4-day short Cordillera Huayhuash trek
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Local mountain guide Romer takes you to one of South America’s premier treks. Join him on a 4-day hiking adventure in the Peruvian Cordillera Huayhuash!
Private
Huayhuash
4 Days
Apr - Oct
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Discover some of the best spots in Cordillera Huayhuash.
- Contemplate incredible views of the surrounding peaks.
- Enjoy hiking trough the landscapes of the Peruvian Andes.
Description
The Cordillera Huayhuash is a range of about 20 mountains joined by a great span of blue glacier ice. Join me and enjoy a 4-day hiking trip in this stunning area of the Peruvian Andes!
With pristine glacial lakes, high altitude passes, hot springs, and towering peaks, the beauty of Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash is comparable to the Himalayas and the Rocky Mountains.
This short version of the classic Huayhuash route takes us to some of its most important spots, such as the lakes of Jahuacocha, Solteracocha, and Rasac. We will also enjoy impressive views of the peaks of Yerupajá, Hirishanka, and Rasac, among others. You can check the complete itinerary below!
Please keep in mind that although this hiking program is not hard, you need to be physically fit to hike for several hours per day. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you every step of the way.
So, if you want to experience the peaceful and picturesque Peruvian Andes, please contact me. I’ll really enjoy being your guide on this 4-day hiking tour in the Cordillera Huayhuash!
And if you have enough time to spend in this majestic area, don’t forget to take a look at my Huayhuash 11-day trip.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Mules and horses
- Tents
- Sleeping pad
- Cooking utensils
- Snacks
- Clean drinkable water
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz - Cuartelhuain (4300 m) - hike to Cacanan Pass (4700m/15416ft) – Mitucocha
Duration: 4 h drive + 5–6 h hike
Distance: 12 km approx.
Drive from Huaraz to Chiquián, then descend to the village of Llamac (3300 m).
Begin hiking through a wide valley and cross Cacanan Punta (4700 m), where condors may be seen.
Descend to the Jalca plain and reach camp at Laguna Mitucocha (4220 m), beneath the peaks Jirishanka, Rondoy, and Ninashanca.
Optional afternoon walk around the lake or into nearby hanging valleys.
Day 2: Mitucocha – Carhuac Pass (4500m/14760ft) – Carhuacocha
Hike about 12 km (5–6 h),
Distance: approx. 12 km.
Starting across the Jalca plain and ascend to Carhuac Pass (4650 m).
From the pass, enjoy breathtaking views of the Huayhuash giants: Yerupajá Grande, Yerupajá Chico, and Siulá Grande.
Descend to camp at Lake Carhuacocha (4150 m), with vistas of Siulá, Yerupajá, and Jirishanka peaks.
Along the way, you may spot viscachas among the rocks.
Day 3: Carhuacocha – Siula Pass (4850m/15908ft) – return to Carhuacocha
Duration: 6–7 h
Distance: ~14 km approx.
Hike to the legendary turquoise lagoons—Gangrajanca, Siula, and Quesillococha—set beneath the towering peaks of Siula and Yerupajá.
Reach the famous viewpoint where the three lakes align, creating Huayhuash’s most iconic panorama.
Time to relax, enjoy the scenery, and capture unforgettable photos before returning to camp at Carhuacocha.
Day 4: Hike down to Queropalca village - transport to Huaraz.
Duration: 2-3 hours hike, 8 hours by transport.
Distance: 5 km hiking.
Today we’ll hike downhill to the village of Queropalca.
Our transport will be waiting there to take us back to Huaraz on a long journey that will take approximately 8 hours.
Details
More info
All you need is appropriate clothing and a good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots.
FAQs
Where does the Cordillera Huayhuash tour end?
The tour concludes in Barranca, providing you the option to return to Lima via an interprovincial bus service.
Does the tour include transportation to Huaraz?
No, transportation to Huaraz is not covered in the tour package. However, I can arrange it based on the group size.
What happens to personal belongings in Huaraz?
For those leaving items in Huaraz, we facilitate transportation to Barranca, where the equipment will be brought back.
What is the estimated arrival time in Barranca?
Arrival in Barranca is typically between 2 and 3 pm.
Is the entrance fee to Huayhuash Park included?
Yes, the entrance fee to Huayhuash Park, which costs approximately 270 soles, is included in the tour package.
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Romer & Guides' team
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Mountain Leader
I like mountains and I love nature, I practice cycling and hiking, I know very well the hiking trails of Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash. The passion for nature was my inspiration to study Official Tourist Guide. I am experienced in travel organisation and logistics, especially adventure travel. At present I’m a logistics manager at a travel agency with German clients, and I also have my own agency where I take care of the organisation of the adventure trips (trekking, mountaineering, mountain bike and day hikes).
Languages
| English
Reviews with photos
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5What people are saying about this trip
Catherine
Our guide was great! Knowledgeable, good communicator and leader.
Michael
We had an excellent 4-day trek in the beautiful Huayhuash mountain range. Or guide, William, and muleteer Percy, really did everything to make it a great trip for us. We never prepared properly but they never complained and always tried to help us. The equipment we got from Qorianka was all good. A good tent and mats. We rented appropriate sleeping bags which were also good quality. They had lots of food (too much!) and gave us snacks every day too. We hope to come back next year and will use the Qorianka again.
Paal
Amazing trek with an amazing company. Our guide, David, was incredible and the assistants Teo and Alejandro were always incredibly positive. I would recommend this trek to anyone and it was the best cost per person I saw out of any company, by a mile.
Hector
Como clientes siempre deseamos que todo este de lo mejor, la estrategia y planificación de un viaje de montaña no es nada fácil y las condiciones y condicionantes son variadas y muchas!! Me encantan los treks de montaña, esta fue la primera vez en la cordillera Andina Peruana Huayhuash y todo salió fenomenal!! 100 pts. Nuestro guía de campo Marcos y nuestro arriero Yosimel estuvieron siempre muy atentos y serviciales; todos los insumos fueron bien planificados. Perú es un gran destino, seguro que volveremos!
Veronica
Communication was great. Tour and guide was an awesome experience! Will be recommending to anyone we know going up that way for hiking! Cheers!
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