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Huayhuash Huanuco VIiejo 11 Days
offered by supplier M18167 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 10
- 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 50
people
Destination(s):
Peru
Specialty Categories:
Archeology/History
Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1200 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1800 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Huaraz - Llamac
After the breakfast we will climb aboard our private bus and leave to south side Huaraz. Passing along different small and typical towns of Recuay 3400, Ticapampa 3470, Catac 3640 and the small village Pachacoto 3700. From here we’ll leave the high way and continue in the east side surrounded by a lot of straw. Here you will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape that matches the blue sky and the darked green hills, the snow peaked white mountains will match the landscape. The first touristic place will be the Patococha lake.
A few kilometers from here we’ll make a stop at a small colored lake called Pumapashimin that changes its colors due to solar radiation. Here we’ll be next to the big Bromeliads called Puyas Raymondi.We will have lunch, and after the lunch we’ll come back to Pachacoto. Once we have gotten to Conococha we will take the east high way a few kilometers. Then we will go down until Timpoc. From here we will start again going-up along the Llamac river until we reach Llamac. Here will be our first camping.
Day 2: Llamac - Jahuacocha
We will start hiking up the zig-zag path to Pampallamac pass.From here we will have the first spectacular views of Huayhuash Mountains, such as Yerupaja, Jirishanca, Rondoy and others. If there is no wind we will have lunch here, then continue along the Jahuacocha valley, until the lake Jahuacocha.
Day 3: Jahuacocha - Rondoy Pass - Cuartelhuain
We will start hiking up by the shore of the Jahuacocha lake as we aproach the mountain Rondoy. Then after climbing for about 3 hours we will get to Rondoy and continue going down along the Rondoy small valley until Matacancha. When we reach Cuartelhuain we will set our camps.
Day 4: Cuartelhuain - Mitucocha
In the morning after the breakfast we’ll get ready and at 8 am we’ll start our trek. This time it will be difficult because the climbing will take us about 2 or 3 hours. From the pass we’ll go down then we’ll go-up approx 30 minutes. We’ll take the alternative trail to get early the camping place. So once we have arrived to our camping place we’ll have time to go fishing around the lake while our cook prepares the dinner.
Day 5: Mitucocha - Carhuacocha
We’ll start our trekking at 8 AM. Today it is going to be easy. After 3 hours walking we’ll reach the pass where we’ll have lunch. We’ll walk enjoying the white peaked mountains such as Yerupaja, Jirishanca, and Siula. We’ll get our camp placed.
Day 6: Carhuacocha - Siula - Queropalca
In this day the passengers will coordinate with the guides the morning activities, then in the early afternoon we will walk down to Queropalcato the basic lodging house designed the tourists. Here we will have the chance to do some basic shopping to supply our primary necessities.
Day 7: Queropalca - Santa Rosa
In the morning we will start hiking down by a wonderful valley of Santa Rosa. Along the way we will appreciate typical life style of the andean community. Continuing walking down until we will reach a small village called Santa Rosa.
Day 8: Santa Rosa - Baños del Inka
In the Morning we will continue going down to Baños District. After hiking for about 3 hours we will reach Baños district a small village that is a typical andean town. We will visit the Inka thermal bath and enjoy the hot springs all afternoon.
Day 9: Baños del Inka - Altos Rondos
We will start hiking up passing by several small villages and sheep herds. After a walk for about 3 hours we will stop for lunch, then continue hiking having spectacular views of the hills and landscapes of Rondos.
Day 10: Altos Rondos - Hunucoviejo
After hiking about 3 hours we will stop for lunch in the middle of the Inka trail, then continue hiking along the original stone paved Inka trail. When we will arrive to the Inka ruins we will have the opportunity to see the capital of Inka's empire.
Day 11: Hunucoviejo - La Union - Huallanca - Huaraz
We will visit all morning the archaeological complex of Hunucoviejo
Our guide will take us showing: the Inka's Bath, The Military rooms, the main Inka's palace called Ushnu, the Colcas and other places. This visit will be finished around mid day, then we will have lunch in our camping site next to the entrance of the ruins. After lunch we will pack our things and drive to Huaraz.
Notes:
Things that you you need to bring:
- Backpack
- Sleeping bag
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Huaraz for a small price)
- Strong, comfortable footwear
- One complete change of clothing (you can carry more if you afford to hire a personal porter, please see options below)
- Sweater or jacket
- Water bottle (boiled drinking water will be provided)
- Torch or flashlight and batteries
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent (absolutely important item for this hike is bug spray. Anything with a lot of Deet will do the job, anything less is simply not sufficient. Bug spray must be bought when you come to Huaraz, as it cannot be found in the neighboring towns)
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, energy bars etc,
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Cash in soles
- Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Hunacarhuaz after the trek)
- Optional: walking poles or stick rubber covers (can be hired from our office for a certain price for the 4 day trek)
- Copy of the passport
This could be optional:
- Personal horse with and extra cost.
- Vegetarian meals. We can provide vegetarian meals or cater for special diets with no extra cost. Just let us know at time of reservation prior to trek departure.
- Sleeping bag hire. If you haven't got a sleeping bag or you don't want the hassle of bringing one then we have sleeping bags in our office for rent.
Reservation details:
All trek reservations must be made in advance (30 days in advance is recommended especially for April, May, June, July and August).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation by bus to the start point of the trip
- English speaking professional guide
- Sleeping tents with mattress
- Kitchen tent
- Accommodation: 4 nights camping
- Accommodation for our crew
- First aid kit
- Hot water every morning and evening for washing (during hiking)
- Cook and cooking equipment
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Horses and Donkeys
- Bus drive to Huaraz City
- Transfer to the hotel
Price Excludes:
- Dinner on the last day of the program
- Personal Drinks
- Sleeping bags
- Tips for guides, cook and donkey drivers
- Personal equipment
Notes: We will require a non-refundable trek deposit of 50% per person payable at the time of Reservation and we will confirm you by e-mail or phone your trek booking. The remaining balance is to be paid in Huaraz one day prior to your trek departure date.
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