Huayhuash 4 days
The short Huayhuash route is designed for those who don’t have much time but still want to visit the most iconic spots in the Cordillera Huayhuash—such as the lakes Jahuacocha, Solteracocha, and Rasac—while enjoying breathtaking views of peaks like Yerupajá, Hirishanka, Rasac, Rondoy, and more.
This route also offers excellent fishing opportunities in the mentioned lakes. The highest point of the circuit is Zambunya Pass (4,750 m / 15,584 ft), where you’ll get a close-up view of Yerupajá, the second-highest mountain in Peru, and its dramatic 1,100-meter west face—plus epic vistas of neighboring peaks.
4 Days
Cordillera Huayhuash
May to October
Moderate
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Starting from:
- By booking in advance, you give us the opportunity to find additional participants for your selected date. (Group service is considered for 5 to 8 participants.) We launch a new group departure with a minimum of 2 participants.
- To confirm your reservation, a payment of 20% of the total price is required. The remaining 80% is paid upon arrival in Huaraz.
- Dear clients, our company is available to provide you with all the detailed information you may need. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.
- Our trekking rates may vary depending on how far in advance you book or the number of participants.
PRIVATE SERVICE (Exclusive)
01 person US 1170
02 people US 630
04 people US 490
06 people US 400
- If you wish to book this PRIVATE SERVICE, reservations can be made up to one week before your selected date.
- If you’re a group of friends or family with 4 or more people, we recommend booking a private departure for a more personalized experience.
Day 01: Huaraz – Llamac – Cuartelhuain – Rondoy
Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours (transport)
We depart from Huaraz at 8:00 AM and drive toward the town of Chiquián, enjoying distant views of the stunning Huayhuash mountain range along the way. From Chiquián, we descend into a landscape of cacti and shrubs and continue on to the village of Llamac (3,300 m), arriving around noon for lunch.
Afterward, we continue past the small settlement of Pocpa and follow the new road from Llamac to Cuartelhuain. Today’s hike is short and relaxing—an extremely valuable extra day for acclimatization before crossing our first high pass tomorrow.
We camp overnight in Rondoy (4,200 m).
DIA 02: Rondoy – paso Sambunya 4,700m - Laguna Jahuacocha (4100m/13448ft)
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Distance: Approximately 14 km
Today is a demanding day, but the effort is absolutely worth it. You’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic and majestic views as we gradually ascend through the Rondoy Valley. After reaching the top of Rondoy and Sambunya Pass at 15,584 ft / 4,750 m, we begin our descent toward the beautiful Jahuacocha Lagoon.
We’ll camp along its shores at 4,050 m (13,287 ft), surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery.
DIA 03: Día libre en Laguna Jahuacocha - descanso o caminata relajada.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Distance: Approximately 9 km
The stunning surroundings and variety of excursion options make it worth staying an extra day at Jahuacocha Lagoon. You can take a two-hour hike to Yaucha Pass (4,847 m / 15,899 ft) for views of the western side of the Huayhuash Range, or head up the Rasac Valley (also about two hours) to the glacial lake Rasaccocha.
Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing rest day and go trout fishing. Why not visit the farmhouse just behind our campsite and grab a cold beer to go with your catch?huash at 4,300 meters (14,108 ft).
DIA 04: Jahuacocha – paso Pampa Llamac (4300m) - Llamac – Huaraz
Duration: 4 hours (hiking), 4 hours (transport)
Distance: Approximately 9 km
After an early start and a gentle one-hour descent, we begin a gradual climb to our final pass—Pampa Llamac (4,300 m / 14,108 ft). From here, we enjoy our last sweeping views of the Huayhuash mountain range.
Then we begin a long descent back into the Llamac Valley and down to the village of Llamac, where transportation will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz—and that long-awaited hot shower at your hotel!
We arrive in Huaraz at approximately 4:00 PM.
Included
Pre-departure briefing: You’ll meet with your guide and group at our office for an orientation session before your trek. The meeting takes place the afternoon before your journey begins.
Outbound transportation: We’ll pick you up from your hotel in the morning and travel by private vehicle to Cuartelhuain, the starting point of the trek.
Experienced guide: A certified, bilingual, professional, and courteous trekking guide. Your guide will share insights about the culture and surroundings throughout the route, keeping you safe, healthy, and comfortable so you can enjoy your adventure worry-free.
All camping and kitchen equipment: Sleeping tents, dining and kitchen tents, tables, chairs, and cooking gear—all carried by pack animals.
Pack animals (donkeys): To carry all camping gear and your personal luggage allowance (8 kg for group tours, 12 kg for private tours).
Trekking cook: A mountain-trained cook (with an assistant for groups over 8 people) will prepare delicious meals throughout the trek to keep your energy up. You’ll never go hungry!
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (Vegetarian menus available at no extra cost)
- Wake-up tea: Each morning at camp, you’ll be greeted with a warm cup of coca tea. Our staff will bring it directly to your tent so you can warm up from the inside out before starting your day.
- Pre-dinner snack: Every afternoon before dinner, the cook will serve popcorn, cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot water, and more. After a long day of hiking, you won’t have to wait until dinner to relax, warm up, and enjoy a tasty treat!
- Daily trail snacks: Our snacks include local fruits, cookies, chocolate, candies, etc. You’ll receive your snack each morning in a cloth bag.
- Entrance tickets to Huascarán National Park
- Medical kit: Our team carries a first aid kit, including an oxygen bottle (used only in emergencies—this is not an assisted-oxygen trek, as proper acclimatization is required beforehand).
- Return transportation: Private transport from the village of Llamac back to your hotel in Huaraz (on Day 4).
Not included
- Accommodation in Huaraz for the duration of your stay in the city
- Sleeping bag: Considered personal gear. If you don’t have your own, you may rent one from our agency. Our sleeping bags are durable and effective for temperatures as low as -5 to -10°C (23 to 14°F). They are mummy-style and include a sleeping liner. Bags are cleaned after each use and have a maximum usage of 30 trips (subject to availability)
- Trekking poles: Available for rent at our office if needed
- First breakfast and final dinner in the city
- Travel, personal, and/or medical insurance
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for our staff: Please note that our team is fairly compensated, so tipping is entirely at your discretion
- Additional expenses resulting from early departure from the tour or emergency rescue/evacuation
- Extra costs or delays beyond the company’s control (e.g., bad weather, itinerary changes due to safety precautions, illness, changes in government policy, political unrest/strikes, etc.)
Recommended to Bring
- Sleeping bag rated for -5º to -10ºC (23º to 14ºF). If you don’t have one, we can help you rent one in Huaraz.
- 2 moisture-wicking shirts (Lycra preferred, not cotton)
- 2 pairs of trekking pants
- 2 sets of underwear
- 3 pairs of wool socks (suitable for hiking)
- Fleece or insulated jacket
- 1 rain jacket (season-dependent)
- 1 pair of rain pants (season-dependent)
- 1 sun hat or cap
- wool or cotton beanie for cold weather
- Headlamp
- 1–2 liter water bottle
- Cold-weather gloves (preferably waterproof)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- High-ankle hiking boots, preferably waterproof
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Sunscreen (for lips and skin)
- Quick-dry towel
- Earplugs (optional)
- Power bank: there are no outlets available during the trek. Even better if you have a portable solar panel
Personal Hygiene Items:
- Sunscreen, insect repellent, hand sanitizer, toothbrush and toothpaste, toilet paper, personal medication, and a personal first aid kit.
Daily Essentials in Your Daypack:
- Water bottle: We provide clean, boiled water every morning starting from the second day.
- Sun hat, rain gear, warm jacket, camera, hand sanitizer, toilet paper, and a small trash bag.
Card Payments
We accept all VISA and MASTERCARD credit or debit cards via a secure link. A 5% surcharge applies for this payment method (SSL secure system).
Bank Transfer
Payment can also be made via bank transfer to our company account:
BCP. Banco de Crédito del Perú
A nombre: Ana Magaly Villanueva Martínez (Sub-Gerencia)
Ahorro SOLES: 375-18360690-0-08 | CCI: 00237511836069000845
Ahorro DOLARES: 375-28861110-1-93 | CCI: 00237512886111019342
BBVA Banco Continental
A nombre: Ana Magaly Villanueva Martínez (Sub-Gerencia)
Ahorro SOLES: 0011-0814-13-0239338238 | CCI: 011 814 000239338238 13