HUAY HUASH 11-DAY TREK - HUARAZ

Classic Huay Huash Trek - Huaraz - 11 Days
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This trek is considered one of the best treks in the world and for good reason. The scenery is unsurpassed - dramatic snow topped mountains, sublime glacial lakes and the wonderful solitude of the mountains for one and half weeks. Definitely an adventure of a lifetime.

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

This trek is considered one of the best treks in the world and for good reason. The scenery is unsurpassed - dramatic snow topped mountains, sublime glacial lakes and the wonderful solitude of the mountains for one and half weeks. Definitely an adventure of a lifetime. More and more people have been coming to Huaraz in order to do this trek since the area was made famous by Joe Simpson and his book (and later film) Touching the Void (Siula Grande the mountain they were climbing in amongst the Huay Huash range). There are several variations of this trek taking different amounts of days but this route is considered the "Classic Huay Huash Trek".

Any trek of 11 days cannot be considered easy and one that is mostly over 4000 meters (and goes up to 5000m) will be harder for anyone who is not acclimitised so we recommend you have spent some days in Huaraz prior to departing. That said , this trek is considered difficult to moderately difficult so should be suitable for most keen trekkers.

ITINERARYITINERARY
DAY 1 –  Huaraz (3050m) – Quartelhuain (4150m)
You will be picked up from the hotel around 7/8am  in private transport and we will drive to Quartelhuain to start the trek (approximately 6 hours).
 
DAY 2 – Quartelhuain – Cacanan Punta-Pass (4.700 m) – Mitucocha
Distance 10km
 
DAY 3 – Mitucocha – Punta Carhuac pass (4,650 m) – Carhuacocha
Distance 12km 
 
DAY 4 – Optional rest day 

DAY 5 – Carhuacocha – Siula Pass (4,830 m) – Huayhuash (Huayhuash village)

Distance 15km
 

DAY 6 – Huayhuash – Portachuelo Pass (4,795 m) – Lake Viconga

Distance 11km

Visit the hot springs (entrance not included, approximately 10 soles per person).

 

DAY 7 – Viconga – Punta Cuyoc (5,000 m, the highest point of the trek) – Huanacpatay

Distance 10km
 

DAY 8 – Huanacpatay – San Antonio Pass – Huayllapa – Huatia

Distance 18km
 

DAY 9 – Huatia – Punta Tapush (4.750 m) – Susucocha – Cashpapampa

Distance 9km
 

DAY 10 – Cashpapampa – Jahuacocha (optional: ascent of Diablo Mudo, 5,350 m, see below)

Distance 11km 
 
DAY 11 – Jahuacocha – Llamac – Huaraz
Distance 8km

INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDEDINCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED
INCLUDED
  • Private transportation to / from beginning / end of trek, pickup from your hotel / hostel
  • All entrance fees
  • All camping equipment and cooking / eating utensils
  • Thermarest inflatble camping mattress and 3/4 season branded tents - using 3 person tents for each 2 people
  • Trekking guide - English-speaking 
  • Cook
  • Donkeys and donkey drivers (approx 12kg per client)
  • Meals during trek
  • Camping equipment - tent, mattress
 
NOT INCLUDED
  • Sleeping bag - can be rented for additional costs - please ask.
  • Personal equipment and clothing - you need mountain trekking clothing such as boots, fleece etc.
  • Breakfast on day 1 and evening meal on last day
  • Travel Insurance - THIS IS REQUIRED AND PROOF MUST BE SHOWN PRIOR TO DEPARTURE IN HUARAZ (this insurance must cover accidents, injury, illness and death medical expenses and personal liability)
  • Sunglasses and sun cream 
  • Additional costs for early return / termination of trip for what ever reason - this includes transport costs and also possible accomodation costs for both clients and staff.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONIMPORTANT INFORMATION
The trek requires a minimum of 2 people in order to leave but you can book for one and if we find more people or there is already others for your chosen date we can then confirm. If we do not we can refund your money as per our cancellations policy. You can also book as a PRIVATE ONE PERSON TOUR - by booking this option there will be a guaranteed departure of the trek. Ask us about this option.

CANCELLATION POLICIES
The cancellation policies for these trips are stricter than our standard policy. Please note that to book this tour you must agree to the following conditions (in additional to any of our other policies)
If the customer wishes to cancel a tour for any reason, the following charges will apply:
  • More than 31 days notice before the tour, starts - lose 25% of the cost paid
  • 21 to 31 days before the start of the tour start - lose 50% of the cost paid
  • 11 -21 days prior to your departure date - lose 75% of the cost paid
  • Within 11 days before the start of the tour 100% of the cost.
Please note that we will not make any money in the case of these cancellations and we are obliged to comply with these rules as we must pay the above costs.
If you need to cancel due to circumstances beyond your control we can provide a letter for your travel insurance company providing details of your booking if you wish to try to claim.

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