Trek to Ishinca Refuge + 3 Desires Lagoon

$ 209.00

The Ishinca Valley, with its three surrounding mountains, offers climbers various options for ascents and trekking. The base camp is reached from Pashpa (3,600 m) via a scenic and gradually ascending trail.

Difficulty

Easy

Days of Excursion

2 days

Min. group size

2 people

Max. group size

12 people

Group size
Quantity Price Discount
3-5 $ 188.10 10%
6-8 $ 177.65 15%
9+ $ 167.20 20%

99999 in stock

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Description

Itinerary

Transfer by bus to the village of Pashpa (3,500 m), where the trek begins along a natural balcony with stunning views of Mount Copa and Huascarán to the north. The trail enters a forest of quenuales (a typical high-Andean tree), leading into the deep and gradually ascending Ishinca Valley. Along the way, we enjoy views of the majestic Ishinca Towers. After crossing open grasslands, we arrive at Ishinca Refuge (4,350 m), nestled beneath a circle of towering peaks.
From Ishinca Refuge, we head into the Palcaraju Valley, dominated by its impressive 6,100-meter peak. We begin ascending along the ancient moraine that gave rise to Tocllacocha Lagoon, with its green and turquoise hues. The trail follows a morainic ridge facing the hanging glaciers of Palcaraju.

We then reach the second and third lagoons. These lakes, according to Modesto Sánchez—a mule driver and one of the valley’s first trekking guides—were named the “Three Wishes Lagoons”. He claimed that each lagoon fulfilled a wish: to love, to live a long life in good health, and to have a humble but fulfilling life as a farmer. He passed away of old age, having seen all his wishes come true.

Summary Itinerary
  • Day 1: Marcará (2,750 m) – Drive to Pashpa (3,600 m) – Trek to Ishinca Refuge (4,350 m)
  • Day 2: Ishinca Refuge (4,350 m) – Laguna 3 Deseos (4,500 m) – Return to Pashpa – Carhuaz
INCLUDED
  • Private round-trip transport to and from Pashpa

  • 1 night of accommodation in mountain refuge + 1 dinner + 1 breakfast

  • Lunches during ascent and descent – Lunch on Day 1 and Day 2

NOT INCLUDED
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled water, and any other drinks consumed at the mountain refuge.
  • Personal snacks, such as energy bars, nuts, dried fruit, chocolate, cheese, or other items you wish to bring for the trek.
  • Entrance fee to Huascarán National Park (payable locally, if applicable).
  • Peruvian Value Added Tax (VAT / IGV), when applicable.
  • International and domestic airfare.
  • Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended).
  • Personal trekking equipment not specified in the "What's Included" section.
  • 1 muleteer with 1 donkey for transporting snacks and extra clothing (round trip)
  • Personal expenses, including laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, and other incidental costs.
  • Tips and gratuities for the mountain guide, cook, muleteers, drivers, and support staff (optional but appreciated).
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