Peruvian expedition to Alpamayo, Artesonraju and Huascaran
Join this amazing 24-day mountaineering expedition to the Alpamayo, Artesonraju and Huascaran peaks with a local certified mountain guide. A big challenge for well prepared people!
Cordillera Blanca
24 Days
Jun - Aug
Description
A fantastic challenge in the Cordillera Blanca, only for brave people!
I am happy to offer this amazing 24-day expedition to the most beautiful mountains of Perú. During this trip I will help you conquer the Alpamayo (5947 m), the Artesonraju (6025 m) and the Huascaran (6768 m) peaks.
This expedition starts with an acclimatization. That’s why I think that the Santa Cruz trek is ideal for a warm-up. Moreover, it is one of the most popular hiking trails of the Cordillera Blanca, passing through breathtaking landscapes. We’ll hike to the Churup Lake at 4450 meters after crossing the Punta Union Pass (4750 m).
As for the Alpamayo, its ascent is steep and involves a technical climb. Furthermore, this mountain is only suitable for well acclimatized climbers with some prior summit experience.
Regarding the Artesonraju, it is a peak of the Cordillera Blanca famous because of its exceptional settings for mountaineering. We can climb this peak in around 8-12 hours in total. If we take the South ridge ascent route, it will be a very difficult challenge. Otherwise, its difficulty is moderate via the normal route. We must conquer a 1200-meter slope of 45-55 degrees of inclination.
Finally, this adventure will take us to the Huascaran peak. As you may know, it is the highest mountain of Peru. This mountain has two summits: the North Huascarán, at 6655 meters and the South Huascarán. It is the main summit and it’s at 6768 meters above sea level.
The Huascaran is the dream of many climbers. The climb is not technically difficult. However, it is a serious climb because of the avalanche risks. The mountain offers several ascent routes but in any case, all participants must have a perfect previous acclimatization.
The best season to enjoy this trip is from June to August. I can take with me a group of 10 guests maximum. However, I don’t have an open group yet, so I can open a new one for you and your friends.
At the bottom of this page you will find a sample itinerary of the program. Of course, it will depend on the group level and skills.
So, if you’re coming to the Cordillera Blanca you cannot miss this big mountaineering challenge. Contact me now for more details and let’s plan your next adventure!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Mountain guide expenses
- Personal porters
- Mules and horses
- Tents
- Rope
- Cooking utensils
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Clean drinkable water
Price details
- Not included:
- • International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
- • Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
- • Exit tax at the airport in Lima
- • Travel accident and health insurance
- • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- • Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- • Personal expenses
- • Acclimatization Tour
- • Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
- • Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
- • Domestic flight Airline ticket LCPeru
- • Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima
- • Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz
- • Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
- • Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- • Tips four our local team
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight to Lima. Travel by bus to Huaraz (3100 m). The trip takes 8 hours
Day 2: Huaraz. Trekking to Laguna Wilcacocha (3725 m)
Day 3: Huaraz. Trekking to Laguna Ahuac (4650 m)
Day 4: Huaraz. Transfer to Yuracoral. Cebollapampa. Trekking to Laguna 69 (4650 m). Yuracoral Camp (3850 m)
Day 5: Cebollapampa/Yuracoral. Transfer to Portachuelo Pass (4650 m). Huaripampa Camp (3550 m). Trekking to Tuctupampa Camp (4150 m)
Day 6: Trekking to Punta Union Pass (4750 m). Taullipampa Camp. Alpamayo Base Camp (4300 m)
Day 7: Climb to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4,900 m)
Day 8: Climb to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)
Day 9: Summit Alpamayo (5947 m). High Camp or descend to Base Camp
Day 10: Rest day in Alpamayo Base Camp
Day 11: Trekking to Artesonraju/Taullipampa Base Camp (4250 m)
Day 12: Climb to Artesonraju Moraine Camp (5000 m)
Day 13: Summit Artesonraju (6025 m). Descend to Moraine Camp or Taullipampa Base Camp
Day 14: Rest day in Taullipampa Base Camp or descent to Taullipampa Moraine Base Camp
Day 15: Trekking and descent to the village of Cashapampa. Transfer to Huaraz
Day 16: Rest day in Huaraz. Optional: Rock climbing at the walls of Chancos
Day 17: Huaraz. Transfer to the village of Musho (3000 m). Trekking to Huascarán Base Camp (4250 m)
Day 18: Ascent to High Camp I (5350 m)
Day 19: Ascent to the High Camp II (6000 m)
Day 20: Ascent to the summit of Huascaran (6768 m). Trekking descent to Base Camp
Day 21: Trekking to the village of Musho and transfer to Huaraz
Day 22: Transfer to the Anta airport and a 50-minute flight to Lima. Transfer to hotel
Day 23: Stay in Lima. Transfer to the airport
Day 24: Arrival in your country of origin
Details
More info
The price does not include:
- International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
- Transfer from the airport
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
Meeting point
About the guide
Peru
4.6
(20)
Guide Agency
Peru Expeditions is a Guide Agency and Tour Operator based in Huaraz, Peru.
It's a family-owned travel agency, which was founded more than 35 years ago, and is now managed by IFMGA-guide Juventino and his son, Eric.
We organize trekkings and mountain expeditions in Cordillera Blanca, and all around Peru.
Languages
| English
Certificates
AGMP | IFMGA
What people are saying about Peru
He was very kind, patient and helped me to reach my goal the citadel of Machupicchu. One day I wanted to quit but he encouraged me to continue and waited for my step.
We did the MTB-Huarascan-Circuit (Crossing Punta Olimpica Pass and Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass) with Eric Albinos „Peru Expedition“. All, the transfers, the hotel stays, the acclimatization tours and the circuit itself, was well organized. Eric and his staff were flexible to our wishes and very helpful. Our Guide Joni is an excellent mountain bike-guide and good tailor too if something is torn. The cook prepared delicious meals during the circuit. The camping equipment was in very good condition. We (Karin, Franz. Wolfgang) can fully recommend „Eric´s Peru Expeditions“.
Alexey
Marcela
The agency gave me a guide Darwin, not Juventino. Climb was good, easy just walking. There is one dangerous section near the moraine area with very loose gravel. So make sure you don't slip there or you are dead. I stayed in refugio at the base camp which was much more comfy than camping. Darwin was good but give clients some breaks once in a while, not rush too much. It's a high altitude climbing after all.
5 star guide. Nothing but the best.
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