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16 DAYS
Availability : JUNE - AUGUST
YOUR LOCATION
LIMA, PERU
Tour Details

Tour Details Join us on an unforgettable trekking adventure in the Cordillera Huayhuash, one of the most scenic mountain ranges in the Andes. This active journey through Peru combines breathtaking landscapes, vibrant Andean culture, and an extraordinary trekking experience. Spanning 165 kilometers, the route offers deep valleys, high-altitude passes, glacial lakes, and remote indigenous villages, making it one of the world’s premier treks.

  • No small-group surcharge 

  • No single traveler surcharge: No extra fee for a single room if willing to share but no roommate is available.

Departure & Return Location

Lima Airport, Peru (Pick up)

Departure Time

Choose private tour at any time or join a group in selected terms with 50 € off:
18.06.2025 – 03.07.2025
24.08.2025 – 06.09.2025

Price Includes

  • All internal transfers as per the program
  • Accommodation with breakfast in hotels and guesthouses according to the planned program
  • All meals during the Huayhuash trek
  • All services during the Huayhuash trek (tent, sleeping pad, foam mattress)
  • Organization and tour leadership
  • Travel preparation advice and assistance
  • Trip presentation and pre-departure meeting
  • VAT
  • Program Note: Cordillera Huayhuash Trekking does not include anything not listed under "Included."

Price Excludes

  • Food and drinks when not on the trek
  • Entrance fees to the Huayhuash Cordillera National Park
  • Tips for local people
  • Single room supplement (where available)
  • Personal expenses and costs of personal equipment
  • Expenses outside the program
  • Costs for additional activities in Huaraz and Lima
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Anything not explicitly listed under "Included"
  • International travel insurance

Supplemental Fees

  • Single room supplement: €250
What to Expect
  • A 12-day circular trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash with numerous mountain passes over 4,600 meters.
  • Camping in stunning remote locations near turquoise lakes.
  • A professional team including a guide, cook, and muleteer with pack animals.
  • Acclimatization hikes in Huaraz and surrounding areas.
  • Stunning views of some of the highest tropical mountains in the world.
  • Experience Peruvian high-altitude culture and remote mountain communities.
  • Optional extension to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
Itinerary

Day 1Lima – Huaraz

Upon arrival, an overnight bus transfer to Huaraz will be arranged if time permits. If arriving late, we will stay overnight near the airport.

Day 2Huaraz

Rest day in Huaraz or a scenic bus journey from Lima to Huaraz via the coastal highway and Cordillera Negra. Upon arrival in Huaraz (3,000m), we explore the town and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 3Acclimatization Hike 1

We take a short acclimatization hike in the surrounding hills with clear views of Huascarán, the highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca. In the afternoon, we return to Huaraz to explore the lively streets and taste local specialties.

Day 4Acclimatization Hike 2 – Churup Valley (4,500m)

A final acclimatization trek to the picturesque Churup Valley, where we spend the day hiking and having lunch by the lake before returning to Huaraz.

Day 5Preparation & Final Acclimatization

We review gear, meet with our local guide and cook, and explore Huaraz before setting off for the trek.

Day 6Huaraz (3,100m) – Cuartelhuain (4,100m) – Mitucocha (4,150m)

After breakfast, we drive to Cuartelhuain and begin trekking. We ascend Punta Cacanan Pass (4,750m) before descending to our first campsite near the stunning Mitucocha Lagoon.

Day 7Mitucocha – Carhuacocha (4,150m)

We trek through the Alcaycocha Pass (4,700m), enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding lakes and mountains. We camp at Carhuacocha Lake, surrounded by towering peaks.

Day 8Carhuacocha – Huayhuash (4,350m)

A scenic day through Siula Pass (4,800m), offering breathtaking views of Yerupajá (6,634m) and Siula Grande (6,356m). We descend into the Huayhuash Valley to set up camp.

Day 9Huayhuash – Campo Elefantes (4,400m)

We tackle the challenging Trapecio Pass (5,000m), the second-highest pass on the trek, surrounded by majestic peaks. We set up camp in a remote high-altitude valley.

Day 10Campo Elefantes – Paso San Antonio (5,100m) – Huayllapa (3,800m)

A morning climb to the San Antonio viewpoint rewards us with spectacular panoramas of Siula, Yerupajá, and the surrounding peaks. We descend into the lush valley of Cutatambo and continue to the village of Huayllapa.

Day 11Huayllapa (3,600m) – Gashpapampa (4,300m)

Trekking through the Huatiac Valley, we ascend the Tapush Pass (4,800m) before descending to our camp at Gashpapampa.

Day 12Gashpapampa – Jahuacocha (4,000m)

We hike over Yaucha Pass (4,800m), visiting the incredible viewpoint of Puka Puka before descending to our lakeside camp at Jahuacocha.

Day 13Jahuacocha – Pocpa – Huaraz

After a final ascent to Punta Jahuacocha (4,700m), we descend to Pocpa and transfer back to Huaraz.

Day 14Huaraz – Thermal Springs & Pachamanca Feast

A relaxing day in Monterrey’s hot springs and a traditional Peruvian feast in a garden restaurant before boarding the overnight bus to Lima.

Day 15Lima Exploration

After hotel check-in, we have free time to explore Lima, visit museums, markets, and the Miraflores district. If possible, we take a return flight in the evening.

Day 16Lima – End of Program

Morning transfer to the airport. End of Program

MACHU PICCHU EXTENSION

✔ Price & Minimum Group Size

  • €550 per person (requires minimum 6 participants)

  • If fewer than 6 sign up, remaining spots may require additional payment.

  • Deadline: Must be booked at least 60 days before departure.

Included

  • Round-trip Lima → Cusco
  • Train Tickets – Ollantaytambo ↔ Aguas Calientes ↔ Cusco
  • All Transfers – As per itinerary
  • Accommodations – Hotels as planned
  • Guided Tours – Expert-led visits to: Cusco (historic city tour), Sacred Valley (key archaeological sites), Machu Picchu (full guided exploration)

Not Included

  • Entrance Fees – Machu Picchu & archaeological sites
  • Food & Drinks – All meals are at personal expense
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