Queropalca Huayhuash Trek

Trekking Details

Altitude Range: 3,500 / 4,750 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Season: March / November
Activity: Nature and Adventure

Itinerary

Day 1 Huaraz / Huánucopampa

Transfer from Huaraz to Huánuco Pampa (3,736 m) (6-hour transfer). In the afternoon, visit the Inca ruins of Huánuco Viejo.

Day 2 Huánucopampa / Queropalca / Carhuacocha

Transfer from Huánuco Viejo to the town of Queropalca (3,800 m) (3-hour transfer). Then, we will continue an easy trek to Laguna Carhuacocha (4,150 m) (3-hour hike).

Day 3 Carhuacocha / Mitucocha

We will ascend to cross the first pass, Carhuac (4,650 m) and camp at Laguna Mitucocha (4,150 m) (5-hour hike).

Day 4 Mitucocha / Rondoy

We will ascend to Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m) and descend to Rondoy Camp (4,350 m) (5-hour hike).

Day 5 Rondoy / Jahuacocha

On a challenging day, we will cross the highest pass of this trek, Sambunya (4,750 m). We will descend near Solterococha Lagoon and then to the beautiful Jahuacocha Lagoon, where we will camp (4,100 m) (5-hour hike).

Day 6 Jahucocha / Llamac / Huaraz

On the last day of the trek, we will cross the Pampa Llamac Pass (4,300 m) and descend to the village of Llamac, home to the muleteers who have accompanied us throughout the trek (4-hour hike). Return to Huaraz (4-hour transportation)

Services

Include

Trekking guide (1)
Cook (1), muleteer (1)
Private tourist transportation to the trek starting point
Meals during the expedition (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Breakfast: Tea, coffee, milk, snacks, bread, cheese, butter, jam, flatbread, fruit salad, etc.
Snack: Fresh fruit, chocolate, cookies, fruit juice, and candy.
Lunch: Vegetable salad, pasta, tuna, Huancaína potatoes, ají de gallina, chicken salad, ham.
Tea Time: Coffee, herbal teas, cookies, fried guacamole, popcorn, etc.
Dinner: A variety of soups, quinoa, chaufa rice, chicken roll, fried trout, pasta, and lomo saltado.
Optional vegetarian meal
Last day (typical Andean food)
Camping equipment (2-person sleeping tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom tent)
Kitchen logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs, tables, gas)
Hot water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
Boiled water for your bottle every day
Donkeys for transporting luggage and food (5 kilos of personal equipment for the donkey)
Emergency horse (1) in case of evacuation
First aid kit
Communication radio
Sleeping mat
Personalized assistance

Not Include

Personal clothing for trekking
Extra food and drinks in cities
Travel, accident, and evacuation insurance
Community entry tickets (S/ 260.00)
Sleeping bag (0°C – 20°C) (we have them for rent)
Tips

FAQ

What to bring

Bring appropriate clothing for day (hot weather) and night (cold weather)
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Swimwear
First aid kit
Hiking boots
Camera
Rain jacket
Water bottle
Sleeping bag
Small backpack
Headlamp (flashlight)
10 kilos of luggage per person for the donkeys

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Queropalca Huayhuash Trek