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Trek Alpamayo and Huascaran

Trekking in Cordillera Blanca - Cedros Alpamayo and Huascaran circuit.

The Cordillera Blanca mountain range is one of the finest places on earth for trekking and climbing.

There are more than 50 mountains over 5750 m, ncluding Mount Huascarán with 6768 m, the highest mountain of Peru and also the beautiful pyramid Mount Alpamayo.

In addition, there are a vast amount of beautiful lagoons, high passes, glaciers, vertical rock walls and many campsites located in spectacular zones.

Travel program


Day 1: Lima – Huaraz (3100m)
Day 2: Day for acclimatization (Willcahuaín ruins – Monterrey)
Day 3: Day for acclimatization Lake Churup (4440m)
Day 4: Huaraz – Hualcayan (2850m)
Day 5: Hualcayán – Wishcash (4200m)
Day 6: Wishcash – Ruinapampa (3800m)
Day 7: Ruinapampa –Alpamayo Base Camp (4150m) option to go to a lookout (4850m) or to Jatun Jirca (5030m)
Day 8: Alpamayo - Laguna Sajuna (4180m)
Day 9: Sajuna –Pucajirca Pass – Camping at Jancapampa (3650m)
Day 10: Jancapampa – Lake Huecrococha (4450m)
Day 11: Huecrochocha – Village of Colcabamba
Day 12: Colcabamba – Lake Ichic Ulta (4500m)
Day 13: Lake Ichic Ulta – Paso Yanayacu (4800m) - Huaraz
Day 14: Huaraz – Lima

Detailed Program


Day 1: Lima – Huaraz (3100m)
Day 2: Day for acclimatization (Willcahuaín ruins – Monterrey)
Day 3: Day for acclimatization Lake Churup (4440m)
Day 4: Huaraz – Hualcayan (2850m)
Day 5: Hualcayán – Wishcash (4200m)
Day 6: Wishcash – Ruinapampa (3800m)
Day 7: Ruinapampa –Alpamayo Base Camp (4150m) option to go to a lookout (4850m) or to Jatun Jirca (5030m)
Day 8: Alpamayo - Laguna Sajuna (4180m)
Day 9: Sajuna –Pucajirca Pass – Camping at Jancapampa (3650m)
Day 10: Jancapampa – Lake Huecrococha (4450m)
Day 11: Huecrochocha – Village of Colcabamba
Day 12: Colcabamba – Lake Ichic Ulta (4500m)
Day 13: Lake Ichic Ulta – Paso Yanayacu (4800m) - Huaraz
Day 14: Huaraz – Lima

What's Included


We offer:
  • Entrance fee to the Huascarán National Park, US$45.00 per person
  • Transfer hotel/busstation – Huaraz in HOTEL (Huaraz full services Juventino or Eric)
  • Peruvian Local Guide .
  • Cook (s)
  • Porter (for climbing part)
  • Donkey drivers
  • Donkeys
  • Private transportation Huaraz/according to the program/Huaraz
  • Complete meals during the trek program and climbing program
  • Kitchen/dinning tent
  • Cooking equipment
  • Collective technical equipment
  • Toilette tent
  • Tents VAUDE OR SALEWA / for 2 Persone
  • Horse(in case of emergency,for trekking parts)

Not included:
  • Travel accident and health insurance
  • Transfer/bus station/Hotel – Lima
  • Transfer airport/hotel/airport – Lima
  • Nights Hotel in Lima / Double room with breakfast included
  • City touring Lima
  • Hotel In Huaraz,according to the program nights. Double room with breakfast included
  • Bus ticket Huaraz/Lima, executive service in public bus-Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur
  • Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
  • Not mentioned food and beverages
  • Personal Spending
  • Personal camping and climbing equipment ( sleeping bag, climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, gaiters, harness, snow glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.)
  • Tips

Prices & Dates


Tour Information:

Season: May to October
Technique: Moderate
Dates: On request
Prices: On request
Places: Available
Duration: 14 days
Participants: Minimal 1 - Maximal 10
Country / Location: Peru
Tour Guide: Cesar Rosales
Other dates / additional info: Contact Us

3% early bird discount when booking 6 months prior to departure

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