Trek the Huayhuash circuit and visit the base camp at Siula Grande in Peru, 15 days

Departure from Huaraz and transfer to Llamac (3,300 meters) to set up camp. 4 to 5 hours o driving.

Following the river Llamac, we will hike up gradually to Quartelhuain, located at 4,200 meters (6 hours).

On this day, we will cross Punta Cacanan pass (4,700 meters) and then descend to Laguna Mitucocha (4,220 meters), where we will set up camp (6 hours).

On this day, we will reach Paso de Carhuac, at 4,650 meters of altitude. We will camp at Lake Carhuacocha (4,150 meters, from where we can contemplate great views of the surrounding peaks  (6 hours).

Hiking to the three lakes of Siula, around Lake Carhuacocha, fishing or simply a rest day to enjoy the surroundings.

On this day, we can either take a 5 to 6-hour ascent to Pass Carnicero (4,600 meters) or a more demanding option to Siula Pass (4,800 meters) in 6 to 7 hours. Night in tents at Laguna Carnicero (4,300 meters).

We will go through a small settlement of farmers in Huayhuash and ascend to Portachuelo Pass, at 4,750 meters. Afterwards, we will descend to Laguna Viconga, where we can usually find large herds of Llama and Alpaca. Camping at 4,480 meters. Total journey of 6-7 hours. Near the camp, we can enjoy natural hot spring baths.

Now, we are ready to cross the highest pass of the trek: Punta Cuyoc (5,000 meters). The descent will be steep at first but it gets easier as we move. Camping in Quebrada Huanacpatay, at 4,300 meters (4-5 hours).

On day 9, we will take a challenging climb to Cerro Antonio Pass (4,788 meters). Here, we will get to see some of the most fantastic views of the trek, such as Siula glacier and several small blue lakes. The descent will be steep at times and we will traverse  Laguna Jurau to reach Quebrada Calinca, at Cutatambo (4,100 meters), where we will set our camp (5 to 6 hours).

On this day, we will go to the base camp of the Siula Grande mountain.

We will go across Quebrada Calinca to the village of Huallapa. Then, we will climb through a steep valley to the high camp in Huatiac, at 4,350 meters (7 hours).

This day will be shorter than the day before. We will cross the Punta Tapush Pass (4,750 meters) to Laguna Susucocha and Cashapampa, at 4,500 meters (3 to 4 hours).

Go through Punta Yaucha Pass (4,800 meters) and camp at one of the most beautiful spots in Huayhuash: Laguna Jahuacocha, at 4,150 meters (4 hours). We also have the chance to climb Diablo Mudo (5,350 meters).

Climb up to Cerro Amarillo, visit Soltera Cocha Lake, hike up to Sambunya pass or just relax.

Final hike to Pampa Llamac (4,3oo meters) and descent to Llamac (5-6 hours). Return to Huaraz and end of the program.