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The Best of Huayhuash Mini Trek – Siula Grande Mountain (5D /4 N)

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About this activity

The Huayhuash trek on the mountain range is one of the most beautiful treks in the world – and it’s easy to believe.

The villages Pocpa and Llamac are usually the trailheads for this trek.

The entire length of the Cordillera Huayhuash ranges only 30 km but within its compact area lays amazing towering peaks. At almost every turn, you come face to face with glistening vertical walls of ice, snow and rock. Beautiful lakes, different kinds of birds and keep an eye out for the massive Andean Condors and for Siula Grande 6,344 m.s.n.m , the site where the popular book and motion picture “Touching the Void” took place!

Entrance Fee: Camping fees (This varies per year, please ask current rate, approx. 260 soles

Maximum altitude: 5200 Meters (Santa Rosa pass).

Location: Cordillera Huayhuash.

Average temperature: Between 13° C – 23° C during the day/ -3°C to – 1°C at night.

Distance: 70 Km

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Expeditions Tours

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: TEA TIME: different hot drinking’s, coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, crackers, popcorn, and Tequeños.
Included: 05 Kilos personal Luggage for the Donkeys
Included: Kitchen tent and Dining tent
Included: Kitchen and dining full utensils.: Chair, table, stove, gas, plates, caps, forks First aid kit
Included: Lunch
Included: Boiled water to fill your bottle every day
Included: Hot water every day in the morning to clean up your hands and face
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Tent Superior (04 season) special for Huayhuash trek
Included: Emergency Horse
Included: DINNER: Soups, salads, main courses, pasta, chicken, trout, beef, vegetarian options available, etc
Included: Certificated cook, Donkeys, Donkey driver
Included: 5 MEALS PER DAY: (breakfast, snack, lunch, tea time, dinner).
Included: For traveling with us we give you a gift: A cap, a buffet and a t-shirt
Included: Certificated Trekking guide: (Speaks English and Spanish)
Included: BREAKFAST: Omelet, pancake, fruit, serial,coffee, tea, milk, chocolate, butter, jam, cheese etc.
Included: Sleeping mat: Size, 200 cm X 60 cm X 5 cm
Included: Private transport
Included: LUNCH: salads, soups, rice, chicken, coca tea.
Included: Entrance Fee Huayhuash community (250.00 soles) per person
Included: SNACK: fresh fruit, chocolates, crackers, cookies, sweets drinks.

Not included

Not included: Personal Trekking gear.
Not included: First day breakfast.
Not included: Not mentioned food (restaurant) and beverages.
Not included: Personal Spending.
Not included: Tips for our local team.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Huaraz – Cuartelhuain (4,180 m) – Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m) – Janca / Mitucocha (4,230 m)

Cordillera Huayhuash

9 hours Admission included

Early morning departure from Huaraz by private transport to Cuartelhuain, the starting point of our trek. From here, we begin our gradual ascent toward Cacanan Punta Pass (4,700 m), enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.

We then descend to Janca (Mitucocha), a beautiful valley beside the turquoise lake, where we set up our first campsite.

Tents.

Day 2 · Janca (4,230 m) – Carhuac Pass “Yanapunta” (4,650 m) – Carhuacocha Lake (4,140 m)

Cordillera Huayhuash

9 hours Admission included

Today’s hike leads us gently up to Carhuac Pass, from where we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Siula and Yerupajá snow peaks — two of the highest and most iconic mountains in the Huayhuash range.

We continue down through open valleys until we reach the stunning Carhuacocha Lake, famous for its mirror-like reflections of the surrounding peaks.

Tents.

Day 3 · Carhuacocha (4,140 m) – Siula Pass (4,830 m) – Huayhuash (4,350 m)

Stop 1

9 hours

A long but unforgettable day. We climb toward the Siula viewpoint, one of the most photographed places in the Andes, where you can see three dazzling lakes — Quesillococha, Siula, and Gangrajanca — perfectly aligned below the mighty Siula Grande.

After crossing Siula Pass (4,830 m), we descend to our camp in Huayhuash Valley.

Tents.

Day 4 · Huayhuash – Trapecio Pass (5,000 m) – Cuyocpampa (4,560 m)

Stop 1

9 hours

We trek toward the southern end of the Cordillera Huayhuash, ascending gradually to Trapecio Pass (5,000 m), one of the highest points of our journey. The panoramic views from here are spectacular.

We descend into the wide and peaceful Cuyocpampa Valley, where we set up camp for the night.

Optional hike to the San Antonio viewpoint for even more impressive views.

Tents.

Day 5 · Cuyocpampa (4,560 m) – Santa Rosa Pass (5,070 m) – Huayllapa (3,600 m) – Cajatambo

Cordillera Huayhuash

9 hours Admission included

Today we cross the highest point of the trek, Santa Rosa Pass (5,070 m), offering sweeping views of the surrounding giants: Cuyoc, Puscanturpa, Trapecio, Siula, Yerupajá, Sarapo, and Jurao.

After a long descent to the village of Huayllapa, our private transport awaits to take us to the town of Cajatambo, marking the end of our unforgettable Huayhuash adventure.

Tents.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our main office address: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 475 – 2nd Floor Huaraz – Peru

End point

Our main office address: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 475 – 2nd Floor Huaraz – Peru

Using your ticket

Entry and payments for ational Park Huayhuash can be made on the spot, so it won’t be a problem. Please try to book your trip in advance to ensure good travel logistics. Thank you for your preference!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.