Day 01
Arrival in Lima
Arrive in Lima.
Transfer to your hotel.
Peru · Trekking
16-Day Cordillera Huayhuash Trek with Viconga and Llanganuco Lake
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Experience the breathtaking views of Siula Grande and Yerupajá
- 02 Take a relaxing break and soak in the natural hot springs at Viconga
- 03 Explore the beauty of Llanganuco Lake in Huascarán National Park
- 04 Challenge yourself with a climb to the 5,000 m Cuyoc Pass
Experience one of the most beautiful and impressive treks in the Cordillera Huayhuash, passing spectacular mountains such as Yerupajá, Jirishanca, Siula Grande, Rondoy, Ninashanca, and Rasac, as well as breathtaking lakes of crystalline water and tiny villages.
Experience one of the most beautiful and impressive treks in the Cordillera Huayhuash, passing spectacular mountains such as Yerupajá, Jirishanca, Siula Grande, Rondoy, Ninashanca, and Rasac, as well as breathtaking lakes of crystalline water and tiny villages.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
16 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Hard
Accommodation
Included · Budget
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
No
Cities
Huaraz, Lima, Cordillera Huayhuash
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Travel from Lima to Huaraz
Travel from Lima to Huaraz at 3,090 m with your Peruvian tour guide.
Day 03
Acclimatization at Llanganuco Lake
Acclimatization day with a tour to Llanganuco Lake at 4,250 m.
Day 04
Acclimatization at Churup Lake
Acclimatization day with a tour to Churup Lake at 4,450 m.
Day 05
Trek to Cuartelhuain
Trek from Huaraz to Cuartelhuain at 4,100 m.
Day 06
Cuartelhuain to Cacanan Pass and Mitucocha Camp
Travel from Cuartelhuain to Cacanan Pass at 4,700 m, then continue to Mitucocha Camp at 4,150 m.
Day 07
Mitucocha to Carhuac Pass and Carhuacocha
Proceed from Mitucocha to Carhuac Pass at 4,600 m, then continue to Carhuacocha at 4,250 m.
Day 08
Carhuacocha to Siula Pass and Huayhuash
Head from Carhuacocha to Siula Pass at 4,850 m, then continue to Huayhuash at 4,250 m.
Day 09
Huayhuash to Portachuelo Pass and Viconga
Leave Huayhuash for Portachuelo Pass at 4,600 m, then continue to Viconga at 4,300 m.
Day 10
Viconga to Cuyoc Pass and San Antonio
Travel from Viconga to Cuyoc Pass at 5,000 m, then continue to San Antonio at 4,300 m.
Day 11
San Antonio to San Antonio Pass and Cutatambo
Travel from San Antonio to San Antonio Pass at 5,020 m, then continue to Cutatambo.
Day 12
Cutatambo to Huayllapa and Huatiac
Travel from Cutatambo to Huayllapa, then continue to Huatiac at 4,300 m.
Day 13
Huatiac to Tapush Pass, Yaucha Pass, and Jahuacocha
Travel from Huatiac to Tapush Pass at 4,700 m, continue to Yaucha Pass at 4,700 m, and then descend to Jahuacocha at 4,100 m.
Day 14
Rest Day at Jahuacocha
Take the entire day to rest.
Day 15
Jahuacocha to Llamac and Return to Huaraz
Travel from Jahuacocha to Pampa Llamac Pass at 4,300 m, continue to Llamac, and then return to Huaraz for your hotel stay.
Day 16
Departure to Lima
Travel from Huaraz to Lima Airport or your hotel in Lima.
Where this trip takes you
Yerupajá, Siula Grande, Llanganuco Lake, Viconga hot springs
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
Trekking guide
Cook
Meals during the trek and tours
Personal tent, dining tent with table and chairs, kitchen tent with utensils, and toilet tent
Donkeys and donkey drivers
Entrance fees to the Huayhuash community
Acclimatization day
Private transfer to the start and finish of the trek
Pickup from Lima Airport and transfer to your hotel in Lima and Huaraz
What's Not Included
Hotels in Lima and Huaraz
Personal trekking gear
Food in town
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Huaraz, Peru
Tour start
Huaraz, Peru
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 16 days finish where they began, in Huaraz.
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