Details
Trip Duration
3 days
Mountain Range
Cordillera Blanca
People per Guide
15 people
Trip Level
Intermediate
Offer Period
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Type of Trip
Not specified
Welcome to a great short hike in a nice valley far from other touristic routes: the Quilcayhuanca trek!
This Quilcayhuanca 3-day tour I am offering woks perfectly as an acclimatization before a bigger goal. I think it is also ideal for those in search of an easy trip outdoors which lets them enjoy the unique landscape of north Peru.
During this hiking trip in Quilcayhuanca you’ll find 3 amazing lakes: the Cayesh, the Tullpacocha and the Cuchilla. All of them are over 4000 meters of altitude! Moreover, the Tullpacocha and the Cuchilla lakes lie at the base of a great cirque of peaks, known as “the Chinchey peaks group”. It’s at 6309 meters of height. As you can see, it is also a really amazing trip to discover all these wonders that Peru has for you!
And as if all this were not enough, in the interior of the Quilcayhuanca valley, we can appreciate a great gorge of 13 km long that ends in the huge cirque of peaks.
The trail also passes through green fields where there are a big amount of cows, horses and donkeys. It is possible to see the most diverse fauna in this place, from small birds to curious foxes. You will also witness a large number of archaeological remains that add more value to this journey. Please find more details about the itinerary at the bottom of this description.
Regarding the best season to come, I recommend the period from May till September, during the driest season. The maximum group size is 15 guests. All of them must have some previous hiking experience and a good physical condition. I have not an open group yet, so I will open a new one for you and your friends if you wish!
All you have to do is getting in touch with me. I will help you plan this amazing trip or many other hiking adventures in the area, such as this trekking day in the Wilcacocha Lake.
So, fill out the form and let’s conquer the Cordillera Blanca together !!!
Price per person
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- All meals during trip
- Transport during the trip
What happens if I need to cancel the trip?
If you decide to cancel, you’ll get a 100% refund (minus fees) if the cancellation is notified up to 60 days before the start of the tour, a 75% refund (minus fees) if you cancel between 59 and 30 days before the start of the tour, and a 50% refund if you cancel between 29 and 21 days before the start of the tour. If you cancel less than 21 days before the first day of the tour, you won’t receive a refund.
Take into account, however, that if accommodation, flights or transfers were included in the trip you booked, then a different policy may apply as the guide will be bound by the provider’s cancellation policy.
What happens if the guide cancels the trip because of bad weather/unsuitable conditions?
If bad weather or unsuitable conditions force the guide to cancel the trip, he or she will: a) propose a similar activity at a different place where conditions are better, or b) propose to postpone the activity until a later date, or c) cancel. If you refuse option a), our cancellation policy will apply. Please note, however, that the call to cancel a trip due to bad weather can only be made by the guide (not the client).
What happens if the guide doesn’t show up or cancels for personal reasons?
If the guide cancels for reason of injury or other, you will get a 100% refund on your trip.
Itinerary
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Day 1:
Huaraz - Transfer via Pitec - Trekking Quebrada Quilcayhuanca - Laguna Tullpacocha (4350 m)
Today we will be transferred to Pitec, from where we will start the hike to our next destination: the Quilcayhuanca Valley. The route winds through the gorge alongside glaciated peaks. Here we will also find archaeological remains called Nuevo Tambo. The Cayeshpampa camp (4,100 m) is not easy to find among the rocks, so we can also camp near the lake. In the afternoon we’ll climb to Laguna Tullpacocha, where the icebergs from the glacier are still floating. Overnight Camp (B/L/D).
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Day 2:
Laguna Tullpacocha - Cayashpampa - Huapi Pass (5020 m) - Cojup (4150 m)
Today we will set off on an uphill trail, getting to Cuchillacocha Lake (4,625 m) at the foot of the snowcapped peaks of Pucaranra and Chinchey. From here, we’ll continue climbing to the Huapi Pass at 5020 meters for approximately 5 hours. We’ll be then at the highest point of the circuit. After that, we will descend towards the Cojup Gorge to set up our camp in this beautiful canyon. Later we’ll take a short hike to the Palcacocha Lake (4,350 m) and return to enjoy the sunset. Overnight Camp (B/L/D).
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Day 3:
Quebrada Cojub - Transfer to Huaraz
After breakfast we will leave the camp for an easy return. We will walk down along the Quebrada Cojub trail. At the end of the valley our private transfer will be waiting to take us back Huaraz via Llupa and Unchus. We’ll be in the city by lunchtime. Overnight stay in a hotel (B/L/-).
Other details
Not included in the price:
- International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
- Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
- Exit tax at the airport in Lima
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
- Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
-Transport public bus or Domestic flight Airline LC-Peru
- Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima or other hotel
- Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz or other hotel
- Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips
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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