Day 1- Huaraz – Chiquian – llamac – Cuartelhuain (4,180m/ 13,713)
Are we ready for the adventure?
Today is all about the Huayhuash trek vibes – after we leave Huaraz bright and early.
Your guide will come to pick you up from your hotel to jump on the bus for 5 hours, making our way to Chiquian with a stop for lunch along the way – enjoyed by the river and prepared by the trekking chef (oh yeah!). We’re going to say hello to an isolated and traditional community that’s sustained itself for hundreds of years.
This afternoon, after we’ve reached our first campsite at Cuartelhuain, you’ll have the chance to relax and get to the altitude until our amazing chef calls us for dinner.
After dinner our guide will provide the plans again for the start of our multi-day trek tomorrow and the following days!
Are you still excited?
- Camp elevation: 4,180m/13,713ft
- Includes: L/D
Day 2- Cuartelhuain – Cacanan pass (4,700m/15,419ft) – Carhuac pass (4,600m/15,091ft)– Carhuacocha (13,615ft)
Are you ready for another nature masterclass?
After a good breakfast and packing our gear onto the mules, we’ll start our 6-7 hour walk with stunning mountain views and lakes, covering two summits in a day – Cacanan Pass (4,700m/15,419ft) & Carhuac pass (4,600m/15,091ft). We’ll have lunch half way though and finish the day at our second campsite Carhuacocha (13,615ft)
The trail today goes up and down, but the hike is getting mostly challenging due to the altitude. The views will make it all worth it in the end! With the extra time at the campsite you can take a nap or walk around the area taking photos.
- Walking distance: 9.7km/6.2ml
- Hours : 6-7
- Highest altitude: 4,700m/15,419ft
- Campsite altitude: 13,615ft
- Weather: morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
- Includes: B/L/D
Day 3- Carhuacocha – Siula pass (4,800m/ 15,748ft) Huayhuash(4,350m/14,271ft)
This morning promises to be pretty epic as we hop out of our tents in search for more vistas.
After breakfast we’ll try to leave the campsite early to have more time to enjoy the ascent to the Carnicero and Silula Pass-4,800m/ 15,748ft. From here, the majestic view of the Andes mountain and the Huayshuash village never ceases to impress, and we know you’ll leave feeling like you’ve witnessed something truly special. After enjoying the view, we’ll get back on the road, rolling passed quaint villages on the way to the campsite at Huayhuash – 4350m/14,271ft.
- Walking distance: 13km/8.1ml
- Hours: 8
- Highest altitude: 4,800m/ 15,748ft
- Campsite altitude: 4,350m/14,271ft.
- Weather : morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
- Includes: B/L/D
Day 4– Huayhuash – Trapecio pass (5020m/ 16,469ft) -San Antonio pass
After breakfast and tying our shoes tight, we’ll take off on our 4th day of expeditions and you can bet it is going to be more exciting.
We will start hiking for roughly 3 hours uphill until we reach the Trapecio pass-5,020m/16,469ft. At this pass, we’ll stop to appreciate and photograph awe-inspiring views of the remote peaks such as Puscanturpa, Cuyoc, and Millpo of the Cordillera Raura located south of the Cordillera Huayhuash. From there, we will descend to the campsite Cuyoc-4,400m/ 14,435ft.
After dropping your gear at the campsite, you’ll have the option to hike to San Antonio pass -5100m/16,732ft that takes 3 hours round trip, or you can just hang out around the campsite enjoying the landscapes.
- Walking distance: 12.1km/7.5ml
- Hours: 6-7
- Highest altitude: 5,020m/16,469ft
- Campsite altitude: 4,400m/ 14,435ft
- Weather : morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
- Includes: B/L/D
Day 5- San Antonio—Santa Rasa pass ( 5,000m/16,404ft ) Huayllapa – Huatiac
Prepare for a more intense day of trekking today. Today’s section of the trek includes climbing through the Santa Rasa pass, before reaching Huayllapa and finally Hautiac (3,487m /11,440ft). You will camp by the shores of this dazzling mountain lake, one of the dozens that you can find in the region.
- Walking distance: 19km/11.806ml
- Hours: 9
- Highest altitude: 5,000m/16,404ft
- Campsite altitude: 4,400m/ 14,435ft
- Weather: morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
- Includes: B/L/D
Day 6- Huatiac – Tapush (4800m/ 15.748ft) – Yaucha pass (4.800m/15,748ft) – Jahuacocha (4,150m/13,705ft)
This is it!
Another day of trekking begins with a hike to Tapush pass after which you will conquer the Yaucha pass and be swept away by strikingly beautiful glaciers and the lofty Jahuacocha lake. After descending the pass, we’ll set up your camp for the last time—this time at Jahuacocha campsite (4150m/ 13,705ft). After a strenuous day of trekking, relax for the last time before we get back to civilization.
- Walking distance: 13km/8.077ml
- Hours: 7-8
- Highest altitude: 4800m/ 15.748ft
- Campsite altitude: 4,150m/13,705ft
- Weather: morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
- Includes: B/L/D
Day 7– Jahuacocha – Pampa Llamac pass (4300m/14,107ml) – Llamac – Huaraz
And today the Huayhuash adventure ends.
After a last breakfast, we will hike on a mostly flat trail until a short climb to our final summit at Pampa Llamac. We will do a stop here and snap our last panoramic view of Huayhuash before descending to the end of the trail. Our private van will meet us for the 4.5 hours drive back to Huaraz.
Upon arriving in Huaraz, we’ll check into our hotel, have shower and meet one more time for our last celebration dinner as a family. As a new mountain warrior, you’ll say… It’s been a life changing experience for us all, and we can’t wait to do it again! It’s time to say adios to your travel buddies.
- Walking distance: 12.9km/8ml
- Hours: 5-6
- Highest altitude: 4300m/14,107ml
- Back to Huaraz
- Weather: morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
- Includes: B/L/D
Haven’t seen enough? Why not jump on one of our Cusco treks next?!
