Akilpo – Ishinca High Route Trek
$ 120.00
This spectacular high-altitude traverse connects the remote Akilpo Valley with the renowned Ishinca Valley in the Cordillera Blanca. The route crosses some of the most pristine landscapes of the Peruvian Andes, passing through high mountain lagoons, glacial valleys, and impressive viewpoints of the surrounding snow-capped peaks.
Starting from Honcopampa, the trail ascends gradually toward the beautiful Akilpo Lagoon before reaching the Urus Pass (5,000 m), the highest point of the trek. From the pass, trekkers descend into the Ishinca Valley, home to some of the most famous mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, including Urus, Ishinca, and Tocllaraju.
This is an ideal trek for adventure seekers looking for a challenging and less crowded route, combining breathtaking scenery, high-altitude trekking, and an authentic wilderness experience. Proper acclimatization is essential due to the altitude.
| Difficulty |
Difficult |
|---|---|
| Days of Excursion |
1 days |
| Min. group size |
2 people |
| Max. group size |
12 people |
| Quantity | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 3-5 | $ 108.00 | 10% |
| 6-8 | $ 102.00 | 15% |
| 9+ | $ 96.00 | 20% |
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Honcopampa at 3,500 m.a.s.l. – Akilpo Pass at 5,000 m.a.s.l. – Refugio Ishinca at 4,350 m.a.s.l. – Honcopampa.
From the Honcopampa archaeological site, we pass a waterfall and enter the deep Akilpo Valley, home to one of the largest queñual forests in Peru. We hike through these magnificent forests, where some of the trees reach nearly 30 meters in height.
Following the route toward Akilpo Lake, approximately 2 km before reaching the lake, we take a trail junction leading toward Akilpo Pass at 5,000 m.a.s.l., located beside Urus East at 5,490 m.a.s.l., a well-known peak among climbers.
During the descent, we enjoy impressive views of Akilpo at 5,700 m.a.s.l., Tocllaraju at 6,034 m.a.s.l., Ishinca at 5,530 m.a.s.l., and Ranrapalca at 6,180 m.a.s.l. After crossing a moraine, we join the trail leading toward Urus and continue to Refugio Ishinca.
From the refuge, we descend through the Ishinca Valley for approximately 12 km before returning to Honcopampa.
Approximate duration: 8–10 hours
Elevation gain: +1,500 m
Elevation loss: -1,700 m
Approximate distance: 33 km
- Trekking briefing and introduction.
- Mountain guide Quique Apolinario, shared group equipment, rope, and first-aid kit.
- Private transportation to Honcopampa: Departure from Carhuaz at 4:00 a.m., with return at approximately 3:00–4:00 p.m.
- COVID-19 trekking protocols and required documentation.
- Huascarán National Park entrance fees.
- IGV (Peruvian VAT).
- Lunches included.
- Personal trekking equipment: 20–25-liter backpack, windbreaker, fleece jacket, hat/beanie, gloves, mountain sunglasses with UV protection, trekking poles, trekking shoes or hiking boots, and SPF 50 sunscreen.
- At least 3 liters of water.
- COVID-19 kit: alcohol-based hand sanitizer, wet wipes, 2 face masks, and a small trash bag.
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