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Peru · Trekking
The journey
Embark on a hiking venture through Quillcayhuanca and Cojup Valley, a perfect place to enjoy nature and spot wild animals amid lovely mountains and beautiful glacier lakes. This 3-day trek takes you past Lake Tullpacocha, over Huapy Pass, and to spectacular viewpoints of Mount Ranrapalka, Mount Tullparaju, Mount Palcaraju, and majestic Mount Huantzan. Camp beside high-altitude lakes and experience the stunning scenery of the Huascarán region on foot.
Embark on a hiking venture through Quillcayhuanca and Cojup Valley, a perfect place to enjoy nature and spot wild animals amid lovely mountains and beautiful glacier lakes.
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Day by day
Depart from Huaraz at 7:00 am and drive east on a dirt road to the Quillcayhuanca gate.
Start walking up along the Quillcayhuanca Valley. Approach Lake Tullpacocha and enjoy terrific mountain views with snowcapped peaks and lakes.
After 6 hours of ascending, reach a good camping spot at 4600 m.
Overnight camp at Cuchillacocha Lake.
[Trek time: 6 hours (ascend) / driving up time: 1 hour]
Trek towards Huapy Pass at 5000 m and enjoy stunning views of a dozen peaks around you, such as Mount Ranrapalka at 6162 m, Mount Tullparaju at 5780 m, Mount Palcaraju at 6110 m, and majestic Mount Huantzan at 6395 m.
Descend to the campsite at Palcacocha Lake (4560 m).
Last camp at Palcacocha Lake.
[Trek time: 6 hours (ascend & descend)]
Hike down along the Cojup Valley.
After 4 hours of descending, arrive at the Cojup gate, where private transport will be waiting to drive you back to Huaraz.
[Trek time: 4 hours (descend) / driving time: 1 hour]
The route
The fine print
Qualified Peruvian trekking guide
Cook specialized in normal and vegetarian dishes
Full first aid kit
Camping equipment (double sleeping tent, mattress, etc.)
Equipment and cooking tools (cook tent, kitchen utensils, and more)
Personalized service of "K2 Peru Adventures"
Private transport from Huaraz - Quilcayhuanca gate / Cojup gate - Huaraz
Meals during the trek (breakfast, picnic, dinner)
The meals contain enough carbohydrates to recover lost energy during the trek, including omelette, soup, fresh fruit, meats, pasta, rice, hot drinks, and coca tea, which is ideal for altitude sickness.
Entrance ticket fee to Huascaran National Park: 65.00 soles
Meals in Huaraz city
Sleeping bag (adequate for -15° C)
Tips
Personal Trek Gear:
Hiking boots.
Polar Tec or wool gloves.
Sun hat.
Polar Tec or wool cap.
Sunglasses with UV protection.
A backpack between 40 l and 70 l.
Waterproof Gore-Tex jacket.
Waterproof Gore-Tex pants.
Water bottle.
Sunscreen.
Headlamp.
Personal first aid kit.
Hiking poles.
Warm clothes.
A camera.
Sleeping bag rated to -15° C.
Personal toiletries and a small synthetic towel.
Sandals.
Preferred time: April - October.
Average temperature: between 13° C and 23° C during the day; at night, -03° C to -1° C.
Important Advice:
Our accommodation service has hot water, a private bathroom, a TV with cable connection, a restaurant, and a cafe shop, and is located downtown.
Bus service from Lima - Huaraz - Lima is available with "Cruz del Sur or Movil tours" with Wi-Fi connection.
Our trek rates can change according to the booking time and the number of participants.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Huaraz.
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