Itinerary
- Day 1
Huaraz to Cuartelhuain
Start by driving from Huaraz toward Cuartelhuain, heading through mountain terrain for about 2 hours to reach Chiquian. You'll stop along the way to take in views of the Cordillera Huayhuash and Yerupaja peak. After passing through small villages and valleys, you'll set up camp for the night.
Included Activities
- Drive to Chiquian with views of Cordillera Huayhuash and Yerupaja
- Travel through villages of Llamac and Pocpa
- Pass through Rondoy Valley
Landmarks Cordillera Huayhuash Yerupaja Rondoy Valley 
- Day 2
Cuartelhuain to Janca
Begin trekking toward Cacananpunta Pass at the Continental Divide, where the mountain views open up nicely. Keep an eye out for Andean condors as you walk. By afternoon you'll descend to Janca campsite near Mitucocha Lake with Ninashanca, Rondoy, and Jirishanca peaks visible from camp. This is a shorter day to help your body adjust to the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike towards Cacananpunta Pass at Continental Divide
- Descent to Janca campsite near Mitucocha Lake
Optional Activities
- Short afternoon hike to the lake
Landmarks Cacananpunta Pass Mitucocha Lake Ninashanca Rondoy Jirishanca - Day 3
Janca to Carhuacocha Lake
Hike up to Carhuac Pass where Yerupaja comes into full view as the highest peak in the Huayhuash Range. Continue down to the campsite below Carhuacocha Lake, which sits surrounded by snow-covered peaks and hanging glaciers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Carhuac Pass with views of Yerupaja
- Trek to campsite below Carhuacocha Lake
Landmarks Carhuac Pass Carhuacocha Lake Yerupaja - Day 4
Carhuacocha Lake to Huayhuash
Rise early to catch the sunrise before starting the tough climb through Siula Pass. Throughout the day you'll pass by Yerupaja, Siula Grande, Jirishanca, and Santa Rosa with pristine lakes visible below. By evening you'll reach the Huayhuash campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early wake for sunrise viewing
- Challenging climb through peaks including Yerupaja, Yerupaja Chico, Siula Grande, Jirishanca, Santa Rosa, and Carnicero
- Trek to Siula Pass
- Views of Gangrajanca, Siula, and Quesillacocha lakes
Landmarks Yerupaja Yerupaja Chico Siula Grande Jirishanca Santa Rosa Carnicero Siula Pass Gangrajanca Siula Lake Quesillacocha Lake - Day 5
Carhuacocha Lake to Cuyoc
After breakfast, climb up to Trapecio Punta, one of the trek's highest passes. From there you can see Trapecio and Puscanturpa peaks. The descent is steep over rocky ground and old glacier moraine before you reach camp in Cuyoc.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Trapecio Punta
- Views of Trapecio and Puscanturpa peaks
- Steep and rocky descent
- Trek across old glacier moraine
Landmarks Trapecio Punta Trapecio Puscanturpa - Day 6
Cuyoc to Cutatambo
Go up Santa Rosa Pass where views of Siula Grande, Sarapo, Rasac, and Jurau peaks spread out before you. Then head down toward Cutatambo Camp, which sits in the beautiful Calinca Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Santa Rosa Pass
- Views of Siula Grande, Sarapo, Rasac, and Jurau peaks
- Trek to Cutatambo Camp in Calinca Valley
Landmarks Santa Rosa Pass Siula Grande Sarapo Rasac Jurau Calinca Valley - Day 7
Cutatambo
Take a rest day at camp. You can walk around and spot wildlife near the clear lakes and glaciers. If you're feeling up to it, visit Joe Simpson's Base Camp or hike to Cerro Gran Vista for views across the entire Cordillera Huayhuash.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest and relaxation at campsite
Optional Activities
- Visit Joe Simpson's Base Camp
- Hike to Cerro Gran Vista for panoramic views of Cordillera Huayhuash peaks
Landmarks Joe Simpson's Base Camp Cerro Gran Vista - Day 8
Cutatambo to Huatiac
This is your toughest trekking day. Head toward Huayllapa village where it gets warmer and waterfalls appear along the route. Face a steep climb to reach Huatiac meadow at the base of the glacier peak Diablo Mudo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Head towards village of Huayllapa
- Pass beautiful waterfalls
- Steep ascent to Huatiac meadow at Diablo Mudo glacier
Landmarks Huayllapa Diablo Mudo - Day 9
Huatiac to Gashpapampa
Climb to Punta Tapush Pass, then trek downward for roughly an hour to reach your camp in Gashpapampa. Watch for a nice sunset behind Mount Diablo Mudo as the evening settles in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Punta Tapush Pass
- Descent to Gashpapampa campsite
Landmarks Punta Tapush Pass Diablo Mudo - Day 10
Gashpapampa to Laguna Jahuacocha
Descend through Angoshcancha Valley where Quenual forest lines the path. Later you'll climb to Yaucha Pass, the final pass on the trek. From there you get incredible views of the highest Huayhuash peaks and possibly the Cordillera Blanca, then descend to Laguna Jahuacocha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through Angoshcancha Valley via Quenual forest
- Ascend to Yaucha Pass
- Views of Huayhuash and Cordillera Blanca peaks
- Descent to Laguna Jahuacocha
Landmarks Angoshcancha Valley Yaucha Pass Laguna Jahuacocha Cordillera Huayhuash Cordillera Blanca - Day 11
Laguna Jahuacocha
Rest at Jahuacocha Lake with time to relax and explore this place. Lots of birdlife moves through the area, or you can do optional hikes to Rondoy Pass or Solteracocha Lake if you have the energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest at Jahuacocha Lake
- Explore the location and observe birdlife
Optional Activities
- Hike to Rondoy Pass
- Hike to Solteracocha Lake
Landmarks Laguna Jahuacocha Rondoy Pass Solteracocha Lake - Day 12
Laguna Jahuacocha to Huaraz
On your final trekking day, hike to Mancanpunta Pass for a last look at the Andean mountains, then descend to Pocpa. From there you'll transfer back to Huaraz where the trek ends and you can rest and think back on the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Mancanpunta Pass
- Trek down to Pocpa
- Transfer to Huaraz
Landmarks Mancanpunta Pass Pocpa 
