Hike the Huayhuash Circuit
Hike the Huayhuash Circuit
Explore one of Peru’s most breathtaking short treks in the world’s highest tropical mountain range.
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Trip overview

Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Huaraz and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 – Travel southeast through villages and mining areas to visit the Huánuco Pampa Archaeological Site. Continue to Queropalca (3,830m) for the night.
Day 3 – Hike to the stunning Carhuacocha Lake (4,200m), where the snow-capped peaks of Jirishanca and Yerupajá reflect in the water. Camp by the lake.
Day 4 – Cross Montaña Pass (4,620m) and Punta Carhuacocha Pass, with views of Mitucocha Lake and towering peaks. Camp at Mitucocha (4,100m).
Day 5 – Ascend to Cacananpunta Pass (4,700m), then descend to Cuartelwain for lunch. Continue to Matacancha and camp at 4,200m.
Day 6 – Trek through the Rondoy Valley to Sambuya Pass (4,700m), surrounded by spectacular Andean peaks. Descend to Jahuacocha Lake and camp near the shore (4,050m).
Day 7 – Climb to Mancanpunta Pass (4,572m), then descend a steep trail to Pocpa, where private transport returns you to Huaraz.
Day 8 – Free time in Huaraz before your departure.
Whats included
- Transportation
- Professional bilingual guide
- Double occupancy tents with Thermarest sleeping pads
- All meals during the trek
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Kitchen and dining tents
- Cook and camp staff
- Drivers and horses to carry camping gear and luggage
- Entrance tickets
- Solar energy lamps for tents
- Eco-toilet tents
- Adequate garbage disposal
- First aid kit and oxygen tank
- Duffle bag
Not included
- Personal travel insurance
- Transfer airport / hotel / airport – Lima
- Hotel In Huaraz, according to the program nights.
- Entrance fee of the community
- Horse (in case of emergency, for trekking parts)
- Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance
- Not mentioned food and beverages
- Personal Spending
- Personal camping and climbing equipment (sleeping bag, glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.)
- Tip