DAY 1: HUARAZ - CUARTELHUAIN - CACANAN PUNTA - MITUCOCHA (4,180 - 4,700 - 4,230 mt)

We will start the trip at 4:00 am. approximately to the south side by Huaraz. Going through the different districts like; Recuay, Ticapampa, Catac and Conococha at 4100m. Then you will travel to the east and southeast to Chiquian at 3400m. Where you can buy something, the trip lasts 2 hours, then we have to go down for approximately 2 more hours and go up to pass Llamac and finally in (CUARTELHUAIN height 4180 masl. we start walking

for this day we have a pass called (Cacananpunta at 4700 m) when we get to it we will be in the continental divide, and we will enjoy incredible photographs of deep valleys, hills and snowy peaks. We will then descend to our next campsite at Jancapampa with an amazing view of Mount Jirishanca and Mount Ninashanca in the background. Overnight camp in Mitucocha. (05 - 06 hours of walking)

DAY 02: MITUCOCHA - PUNTA CARHUAC - CARHUACOCHA (4,230 - 4,650 - 4,140 mt)

Today the walk is on easy terrain until we reach the Punta Carhuac pass (4650m), from this pass we will be able to have impressive views of the highest peaks of Huayhuash such as: Yerupaja (6617m) and the famous Siula Grande (6344m), Hirishanca, after from that we will start walking to Lake Carhuacocha, which is a really beautiful place, a picturesque camp with an amazing view of the mountain in the background. Night camp at Lake Carhuacocha. (05 - 06 hours of walking)

This day you can also take the alpine route of the 3 lagoons where you can see fossils during the journey, it has a panoramic view of the Carhuacocha lagoon and the three lagoons.

This route lasts approximately 6 to 7 hours, highest point (high 4800 masl.)

DAY 3: CARHUACOCHA - SIULA PASS - HUAYHUASH CAMP (4,140 - 4,830 - 4,350 mt)

Like every day after breakfast we will start walking and this day is one of the best in the Huayhuash Circuit because we will enjoy the spectacular sunrise, the lake of water reflects the image of the mountain, then we will continue walking towards the Siula viewpoint from where we will enjoy . The most fabulous and impressive views behind three glacial lakes like Siula, Quesilococha, Cangracocha, then we will keep walking uphill to Siula pass. again the postcard photos passing views and the other Raura mountain range incredible place to stay forever enjoying the view and finally downhill Carnicero Lake to camp Huayhuash at 4350 m. (06 - 07 hours walking)

DAY 4: HUAYHUASH(4350)--TRAPEZIO(5040)--PAMPA ELEFANTE(4500) --ANTONIO(5100)

this day we get up early for the Trapasio pass at 5,041 m, this is one of the alpine routes because it is not included in the classic huayhuash route-- with an optional additional 40 minute walk to reach the glacier this additional is a great option because We reach the snow and then continue a little higher near the snow where you can see a panoramic view of a chain of mountains. Then descend past 5 beautiful lakes to reach Cuyoc camp at 4,400m. Approximately 6-7 hours of walking to reach the camp. It is also optional to take a 2-hour hike from the camp to the San Antonio pass at 5,100 m. This option is to be able to see one of the famous sights, which is worth it but always from time to time it is good.

DAY 5: PAMPA ELEPHANTE - ALPINE ROUTE PASO SANTA ROUTE (TRAVESIA) HUAYLLAPA - (4500 - 5200 - 3500 mt)

After a good breakfast, this day we will be able to see the famous Apina route where you can see the mountain of (SIULA GRANDE) from very close, this mountain is famous for being part of this great movie, we will be able to see the valley where this great story happened and the mountain of (SIULA GRANDE 6344) (touching the void), this day we will cross the valley of (CUTATAMBO)

Until you reach Huayllapa in a town in the middle of Huayhuash it is 19 km approximately 9 to 10 hours of walking, this day you will sleep in a hotel, it is a hotel of typical construction of the area, a hotel in a house of the locals, so that you can also use electricity to charge your cell phones and take a shower you can sleep after many days of sleeping in a tent it is more comfortable to sleep in a real house, this expense is covered by the agency as a courtesy for you and support for the locals.

DAY 6: HUAYLLAPA -BARRANCA- LIMA OR HUARAZ (3500 - 50 - 10 mt)-(HZ 3100 mt)

After many days in the mountains, like every story, this beautiful expedition is ending.

We have breakfast and then we take a private car that takes us to Barranca where we say goodbye and you can pick up your big backpack to continue to Lima. Because it is the halfway point between Lima and Huaraz, in Barranca we change cars for a public bus to Lima, from Huayllapa to Barranca 5 hours-Barranca to Lima approximately 4 hours more and it is the same if you want to return to Huaraz (if you have suitcases we we take care of sending it to Barranca) In Lima or Huaraz you will be at approximately 6 pm

• 5 MEALS PER DAY: (breakfast, snack, lunch, tea time, dinner).
• BREAKFAST: omelet, pancake, fruit salad, serial, scrambled eggs… coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, butter, jam, cheese etc.
• SNACK: fresh fruit, chocolates, crackers, cookies, sweets drinks.
• LUNCH: salads, soups, rice, chicken, coca tea.
• TEA TIME: different hot drinking’s, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, crackers, popcorn, pizza, and Tequeños.
• DINNER: different kind of soups, salads, main courses, pasta, chicken, trout, beef, vegetarian options available, dessert, hot wine
• SLEEPING TENT SUPERIOR (04 season).
• Sleeping mat: Size, 200 cm X 60 cm X 5 cm.
• Kitchen tent.
• Dining tent.
• Toilet tent.
• Certificated Trekking guide (Speaks English/Spanglish).
• Certificated cook.
• Donkeys

• Personal Trekking gear.
• First day breakfast.
• the last lunch ---but it will be on the way back but we will make a stop at a restaurant (town of chiquian).
• Entrance Fee (270.00 soles).
• sleeping bag.
• Travel accident and health insurance.
• Transfer - Airport/hotel/airport /bus station/Hotel – Lima.
• Bus ticket Huaraz/Lima.
• Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance.
• Not mentioned food (restaurant) and beverages.
• Personal Spending.
• Emergency Horse.
• Nights Hotel in Huaraz.
• Tips.

• Hiking boots.
• trekking socks (synthetic fibers).
• Sun hat.
• Hat for cold weather (fleece or other).
• microfiber shirts and thermal.
• Fleece.
• Trekking pants.
• Sunglasses.
• Day Backpack or advance 20-30 liters.
• down Jacket.
• waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other) seasonal.
• Waterproof Pant (Gore-Tex or other) seasonal.
• Waterproof Layer seasonal.
• bottle.
• Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulbs).
• Sunscreen (lips and skin).
• Personal First Aid Kit.
• personal medication.
• Gel alcohol.
• Photographic Material.
• Wash bag and towel.
• Sandals.
• Hiking poles.
• Toilet Paper.
• Missing Something? Ask Us