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HUAYHUASH LOOP CLASSIC
11 days
About this activity
Day 1: Huaraz to Matacancha
Day 2: Matacancha to Mitucocha
+600m, -510m, trekking 5-6 hrs
Accom camping (4230 masl)
Day 3: Mitucocha to Carhuacocha
+400m, -470m, trekking 7 hrs
Accom camping (4140 masl)
Day 4: Carhuacocha to Huayhuash
+460m, -270m, trekking 9 hrs
Accom camping (4330 masl)
Day 5: Huayhuash to Viconga
+400m, -330m, trekking 8 hrs
Accom camping (4410 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Viconga to Huanacpatay
After 4 hours, we reach the highest pass on the circuit, the Cuyac pass at 5000 masl, with incredible views of the mountains including Jirishanco. Over the pass is a sandy and fairly steep descent for around ½ hour, followed by a long flat walk to the campsite.
+600m, -800m, trekking 07 hrs
Accom camping (4200 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Huanacpatay to Huatia
This is the hardest day on the circuit. Following a descent to 3600 masl, we have a moderately steep climb near the village of Huayllapa. The climb follows a river, where we stop for lunch on the way up.
+850m, -800m, trekking 9 hrs
Accom camping (4450 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Huatia to Yaucha
This is a shorter day, when we cross the Punta Tapush pass at 4800 masl. After crossing the pass, it is a further 3 hours to camp.
Accom camping (4400 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
400m, -400m, trekking 5 hrs
Day 09:Yaucha to Jaguacocha
From Yaucha we cross our last pass at 4800 masl, before descending to Jaguacocha. The views of the mountains are stunning, as Jaguacocha comes into view.
400m, -700m, trekking 8 hrs
Accom camping (4070 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Jaguacocha Rest Day
While this is a rest day at the most beautiful campsite in the Huayhuash, there is an option for a 3 hour morning walk to Solteracocha. Lunch will be a pachamanca (Andean roast).
Optional trekking 3 hrs
Accom camping (4070 masl)
Day 11: Jaguacocha to Llamac and Huaraz
In the morning we walk from our last campsite back to the town of Llamac, where we are meeting our bus. We will have lunch before taking the bus to Huaraz and our hotel.
-470m, trekking 4 hrs
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Day 2: Matacancha to Mitucocha
+600m, -510m, trekking 5-6 hrs
Accom camping (4230 masl)
Day 3: Mitucocha to Carhuacocha
+400m, -470m, trekking 7 hrs
Accom camping (4140 masl)
Day 4: Carhuacocha to Huayhuash
+460m, -270m, trekking 9 hrs
Accom camping (4330 masl)
Day 5: Huayhuash to Viconga
+400m, -330m, trekking 8 hrs
Accom camping (4410 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Viconga to Huanacpatay
After 4 hours, we reach the highest pass on the circuit, the Cuyac pass at 5000 masl, with incredible views of the mountains including Jirishanco. Over the pass is a sandy and fairly steep descent for around ½ hour, followed by a long flat walk to the campsite.
+600m, -800m, trekking 07 hrs
Accom camping (4200 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Huanacpatay to Huatia
This is the hardest day on the circuit. Following a descent to 3600 masl, we have a moderately steep climb near the village of Huayllapa. The climb follows a river, where we stop for lunch on the way up.
+850m, -800m, trekking 9 hrs
Accom camping (4450 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Huatia to Yaucha
This is a shorter day, when we cross the Punta Tapush pass at 4800 masl. After crossing the pass, it is a further 3 hours to camp.
Accom camping (4400 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
400m, -400m, trekking 5 hrs
Day 09:Yaucha to Jaguacocha
From Yaucha we cross our last pass at 4800 masl, before descending to Jaguacocha. The views of the mountains are stunning, as Jaguacocha comes into view.
400m, -700m, trekking 8 hrs
Accom camping (4070 masl)
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Jaguacocha Rest Day
While this is a rest day at the most beautiful campsite in the Huayhuash, there is an option for a 3 hour morning walk to Solteracocha. Lunch will be a pachamanca (Andean roast).
Optional trekking 3 hrs
Accom camping (4070 masl)
Day 11: Jaguacocha to Llamac and Huaraz
In the morning we walk from our last campsite back to the town of Llamac, where we are meeting our bus. We will have lunch before taking the bus to Huaraz and our hotel.
-470m, trekking 4 hrs
Included
- Afternoon tea
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner - 3-course dinner
- All activities
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup
- Private tour
- Round-trip private transfer
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
60%
Original
35%
Aquatic
20%
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