SUMMARY
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3 Days / 2 Nights
Hard
3,700m to 5,350m
Approximately 30km
OVERVIEW
The 6D5N Huayhuash Mini Trek has been specially curated for hikers who do not have sufficient time to complete the full 10D9N or 12D11N Huayhuash Classic Trek , but would like to have the opportunity to experience the key highlights of the Cordillera Huayhuash. The Huayhuash circuit was recently voted “the second most beautiful trek in the world” by the National Geographic Society.
Located south of the Cordillera Blanca, the Cordillera Huayhuash is considered the more remote and comparatively unexplored smaller cousin, with a spectacular collection of mountains, meadows, glaciers and lakes compacted into an area that measures a mere 30 kilometres in length. The most famous peak is the almighty Mount Yerupaja (6,617m/21,709ft), the second highest mountain in Peru. Be prepared to experience nature at its finest and possibly, unrivalled anywhere else in the world.
This abridged version of the Huayhuash circuit takes you through some of the most memorable sites found in the region. Camp by spectacular lakes such as Carhuacocha, Mitucocha and Jahuacocha, ascend to the Cacanan and Rondoy passes and enjoy breathtaking views of famous peaks such as Mount Jirishanca (6,094m/19,993ft), Mount Siula Grande (6,344m/20,814ft) and the crown jewel, Mount Yerupaja (6,617m/21,709ft).
If you have slightly more time, you could consider the 8D7N Huayhuash Mini Trek , which includes two additional days at the beautiful campsites of Carhuacocha and Jahuacocha for you to kick back, unwind and take in the surroundings. You can also embark on side trips of your choosing.
Trekkers must be well acclimatised for this trek so as not to compromise the experience of navigating the magical Cordillera Huayhuash.
SERVICES
Include
- Professional, certified guide (English spoken guide)
- Emergency horse (one only, where suitable)
- Freshly prepared, cooked meals (treks/climbs only)
- Clean drinking water and other refreshments
- Sleeping tent
- Kitchen and dining tent (with dining table(s), chairs and utensils)
- Cooking equipment
- Private toilet tent
- Daily snack pack
- Storage crates for luggage, including duffel bags (for treks/climbs only)
- Washing bowls, towels, soap (for treks/climbs only)
- Hot water bottle (for treks/climbs only)
- Night lamp (for treks/climbs only)
- Pillow and blanket (for treks/climbs only)
- Basic first-aid kit
- Privately-arranged transport to/from trip
- Admission fees for communities within the trip
- Portable oxygen canisters
Not Include
- Accommodation in Huaraz
- Food and drinks in Huaraz, outside of the trip
- Transport into, out of and within Huaraz, outside of the trip
- Personal sleeping bag*
- Sleeping mattress*
- Hiking poles*
- Client’s personal equipment (as provided in the client equipment list)
- Discretionary tips for the crew
- Additional sight-seeing trips and/or acclimatization day hikes
- Personal expenditures
- Any emergency evacuation fees, medical expenses and additional accommodation expenses
- Insurance policy (travel, personal, medical, etc.)
* We are happy to assist to rent these items for you.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Huaraz (3,090m/10,138ft) – Pashpa-Cochapampa (3,700m/12,139ft) – Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft)
- We start by driving for approximately one and a half hours from Huaraz to the village of Pashpa-Cochapampa, the starting point of the trek
- We hike eastwards for approximately nine kilometres (or approximately four to five hours of hiking) through the Ishinca valley to Ishinca base camp, where we spend our first night
- Total hiking time is approximately five hours
Day 2: Ishinca Base Camp (4,390m/14,403ft) – Ishinca Pass (5,350m/17,552ft) – Lake Perolcocha (4,864m/15,958ft)
- It is a hard day as we brave an altitude gain of 960m/3,150ft, traversing uphill to the Ishinca pass (5,350m/17,552ft), the highest point of the trek
- We are awarded with panoramic views of surrounding peaks like Mount Ranrapalca (6,162m/20,217ft), Mount Ishinca (5,550m/18,143ft), Mount Vallunarahu (5,686m/18,655ft), Mount Palcaraju (6,110m/20,046ft) and Mount Tocllaraju (6,032m/19,790ft) from the pass
- Descend gradually to the next campsite near Lake Perolcocha
- Total hiking time is approximately six to seven hours
Day 3: Lake Perolcocha (4,864m/15,958ft) – Huaraz (3,090m/10,138ft)
- An easier day today as we descend along Cojup valley, trekking for approximately 11 kilometres to our pick up spot where our private transport awaits for our return back to Huaraz
- Total hiking time is approximately four to five hours
MAPS
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