- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
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
Trekking in Huaraz Santa Cruz
This is one of the classic circuits that circles the highest mountain in the National Park: Huascaran 6768m.
Easy access and comfortable campsites make this hike attractive for all trekkers. We cross passes between 4500m and 4850m. Hiking through the "Quenual" (typical Andean shrub) while in deep canyons, green and turquoise lagoons reflect the sparkling glaciers. We pass through villages, where the peasants attempt to harvest their crops and kids enjoy playing with their animals.
Itinerary
Day 1 HUARAZ - CASHAPAMPA - ICCHICOCHA
Pick up from your hotel for a 3-hour drive along the Callejon de Huaylas, passing through Carhuas, Yungay and Caraz. When we arrive at Cashapampa (2900m), we join our donkey drivers and their animals to begin our trek through the Santa Cruz Valley. (3 hr trek - Camp at 3800m)
ACCOM - Tent / Meals - L, D
Day 2 ICCHICOCHA - TAULLIPAMPA
We continue along the Santa Cruz Valley, passing Lake Jatuncocha to our camp at
Taullipampa overlooked by Mount Taulliraju. (5 hr trek - Camp at 4200m)
ACCOM - Tent / Meals - B, L, D
Day 3 TAULLIPAMPA - CACHINAPAMPA
We climb to the Punta Union Pass (4750m), from where we have good views of the Taulliraju, Rinrihirca, Quitaraju, Artesonraju and Alpamayo mountains. Then we descend towards the Huaripampa Valley traversing forests of "Quenual" trees (typical Andean vegetation). (6 hr trek - Camp at 3500m)
ACCOM - Tent / Meals - B, L, D
Day 4 CACHINAPAMPA - MOLINOPAMPA
Continuing through the Huaripampa Valley we reach the town of Colcabamba. From here we continue on our trail through the town of Chalhua where we can stop for the local drink “Chicha”. Then we follow the path to the entrance of the Quebrada Ichic Ulta. (6 hr trek - Camp at 3600m)
ACCOM - Tent / Meals - B, L, D
Day 5 MOLINOPAMPA - LAG. YANAYACU
We ascend to the Yanayacu Pass (4850m) - the highest of our trek. From this point we can see the highest mountains in the Cordillera Blanca - Chopicalqui (6354m) and Huascaran (6768m). We descend towards the Yanayacu lagoon where we set our last camp. (6 hr trek - Camp at 4500m)
ACCOM - Tent / Meals -B, L, D
Day 6 LAG. YANAYACU - QDA. ULTA - HUARAZ
We descend to the road in the Ulta Valley, where our bus awaits to return to Huaraz.
(2 hr trek / 3 hr transfer)
Meals -B, L
What is Included:
- Transfers Huaraz-Cashapampa & Qda. Ulta-Huaraz
2-Person Tents - Foam Mattresses
- Dining Tent
- Camp Tables & Chairs
- Cooking Tent
- Cooking & Eating Utensils
- Toilet Tent
Guide - Cook
- Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX)
- Donkey Drivers
- Donkeys
- Emergency Horse with Saddle
All Food while on Trek from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 6
First Aid Kit
What is not Included:
- Medical Insurance
Entrance Fee to the "Parque Nacional Huascaran" (US$20.00 per person)
Sleeping Bag (can be rented in our shop)
Tips to Staff
Hotels & Food in Huaraz
Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expenses
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