Alpamayo Trek 9D/8N Huaraz Peru
 In the midst of Huascaran National Park we start our hike by visiting
the Llanganuco valley, hiking through mountain valleys with impressive
views of fluted ice faces and knife edged ridges of the highest
tropical range, including Mt. Alpamayo catalogued as the most
beautiful mountain in the world. We pass colorful villages as we skirt
glacial lakes, high altitude wetlands, screen slopes and imposing
views of a unique panorama, whose worthy scenic rival is the Himalaya.
Day 01.- Lima - Huaraz
Day 02.- Huaraz - Hualcayan
Early transfer from Huaraz to Chaza pampa where you will start the
50Km tough trek around Alpamayo. The first day's hike will take you past Conay and the Huancarhuas. Reach the first camp at Hualcayan at 3140m.
Day 03.- Hualcayan - Huishcash
Today is a steady day with approxiamately 6 hours of hiking onto Huishcash.
Day 04.- Huishcash - Osoruri
A tough day starts after breakfast, heading further up until you are
rewarded with stunning views of the Cullicocha Lake at 4600m. There is
a spectacular backdrop of Santa Cruz 6259m with its impressive ice
wall rising above the lake. From here you will cross the Paso dos
Cedros at 4850m following with a steep descent to Osoruri. Then a
short climb to a second pass at 4,750 m. After lunch on the pass, you
will descend to the camp in Ruina Pampa totalling about 7 hours of
hiking today.
Day 05.- Osoruri - Jancarurish
An easier day today as you will trek along the valley floor to
Jancarurish 4300m. This beautiful turquoise glacial lake nestles
beneath Alpamayo and the adjacent peaks of Jancarurish 5780, Tayapampa
5860 and Quitaraju 6254m. Camp by the lake shore.
Day 06.- Jancarurish - Huillca
Today, the expedition travels to Safuna lagoon, which should be
reached after a 4 hour hike. You will then climb up to a rocky pass to
4830m which is known as Cara Cara before descending to a rocky ground
and arrive at a grassy valley called Mesa Pampa. There will be a high
chance of seeing condors today. Once at the camp, there will be
opportunities to explore the surrounding lagoons of Low Safuna and
High Safuna.
Day 07.- Huillca - Jancapampa
After breakfast you will follow the pass to Salctaycocha at 4600m. You
then continue more easily into a rocky valley with a scattering of
quenual trees. Follow the valley down to the still waters of
Salctaycocha Lagoon and continue along into the broad Jancapampa
valley.
Day 08.- Jancapampa - Pomabamba
Today is the last day and you will pass several small villages before
reaching Pomabamba. From here you will be met and picked up by prívate
bus for the transfer back to Huaraz.
Day 09.- Huaraz - Lima
Included:
- 2 nights hotel lima 2 nights hostel huaraz transportation to
Start from the end of the trek double occcupancy tents ,sleeping
pads, pack animals, kitchen crew and commisary gear with all the
meals included,bilingual guide who will handle the first aid kit.
Not Included:
- meals in the cities, alcoholic
beverages, extras, tips, taxes, laundry service, additional tours,
insurance and airline tickets (where applicable), sleeping bags,
hiking boots and other personal gear
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