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Climbing Nevados Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju
A challenging and amazing 7-day expedition in the Cordillera Blanca. Climb the Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju summits together with Juventino, a local IFMGA mountain guide.
Description
Welcome to a classic climb in the Ishinca valley. It is one of the most popular destinations for climbers who want to get to a 6000-meter peak and enjoy a beautiful landscape!
On this 7-day expedition you will enjoy the most fascinating views and climb 3 summits: the Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju peaks. From the Ishinca base camp it’s possible to climb these 3 mountains. Two of them, the Urus and Ishinca are relatively easy ascents. The Tocllaraju is more challenging and technical. However, a good acclimatization process is mandatory.
Of course I will do my best and offer all the support you need to reach these summits. After Urus and Ishinca you should be familiar with some climbing techniques. That way you’ll be able to reach the Tocllaraju summit, which is the most challenging one, over 6000 meters in height.
To sum up, you can see here below the difficulty level and height of each mountain:
- Urus (5495 m): moderate
- Ishinca (5530 m): moderate
- Tocllaraju (6034 m): moderate – difficult
During the hike to the Urus, Ishinca and Tocallaraju mountains our donkey drivers will help us carry the tents and food. You will only carry your personal equipment.
You can find more details about the day-by-day itinerary at the bottom of this page.
And if you want to discuss and plan this trip with me, feel free to contact me. I will be here waiting for your message and happy to help you conquer the Urus, Ishinca and Tocllaraju mountains!
Disclaimer Deposit for reservations: 1000 USD (900 EUR). Full payment 40 days before. No refund if you cancel less than 30 days! |
More info Not included in the price: - Travel accident and health insurance - Transfer/bus station/Hotel – Lima - Transfer airport/hotel/airport – Lima - Nights Hotel in Lima / Double room with breakfast included - City tour in Lima - Hotel In Huaraz,according to the program 2 nights. Double room with breakfast included - Bus ticket Huaraz/Lima, executive service in public bus-Movil Tours or Cruz del Sur - Horse (in case of emergency, for trekking parts) - Travel luggage and Travel cancellation insurance - Not mentioned food and beverages - Personal expenses - Personal camping and climbing equipment (sleeping bag, climbing boots, crampons, ice axe, gaiters, harness, snow glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.) - Tips |
Meeting point Huaraz |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz - Transfer to Pashpa (3400 m) - Trekking to Ishinca Base Camp (4250 m)
Today we will leave the city of Huaraz to the village of Paltay. We continue to Pashpa and to the small Cochapampa Lake. Here is where our local team of donkey drivers will be waiting for us. We will then have an easy climb through the Ishinca Valley to our camp near the Don Bosco hut (4-5 walking hours) (-/L/D).
Day 2: Ishinca Base Camp - Climb Ishinca Peak (5530 m) - Base Camp
We will continue walking on a good trail and then over the moraine to the glacier. The climb on the glacier is not steep, except for the last 50 meters before the summit. Ishinca summit and then return via the same trail to the Base Camp (10-12 hours in total) (B/L/D).
Day 3: Rest day - Acclimatization at Ishinca Base Camp (4250 m)
Today we will have the entire day off. If participants have any questions about the use of technical equipment, it is a good day to practice. Overnight again in the Base Camp (B/L/D).
Day 4: Ishinca Base Camp - Climb Urus Peak (5495 m) - Ishinca Base Camp
Ascent through the west face of the Urus. A steep route takes us to a ridge, crossing large rocks on the moraine until we reach the glacier. We will climb over the snow and ice for an hour. Then, the last 50 minutes to the summit is easier. Finally, a steep descent to the base camp and overnight there (B/L/D).
Day 5: Ishinca Base Camp - Tocllaraju Moraine Camp (4950 m)
After lunch we will start the ascent via a steep moraine to the edge of the glacier. From this point we can see the Tocllaraju. We’ll set up our high camp on the moraine. The hiking time of the day will be 4-5 hours (B/L/D).
Day 6: Moraine Camp - Tocllaraju summit (6034 m) - Ishinca Base Camp
After a very early breakfast, we will start moving over the glacier to the northwest ridge of the peak. We might find small walls of ice up to 60 degree of inclination. The summit ridge is secured with fixed ropes. Once at the summit, the view opens on the entire Cordillera Blanca. Then, we will descend to the Base Camp (B/L/D).
Day 7: Ishinca Base Camp - Trekking to Cochapampa Lake (3400 m) - Village of Pashpa - Transfer to Huaraz
After breakfast we will leave for an easy return to Pashpa. Today the donkeys will carry our camping and personal equipment. We’ll return via a hillside covered with native Andean trees. Here our private transport will be waiting. We’ll arrive Huaraz early and have lunch there. Lodging in the hotel of the city (B/L/-).
About the guide
IFMGA/UIAGM mountain guide from Peru.
He was born in 1960 in Huaraz / Peru. With his 15th Age he learned the world of trekking and mountaineering know by he accompanied his father on trips with his clients.
To this day he is still working as a mountain guide and tour operator. For many years he was able to acquire a lot of knowledge about the mountains, making it one of the most experienced certified mountain guides.
He runs a family travel agency based in Huaraz, which was founded by his father, and is now managed by Juventino and his son, Eric.
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Prices per person
Group of 1 | USD 2320 each |
Group of 2 | USD 1248 each |
Group of 3 | USD 1248 each |
Group of 4 | USD 1114 each |
Group of 5 | USD 1114 each |
Group of 6 | USD 980 each |
Group of 7 | USD 980 each |
Group of 8 | USD 877 each |
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Price includes
• Guiding fee
• Transport during the trip
• Group porters (transport of tents, cooking equipment, etc. for the group)
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
What people are saying about Juventino Martin Albino Caldua
Tony Hoffman
5.00
September 2020
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Mrs Erin Leigh Hardy
5.00
August 2019
We are a group of friends and a mountain club, we have made trips with Eric since 2007, we have done the most classic tours in Cusco: Ausangate trek, Choquequirao trek, Salkantay trek, all tours always with Machu Picchu ending, the Inca culture is very interesting and if you travel to Peru you must visit it - and not missing Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. In Huaraz we have running out the tours: Santa Cruz trek, Alpamayo trek, Huayhuash trek, and the climbs, and Nevado Pisco trek, Nev. Vallunaraju, Tocllaraju, Alpamayo and Huascaran. Every year our club members go from 15 to 20 people to Huaraz, and in Cusco culture we have groups from 18 to 30 people, and all these trips are made by our partner Eric and Juventino in Peru. And friends always return very happy with the services they perform on the tours we sell. We recommend them to make a quality and safe trip, they have about 30 certified guides working for them, Juventino is the head of the company and is a member of UIAGM - IFMGA. They also have a family Hotel called \"Alpamayo Guest House\" this is in Huaraz, and every time our group ends their trek, climbing or expedition trip, the Juventino family invite us to a special dinner called (Pachamanca) as a very Inca Traditional food, this meal is prepared by JUVENTINOS wife Dina, she is a typical person of the area and they live in the Unchus village, this is an unforgettable dinner for all group participants. Next year we will extend our trip with mountain bike MTB around the Huascaran and the Huayhuash mountain range, and we will also have new trips from Lima: Nazca Lines, Arequipa Cañon del Colca, Cusco Inca Trail, Puno Floating Islands Lake Titicaca and the Tiawanaco culture peace.
Norbert from Austria
5.00
June 2019
There were bad conditions for the first mountain we wanted to climb, so we had to search for other mountain, which was possible to climb with the bad conditions. NO PROBLEM for Eric and his team. Eric made within 1 day another program for the following 2 weeks. I really want to say \"thank you for this expedition\". I enjoyed the whole trip/expedition, because of his professional competence. Hope we see us soon!
Emmet
5.00
June 2019
Eric and Juventino are family and they treat each one of their clients as family. It\'s truly a fun time being out in the mountains with them! I did with them many tours throughout Cordillera Blanca, Including Pisco, Chopicalqui and all of the lakes.
Veronika
5.00
June 2018
I can warmly recommend Eric and his company Peru Expeditions Tours. Eric and his team are very professional. They speak fluent English and Eric speaks German. They answered very quickly to questions before the trip. Eric helped me to organize an excursion to the high camp of Alpamayo. He also helped me to rent the right equipment. I also enjoyed ten fantastic days trekking Cordillera Huayhuash and climbing Nevado Pumarinri (5465 m) and Nevado Diablo Mudo (5350 m) with Eric and his team. The organization and the equipment (tents etc.) of the trekking were perfect and the team surprised me with a birthday cake at the Cashpapampau Camp (at 4500 meters) and they also prepared delicious vegetarian food for me on the hike. After Huayhuash we climbed Mount Tocllaraju (6034 HM), organized by Eric and Peru Expeditions Tours. All the guides who work for Eric are local people with a lot of experience and education in the mountains, they speak perfect English and try to do everything to make the clients happy! Thanks to Peru Expeditions Tours I really enjoyed the time in the mountains around Huaraz. I am looking forward to more treks and climbing with you in the future!
John Farris
5.00
May 2018
5 star guide. Nothing but the best.
Nicole et Catherine
5.00
April 2017
A very, very sympathic guide, who knows all the secrets of the places and itinerarys the most beautiful ; organization top ; food excellent too ; marvellous souvenirs.
The hike was canceled. We didn’t go anywhere. Didn’t even get into the country.