10-Day Huayhuash Trek from Huaraz with Inca Ruins and Lakes

10 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Embark on a 10-day trekking adventure through Peru's Huayhuash Mountains from Huaraz, combining ancient Inca heritage with high-altitude wilderness. Explore Hua...

Duration: 10 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Huaraz, Huanuco, Cordillera Huayhuash · Languages: English

Know before you go: When you pay, 5% of the total price is used to buy goods for a chosen person or village in need of support. This benefit is organised in the presence of the contributors, so those who cooperated by buying the tours and travel products will enjoy this tour while visiting selected places.; Those in need receive the benefits of this programme after careful investigation with the help of governors and priests.; No village, community, or individual is given preferential treatment.; The donations are made before the contributor to ensure complete process transparency.; Please stay in touch after the reservation for the final details.; This tour is recommended for the dry season only, from April to September.

About Huaraz

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Huaraz

Acclimatize to Huaraz with the help of one of Everest Global Hub’s local guides. Experience the Santa Cruz Valley trails and the dramatic cloud forests and Andean lakes that abound in the region.

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What's Included

One acclimatising community support tour
Transfers in and out from your hotel in Huaraz to the trailhead and trek end
Official Huaraz trekking guide
Emergency horse and guide assistance for more than 5 passengers
Cook for more than 5 passengers; otherwise, the guide is the cook for fewer than 4 passengers
Cook helper for more than 5 passengers
Boiled drinking water
Donkey carriers
Donkeys for carrying camping logistics as needed
Emergency horse for evacuation
Cooking tent
Group tent for more than 5 passengers
Cooking utensils
Chairs and tables
Sleeping tents for two people per tent
Sleeping mattresses
Emergency basic first aid kit
Oxygen
Food as mentioned in the itinerary
Hot water for washing hands in the mornings
Any other service for comfortable trekking

Not Included

Huayhuash community entrance fees
Personal medicines, if needed
Personal trekking clothes or equipment (warm clothes, rain clothes, hiking sticks, etc.)
Personal toiletries
Extra services or additional transfers
Tips for staff

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Huaraz and Community Support Activity

Meet your guide upon arrival in Huaraz and take part in a donation drive. Meet your guide upon arrival in Huaraz and take part in a donation drive.
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Day 02

Huanucopampa and Inca Archaeological Sites

Have breakfast and head to La Union district via a paved highway for approximately 4 hours. Have breakfast and head to La Union district via a paved highway for approximately 4 hours. Reach the Inca ruins of Huanucoviejo, also known as Huanucopampa, and spend an hour at the main building. Observe the main Ushnu (ceremonial centre), the Acllawasi (women's house), the military house, and the Inca bath, and see the six porches that form the principal entrance to the main building. Reach the Inca ruins of Huanucoviejo, also known as Huanucopampa, and spend an hour at the main building. Observe the main Ushnu (ceremonial centre), the Acllawasi (women's house), the military house, and the Inca bath, and see the six porches that form the principal entrance to the main building. Proceed to the other archaeological sites of the Incas. Proceed to the other archaeological sites of the Incas. Drive to Baños district, famous for its hot springs and Inca bath, then pass through the town and continue to Queropalca. Drive to Baños district, famous for its hot springs and Inca bath, then pass through the town and continue to Queropalca. Arrive at the campsite in the district of Queropalca at 3841 masl. Arrive at the campsite in the district of Queropalca at 3841 masl.
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Day 03

Queropalca to Carhuacocha

Enjoy breakfast at Queropalca, then hike up along the Carhuacocha River. Enjoy breakfast at Queropalca, then hike up along the Carhuacocha River. Walk across the highlands full of pastures and delight in your first views of the Huayhuash mountains. As you approach Carhuacocha, you will be greeted by beautiful scenery. Arrive at Carhuacocha and set up your camp. Walk across the highlands full of pastures and delight in your first views of the Huayhuash mountains. As you approach Carhuacocha, you will be greeted by beautiful scenery. Arrive at Carhuacocha and set up your camp. Have lunch at the campsite and savour the inspiring views as you walk around the lake. Have lunch at the campsite and savour the inspiring views as you walk around the lake. Dinner and overnight in Carhuacocha (4200 masl).
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Day 04

Siula Lakes and Siula Pass Trek

Start your trek at 8 a.m. after breakfast and be amazed by the three different-coloured lakes of Siula. Start your trek at 8 a.m. after breakfast and be amazed by the three different-coloured lakes of Siula. Reach Siula Pass at 4850 masl and have lunch next to the Carnicero lakes. Reach Siula Pass at 4850 masl and have lunch next to the Carnicero lakes. Hike down to your camping place at 4350 masl. Hike down to your camping place at 4350 masl. Distance- 13.8 km Duration- 8 hrs of trekking Meals- B/L/D
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Day 05

Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass and Viconga

Trek to Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass after breakfast. Trek to Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass after breakfast. Proceed down to your campsite at Viconga for lunch. Proceed down to your campsite at Viconga for lunch. Stroll to the hot springs, a 20-minute walk from the camp (4390 masl). Stroll to the hot springs, a 20-minute walk from the camp (4390 masl). Distance- 11 km Duration- 5-6 hrs of trekking Meals- B/L/D
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Day 06

Highest Pass of the Trip and Cuyoc Mountain Views

Hike to the highest pass of your trip in about 3 hours and enjoy the views of Cuyoc Mountain. Hike to the highest pass of your trip in about 3 hours and enjoy the views of Cuyoc Mountain. Hike down to the Guanacpatay Valley for lunch. Hike down to the Guanacpatay Valley for lunch. Continue walking for a few hours to reach your camping place in the peaceful Guanacpatay Valley (4150 masl). Continue walking for a few hours to reach your camping place in the peaceful Guanacpatay Valley (4150 masl). Distance- 15 kmDuration- 8-9 hrs of trekking Meals- B/L/D
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Day 07

Descent to Huayllapa Village

Depart at 8 a.m. and proceed along the valley down to Huayllapa, a small isolated peasant village at 3490 masl. The small Andean shops here provide soda drinks, beers, and first-house necessities. Depart at 8 a.m. and proceed along the valley down to Huayllapa, a small isolated peasant village at 3490 masl. The small Andean shops here provide soda drinks, beers, and first-house necessities. Arrive around 1 p.m. for lunch, then go shopping around the village. Arrive around 1 p.m. for lunch, then go shopping around the village. Dinner and overnight in Huayllapa (3490 masl) Distance- 18 km Duration- 7-8 hrs of trekking Meals- B/L/D
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Day 08

Tapush Pass Trek

Hike for 5 hours to reach Tapush Pass at 4480 masl. Hike for 5 hours to reach Tapush Pass at 4480 masl. Walk down the trail for about two hours and arrive at the campsite (4417 masl) by late afternoon. Walk down the trail for about two hours and arrive at the campsite (4417 masl) by late afternoon. Distance- 12 km Duration- 5-6 hrs of trekking Meals- B/L/D
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Day 09

Yaucha Pass and Jahuacocha Lake

Trek to Yaucha Pass (4800 masl) after breakfast and spend the next two hours there. Trek to Yaucha Pass (4800 masl) after breakfast and spend the next two hours there. Continue down the Huacrish ravine for three or four hours and be surprised by a beautiful panoramic landscape. Jahuacocha Lake, at the base of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, and Rondoy, is a beautiful green-coloured lake, and your campsite is at 4066 masl. Continue down the Huacrish ravine for three or four hours and be surprised by a beautiful panoramic landscape. Jahuacocha Lake, at the base of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, and Rondoy, is a beautiful green-coloured lake, and your campsite is at 4066 masl. Enjoy the spectacular avalanches coming down from the base of Jirishanca. Enjoy the spectacular avalanches coming down from the base of Jirishanca. Next to your camp, find a typical mountain hut for sheepherders. Next to your camp, find a typical mountain hut for sheepherders. Overnight in Jahuacocha at 4050 masl Distance- 7.8 km Duration- 4-5 hrs of trekking Meals- B/L/D
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Day 10

Farewell to Huayhuash and Return to Huaraz

Enjoy an easy walk to Pampallamac, where you will say goodbye to the Huayhuash Mountains. Enjoy an easy walk to Pampallamac, where you will say goodbye to the Huayhuash Mountains. After resting for a few minutes, have lunch and proceed down to Llamac town, arriving at approximately 1 or 2 p.m. After resting for a few minutes, have lunch and proceed down to Llamac town, arriving at approximately 1 or 2 p.m. Drive along the Llamac River to Timpoc, where the Llamac and Pacllon rivers join. Drive along the Llamac River to Timpoc, where the Llamac and Pacllon rivers join. Continue along the Ainin River to reach Chiquian, stroll around the village, and then continue to Huaraz for 3 hours. Continue along the Ainin River to reach Chiquian, stroll around the village, and then continue to Huaraz for 3 hours. Distance- 10 km Duration- 6 hrs of trekking + 4 hrs bus ride Meals- B/L