14-Day Huayhuash Circuit: Miss Kendra Documentary Film Expedition, Huaraz

About this activity

THE HUAYHUASH TREK: The 9-day Huayhuash Trek is a breathtaking journey through glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, and jagged 6,000- metre peaks in the Peruvian Andes. Starting near Huaraz, this compact circuit balances challenge and accessibility, offering an unforgettable mountain experience. Covering about 170 km and crossing seven high passes between 4,300 and 5,000 metres, the trek demands fitness, surefootedness, and a willingness to leave your comfort zone. Along the way, you’ll camp beside lakes like Carhuacocha and Jahuacocha, surrounded by wildlife including condors, vicuñas, and dozens of other species.

Supported by local guides, cooks, and pack animals, trekkers carry only a light daypack and can fully immerse themselves in the rhythm of the Andes. The Huayhuash delivers dramatic scenery, cultural connection, and a lasting sense of awe.

THE DOCUMENTARY Kendra Slagter is a Canadian outdoor adventure filmmaker and storyteller whose work explores the connection between people.

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At a glance

Duration: 14 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Peru Expeditions Tours

Ages: Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All transfers, from airport to Hotel Lima-Hotel, from hotel Lima to airport
Included: Enter fees to the Huayhuash Comunity National Park
Included: Mountain Group Resecue Team Socorro Andino Peruano
Included: Hotel in Lima category 3 stars very center
Included: All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc.
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: Donkeys and donkey drivers
Included: Cook for the expedition
Included: Personal tents for clients and crew for 2pax
Included: Meals (breakfast, all snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, large dinner) during the trek
Included: Enter fees to the Huascaran National Park
Included: Private transportation during the tour according to the travel program
Included: Certified Trekking Guide English speaker

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks in the city
Not included: Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
Not included: Extra hotel nights due to program changes
Not included: Tips for the staff at the end of the expedition
Not included: Travel accident and health insurance
Not included: Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Single tents 1 per person extra cost 225 USD
Not included: Satellite phone and Starlink internet during expedition – extra cost $500.

Itinerary

Day 1 · SATURDAY, AUGUST 8: ARRIVE IN LIMA

Lima

2 hours

Arrive in Lima and prepare for the adventure ahead. Spend the day relaxing at your hotel or exploring the vibrant capital at your own pace. This is the perfect opportunity to acclimatize and recover from your journey.

Hotel

Day 2 · SUNDAY, AUGUST 9: LIMA CULTURAL TOUR - NIGHT BUS TO HUARAZ

Huaraz

12 hours

After breakfast, guided city tour of Lima including the Plaza Mayor, Cathedral, Government Palace, and San Francisco Monastery. In the afternoon, panoramic visit of Miraflores and Barranco. Evening transfer to the station for the overnight bus to Huaraz (approx. 8 hrs).

Hotel

Day 3 · MONDAY, AUGUST 10: ARRIVE IN HUARAZ - TREKKING LAGUNA CHURUP

Laguna Churup

7 hours Admission included

Arrive in Huaraz early by bus and transfer to your hotel. After breakfast, embark on an acclimatization hike to Laguna Churup (4,550 m). At the turquoise lagoon beneath Mt. Churup (5,495 m), enjoy spectacular views before returning to Huaraz.

Hotel

Day 4 · TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 1

Cordillera Huayhuash

8 hours Admission included

Depart Huaraz, travelling through scenic Andean villages and past Laguna Conococha, where flamingos may be spotted. Continue to Chiquian for lunch before reaching the trek’s starting point at Cuartelhuain, set at 4,160 metres. Set up camp and enjoy your first night under canvas, surrounded by the promise of the peaks to come.

Tents.

Day 5 · WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 2

Cordillera Huayhuash

7 hours Admission included

Begin your trek with a steady ascent to the Cacanapunta Pass at 4,650 metres, enjoying panoramic views of glaciated peaks. Descend to your campsite in Janca, near the Mitucocha Lagoon, with vistas of Ninashanca, Rondoy, and Jirishanca. If you wish, take a short walk to the lagoon for closer views of the surrounding mountains. As night falls, the clear sky reveals a dazzling canopy of stars.

Tents.

Day 6 · THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 3

Cordillera Huayhuash

6 hours

Depart Janca and ascend to the Carhuac Pass before following a high-altitude trail with exceptional views of the region’s iconic peaks. Pass the Alcaycocha lagoon and reach a viewpoint overlooking the stunning Gangrajanca, Siulacocha, and Quesillacocha lagoons. Descend to your campsite at Carhuacocha lagoon, considered one of the most beautiful sites of the trek, where the sunset bathes the peaks in vivid colour.

Tent

Day 7 · FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 4

Cordillera Huayhuash

9 hours

Follow the shore of Carhuacocha Lagoon and ascend the Siula Valley, passing the trio of Siula lakes. Pause at the 'Tres Lagunas' viewpoint for a remarkable panorama of the lakes and valley.

Climb to the Siula Pass at 4,810 metres, then descend past dramatic peaks and the Carnicero Lagoon to your camp at Huayhuash, where you may find local families selling refreshments.

Tent

Day 8 · SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 5

Cordillera Huayhuash

8 min Admission included

Leave the main circuit to ascend the Trapecio Pass at 5,010 metres, surrounded by hanging glaciers and towering peaks. For those with energy, a short climb to a viewpoint offers a sweeping amphitheatre of icy summits and lagoons. Descend through a striking landscape of basalt formations and past several lagoons to reach Camp Elephant, named for a distinctive rock formation nearby.

Tents

Day 9 · SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 6

Cordillera Huayhuash

8 hours Admission included

Ascend to the Santa Rosa Pass at 5,050 metres for unforgettable views of the region’s highest peaks and the turquoise Juraucocha lake below. Descend steeply to the lush Huayllapa Valley, where the landscape shifts to verdant meadows and waterfalls. Arrive in the traditional village of Huayllapa, where you may camp on the outskirts or opt for a simple room in the village.

Tents

Day 10 · MONDAY, AUGUST 17 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 7

Cordillera Huayhuash

7 min Admission included

Climb steadily from Huayllapa through the Quebrada Huancho, passing beneath the peaks of Jullutahuarco and Rajucollota. After reaching the broad Tapush Pass at 4,770 metres, descend past the Susococha lagoon to the Gashpapampa campsite.

This stage offers a mix of narrow valleys and open plateaus, with a chance to appreciate the region’s varied terrain.

Tents

Day 11 · TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 8

Cordillera Huayhuash

7 hours Admission included

Continue your trek with a brief descent before climbing through a quenual forest to the Yauche Pass at 4,830 metres. Traverse a high ridge trail offering expansive views of the Cordillera Huayhuash and, on clear days, the Cordillera Blanca. Descend steeply to the picturesque Jahuacocha lagoon, where your final camp is set on the lakeshore, framed by the imposing west face of Yerupajá.

Tents

Day 12 · WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 HUAYHUASH TREK: DAY 9

Huaraz

8 hours

Pack up camp and walk out of the valley, enjoying a final two hours of gentle trekking. Meet your private transport at the roadhead and return to Huaraz via Pacllon and Chiquian.

Celebrate your successful circumnavigation of the Cordillera Huayhuash with a comfortable night in Huaraz.

Hotel

Day 13 · THURSDAY, AUGUST 20: BUS TO LIMA

Lima

10 hours

Travel by comfortable public bus from Huaraz to Lima, watching the landscape shift from the high Andes to the Pacific coast and the Atacama Desert. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Miraflores district. Spend your evening exploring the area or sampling local seafood at a nearby restaurant.

Hotel

Day 14 · FRIDAY, AUGUST 21: BUS TO LIMA

Lima

2 min

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Lima Airport for your journey home. Reflect on your adventure and the remarkable landscapes experienced throughout your trek.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Valery Center

The client must confirm at least 20 to 30 days prior to the trip, as it is a highly organized journey.

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.