CEDROS – ALPAMAYO 750

ITINERARY

Departure from Huaraz by private transportation, getting through  Callejon Huayalas. On the way, you can see some towns – Carhuaz, Yungay, Caraz, from the last town the vehicle will take a detour towad Cashapampa located at 2850 m. There, the donkey driver will be waiting  to carry the luggage with his donkeys. Start the hike toward Llamacorral, where our staff will set up the campsite

*3 hours drive / 4-5 hours walk

Departure early in the morning, passing by the beautiful lagoons Ichiccocha (3850 m and Hatuncocha 3900 m). The path will go in a zigzag until Taullipampa Campsite (4200 m) from where you can admire the view of the mountains around.

*5-6 hours walk

After an early breakfast, start the hike up towad Punta Union Pass (4750 m). It offers magnificent views on Taulliraju, Artesonraju, Pukajircas, Quitaraju, Alpamayo mountains and on some lagoons. Descent to Tuctupampa (4200 m), where you spend the night.

*4-5 hours walk

After breakfast, you start an approximately 3 hours ascent to Pucajirca Pass (4640 m ). Enjoying on the way spectacular views of some mountains: Chacraraju, Taulliraju, Chopicalqui, and others. Descent on a zigzag trail to Quisuar Campsite (3950 m), passing by the Huecroncocha lake.

*4-5 hours walk

Walk for approximately 3 hours to Tupatupa Pass (4400 m). then  descent to Pucajirca Base Camp, and finally to Jancapampa Camping (3600 m), where you spend the night.

*4-5 hours walk

Early breakfast. Hike up to Yanacon Pass (4610 m), enjoying the amazing landscapes. From the pass, descent to Huillca Camping 4000 m.

*4-5 hours walk

A short walk of 2 hours approx. to Mesapata Pass (4460 m). From there, go along Moyobamba Valley toward Caracara Pass 4000 m and  finally get to Tayapampa,  place where our staff will set up the campsite.

After breakfast, we will ascent to Caracara Pass (4830 m ), enjoying the landscapes. From the pass, we will spot the North side of some mountains like Alpamayo, Quitaraju, Santa Cruz, and others. After a two hours descent, we will get to our next camping – Ruinapampa 4100 m.

You continue the trek walking for 4 hours aprox. on a zigzag trail until Ichickvientona Pass (4770 m ). It offers spectacular view on Milluaraju and Santa Cruz mountains. You keep on walking for one hour to the next campsite – Osoruri 4560 m

*4-5 hours walk

The hike starts with a short walk to Jatunvientonan (4860 m). Later, descent to Cullicocha Lake. From there, you can see the base camp of Santa Cruz Mountain. Arrive to the last camping of our trekking – Calamina 3900 m where you spend your last night at the countryside

*4-5 hours walk

After having breakfast, you descend for 3 hours, until Hualcayan (3000 m). Our private transport will be waiting for you at Huascaran National Park checking point. Transffer to Huaraz.

 

PRICE

1             PARTICIPANT

$ 2 499.99

2 – 3      PARTICIPANTS

$ 1 699.99 per person

4 – 5       PARTICIPANTS

$ 1 499.99 per person

6- 10         PARTICIPANTS

$ 750 per person

  • 3 Meals per day

Breakfast: omelet, pancake, fruit salad, serial, scrambled eggs… coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, butter, jam, cheese etc.

Lunch: vegetable salad, noodle salad, Russian salad with rice, etc.

Dinner:   soups: noodle soup, chicken soup, tomato soup, vegetable soup, etc.)

                Main courses: Spaghetti, Lomo slatado, chicharron de pollo, trout, beef, etc.)

                Dessert: Jelly, pudding, milky maize pudding, etc

 *vegetarian options available

  • Snack: fresh fruit, chocolates, crackers, cookies, sweet drinks.
  • Tea time: different hot drinks such as coffee, tea, milk, chocolate + crackers, popcorn, pizza and Tequeños.
  • Sleeping tent
  • mattress
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent
  • Toilet tent
  • Sleeping bag, synthetic.
  • Certificated Trekking guide (Speaks English/Spanglish)
  • Certificated cook
  • Donkeys
  • Donkey driver
  • Porters
  • 5 Kilos personal Luggage for the Donkeys
  • Kitchen and dining full utensils. chair, table, stove, gas, plates, caps, forks, boxes, cooler for the meat, etc.
  • Group First aid kit
  • Private transport
  • Hot water every day in the morning to clean up your hands and face.
  • Boiled water to fill your bottle every day.

 

  • International flights to Lima / Peru
  • Transfer – Airport/hotel/airport /bus station/Hotel – Lima
  • health insurance and travel accidents
  • Bus ticket Lima – Huaraz and Huaraz – Lima
  • transaction fee not included in total
  • lost luggage
  • Not mentioned food (restaurants in Huaraz and Lima) and beverages
  • Meals in restaurants
  • Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Entrance Fee to Huascaran National Park (150 soles)
  • First day breakfast
  • Emergency Horse
  • Hotel in Huaraz.

 

RECOMENDATIONS

  • Hiking boots
  • Trekking socks (synthetic fibers)
  • Sun hat
  • Hat for cold weather (fleece or other)
  • Microfiber and thermal shirts
  • Fleece
  • Trekking pants
  • Linen bath
  • Sunglasses
  • Day Backpack – 20-30 liters
  • Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other) seasonal
  • Waterproof Pant (Gore-Tex or other) seasonal
  • Waterproof Layer seasonal
  • Bottle
  • Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulbs)
  • Sunscreen (lips and skin)
  • Personal First Aid Kit
  • Photographic Material
  • Wash bag and towel
  • Sandals
  • Hiking poles
  • Toilet Paper.

 

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