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Trekking Huayhuash Queropalca 2025
Trekking tour Queropalca Cordillera Huayhuash 6 Days, We designed this special version of a 6 day trek of the Cordillera Huayhuash for our clients who may be time limited but still seek to capture the unparallel beauty and spirit of this treasured Andes mountain range. We recommend that you are have a good level of physical fitness and are well acclimatized before committing to this awesome mini-trek adventure in the Peruvian Andes.
- Start: 3:00am in Huaraz
- Finish: 15:00 aprox. in Huaraz
- Best season April to October
DIFFICULTY
Moderate to hard, up to 5 - 7 hours physical activity each day.
GUARANTEED SERVICE
We will fulfill everything we offered you, there is nothing hidden, no surprises.
DURATION
6 days 5 nights
Best season: May to October
BILINGUAL GUIDED
All guided tours in Spanish and English. Groups could be mixed.
Program details: Trekking Huayhuash Queropalca
- ITINERARY
- WHAT INCLUDES?
- PRICES
- WHAT TO KNOW?
Day 01: Huaraz – Huanucopampa – Queropalca (3800m) – Carhuacocha (4250m).
Duration: 7 hours approx. (by car), 4 hours hiking
- We start with a four hours drive from Huaraz to La Union for 4 hours approx.
- From La Union we will continue to Queropalca town for 3 hours more.
- Here we will meet our Arrieros (donkey driver) and donkeys.
- From this point, we hike to Lake Carhuacocha at 4150m.
- From Carhuacocha we have close up views of the snow-capped peaks of Jirishanca and Yerupajá which are reflected in the lake water.
- We camp on the shores of Lake Carhuacocha.
Day 02: Side Trip to the Spectacular Laguna Siula Lakes and Return to Carhuacocha Camp.
Duration: 5 – 6 hours aprox
- We stay another night at Carhuacocha to enjoy the mountain surroundings.
- We take a day hike up a side valley past the base of Yerupaja and Siula Grande.
- Here we find 3 glacial lakes, all unique in that each has a different shade of blue or green.
- Sometimes we see avalanches coming off the glaciers into the lakes.
Day 03: Via Punta Carhuac to Laguna Mitucocha.
Duration: 5 hours aprox
Distance: 11 km aprox
- A steady ascent on a good path takes us to Punta Carhuac (4650m) pass, with good opportunities en route of spotting the elusive Viscacha rodent, endemic to the high Andes.
- From here, weather permitting, we will enjoy excellent views of the Yerupaja and Siula Grande peaks.
- We will descend on grass to the Janca plateau then head southeast to reach tonight’s camp at another large, trout-filled lake; Laguna Mitucocha (4250m).
- After lunch, you have the option of walking around the lake.
- From our camp we have superb views of the sheer face of Jirishanca (6094m) and Jirishanka Chico.
Day 04: Mitucocha – Rondoy (4300m)
Duration: 6 – 7 hours aprox
Distance: 12 km aprox
- Leaving our camp we head towards Cacanampunta Pass at 15,584ft / 4750m.
- From this vantage point we will enjoy the spectacular view on the other side of the valley and we might have an opportunity to observe majestic condors flying above the pass.
- We then descend down to our camp at Rondoy valley (14,272ft / 4350m).
Day 05: Rondoy – Jahuacocha (4100m).
Duration: 7 hours
Distance: 14 km aprox.
- Today is a demanding day but well worth the energy.
- You will personally capture this day in breathtaking majestic scenic views as we gradually ascend up through the Rondoy Valley.
- After ascending to the top of the Rondoy Pass at 15,584ft / 4750 m we then descend towards the beautiful Laguna Jahuacocha on the way.
- Camp at the head of the lake at 13,287ft / 4050m.
Day 06: Jahuacocha / Llamac- Huaraz.
Duration: 4 hours (hiking), 4 hours (by transport)
- After an early start and gentle descent for an hour, we start our gradual climb to the final pass, Pampa Llamac (4300m).
- From here we have our final views of much of the Huayhuash range.
- Then it is a long descent back to the Llamac valley and the village of Llamac.
- In Llamac the bus will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz and your hotel for that long-awaited hot shower!!.
- Arrive in Huaraz at about 15:00 hours.
What’s included?
Services included in the prices:
- Pre-departure briefing: You will meet your guide and group in our office for an orientation before your trek. The meeting will be at the afternoon before the trip begins.
- Transport: You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and will travel by private transportation to the starting point of the trek.
- Experienced Guide: English speaking, professionally educated, and official tour guide. Your guide will explain the culture and surroundings along the entire route! He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable on your trek so that you can enjoy your time worry-free!
- All camping & cooking equipment (sleeping, Dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking equipment (all carried by the donkeys).
- Cargo Mules: For to carry the all camping equipment and your allowance of personal baggage (8 kgs).
- Trekking Cook: A chef specialized in cooking on the trail, with an assistant (if the group is more than 8 people), will prepare all of your delicious meals along the journey to replenish your energy. You will never go hungry!.
- Meals: 5 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners (Vegetarian or special menus are available at no extra cost).
- Wake up tea: Every morning at the campsite, you will woken up with a cup of coca tea! Our staff will bring the tea to your tent so that you will be warmed from inside out before you start your day.
- Tea time daily: Every afternoon before dinner, the cook will provide popcorn, biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, teas, hot water, etc. After a long day of hiking, you will not have to wait until dinner to relax, warm up, and enjoy a bite to eat!
- Snacks on the trail daily: Our snacks consist of local fruits, biscuits, chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the beginning of each day in your cloth bag.
- Entrance fee to Huascaran National Park
- Medical kit: Our crew will bring a first-aid kit, including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Transport: Private transport from end of trek to your hotel in Huaraz.
Not included:
- Hotel accommodations for specified time in Lima and Huaraz.
- Sleeping Bags: Considered a personal equipment, but you can rent one from our company if you do not have your own. Our sleeping bags are effective and durable to protect from temperatures as low as -10ºC. They are mummy form and include a sleeping liner. The bags are cleaned after every use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips.
- Walking Sticks: You can rent a set from our company if you would like.
- Day 1 breakfast and last day dinner in Huaraz city.
- Travel, Personal, and/or medical insurance
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for our staff: Please note that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not as you wish.
- Additional expenses as a result of leaving the tour early or additional expenses as a result of an emergency rescue or evacuation.
- Additional costs or delays out of control of the management (landscape, bad weather condition, itinerary modification due to a safety concern, illness, change of government policy, political instability/strike, etc.)
Prices according to number of people Please contact us for more information.
GROUP DEPARTURE PRICE:
5 to 8 participants (Price per person) | From: US$ 590 |
- If you book in advance we find the other participants for the date you choice. (Group Service considerate from 5 to 8 participants) We open a new group minimum base on 2.
PRIVATE SERVICE (Exclusivo):
Price x person
01 person | US $ 1690 |
02 people | US $ 920 |
04 people | US $ 710 |
06 people | US $ 620 |
- If you want to take this PRIVATE SERVICE, you can book up to a week before the date (subject to availability).
- If you are a group of friends or family of 4 people or more, we recommend that you try to organize your experience in PRIVATE SERVICE.
Group departures programed:
We can start a new departure date based with minimum 2 people.
FAQs?
How many days do I need to aclimate in Huaraz BEFORE THE TREK?
It is very important to be well acclimated to the altitude before exerting yourself on a trek. We do recommend that you arrive to Huaraz at least 2 or 3 days before the trek starts to help you become acclimatized and avoid possible problems with altitude sickness while on the trek.
We can organize day hikes & other tours around Huaraz for your acclimatization:
- Laguna Willcacocha Trek – Half Day Tour
- Laguna 69 trek – Full Day Tour
- Laguna Churup trek – Full Day Tour
If you have already been in another area of Peru at high altitude before arriving in Huaraz, we still recommend you have a complete day in Huaraz to rest, recover from your travel, and enjoy the sights and sounds of Huaraz before departing for the trek.
Hotels, bus before/after trek?
We can also organize transfers, hotels in Huaraz or other cities, packages in the rest of the country etc. If you would prefer more services, from the airport in Lima for example or a complete Peru travel package, please let us know.
Can you accommodate food sensitivities?
Our cooks are used to dealing with vegetarians. However, other clients and staff may have a conventional diet. Meals are prepared in the same tent and scents of meals can not be avoided. if you do not want to eat your meal in the same tent with clients having a conventional diet, please inquire about a private tour.
How to book the trek?
FIRST: To make a booking, please email us to check availability and receive customized booking form.
All customers or leader of grup will need to fill out a Passenger details form. Please be ready with the following information:
- Personal information (Full name, exactly as on your passport):
- Gender and passport number
- Nationality and date of birth
- Dietary requirements and medical conditions (alergies)
SECOND: We require a 50% deposit per person to organize your experience well in advance. You can make your deposit by Paypal, VISA/Mastercard/Dinners or another cards (payment link) or Wester Union (request our data). All subject to transfer fee
Important for group departures!
- If you book in advance we find the other participants for the date you choice. (Group Service considerate from 5 to 8 participants) We open a new group minimum base on 2.
- For booking validation you should deposit a 50% of total price, and rest 50% you pay when you arrive to Peru or Huaraz.
- Dear visitors you should know that our company is available to provide wherever information regarding our trip, for detailed information you should request us and we will reply as soon as possible, because we have an expert guide available.
- Our trek rates can change according the book time or number of participants, contact with us for more information please.
Information for a better experience during the trek
Packing list for trekking in Perú
During the treks in Cordilleras Huayhuash or Blanca you will fill your backpack just enough. Clothes, sleeping bag, accessories depending of the tour duration.
Altitude sickness in Perú? Travel tips
It is important to know what precautions to take before traveling to the Andes of Peru, also because of its geography, Soroche is a possibility.