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| Region |
| Cordillera Blanca |
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| Duration |
| 8 days / 7 nights |
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| Season |
| April to November |
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| Rating |
| Moderate |
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| Price per Person |
€680.00 Euro
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| Minimum |
| 2 people |
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| Dep. Dates 2008 |
| 10/05, 4/06, 4/07, 21/08, 11/09, 5/10, 20/10 |
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T R E K K I N G
AROUND ALPAMAYO
THALP
This
extraordinary trek circles Alpamayo, Huandoy, Taulliraju and Huascaran,
while crossing passes between 4500m and 4800m. Hiking through the “Quenual“
(typical Andean shrub) while in deep canyons, green and turquoise
lagoons reflect the sparkling glaciers. Above are villages, where
the peasants attempt to harvest their crops. The mountains are
covered with "ice flutes" (incredible ice-formations
hanging from the slopes).
Itinerary
DAY 1 HUARAZ - HUALCAYAN - HUISHCASH
Pick-up at your hotel and transfer to the starting point of the
trek in a private bus. We pass through the picturesque cities of
Yungay and Caraz, from where appears before us the two imposing
summits of Huascaran. We follow a llama track that ascends the
first Andean buttresses. Then to Huishcash where we view our next
snow-covered peak - Milluacocha. A short trek to our camp, which
has a splendid view of the Yanacocha lagoon. (5 hr trek - Camp
at 4250m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – L, D
DAY 2 HUISHCASH - OSORURI
We continue our ascent, following the aqueduct to Cullicocha.
We have our picnic lunch facing the Névado Santa-Cruz and its
glacier, which falls into the Rajucocha lagoon. Then we reach the
highest pass of the circuit (4850m). (4 hr trek - Camp at 4500m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
DAY 3 OSORURI - JANCARURISH
A short trek to reach the Ventana Pass (4750m). At the end of the
long Quebrada de Los Cedros “the most beautiful mountain in the
world" appears - Alpamayo (5947m). We camp by the lagoon of
Jancarurish. (6 hr trek - Camp at 4200m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
DAY 4 JANCARURISH - HUILCAPAMPA
We enter into the “Forbidden Kingdom”, with the crossing
of the hard to reach Caracara Pass (4830m). We enter the immense, “Ichu” covered,
Mayobamba valley and continue onto Huilcapampa. (7 hr trek - Camp at 4050m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
DAY 5 HUILCAPAMPA - JACAPAMPA
From the Huilca Pass (4600m), we get the sensation that we can reach
out and touch the Nevado of Pucahirca – the mountains seem
so close. (6 hr trek - Camp at 3500m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
DAY 6 JACAPAMPA - LAGUNA HUECRACOCHA
In the early morning, on the Jacapampa plain, we get our first glimpse
of the immense Pucahirca glacier, which seems about to fall! We make
camp close to the Huecracocha Lagoon, which dominates the valley. (9 hr trek - Camp at 4050m)
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
DAY 7 LAGUNA HUECROCOCHA- HUARIPAMPA
Today we ascend the Pucaraju pass (4750m). From the pass we have great views of Cordillera Blanca and Taulliraju. (8hr trek - Camp at 3800m).
Accom – Tent / Meals – B, L, D
DAY 8 HUARIPAMPA – VAQUERIA - HUARAZ
Passing by Colcabamba, we start to climb towards Vaqueria where our transport will take us back to Huaraz passing by Portachuelo Pass, awesome views of Huascaran, Huandoy, Chacraraju, Pisco and Chpicalqui and the Llanganuco lakes, then we continue to Yungay and Huaraz (4hr trek – Bus journey 3hr)
Meals – B, L,
Our Services
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Private Transfers Huaraz-Hualcayan & Vaqueria-Huaraz |
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2-Person Tents; Foam Mattresses; Dining Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs;
Cooking Tent; Cooking & Eating Utensils; Toilet Tent |
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Guide; Assistant Guide (for
9+ PAX); Cook; Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX); Donkey Drivers; Donkeys;
Emergency Horse with Saddle |
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All Food while on Trek from Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day
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First Aid Kit |
......DO NOT INCLUDE:
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Medical Insurance |
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Entrance Fee to the “Parque Nacional Huascaran” (US$20.00
per person) |
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Sleeping Bag |
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Tips to Staff |
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Hotels & Food in Huaraz |
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Alcoholic Drinks, Laundry and any other Personal Expenses |
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