- Region
- Cordillera Blanca
- Duration
- 14 Days / 13 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate - Trek
- Price per Person
- $1,599.00 USD
- Minimum
- 4 people
- Regular leaving dates
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Client Reports
Arturo J. GómezAugust 2011
Muchas gracias a todo el equipo de Aventuraquechua por habernos ayudado a cumplir nuestro sueño.
Hemos pasado 11 días maravillosos recorriendo la cordillera Huayhuash, la atención recibida, el mimo con el que habéis cuidado todos los detalles han hecho que un trekking "duro" se nos hiciese un paseo.
Gracias por todo
Arturo J. y Maricruz Pellín
Howard ScotlandJuly 2011
Our group used Aventura Quechua for a custom climbing and trekking trip of 11 days through the Vilcanota Range. Carlos and his crew covered every detail without fail. He handled everything from airport pick-up and Machu Picchu tickets to all of the logistics or a trek from Tinqui through to Pitumarca. Our cook, Domingo, surpassed the skill of all prior cooks we've hired over the course of 6 prior trips to the Andes. Arrieros Leo and Rocque covered every pack train need and many more tasks that just made the trip come together. Driver and facilitator John covered road transportation and miscellaneous needs on time, on route, and without a hitch, every time.
Simply said, Carlos and his crew met every logistical need and constructed a smooth custom trip, from airport pick-up to airport drop-off. I recommend him without reservation. For additional details as to our experience with Aventura Quechua please see the peru 2011 narrative at www.climbingwithbob.com.
Marie-Aimée DurandJanuary 2011
Bonjour à toute l'équipe de Carlos (surtout sa maman adorable hôtesse de Mi Casa à Huaraz!)
Nous étions 4 pour ce séjour de 4 semaines au Pérou de juin à juillet 2010, 10 jours de tourisme ou de transfert de ville à ville et 18 jours de trekking. Le sud d'abord avec son surprenant et grandiose canyon de Colca avec ses ramasseurs de cochenille; une étape farniente sur le lac Titicaca avec l'hospitalité chaleureuse des habitants de l'Ile d'Aman Tani; puis le trek de Choquequiraw, véritable enchantement des yeux, visite d'un site Inca très peu connu des touristes car il n'est accessible qu'après 2 jours de marche et se situe à 3000 m d'altitude, dépaysement total dans ses immensités sauvages et les sommets majestueux de la cordillère Vilcabamba. Nous découvrons aussi le chaleureux accueil des péruviens qui sont prêts à tout pour nous satisfaire alors que leur vie est très rude. La fin du trek nous emmène dans la vallée de l'Urubamba qui a été dévastée par les pluies diluviennes du printemps; le Machu Pichu nous apparaît au lever du soleil pour nous dévoiler tous ses secrets. Retour à Cuzco, ville royale dont le rues ont conservés des murs incas et où l'architecture espagnole est dominante comme dans beaucoup de villes du Pérou. Départ pour Lima, puis Huaraz, départ de notre trek dans la cordillère blanche. Malgré la pluie, les magnifiques sommets glaciaires à 6000m comme l'Alpamayo nous ont émerveillés.
Grand bravo aux guides, à l'équipe des muletiers et des cuisiniers, à Suzanna et bien sûr à Carlos qui nous a accueilli dans ce pays magique. Je reviendrais et ne manquerais pas de faire appel à vous. Marie-Aimée
Journeys & Trekking in Peru Alpamayo Trekking Tour
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Starting and ending in the capital city of Lima, this tour gives you a couple of days to see the sites around Huaraz before taking on this extraordinary trek which circles Mt Santa Cruz, Alpamayo, Pucahircas, Taulliraju, Chacraraju and Huascaran, while crossing passes between 4500m and 4800m. You hike through the Quenual typical Andean shrub), while in deep canyons, where green and turquoise lagoons reflect the sparkling glaciers. Above are villages, where the peasants attempt to harvest their crops. The mountains are covered with "ice flutes" (incredible ice-formations hanging from the slopes).
Itinerary
Day 1 Lima
You arrive into Lima and will be transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district for an overnight stay.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- -
Day 2 Lima - Huaraz
You will be travelling by bus to the city of Huaraz today. Your local representative will pick you up from your hotel at about noon to transfer you to the bus station. The bus ride is about 7 hours in total and the local representative in Huaraz will be waiting to transfer you to your hostel.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 3 Huaraz
A free day to acclimatize and enjoy the city. Your local representative is available to suggest activities for the day if you like.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 4 Huaraz - Chavin
A day tour to the site of Chavin de Huantar. The Chavin Culture is the oldest, major culture in Peru (1300 - 400 BC). The ruins at Chavin de Huantar consist of a large main square which has a staircase leading into the "Castillo". This is a three-storey, 13 metre high building which houses many chambers and tunnels - many of them underground. There are no windows or doors (other than the main entrance) but the whole complex was so well-designed that there is virtually no mustiness. A 4 metre high stone dagger can be found in the heart of the building.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 5 HUARAZ - HUALCAYAN - HUISHCASH
Pick-up at your hotel and transfer to the starting point of the trek in a private bus. We pass through the picturesque cities of Yungay and Caraz, from where appears before us the two imposing summits of Huascaran. We follow the path that ascends the first Andean buttresses. Then to Huishcash where we view our next snow-covered peak - Milluacocha. A short trek to our camp, which has a splendid view of the Yanacocha lagoon. (5 hr trek - Camp at 4250m)
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 6 HUISHCASH - OSORURI
We continue our ascent, following the aqueduct to Cullicocha. We have our picnic lunch facing the Névado Santa-Cruz and its glacier, which falls into the Rajucocha lagoon. Then we reach the highest pass of the circuit (4850m). (4 hr trek - Camp at 4500m)
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 7 OSORURI - JANCARURISH
A short trek to reach the Ventana Pass (4750m). At the end of the long Quebrada de Los Cedros “the most beautiful mountain in the world" appears - Alpamayo (5947m). We camp by the campsite called Jancarurish. (6 hr trek - Camp at 4200m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 8 JANCARURISH - HUILCAPAMPA
We continue our ascent to cross the Andes range, by reaching the Caracara Pass (4830m). We enter the immense, “Ichu” covered, Mayobamba valley and continue onto Huilcapampa. (7 hr trek - Camp at 4050m)
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 9 HUILCAPAMPA - JACAPAMPA
From the Huilca Pass (4600m), we get the sensation that we can reach out and touch the Nevado of Pucahirca – the mountains seem so close. (6 hr trek - Camp at 3500m)
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 10 JACAPAMPA - LAGUNA HUECRACOCHA
In the early morning, on the Jacapampa plain, we get our first glimpse of the immense Pucahirca glacier, which seems about to fall! Then we will continue our hike towards the small settlement Pishgopampa, reaching the pass Tupatupa 4360m. We continue the valley to make camp close to the Huecracocha Lagoon, which dominates the valley. (8 hr trek - Camp at 4050m)
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 11 LAGUNA HUECROCOCHA- HUARIPAMPA
Today we ascend the Pucaraju pass (4750m). From the pass we have great views of Cordillera Blanca and Taulliraju. (8hr trek - Camp at 3800m).
- Accommodation
- Tents
- Meals
- B, L, D
Day 12 HUARIPAMPA – VAQUERIA - HUARAZ
Passing by Colcabamba, we start to climb towards Vaqueria where our transport will take us back to Huaraz passing by Portachuelo Pass, awesome views of Huascaran, Huandoy, Chacraraju, Pisco and Chopicalqui and the Llanganuco lakes, then we continue to Yungay and Huaraz (4hr trek – Bus journey 3hr)
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B, L
Day 13 HUARAZ LIMA
You have the morning free in Huaraz before returning to Lima by bus. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Miraflores.
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- B
Day 14 Lima - OUT
Transfer to the airport for your international flights. If you would like optional activities, such as a city tour of Lima, we can make arrangements for you.
- Meals
- B
What is Included:
- Private transfers from airport to hotel and return to airport
Hotels in Lima and Huaraz
Meals as listed in itinerary
Public transport from Lima to Huaraz and return
Private transfers to bus station and hotel and return
Professional, English and Spanish speaking Guide
Private transport to and from Chavin
Private Transfers from Huaraz to Hualcayan & Llanganuco to Huaraz
2-Person Tents - Foam Mattresses
- Dining Tent
- Camp Tables & Chairs
- Cooking Tent
- Cooking & Eating Utensils
- Toilet Tent
Trekking Guide - Assistant Guide (for 9+ PAX)
- Cook
- Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX)
- Donkey Drivers
- Donkeys
- Emergency Horse with Saddle
Entrance fees to Chavin and National Park Huascaran
First Aid Kit
What is not Included:
- Medical Insurance
Sleeping Bag
Tips to Staff
Some meals
Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expenses
We recommend that you bring
- Sleeping bag
- head lamp
- poncho or rain coat
- sun cream
- good hiking boots,
Please note
- plastic ziplocks bags to put documents in
- your personal medication
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