Duration

8 Days/7 Nights

Difficulty

Difficult

Start/End Point

Huaraz

Price

From $750 USD

Huayhuash Trek

Huayhuash Trek


Duration

8 Days/7 Nights

Difficulty

Difficult

Start/End Point

Huaraz

Price

From $750.00 USD

Overview:

Peru is truly mind blowing. The people, the nature, and the landscape are so unique, it will leave you speechless. As pioneers off the beaten path, we offer hiking experiences that create friendships and memories that last forever. If you are looking for a truly challenging adventure, you are in the right place. Peru is for adventure seekers.

The Huayhuash trek is a trekkers paradise with towering, glaciated mountains, absolutely stunning alpine valleys, lakes, rivers, meadows, unique wildlife, and indigenous culture still living traditional lifestyle. This is an experience that takes you through the heart of some of the most incredible mountain scenery in the world.

*This is a full-service trek. A duffel bag will be provided prior to hiking for your personal items and our staff will transport the bag and all other equipment (tents, food, cooking supplies) from campsite to campsite. All you will need to carry is your day pack.

Add-Ons & Upgrades

Upgrades you can include in this trip:

Single supplement (camping tent) $25 USD

Additional items you can rent for this trip:

Sleeping Bag $30 USD

Walking Stick $18 USD

UPCOMING GROUP TREK DATES:

April 16-23, 2025

May 15-22, 2025

May 23-30, 2025

June 9-16, 2025

July 1-8, 2025

July 6-13, 2025

August 22-29, 2025

August 26 - September 2, 2025

September 14-21, 2025

October 10-17, 2025

Prices

Tour Type 1 Person Price 2 Person Price 3 Person Price 4 Person Price 5 Person Price 6 Person Price
Private Tour $1400 Per Person $1000 Per Person $1000 Per Person $900 Per Person $900 Per Person $900 Per Person
Group Tour $750 per person $750 per person $750 per person $750 per person $750 per person $750 per person

Only your 20% non-refundable deposit is due

to reserve your space! Final payments are due 30 days before your trek.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • PLEASE NOTE : The Huayhuash Trek starts and ends in Huaraz. Please see below for information about how to travel to Huaraz.
  • Participants must be in good physical condition. Previous hiking experience is required and previous backpacking experience is highly recommended but not required.
  • We’ll be hiking for the better part of 7- days (about 5- 9 hours per day).
  • We’ll sleep at elevations over 4,000m/13,123ft every night.
  • Huaraz is at 3,000m/9,842 ft. Because of this, we highly recommend staying in Huaraz a few days before hiking to get acclimated to the altitude before beginning the hike.
  • DON’T let fear of altitude sickness stop you from joining! Altitude sickness is an illness caused by exposure to low air pressure, which many people experience at high altitudes. Exerting yourself at high altitudes, especially if you have not been properly acclimated, can cause it, but with proper preparation, you can be ready for the trek.
  • During the hike, you will only be expected to carry a day pack (not all your baggage), we will have 3 meals prepared by chefs daily on the trail, snacks and water will be provided on the trail at each stop. There will be a toilet available at each campsite.
  • You’ll need a valid passport (it can not be expiring within 6 months from your arrival in Peru), a return flight (Peru does not accept one-ways), and to be up to date on the COVID-19 requirements. It is YOUR responsibility to meet all of these requirements at time of travel!
  • First Step Expeditions is NOT responsible of your transfer from Lima to Huaraz or vice versa.

HOW TO GET TO HUARAZ:

  • You will need to take a bus for 8 hours from Lima to Huaraz and 8 hours back to Lima after the trek.  We recommend the Cruz del Sur bus line which has several departures from Lima and Huaraz per day.
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Are we ready for the adventure?
Today is all about the Huayhuash trek vibes – after we leave Huaraz bright and early.
Your guide will come to pick you up from your hotel to jump on the private van for 5 hours, making our way to Cuartelhuain with a quick stop for breakfast along the way – enjoyed by the river and prepared by the trekking chef (oh yeah!). We’re going to say hello to an isolated and traditional community that’s sustained itself for hundreds of years.
Today is all up hill for about 3 hours, after we’ve reached our first mountain pass Punta Cacanan, then the rest of the trail will be down hill and flat all the way to our first campsite Mitucocha, you’ll have the chance to relax and get to the altitude until our amazing chef calls us for dinner.
After dinner our guide will provide the plans again for the start of our multi-day trek tomorrow and the following days!
Are you still excited?

Camp elevation:4,150m/13,615ft
Includes: B/L/D
Walk Distance: 6-7h/ 9km-5.59ml
Camp Altitude: 4,150m/13,615ft
Accommodation: Tent
Weather: Morning cold,midday warm-hot, night cold

Are you ready for another nature masterclass?
After a good breakfast and packing our gear onto the mules, we’ll start our 7-8 hour walk with stunning mountain views and lakes, covering two summits in a day – Alcay alpine (4,700m/15,419ft) & Carhuac pass (4,600m/15,091ft). We’ll have lunch half way though and finish the day at our second campsite Carhuacocha (13,615ft)
The trail today goes up and down, but the hike is getting mostly challenging due to the altitude. The views will make it all worth it in the end! With the extra time at the campsite you can take a nap or walk around the area taking photos.
Walking Distance: 7-8h/ 15km/9.32mlml
Accommodation: Tent
Highest altitude:4,750m/15,583ft
Campsite altitude: 4,150m/13,615ft
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes:B/L/D

This morning promises to be pretty epic as we hop out of our tents in search for more vistas.
After breakfast we’ll try to leave the campsite early to have more time to enjoy the ascent to the Carnicero and Silula Pass-4,800m/ 15,748ft. From here, the majestic view of the Andes mountain (Yerupaja-6,634m, Siula-6,356m) and the Huayshuash village never ceases to impress, and we know you’ll leave feeling like you’ve witnessed something truly special. After enjoying the view, we’ll get back on the road, rolling passed quaint villages on the way to the campsite at Huayhuash – 4,350m/14,271ft.
Walking Distance: 7-8H/16km/10ml
Accommodation: Tent
Highest altitude:4,800m/ 15,748ft
Campsite altitude:4,350m/14,271ft.
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes: B/L/D

After breakfast and tying our shoes tight, we’ll take off on our 4th day of expeditions and you can bet it is going to be more exciting.
We will start hiking for roughly 3-4 hours uphill until we reach the Trapecio pass-5,020m/16,469ft. At this pass, we’ll stop to appreciate and photograph awe-inspiring views of the remote peaks such as Puscanturpa, Cuyoc,Yerupala, Siula and Millpo of the Cordillera Raura located south of the Cordillera Huayhuash. From there, we will descend to the campsite Elefante-4,400m/ 14,435ft.
After dropping your gear at the campsite, you’ll have the option to hike to San Antonio pass -5100m/16,732ft that takes 3 hours round trip, or you can just hang out around the campsite enjoying the landscapes.
Walking Distance: 5-8h/13km/8.07ml
Accommodation: Tent
Highest altitude:5,020m/16,469ft
Campsite altitude:4,400m/ 14,435ft
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes: B/L/D

Prepare for the most excinting day. Today’s section of the trek includes walking down and flat through Cutatambo Valley and Huayllapa valley where we will spend the night, here at this campsite we have two options to saty in the tents or stay in the Hostel. The most excinting thing about today is, there is hot shower and whatsApp in the village.
Walking Distance: 4-6h/ 16km/9.94ml
Accommodation: Tent / Hostel
Highest altitude:4,400m/14,435ft
Campsite altitude:3,820m/ 12,532ft
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes:B/L/D

This is it!
Another day, another mountain to conquer. Today's of trekking begins with a hike through Huatiac valley to Tapush pass. We'll stop for lunch by the black lake then we continue with our descent to our campsite Gashpapampa.
Walking Distance:6-7h/ 13km/8ml
Accommodation:Tent
Highest altitude:4,800m/ 15,748ft
Campsite altitude:4,350m/14,271ft
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes:B/L/D

And today the Huayhuash adventure almost ends.
We are almost in the end of our incredible adventure, but before that Huayhuash is going to offer us some stunning views like Yaucha pass and Puka Puka pass both within elevation 4800mts/15,748ft, lake Jahuacocha, the hike goes up and down due the terrain and the campsite will be in the shores of Lake Jahuacocha-4000mts /13,123ft. The highlight of today is that we'll witness the most incredible view we could imagen, and most of the instagramers wish to have this view in their profile.
Walking Distance:5-6h/ 13km/8ml
Accommodation:Tent
Highest altitude:4,910m/16,108ft (Puka Puka pass)
Campsite Jahuacocha:4,050mts/13,287ft
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes:B/L/D

And today the Huayhuash adventure ends.
After a last breakfast, we will hike on a mostly flat trail for about 3 hours, following the old water channel, We will do a quick stop here and snap our last panoramic view of Huayhuash before descending to the end of the trail Pocpa-3,500m/11,482ft. Our private van will meet us for the 4.5 hours drive back to Huaraz.
Walking Distance: 5-6h/15km/9,3ml
Highest altitude:4,050m/13,287ft
Weather:morning cold, noon warm, afternoon windy, night cold
Includes:B/L

Included/Excluded

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation from end to end in Huaraz
  • English speaking guide
  • All meals as listed (8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners) + (can accommodate dietary restrictions with proper notice)
  • One Duffle bag per clients for items to be carried by horses (up to 22lbs/10kilos per person).
  • Clean water for drinking provided at every meal stop + daily Snack.
  • 7 nights camping in the wilderness.
  • All entrance fees and permits (permits for Huayhuash Community)
  • Camping equipment (dining-kitchen tents, tents – 2 people/tent) (single occupancy available for additional charge)
  • Professional Chef
  • Pack animals to carry duffle + equipment (horse)
  • Emergency horse available for anyone who needs to take a break from hiking due to illness or injury
  • Sleeping Mattress
  • Basic First aid kit including emergency oxygen tank
  • Gratuity for staff (Guide, chef, porters, horsemens)
  • Accommodation in Huaraz or Lima
  • Airfare & transportation from Lima to Huaraz
  • Travel insurance
  • Dinner Day 8
  • Walking sticks (available for rent for $20)
  • Sleeping Bag (can be rented for $50)

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FAQ's

Each individual day has a moderate-to-challenging hike with a significant amount of elevation gain. In addition, we’ll spend every night over 4,000m/13,123ft. and going as high as 5,020m/16,469ft during the day which means that altitude becomes a big factor.

You’ll need to carry your daily personal items (water, toilet paper, sunblock, ChapStick, rain gear, sun hat, sun glasses, light down jacket, etc) make sure your day pack is under 5 kilos. The rest of your belonging will be packed by you in one of our duffle bags and our staff and horses will transport it directly to the campsite.

Daily miles walked will range from 8-11 miles.

For this question, please ask your physician. Some trekkers have done it without taking any pills, but if you haven’t been to 16,469ft before, there is no telling how your body will react to extreme altitude. Diamox takes 24-48 hours to become effective (please consult with your doctor!)

Mostly yes, Peruvians are overall welcoming and tourist friendly. Peru has one of the lowest overall crime rates compared to other countries in South America. Of course, please travel with caution and make sure to take standard safety precautions, don’t leave your belongings unattended, and avoid venturing solo after dark.

The weather in Huaraz is consistent all year round with warm days (70-75F) and cold nights (30-40F). The mountains are unpredictable though so you should always pack layers and be prepared for rain.

The best time to hike Huayhuash is from April to October.