Huayhuash Trek and Alpamayo (5,947m), 23-day expedition in Peru
Explore the wealth of natural beauty in Peru on an epic 23-day expedition featuring a trek in the Huayhuash and Alpamayo with a certified guide from our team.
Private
Andes
23 Days
Jun - Aug
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Peruvian mountainside.
- Capture breathtaking views of the Alpamayo and Huayhuash.
- Benefit from having a fully-qualified guide leading the way.
Description
The majestic mountains and lush landscapes of the Peruvian wilderness are in abundance, where each day captures a fresh experience.
Trek within the Cordillera Huayhuash mountain range, which stretches across the Peruvian regions of Ancash, Lima and Huánuco.
It is the second highest tropical mountain range in the world following the Cordillera Blanca. Running from north to south, it contains approximately 20 summits within 25 kilometers.
There are 6 peaks that surpass 6,000 meters, among them is Yerupajá (6,635m), the most striking mountain in the Peruvian Andes and one of the most picturesque peaks in South America.
Discover impressive rock formations that rise dramatically to the sky, along with snow-covered summits, wide glaciers, and tranquil blue lakes.
We’ll also get to know the Alpamayo, considered by many to be the most beautiful mountain in the world. The striking mountain has a dramatic pyramid-shape peak clothed in snow.
Get in touch now to reserve your place in the Peruvian mountainside and discover the Huayhuash mountain range and the striking Alpamayo mountain on a 23-day expedition.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- Not included:
- • Last dinner
- • Tips
- • Personal expenses
- • Extra drinks.
- • Transfer back to your hotel (all passengers are dropped off in Plaza Regocijo or around)
- • Emergency horse, which can be mounted if you feel sick or goes a little slower. (S/90 Soles one way)
Itinerary
Day 1: Flight from Europe to Lima
Day 2: Travel by bus to Huaraz (3,100m)
Day 3: Huaraz
Huaraz (3,100 m) – public transport to Puente Santa Cruz – trekking Cordillera Negra to Laguna Wilcacocha (3,725 m) – return to Huaraz.
Day 4: Camp Matacancha
Huaraz – transfer to Cordillera Huayhuash – Camp Matacancha (4,150 m).
Day 5: Laguna Mitococha
Matacancha – trek to Cacanampunta (4,700 m) – Laguna Mitococha (4,300 m).
Day 6: Laguna Carhuacocha
Mitucocha – trek to Punta Carhuac Pass (4,640 m) – Laguna Carhuacocha (4,200 m).
Day 7: Huayhuash
Carhuacocha – trek to Siula Pass (4,950 m) – Laguna Quesillococha – Huayhuash (4,450 m).
Day 8: Laguna Viconga
Huayhuash – trek to the village of Portachuelo de Huayhuash – Laguna Viconga / hot springs (4,400 m).
Day 9: Huanacpatay
Laguna Viconga – trek to Punta Cuyoc Pass (5,020 m) – Huanacpatay (4,350 m).
Day 10: Huatiac
Huanacpatay – trek to the village of Huayllapa (3,600 m) – Huatiac (4,290 m).
Day 11: Cashpapampa
Huatiac – trek to Punta Tapush (4,800 m) – Cashpapampa (4,500 m).
Day 12: Laguna Jahuacocha
Cashgapampa – trek to Llaucha Pass (4,750 m) – Laguna Jahuacocha (4,066 m), optional: Climb Diablo Mudo (5,350 m).
Day 13: Jahuapunta Pass
Jahuacocha – trek to Jahuapunta Pass (4,650 m) – village of Pocpa (3,600 m); transfer to Huaraz.
Day 14: Rest Day in Huaraz
Optional: rock climbing at the walls of Chancos.
Day 15: Cashapampa
Huaraz – transfer drive to the village of Cashapampa; meeting team and burros, trek up to Llamacoral (3,850 m).
Day 16: Base camp of Alpamayo
Llamacoral – trek to the base camp of Alpamayo (4,350 m).
Day 17: Ascend Alpamayo
From the base camp to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4,900 m).
Day 18: Ascend Alpamayo
Ascend to Alpamayo High Camp (5,300 m).
Day 19: Ascend Alpamayo
Ascend to Alpamayo summit (5,947 m).
Day 20: Back to Huaraz
Base Camp – descend through Quebrada Santa Cruz – Cashapampa – transfer to Huaraz.
Day 21: Transfer to the Anta Airport
Flight to Lima, or transfer to the bus terminal for the 8 hour ride to Lima. Transfer to the hotel.
Day 22: Day in Lima
Day 23: Arrival in Europe or the country of origin
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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