SATURDAY, AUGUST 8: ARRIVAL IN LIMA

Lima - Arrive in Lima and get ready for the exciting journey ahead. Spend the day unwinding at your hotel or exploring the lively capital at your leisure. This is an ideal time to acclimate and recover from your travels.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9: LIMA CULTURAL TOUR - NIGHT BUS TO HUARAZ

Huaraz - After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of Lima, visiting the Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, Government Palace, and San Francisco Monastery. In the afternoon, take a panoramic tour of Miraflores and Barranco. In the evening, transfer to the station for the overnight bus to Huaraz (approx. 8 hrs).

MONDAY, AUGUST 10: ARRIVAL IN HUARAZ - TREKKING LAGUNA CHURUP

Laguna Churup - Arrive in Huaraz early by bus and transfer to your hotel. After breakfast, set out on an acclimatization hike to Laguna Churup (4,550 m). At the turquoise lagoon beneath Mt. Churup (5,495 m), take in the breathtaking views before returning to Huaraz.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 1

Cordillera Huayhuash - Depart Huaraz, traveling through picturesque Andean villages and past Laguna Conococha, where flamingos might be seen. Continue to Chiquian for lunch before reaching the trek’s starting point at Cuartelhuain, situated at 4,160 meters. Set up camp and enjoy your first night under the stars, surrounded by the promise of the peaks to come.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 2

Cordillera Huayhuash - Start your trek with a steady climb to the Cacanapunta Pass at 4,650 meters, enjoying panoramic views of glaciated peaks. Descend to your campsite in Janca, near the Mitucocha Lagoon, with views of Ninashanca, Rondoy, and Jirishanca. If desired, take a short walk to the lagoon for closer views of the surrounding mountains. As night falls, the clear sky reveals a dazzling canopy of stars.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 3

Cordillera Huayhuash - Depart Janca and ascend to the Carhuac Pass before following a high-altitude trail with exceptional views of the region’s iconic peaks. Pass the Alcaycocha lagoon and reach a viewpoint overlooking the stunning Gangrajanca, Siulacocha, and Quesillacocha lagoons. Descend to your campsite at Carhuacocha lagoon, considered one of the most beautiful sites of the trek, where the sunset bathes the peaks in vivid color.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 4

Cordillera Huayhuash - Follow the shore of Carhuacocha Lagoon and ascend the Siula Valley, passing the trio of Siula lakes. Pause at the ‘Tres Lagunas’ viewpoint for a remarkable panorama of the lakes and valley. Climb to the Siula Pass at 4,810 meters, then descend past dramatic peaks and the Carnicero Lagoon to your camp at Huayhuash, where local families may sell refreshments.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 5

Cordillera Huayhuash - Leave the main circuit to ascend the Trapecio Pass at 5,010 meters, surrounded by hanging glaciers and towering peaks. For those with energy, a short climb to a viewpoint offers a sweeping amphitheater of icy summits and lagoons. Descend through a striking landscape of basalt formations and past several lagoons to reach Camp Elephant, named for a distinctive rock formation nearby.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 6

Cordillera Huayhuash - Ascend to the Santa Rosa Pass at 5,050 meters for unforgettable views of the region’s highest peaks and the turquoise Juraucocha lake below. Descend steeply to the lush Huayllapa Valley, where the landscape shifts to verdant meadows and waterfalls. Arrive in the traditional village of Huayllapa, where you may camp on the outskirts or opt for a simple room in the village.

MONDAY, AUGUST 17 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 7

Cordillera Huayhuash - Climb steadily from Huayllapa through the Quebrada Huancho, passing beneath the peaks of Jullutahuarco and Rajucollota. After reaching the broad Tapush Pass at 4,770 meters, descend past the Susococha lagoon to the Gashpapampa campsite. This stage offers a mix of narrow valleys and open plateaus, with a chance to appreciate the region’s varied terrain.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 8

Cordillera Huayhuash - Continue your trek with a brief descent before climbing through a quenual forest to the Yauche Pass at 4,830 meters. Traverse a high ridge trail offering expansive views of the Cordillera Huayhuash and, on clear days, the Cordillera Blanca. Descend steeply to the picturesque Jahuacocha lagoon, where your final camp is set on the lakeshore, framed by the imposing west face of Yerupajá.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 9

Huaraz - Pack up camp and walk out of the valley, enjoying a final two hours of gentle trekking. Meet your private transport at the roadhead and return to Huaraz via Pacllon and Chiquian. Celebrate your successful circumnavigation of the Cordillera Huayhuash with a comfortable night in Huaraz.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20: BUS TO LIMA

Lima - Travel by comfortable public bus from Huaraz to Lima, watching the landscape shift from the high Andes to the Pacific coast and the Atacama Desert. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Miraflores district. Spend your evening exploring the area or sampling local seafood at a nearby restaurant.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21: DEPARTURE FROM LIMA

Lima - Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Lima Airport for your journey home. Reflect on your adventure and the remarkable landscapes experienced throughout your trek.

• All transfers, from airport to Hotel Lima-Hotel, from hotel Lima to airport
• Enter fees to the Huayhuash Comunity National Park
• Mountain Group Resecue Team Socorro Andino Peruano
• Hotel in Lima category 3 stars very center
• All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc.
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Donkeys and donkey drivers
• Cook for the expedition
• Personal tents for clients and crew for 2pax
• Meals (breakfast, all snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, large dinner) during the trek
• Enter fees to the Huascaran National Park
• Private transportation during the tour according to the travel program
• Certified Trekking Guide English speaker

• Meals and drinks in the city
• Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
• Extra hotel nights due to program changes
• Tips for the staff at the end of the expedition
• Travel accident and health insurance
• Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
• Personal expenses
• Single tents 1 per person extra cost 225 USD
• Satellite phone and Starlink internet during expedition – extra cost $500.

The Huayhuash Trek: This 9-day adventure through the Peruvian Andes is a stunning exploration of glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, and towering 6,000-meter peaks. Beginning near Huaraz, this well-designed circuit offers both challenge and accessibility, providing an unforgettable mountain experience. Spanning approximately 170 km and traversing seven high passes ranging from 4,300 to 5,000 meters, the trek requires physical fitness, surefootedness, and a readiness to step out of one’s comfort zone. Trekkers will camp by lakes such as Carhuacocha and Jahuacocha, amidst wildlife like condors, vicuñas, and numerous other species.

With the support of local guides, cooks, and pack animals, participants carry only a light daypack, allowing them to fully engage with the rhythm of the Andes. The Huayhuash offers breathtaking scenery, cultural connections, and a profound sense of wonder.

The Documentary: Kendra Slagter, a Canadian outdoor adventure filmmaker and storyteller, creates work that delves into the connections between people.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.