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What Awaits You
The Cordillera Blanca is a young mountain range composed primarily of granite, located in northwestern Peru and renowned worldwide for the breathtaking beauty of its towering peaks capped with eternal snows. During this fully autonomous adventure stay through the Peruvian Andes, you will discover magnificent landscapes that remain wonderfully preserved, far from any human civilization. We always begin with a proper acclimatization period to high altitude over several days, before setting off to purify ourselves and shed all intrusive thoughts as we progress along the stages of the route.
Highlights of the Trip:
- Lima, the capital city
- Huaraz, a natural paradise
- The Cordillera Blanca circuit, considered one of the 7 most beautiful treks in the world
Day-by-day program
DAY 1: LIMA
Arrival in Lima, met by your guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Included: Airport/hotel transfer
DAY 2: LIMA
Morning dedicated to exploring the colonial historic centre (Plaza San Martín, Casa Aliaga, the churches of La Merced, San Pedro and San Francisco, the Central Reserve Bank Museum), finishing at Plaza de Armas, the Presidential Palace and City Hall. Early afternoon transfer by private bus to Miraflores for lunch – a perfect opportunity to sample Peru’s world-famous seafood specialties. The day ends with a leisurely one-hour walk along the Pacific coast, followed by free time to explore this vibrant district at your own pace.
Included: Private vehicle – half board – entrances – hotel
DAY 3: LIMA → HUARAZ (1h flight + 60 km / 1h drive)
Early transfer (around 5 am) to the airport for the flight to Huaraz (arrival approx. 8 am). Transfer to the hotel to drop luggage and enjoy breakfast. Around 10 am, gentle walking tour of the city to soak up daily Quechua life: local market, main square and city centre. In the afternoon, bus to the start of our first acclimatisation hike in the Cordillera Negra. After a steady 2-hour ascent we reach Lake Wilcacocha (3,700 m), revealing a breathtaking panorama of the entire Cordillera Blanca. Return to Huaraz the same way.
(Elevation: +410 m / –410 m; 7 km / 4 h)
Included: Private vehicle – entrance – half board – hotel
DAY 4: HUARAZ (30 km / 2 h)
Morning bus to the village of Pitec, high above Huaraz in the Cordillera Blanca, for our second (more demanding) acclimatisation hike. Slow, steep 2-hour climb followed by a contouring trail to the stunning Lake Churup (4,500 m). Picnic lunch, then return the same way, arriving back in Huaraz around 4 pm.
(Elevation: +600 m / –600 m; 10 km / 5 h)
Included: Private vehicle – picnic – entrance – dinner – hotel
DAY 5: HUARAZ (130 km / 3 h)
Morning bus to the trailhead for our third acclimatisation hike in the Cordillera Blanca. Sustained 4-hour ascent through classic queñual forest to the glacial Lake Auquiscocha (4,300 m) beneath the imposing Hualcán glacier. Picnic, then descent the same way, reaching Huaraz around 6 pm.
(Elevation: +700 m / –700 m; 12 km / 7 h)
Included: Private vehicle – picnic – entrance – hotel
DAY 6: HUARAZ → HUALCAYÁN → HUALCAYÁN CAMP 3,140 m (120 km / 6 h)
Transfer and start of the trek. Long drive from Huaraz to the village of Hualcayán. Meet the muleteers, load the mules and begin walking to the first camp. Still rural atmosphere with views over cultivated fields and distant mountains. Night under tent.
(Elevation: +240 m; 3 km / 1 h 30)
Included: Private vehicle – full board
DAY 7: HUALCAYÁN CAMP → WISHCASH 4,300 m
Departure around 8 am on a long, steady zigzag ascent to the Wishcash plateau. Magnificent panoramic views of the valley and Cordillera Blanca peaks. Significant effort, but the landscape becomes increasingly alpine. Night under tent.
(Elevation: +1,100 m; 7 km / 5 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 8: WISHCASH → CULLICOCHA PASS 4,850 m → RUINA PAMPA 4,200 m
First high pass and turquoise lagoons. Pass beautiful Lake Cullicocha with views of Santa Cruz, then cross Paso Cullicocha (4,850 m). Spectacular descent into the wild glacial valley of Ruina Pampa. Night under tent.
(Elevation: +550 m / –650 m; 12 km / 8 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 9: RUINA PAMPA → CRUZE ALPAMAYO 4,250 m
Gentle ascent to the trek’s jewel. Follow a narrow valley before climbing to the strategic camp at the foot of the stunning Alpamayo – often called the world’s most beautiful mountain. True high-mountain atmosphere. Night under tent.
(Elevation: +150 m / –100 m; 5 km / 3 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 10: CRUZE ALPAMAYO → MIRADOR → JANCARURISH 4,200 m
Unforgettable views of Alpamayo. Optional but highly recommended detour to the famous Alpamayo viewpoint (postcard-perfect pyramid face). Short descent to Jancarurish camp in a wide, green valley ringed by glaciers.
(Elevation: +250 m / –400 m; 7 km / 4 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 11: JANCARURISH → CARA CARA PASS 4,850 m → HUILLCA 4,300 m
One of the trek’s finest days. Sustained climb to Paso Cara Cara with plunging glacier views. Long panoramic ridge traverse before descending to the remote Huillca camp. Pure alpine wilderness.
(Elevation: +630 m / –530 m; 11 km / 7 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 12: HUILLCA → MESAPATA PASS 4,460 m → JANCAPAMPA 3,600 m
Long transition day from isolated Andean ecosystems to inhabited green valleys. Climb to Mesapata Pass, then long descent into the Quechua community valley of Jancapampa.
(Elevation: +300 m / –1,150 m; 15 km / 8 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 13: JANCAPAMPA → TUPA TUPA PASS 4,400 m → HUECROCOCHA 4,200 m
Return to glacial isolation. Steep climb to Tupa Tupa Pass with superb views, followed by descent to the beautiful lakeside camp at Huecrococha.
(Elevation: +800 m / –600 m; 12 km / 7 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 14: HUECROCOCHA → ALTO DE PUCARAJU PASS 4,650 m → TUCTU 4,200 m
Ascent of the trek’s final pass – Alto de Pucaraju – with views of Artesonraju (the Paramount Pictures mountain). Descent into a wild, grassy valley far from the crowds. Magnificent bivouac site.
(Elevation: +450 m / –450 m; 10 km / 6 h)
Included: Full board
DAY 15: TUCTU → VAQUERÍA 2,900 m → HUARAZ
Last trekking day and return to civilisation via a long, gradual descent. Vehicle waiting at Vaquería for the drive back to Huaraz, stopping en route at Portachuelo Pass and the Llanganuco Lakes. End of an unforgettable trek.
(Elevation: –1,300 m; 13 km / 6 h)
Included: Private vehicle – picnic – dinner – hotel
DAY 16: HUARAZ
Free day in Huaraz as a buffer for any unforeseen delays during the trek.
Included: Hotel
DAY 17: HUARAZ → LIMA
Morning transfer to the airport (around 7 am), flight to Lima, baggage check-in and international departure flight.
Included: Transfers and domestic flight
Price Details
The travel package includes:
- International flights
- Assistance from your arrival at the airport until the end of the program
- A professional French-speaking guide for the entire duration of the stay
- All general entrance fees
- Hotels based on double/twin room occupancy
- Private transportation vehicle
- Round-trip domestic flight Lima – Huaraz – Lima
- Full camping equipment
- Muleteers and cook
- Mules and horses to carry your personal belongings
- First-aid kit
- Emergency horses for unforeseen situations
- Meals on a half-board basis
The travel package excludes:
- Travel insurance (cancellation, interruption, accident, and repatriation)
- Personal trekking gear and sleeping bag
- Alcoholic beverages, tips, and personal expenses
