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Trekking Huayhuash (5 Days)

This 5-day trek covers the most iconic parts of the Huayhuash Circuit, offering breathtaking views of mountains, lagoons, and glaciers. An unforgettable experience in the Peruvian Andes, perfect for those looking to explore the best of Huayhuash in less time.

Duration: 05 days / 04 nights
Distance: 60 km
Highest point: 5070 m (Santa Rosa Pass)
Difficulty: Moderate

Itinerary


Day 1: Huaraz - Cuartelhuain (4,180 m) - Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m) - Mitucocha (4,230 m)
Transport to Cuartelhuain starting point of the hike.
» Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Mitucocha (4,230 m)


Day 2: Mitucocha (4,230 m.) - Carhuac Pass “Yanapunta” (4,650 m.) - Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m.)
» Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Carhuacocha (4140 m)


Day 3: Laguna Carhuacocha (4,140 m.) - Paso Siula (4,830 m.) - Huayhuash (4,350 m.)
This day we will ascend to the Siula pass at a height of 4,800m. From here we appreciate the mountains of Siula, Yerupaja Grande and Yerupaja Chico and the 3 famous Huayhuash lagoons.
» Hiking time: 8 hours approx.
» Campsite: Huayhuash (4350m)


Day 4: Huayhuash – Trapecio Pass (5,000 m.) – Cuyocpampa (4,560 m.)
» Hiking time: 5 to 6 hours approx.
» Campsite: Cuyocpampa (4560 m)


Day 5: Cuyocpampa (4,560 m.) - Santa Rosa Pass (5,070 m.) – Huayllapa (3,600 m.) - Cajatambo
This day we will ascend to the Santa Rosa pass 5070 m to have an impressive view of the highest mountains of Huayhuash, Laguna Jurao and Sarapococha.
» Hiking time: 9 hours approx.
» Transport to Cajatambo.


Services


Included:

  • Transportation: From your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek, and from the end of the trek to your hotel in Cajatambo.
  • Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mattresses, dining tent, kitchen tent, dishes and kitchen utensils, tables and chairs.
  • Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians or vegans).
  • Guide: Certified trekking guide (English or Spanish) another language by request.
  • Cook: Trained cook to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
  • Arriero: In charge of loading the donkeys and driving them.
  • Donkeys: The number of donkeys depends on the size of the group. You can carry up to 6 kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your personal backpack.
  • Emergency horse: 1 horse will accompany the group in case of emergency.
  • First aid kit

Not Included:

  • Entrance fee to the Huayhuash communities.
  • Personal trekking equipment: sleeping bag (it is possible to rent in Huaraz), trekking shoes or boots, waterproof jacket and/or pants, poncho, backpack, flashlight, etc.
  • Additional expenses: as a result of leaving the trek early, emergency rescue and/or evacuation, extra food or drinks in the villages, medical treatment.
  • Breakfast the first day and dinner the last day.
  • Tips

Price


Huayhuash 5 Days Trek Price 2025

  • GROUP DEPARTURES: USD , per person. (Group 04 to 08 participants).
  • PRIVATE SERVICE: Price according to the number of people, contact us.

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March 22, 2025
March 26, 2025
USD 500.00, per person
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May 28, 2025
June 01, 2025
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