Mini Huayhuash Trek

4 Days of High-Altitude Exploration

Huaraz

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Tour Details: Mini Huayhuash Trek

Our Huayhuash Express trekking is designed for those who have a few days of vacation for this adventure and at the same time want to visit an important part of the Huayhuash Mountain

Enjoy stunning views of the most important and emblematic mountains of this wild mountain range: Jirishanca, Rasac, Rondoy, Yerupajá, Ninashanca and more.

This circuit offers the possibility of practicing sport fishing in the aforementioned lagoons. Without a doubt, the Huayhuash Express trekking is a challenging hike, with fascinating landscapes and ideal for obtaining a very favorable acclimatization in a few days, which can even be immediately combined with ascents of high peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.

Departure Point	Pick up from your hotel
Departure Time	6am
Return Time	4pm (+3 Days)
Duration	4 Days & 3 Nights
Language	Spanish – English

Itinerary: Mini Huayhuash Trek Tour

Day 1: Huaraz – Llamac – Cuartelhuain – Rondoy

First, we will depart from Huaraz at 8 am and drive to the village of Chiquián. Distant views of the Huayhuash. Then, from Chiquián we descend to a cactus and scrub environment and continue to the village of Llamac (3,300m). Lunch. Easy hike through the small villages of Pocpa and Cuartelhuain. We camp at Rondoy (4,200m).

Day 2: Rondoy Pass – Jahuacocha Lagoon

Duration: 7 hours aprox / Distance: 14 km aprox
Long ascent to the Rondoy Pass (4750m). Awesome views of the Huayhuash peaks, including Yerupaja (6,634m). Descent beside the Solteracocha and the Jahuacocha lakes. Campe in Jahuacocha.

Day 3: Day at Laguna Jahuacocha

We can hike up to the Yaucha pass (4,847m), to take a look at the western side of the Cordillera Huayhuash. We also have the option of heading up the Quebrada Rasac valley to the Rasaccocha glacial lake. If you prefer a quiet day we can fish or just rest!

Day 4: Laguna Jahuacocha – Llamac – Huaraz

Duration: 6 hours aprox / Distance: 14 km aprox
After our last breakfast we descend for 40 minutes and then ascend to the Llamac Pampa Pass 4,300m. our last view of the Huayhuash Mountain Range and then to Llamac, where our transportation will be waiting for the transfer to Huaraz.

What’s Included?

Transportation from your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek
Transportation from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz
Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians).
Guide: Certified walking guide (English or Spanish)
Cook trained 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 8 kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys.
During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.

What’s Not Included?

Entrance into the Cordillera Huayhuash (S/. 70).
Sleeping bag (rental possible)
Snacks / personal water
Indicative price, subject to variation.

Trip Recommendations

Hikking Shoes
Hats or Caps for the Sun
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Repellent
Snack and drinks
Swimgear and Towel
Sportswear
Long sleeve shirt
Long pants Raincoat
Sleeping Bag
Flashlight

Specific Policies

If automatic reservation is no longer available on our website, please contact us to check if it is still possible to make a last minute reservation (+51 983 187 354).
Depending on the progress or the weather, the order of activities may change to optimize the smooth running of the day

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