HUAYHUASH EXPEDITION
Tour to Huaraz, Conococha, Chiquián, Cuartel Huain, Rondoy, Laguna Jahuacocha, Rasac Cocha and Llamac

Tour Details:

Duration : 6 days / 5 nights

Price : From US$ 806

Difficulty levels : Moderated

Starting point : Lima

Ending point : Lima

Tour Type : Mountain climbing, trekking, camping and cultural

Tour Description

All our programmes can be tailor made according to your requirements, whether regarding the length of your tour, any special interests or specific activities, flight reservations, optional destinations or tours.

DAY 01: Lima - Huaraz

Huayhuash - Huaraz

Transfer in bus towards the city of Huaraz. Pick up at your arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Lunch

DAY 02: Huaraz- Conococha- Chiquian- Cuartel Huain

In the morning, overland transfer to the Cuartel Huain. On the way we will appreciate panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca White and the Huayhuash Mountain Ranges. When we reach the Conococha Pass (4100 m.a.s.l.) we will descend through the Tores Gorge, until arriving at Chiquian, (3400 m.a.s.l ), a traditional Andean town. We will continue on to Rondoy where we will camp at 4050 m.a.s.l.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and supper

DAY 03: Rondoy- Jahuacocha Lagoon

Chiquian - Huaraz

After breakfast, we will begin trekking by the Gorge of Ancosh Cancha. We will ascend to the Pass of Yauchi (4750 m.a.s.l ). We will be able to appreciate the snow peaks of: Rondoy, Jirishanca and Yerupajá. The descent will be by the Huacrish Gorge, on the way passing through Quenual and Lupine forests. We will camp at the Lagoon of Jahuacocha (4050 m.a.s.l) where it is possible to appreciate diverse varieties of birds.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and supper

Day 04: Jahuacocha Lagoon - Rasac Cocha Lagoon

We will visit the Lagoon of Rasac Cocha which is at 4650 m.a.s.l.
Afterwards we will return to the Lagoon of Jahuacocha where the camp is situated.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and supper

DAY 05: Jahuacocha Lagoon - Llamac- Chiquian- Huaraz

Rondoy - Huaraz

Early in the morning, we will initiate a long walk by the Quenal (Polylepis spp) forests. Later, we will visit the Pampas Llamac from where it is possible to observe the Cordillera Blanca White and the Huayhuash Mountain Ranges. During the return to Huaraz, our transport will stop to visit the Town of Chiquian. Transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and supper