The best of Huayhuash in 5 days
TRAVEL ITINERARY
Maximum altitude
--- m s. n. m.
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Preferred
April to October.
Location
Cordillera Huayhuash.
Dinstance
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Entrance Fee
National Park prices
s/ 260 aprox.
per person
Trip Details
DAY 01: Huaraz to Carhuacocha
Departure: 2:00 AM from Huaraz for a 6-7 hour drive to Queropalca, crossing a high pass at 4,750 meters.
Trek: 3-4 hour hike (8 km) to the Carhuacocha campsite (4,100 meters).
DAY 02: Carhuacocha to Huayhuash
Morning: Hike to the Siula Lakes viewpoint (4,800 meters).
Trek: Continue for 15 km to the Huayhuash campsite (4,300 meters).
DAY 03: Huayhuash to Elefante
Morning: Ascend to Trapecio Pass (over 5,000 meters) in 3.5 hours, followed by a 3-hour descent.
Optional: Visit the glacier and multicolored lakes.
Afternoon: Optional hike to San Antonio Pass (5,100 meters).
Overnight: Camp at Elefante (4,400 meters).
DAY 04: Elefante to Huayllapa
Morning: Ascend the Santa Rosa Pass (5,200 meters), one of the trek’s most spectacular points, followed by a 5-hour descent.
Afternoon: Arrive in Huayllapa (3,600 meters), with options for local hospedaje (accommodation).
DAY 05: Return to Huaraz
Morning: 8-9 hour drive back to Huaraz (or Lima), arriving between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM
Included
- Full camping equipment
- Experienced guide and cook
- All transportation (from Huaraz to the trailhead and back)
- Meals during the trek
Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Tips for the guide and staff
- Sleeping bag and trekking poles (available for rent)
- This trek is ideal for experienced hikers, as it involves challenging high-altitude terrain and varying weather conditions. The Santa Rosa Pass is especially remarkable, offering one of the most spectacular views of the entire trek.
Recommended
- Hiking boots
- Trekking socks (synthetic fibers)
- Sun hat
- Hat for cold weather (fleece or other)
- Microfiber shirts and thermal
- 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.
- Missing Something? Ask Us
Private:
S/ 1600 soles (Max. 3 people)
Group 4-9 people:
S/ — soles per person
