Alpamayo & Huascarán Trek

Name: Alpamayo &amp; Huascarán Trek
Brand: EXPE PERU
SKU: 30009
Availability: InStock

$ 2,518.00

A complete journey through the World’s Most Beautiful Mountain, Alpamayo, and Peru’s highest peak, Huascarán, surrounded by breathtaking and remote landscapes. Enjoy a spectacular sunset over Cañón del Pato, where the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra meet. Discover the ancient agricultural terraces of the «Kingdom of the Abysses» at Auquis Puquio, an old natural spring.

The route passes through the legendary Alpamayo Base Camp, surrounded by magnificent 6,000-meter peaks such as Santa Cruz, Quitaraju, and Milluacocha. Along the way, you’ll encounter flocks of sheep and alpacas grazing in remote valleys, traditional Andean villages where locals still wear their native attire, and fields of quinoa and kiwicha (Andean grains).

This is a journey where every day offers a new landscape, a new experience, and a new adventure.

Difficulty	Moderate
Days of Excursion	16 days
Min. group size	2 people
Max. group size	12 people

Group size

Quantity	Price	Discount
3-5	$ 2,266.20	10%
6-8	$ 2,140.30	15%
9+	$ 2,014.40	20%

99999 in stock

SKU: 30009 Category: Classic Alternative Treks

Description

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Itinerary

Day 1: Lima – Airport Arrival

Transfer and check-in at the hotel.

Day 2: Lima – Huaraz – Marcará (bus)

Transfer to the bus station. 9-hour bus ride to Huaraz.

Day 3: Marcará – Acclimatization Day

Acclimatization trek in the Cordillera Negra.

Day 4: Marcará – Hualcayán (3,100 m) – Trek to Huiscash (4,400 m)

Departing from Huaraz in a private vehicle, we will pass through the towns of the Callejón de Huaylas (Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz), then take the Colcas turnoff and begin ascending to Hualcallan (3,140 m), where we will start the trek. We will follow a mule trail uphill to Huishcash, where we will set up our first campsite.

Day 5: Huishcash – Cullicocha Lake (4,600 m) – Cullicocha Pass (4,860 m) – Osoruri (4,500 m)

We hike along the edge of the canyon, with views of Yanacocha and Azulcocha lakes, before continuing along the shores of Cullicocha Lake, offering stunning views of Santa Cruz Mountain. We then continue ascending to Cullicocha Pass (4,850 m) and Alto Alpamayo Pass (4,650 m), before descending to Osoruri (4,400 m), where we will set up our second campsite.

Day 6: Osoruri – Vientunam Pass (4,750 m) – Ruinapampa (4,000 m) – Jancarurish (4,200 m)

We descend into the Cedros Valley and continue towards the Alpamayo Valley, where we will set up our third campsite at 3,800 m. From here, we will enjoy a spectacular view of the pyramidal shape of Alpamayo Mountain (5,947 m), considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Third campsite setup.

Day 7: Rest Day – Exploration of Alpamayo Base Camp

On this day, we will visit Jancarurish Lake (4,250 m), ascending to enjoy spectacular views of Alpamayo and Quitaraju. We will then descend back to the campsite.

Day 8: Jancarurish (4,200 m) – Cara Cara Pass (4,850 m) – Mesapata (4,500 m) – Huillca (4,100 m)

We leave the campsite, crossing a small stream before beginning the ascent towards Caracara Pass (4,830 m). We then descend through the Moyabamba Valley, cross Mesapampa Pass (4,500 m), and continue descending into the Huillca Valley (4,300 m), where we will set up our fourth campsite.

Day 9: Huillca (4,100 m) – Yanacón Pass (4,600 m) – Jancapampa (3,500 m)

We leave the campsite through the Yanta Queñua Valley, heading towards Yanajanca Pass (4,600 m). We then descend through the Laurel Valley, reaching Jancapampa (3,600 m), where we will set up our fifth campsite.

Day 10: Jancapampa (3,500 m) – Tupa Tupa Pass (4,400 m) – Huecrucocha Lake (4,000 m)

We will leave through the Jancapampa Valley and reach the hamlet of Pishgopampa (3,600 m). We then begin ascending through the Tingopampa Valley to Tupatupa Pass (4,400 m), before descending to Quishuar (3,800 m), where we will set up our sixth campsite.

Day 11: Huecrucocha Lake (4,000 m) – Alto de Pucaraju Pass (4,600 m) – Huaripampa (3,700 m)

After breakfast, we will set off to reach Alto de Pucaraju Pass (4,650 m). From this point, we will have excellent views of the Huaripampa Valley and the snow-capped peaks of Taulliraju and Pucaraju (5,025 m). We will then descend to Huaripampa (3,700 m), where we will set up our seventh campsite.

Day 12: Cachinapampa (3,700 m) – Colcabamba (3,500 m) – Chalhua (3,600 m) – Molinopampa (3,650 m)

Easy descent through the small villages of Huaripampa, Colcabamba, and Chalhua. The trail continues along the mountainside before turning towards the entrance of the Queshu Valley. We then reach Molinopampa, where we will set up camp.

Day 13: Molinopampa (3,650 m) – Viewpoint (4,500 m)

Still in the Queshu Valley, we begin the ascent along a zigzagging trail. We will camp at the viewpoint (4,450 m), a natural balcony offering spectacular views of the Contrahierbas Glacier, where seracs frequently break off.

Day 14: Viewpoint (4,500 m) – Yanayacu Pass (4,850 m) – Ulta Valley – Return by bus to Marcará.

From the ridge, an exceptional view awaits us of Chopicalqui and Huascarán. We then descend to the Ulta campsite, where we say goodbye to our muleteer team before transferring to Marcará. Hotel accommodation.

Day 15: Huaraz – Lima.

Return to Lima by bus.

Day 16: Flight – Departure from Lima.

Return home.

Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Lima – Airport Arrival
Day 2: Lima – Huaraz – Marcará (bus)
Day 3: Marcará – Acclimatization Day
Day 4: Marcará – Hualcayán (3,100 m) – Trek to Huishcash (4,400 m)
Day 5: Huishcash – Cullicocha Lake (4,600 m) – Cullicocha Pass (4,860 m) – Osoruri (4,500 m)
Day 6: Osoruri – Vientunam Pass (4,750 m) – Ruinapampa (4,000 m) – Jancarurish (4,200 m)
Day 7: Rest Day – Alpamayo Base Camp Exploration
Day 8: Jancarurish (4,200 m) – Cara Cara Pass (4,850 m) – Mesapata (4,500 m) – Huillca (4,100 m)
Day 9: Huillca (4,100 m) – Yanacón Pass (4,600 m) – Jancapampa (3,500 m)
Day 10: Jancapampa (3,500 m) – Tupa Tupa Pass (4,400 m) – Huecrucocha Lake (4,000 m)
Day 11: Huecrucocha Lake (4,000 m) – Alto de Pucaraju Pass (4,600 m) – Huaripampa (3,700 m)
Day 12: Cachinapampa (3,700 m) – Colcabamba (3,500 m) – Chalhua (3,600 m) – Molinopampa (3,650 m)
Day 13: Molinopampa (3,650 m) – Viewpoint (4,500 m)
Day 14: Viewpoint (4,500 m) – Yanayacu Pass (4,850 m) – Ulta Valley – Return by bus to Marcará
Day 15: Huaraz – Lima
Day 16: Flight – Departure from Lima

INCLUDED

Airport – hotel transfers IN/OUT – Hotel – bus station transfers IN/OUT
Round-trip bus tickets Lima – Huaraz
4 nights’ hotel accommodation in Huaraz with breakfast – 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Lima IN/OUT
Huascarán National Park entrance fee
Private transportation during acclimatization days
Trekking guide in Spanish / English / French
Two-person, 3-season tents
Foam sleeping mats
Mountain cook and all cooking equipment
3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), afternoon tea, and trail snacks
Horses/donkeys for transporting group equipment and clients’ luggage
Saddled horse for emergencies
Dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, folding chairs, and tables
Complete trekking cooking equipment
Private transportation to the trailhead and back

NOT INCLUDED

Flight arrival in Lima, Peru
Breakfast on Day 1
Lunch and dinner on the last day
Personal trekking equipment
Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended).
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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