Huayhuash Trek 11D / 10 N 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 - Matacancha

After an early morning breakfast, private transfer to the small isolated town of Chiquian and from there onto Llamac. From here the first section of the Huayhuash trek begins climbing up to Pocpa and to your first campsite at Matacancha. Matacancha is located at 4100m. From here you can appreciate Ninashanca 5607m, and Rondoy 5870m. Overnight camping.

Day 03.- Matacancha - Cacanan Punta pass - Mitucocha Lake - Llanama Pass - Carhuacocha Lake

After breakfast you start the ascending trek by the Cordillera's east side. After a steep descent, you will cross a vast plain before reaching the Mitococha Lake. In the background, you have the huge amphitheatre made of the northern sides of Jirishjanca and the Rondoy mountains. Camping in Carhuacocha. Opportunity to do some fishing.

Day 04.- Carhuacocha - Huayhuash

All day ascending trek to Huayhuash. Campsite in Huayhuash (4350m). Day 5: Huayhuash - Huayhuash Pass - Viconga Today is a long hiking day for about 8 hours. You will trek by a wide pass surrounded by many beautiful lakes. An easy ascent to the Huayhuash pass at 4750m places you on the eastern slope of the Cordillera, on the exact division point between the Pacific and Atlantic basins. An easy descent to the Lake Viconga follows. Campsite in Viconga.

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