- Huayhuash trek – 8 days always light with just the stuff for the day
- The Cordillera Huayhuash – Peru’s second highest mountain region with the impressive peaks of Yerupaja, Siula Grande and Trapecio.
- Lagoons and glaciers – picturesque lakes Mitucocha, Carhuacocha, Siula and Jahuacocha, surrounded by glaciers.
- Iconic mountains – the trek follows the route around Siula Grande, made famous by Joe Simpson’s story “Touching the Void” (translated as “Falling into Silence”)
- Traditional Andean villages – local life and culture of mountain villages such as Huayllapa.
- Full board on the trek and overnight stays in rented tents (which you don’t bring)
- Group size: 6-12 participants
- Tour dates: 7-20 June 2025 (14 days/10 days holiday)
To trek in the Peruvian Cordillera Huayhuash is to experience a true high altitude expedition. Our eight-day journey will take you into the heart of the Andean mountains, crossing mountain passes up to 5,000 meters high, admiring turquoise lakes and constantly surrounded by majestic peaks such as Yerupaja (the second highest mountain in Peru – 6,634 m), Siula Grande (6,344 m) and more. This is a moderate trek (also challenging due to the higher altitude), suitable for those who desire incredible views, physical challenge and the tranquility of mountain nature at the same time.
Tour program:
DAY 1: BY AIR FROM PRAGUE TO PERU
Upon arrival in Lima, transfer to the hotel and relax after a long journey.
2. DAY 2: TRANSFER FROM LIMA TO HUARAZ
In the morning, check out of the hotel and transfer to the bus station. Direct bus to Huaraz, arriving in the early evening. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and free time to relax and acclimatize.
3. DAY 2: ACCLIMATIZATION DAY IN HUARAZ
Today’s day is for gradual acclimatization and preparation for the trek. Huaraz is situated at an altitude of 3 052 m. We will go even higher today and the destination of today’s trip will be either the Wilcacocha lagoon (approx. 3,750 m) or the slightly more challenging Churup lagoon (approx. 4,450 m).
DAY 4 – 11: HUYAHUASH TREK
Number of days: 8 days/7 nights in a tent
Length: 140 km
Highest point: 5 080 m above sea level (Paso Santa Rosa)
Meals: Full board
Note: We trek light – you will carry only personal items needed during the day, the rest will be carried by mules.
Day 1 of the trek: Cuartelhuain (4 180 m) – Paso Cacanan Punta (4 700 m) – Mitucocha (4 230 m)
From Huaraz we will cross to Cuartelhuain, which is the starting point of our trek. Today’s destination is Mitucocha, where we will set up our first camp. On the way we will cross the Cacanan Punta pass (4,700 m).
Approximate walking time: 7 hours
Accommodation.
Day 2 of the trek: Mitucocha (4 230 m) – Paso Carhuac (4 650 m) – Laguna Carhuacocha (4 140 m)
We will climb up the Carhuac Pass with views of the snow-capped peaks of Siula and Yerupaja (6,634 m – the second highest mountain in Peru!). We will then descend to the picturesque Lake Carhuacocha, where we will spend the night tonight.
Approximate walking time: 8 hours
Accommodation.
Day 3 of the trek: Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m) – Paso Siula (4,830 m) – Huayhuash (4,350 m)
Today’s route takes us to the famous Siula lookout, from where you can admire the lakes of Quesillococha, Siula and Gangrajanca. We will then cross the Siula Pass and descend to the Huayhuash campsite.
Approximate walking time: 8 hours
Accommodation: Camp Huayhuash (4350 m)
Day 4 of the trek: Huayhuash (4,350 m) – Paso Trapecio (5,000 m) – Cuyocpampa (4,560 m)
We continue to the south of the Cordillera and cross the challenging Trapecio Pass. After the descent we arrive at the Cuyocpampa campsite.
Approximate walking time: 7 hours
Accommodation: Camp Cuyocpampa (4560 m)
Day 5 of the trek: Cuyocpampa (4,560 m) – Paso Santa Rosa (5,070 m) – Huayllapa (3,600 m)
Today we will cross the highest point of the trek, Paso Santa Rosa (5,070 m), with panoramic views of Cuyoc, Siula and Yerupaja peaks. We will then descend to the village of Huayllapa.
Approximate walking time: 9 hours
Accommodation: Huayllapa Camp (3600 m)
Day 6 of the trek: Huayllapa (3,600 m) – Paso Tapush (4,770 m) – Gashpapampa (4,570 m)
We climb from Huayllapa to the Tapush Pass, from where we have fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Today’s campsite is at Gashpapampa.
Approximate walking time: 7 hours
Accommodation: Gashpapampa Camp (4570 m)
Day 7 of the trek: Gashpapampa – Paso Llaucha (4,850 m) – Laguna Jahuacocha (4,150 m)
Today we will climb two important passes – Tapush and Llaucha – and descend to one of the most beautiful lakes in Huayhuash, Jahuacocha Lagoon.
Walking time: 7 hours
Accommodation.
Day 8 Trek: Jahuacocha Lagoon (4,150 m) – Paso Pampa Llamac (4,300 m) – Llamac (3,300 m)
The last day of our trek will take us over the Pampa Llamac Pass back to the village of Llamac, where we will be transferred back to Huaraz.
Approximate walking time: 5-6 hours
Accommodation.
DAY 12: BUS BACK TO LIMA
After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer by bus back to Lima. The end of our Andean expedition.
DAY 13: DEPARTURE FROM LIMA
If time permits, optional sightseeing in the historic part of Lima (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Plaza Mayor with the Cathedral, the Park of Love on the Pacific Coast, the modern Miraflores district and, conversely, one of the oldest districts , Barranco.
DAY 14: ARRIVAL IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
Arrival in the Czech Republic according to the flight schedule.
Further information:
Price includes:
- Accompanied by a Czech guide
- local guides, porters
- accommodation 5x hotel with breakfast, double rooms with private bathroom
- 7x under a rented tent
- on the treks, renting mattresses, porters for personal belongings 6kg/person
- program and transport according to itinerary
- entrance fees to national parks during the trek
- full board on treks, breakfast in hotels
- CK insurance against bankruptcy
Price does not include:
- international airfare (price from 30 000 CZK)
- medical expenses insurance (we can arrange – beware of high altitude)
- tips for the trekking team, for the guide
- optional activities beyond the program (e.g. sightseeing in Lima)
This trek is not suitable for:
- you don’t like camping and nights with sub-zero temperatures
- you are not in good physical condition – it’s 8 days of trekking, we will be at high altitudes above 4,000 metres 80% of the time, so make sure you can handle the altitude
- you feel dizzy – there are steep drop-offs in a few places as you skirt around the edges of the mountains on the rubble
- you have bad knees – there are 3 days with steep descents lasting over an hour
Tour operator: Enjoy Travel s.r.o.
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