6-day Hiking Journey to the Southern Cordillera Blanca

Join IFMGA/UIAGM certified guide Edwin on an off the beaten path 6-day journey to the breathtaking southern region of the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca!

Cordillera Blanca

6 Days

Apr - Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

The Peruvian Cordillera Blanca is a breathtaking mountain region in the Andes. With its peaks, forests, glaciers, lakes and heritage it is an amazing place to visit. On this 6-day hiking journey to the southern Cordillera Blanca, I will show you some of its lesser known spots.

We will begin our trip by meeting in Huaraz. From there, we will drive to our trailhead at Canrey Chico and begin our trek. Throughout the following week, we will explore the region and camp out in the beautiful mountains. Every day we will cover a different stretch. Additionally, we will have porters to help us carry all our equipment and set up camp for added comfort. Also, we will enjoy meals prepared by our expedition chef. As we explore this southern part of the Cordillera Blanca, we will experience its stunning landscapes and wilderness. Finally, on the last day of our trip we will also get the chance to visit an ancient pre-Inca temple that dates back to 400-600 B.C.!

Because this six-day excursion in the mountains will be physically demanding we require that you are fit. Ideally you will also have previous mountaineering experience. Throughout the whole trip, I will be there to guide and help you with anything you need.

Are you ready for a unique adventure in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca in the Andes? Then book your place now and join me on this exhilarating 6-day journey to some of its most beautiful spots!

Would you like a longer excursion in the region? Then our 12-day Alpamayo Trek could be just what you’re looking for!

Price includes

- Accommodation included

- Guiding fee

- Breakfast

- Lunch

- Dinner

- Transport during the trip

- Permit and entrance fees

- Group porters

Price details

DOES NOT INCLUDE: FLights/transport to the start of trip; hotel and food in Lima and Huaraz; Previous acclimatisation program; personal clothing and climbing equipment including sleeping bag, helmet, harness, ice-axe, crampons, etc.; insurance; personal expenditures. The price for 8-9 people is US$680 and for 10 or more US$500. The prices previously displayed are for private groups. For shared groups, starting at 5 people, the price is US$620.

Itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz-Canrey Chico-Sacracancha

We will set off from Huaraz to Chico village where we will find out trail head. From there we will take an pre-Inca trail that will lead us through the Uquian Valley to our campsite in Sacracancha at an altitude of 4120m. On the way we will enjoy great views of Saqsha and Cashan peaks.

Day 2: Sacracancha-Yanashallash Pass- Shoncopampa

We will start the day by ascending to the Yanashallash Pass. On our way we will see lakes and the glacier comming down from Uruashraju Valley. Then, we will descend to Shoncopampa at an altitude of 3850m where we will set up our campsite.

Day 3: Shoncopampa-Castilla

On our third day we will explore the wild mountain valley. We will see glaciers, small farms and the Huantsan peak come into view. Finally, we will set up camp at the Castilla Valley at an altitude of 4350m.

Day 4: Castilla- Santa Rosa Pass- Rima Rima

After an early wake up call we will set off to the breathtaking Santa Rosa Pass at 4830m. Then we will descend a lovely valley surrounded by granite rock until we reach Rima Rima where we will set up camp.

Day 5: Rima Rima- Mesapata View- Carhuascancha

We will begin the day by trekking to Mesapata at 4320m. This is a great view point where we will get stunning sights of forests and lakes in the valleys below. Then, we will continue to Carhuascancha where we will set up camp and enjoy the beautiful forest wildlife.

Day 6: Carhuascancha-Chavin de Huantar-Huaraz

An easy descent down Carhuascancha will take us to Puente Dos Amores. There, our bus will pick us up and take us to the stunning archeological site at Chavin de Huantar before heading back to Huaraz.

Details

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This trip is for participants aged 10 or more, The maximum number of participants is 15.

Meeting point

Huaraz

About the guide

Edwin

Mountain Guide

My name is Edwin, professional Mountain Guide, member of Mountain Guides Association of Peru (AGMP) and Member of the International Union of Mountain Guides Association (UIAGM), specialized on Trekking, Climbing, Expeditions also I am the founder of Andes Travel Expeditions company.

I have extensive experience and I had climb throughout Peru, Argentina and Bolivia and succesfully guided Huandoy Norte ( 2 times: on the north face and east face), Piramide de Garcilaso, Arteson, Caraz 1, Alpamayo, Huascaran, as well as Illampu, Sajama, Condiriri, Aconcagua, among many other mountains..

I will be happy to welcome you and your friends from all over the world to travel with us in America del Sur particularly in my home country Peru, the country of Mt Huascaran, Alpamayo(Most beautiful mountain in the world), Machupicchu, Cusco, Lago Titicaca, Arequipa, Amazonas etc.

As a professional mountain guide, I have been leading several mountain trips for the, past 20 years. I love and enjoy my job and have gained a lot of experience through climbing with many groups from all over the world. First I would like to assure you the best service and cooperation from my team, Secondly I will make sure that you have an exciting trekking on mountain, wonderful, unique and memorable experience. And while you are here in Peru we would like to promise, you are going to have an enjoyable and comfortable stay with us and look forward to meet your expectation Andes Travel Expeditions Company is pleased to share your enthusiasm for lifetime experience. I am pleased to let you know that I am going to be your Guide up there personally I will take you there not to send you there.

Languages

English

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