Included with the $2,400.00: We will have all our meals and tents, pads, cooking area and dining tent, shower tent, water, and donkeys for carrying our camping gear (10 kg or 22 lbs per passenger). As well as guides, transportation from Pocpa to Huaraz, mountain chef, and photography workshop instruction (ME)!
How hard is it?
This is a moderately strenuous trip. Not big mileage each day, and most of our gear will be carried by donkeys, but we will be at high elevations which takes more energy to move with less oxygen. For those attending I would suggest doing several backpack trips to prepare. I will also suggest getting some type of cancellation insurance or insurance if you need to be evacuated.
Not included
- Airline ticket to Lima and back to the country of origin (from SLC they are about $800-$1,200 round trip)
- Bus transportation Lima / Huaraz / Lima ($40.00 to $60.00)
- Entrance fee to the campsites in the Cordillera Huayhuash (280 soles per person, about $80.00)
- Personal tent (if you want a personal tent, the rent is S/. 30 soles per day, about $8.60)
- Extra costs for premature abandonment of the expedition
- International medical insurance
- Accident and rescue insurance (you can ask us about the agreement we have with Global Rescue for a preferential price)
- Travel luggage and trip cancellation insurance
- Transfer to Huaraz out of schedule, in case of premature abandonment of the expedition
- First breakfast at the beginning of the itinerary
- Sleeping bag (-25 °C / -30 °C)
- Personal expenses
- Hotel during your stay in Huaraz ($30.00-$80.00). We will all stay at the same hotel; double occupancy will be cheaper.
- Tips for guide / staff
Also thinking of extending a few days to visit Machu Picchu for those that would like to. More details later on this extension.
Schedule
This will be the schedule, although we could tweak it for photography reasons.
- Day 1: Huaraz - Chiquian - Cuartelhuain Camp Site
- Day 2: Cuartelhuain - Cacananpunta Pass - Janca / Mitucocha Camp Site
- Day 3: Janca / Mitucocha - Alcay Pass - Carhuacocha Camp Site
- Day 4: Carhuacocha - Siula Pass - Huayhuash Camp Site
- Day 5: Huayhuash - Trapecio Pass - Pampa Elefante Camp Site
- Day 6: Pampa Elefante - Santa Rosa Pass - Cutatambo Camp Site
- Day 7: Cutatambo - Gran Vista Viewpoint - Cutatambo Camp Site
- Day 8: Cutatambo - Huayllapa Village
- Day 9: Huayllapa Village - Tapush Pass - Gashpapampa Camp Site
- Day 10: Gashpapampa - Yaucha Pass - Jahucocha Camp Site
- Day 11: Jahucocha - Mancan Punta Pass - Pocpa Village - Huaraz
To register, sign up on the Workshops page or contact Willie Holdman at [email protected].