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Overview
Brief Itinerary- Day 1: Huaraz – Pocpa (3450m) - Cuartelhuain (4170m)
- Day 2: Cuartelhuain - Cacananpunta Pass (4690m) – Jancapampa (4230m)
- Day 3: Jancapampa - Carhuac Pass (4640m) - Laguna Carhuacocha (4100m)
- Day 4: Carhuacocha - Siula Pass (4834m) - Huayhuash (4345m)
- Day 5: Huayhuash - Portachuelo Pass (4750m) – Viconga (4425m)
- Day 6: Viconga – Cuyoc Pass (5000m) – Guanacpatay (4300 m)
- Day 7: Guanacpatay - Huayllapa(3350m) - Huatiac(4350m)
- Day 8: Huatiac - Punta Tapush Pass (4750m) – Yahuacha pass (4850m) - Laguna Jahuacocha (4045m)
- Day 9: Day off at Laguna Jahuacocha (optional hike to laguna solteracocha)
- Day 10: Jahuacocha - Pampa Llamac (4270m) - Llamac - Huaraz
Is it for me? - (4 days trekking)
- Ideal for all adventure lovers.
- This impressive trek is ideal for all adventure lovers, who want to be involved in adventure journeys and those ready to live a unique adventure experience.
- It is more suitable for adventurous trekkers, who can adapt easily to a higher altitude and longer lengths because it requires considerable physical condition & previous acclimatization process to the altitude.
Restrictions:
- Not allowed for pregnant women.
- Not suitable for climbers with heart problems.
- Not allowed for climbers with knee problems because it requires being in shape.
Getting acclimatization is really quite easy. In fact, it is unavoidable if you just pass the time at altitude. You can't help yourself. After a couple of nights sleeping at 3000 meters (10,000 feet) try to move up to a higher elevation to sleep.
Things to avoid:
- Strenuous exercise upon arrival at altitude is generally a bad idea.
- Light exercise, such as walking is much better. If you have just arrived in Huaraz
- Sleeping medications should be avoided until you are sure that you are not suffering
- From any symptoms of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS).
- Confusing one illness for another is a common occurrence. Dehydration can bring on headaches, a symptom also common to AMS. While AMS, in severe cases can cause nausea and even vomiting, it does not cause stomach cramps or diarrhea
If you are planning to visit our region, you can maximize what you can do? How you can enjoy it with better health? You should make a good acclimation process, as soon as you visit our highland region to avoid the dangerous altitude sicknesses, because, from our own experience, we understand the main point of interest is what our clients need to feel safe and comfortable away from their home.
For example, novice climbers must follow the next procedure:
- Begin with a light day hike as laguna wilcacocha, laguna llaca, or laguna radian whatever is a nice idea.
- For the second day of acclimatization is laguna churup, laguna 69, and others around Huaraz.
- Finally, pass to multi-day treks can be a week or a couple of weeks sleeping in a tent, thus treks might be (treks Santa Cruz, Huayhuash circuit or Cedros Alpamayo)
For moderate – hard trek difficult, we estimate 5 by 1, which means a maximum of five or six clients for the guide, for the difficulty of the route to evacuate in emergency cases, because, trekking in large groups of more than five will be accompanied by additional guides (assistant guide), as necessary. We consider that for the safety of the group.
Best time:
- End of May – begin of September. Considered the best time, suitable for taking scenic pictures of landscape with blue sky. Besides are ideal months for adventure lovers, who want to practice, mountaineering & other outdoor pursuits.
- October - November (intermediate season) months in which sometimes after 2:00 pm you can have rain in the afternoon.
- December - March (rainy season) mixed weather, sunny & cloudy, which means sometimes sunny during the day and rain in the afternoon. Take your precautions (wear rain clothes & poncho).
The weather is very variable, even in the dry season from May - September it can rain as a result of global warming and the effects of climate change. During the day it can vary from warm to very cold temperatures, including rain and strong wind or snow at more than 4600 meters.
Note: If you have more time, you can extend this hiking program with other longer treks or climbing peaks:
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climbing nevado mateo 5,150 m
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climbing Nevado Pisco 5,752 m
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climbing Nevado Ishinca 5,530 m
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climbing nevado vallunaraju 5, 680 m
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climb at Ishinca valley three summits
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climb nevado pisco + Chopicalqui 6354 m
- Trekking Classic Huayhuash Circuit + climb nevado pisco + alpamayo 5947 m
Description
Detailed program day by dayDay 01: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Huaraz – Pocpa (3450m) - Cuartelhuain (4170m)
- Transfer time: approx. 4 hours.
- Trek length: approx. 0 kilometers.
- Trek time: approx. 0 hours walk
In the morning we will pick up you at your hotel with our private transportation, later we will drive to south Huaraz on the paved way until Chiquian town. From Chiquian we will continue driving until reach Cuartelhuain camping spot on the way we will pass Llamac– pocpa villages, the last one is known as the gateway of Cordillera Huayhuash. At the campsite, we will meet with the rest of the expedition team as donkey-driver and his donkeys, who will charge our trek equipment for the next two weeks; once we arrived at the camp, we will have the first outstanding view of summits Rondoy, Ninashanca & Hirishanca.
Snack + lunch while driving.
Meals Included: Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Cuartelhuain (tent) (Altitude 4170 m.)
Day 02: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Cuartelhuain - Cacananpunta Pass (4690m) – Jancapampa (4230m)
- Trek length: approx. 11 kilometers.
- Trek from Cuartelhuain - Jancapampa
- Trek time: approx. 5 – 6 hours walk
This day the trail climbs up on a gradual grassy ascend, after crossing a stream, begins Zigzagging up a grassy ridge and steadily upwards over rocky and loose terrain, becomes steeper in a final section to reach the rocky and windy Cacanan Punta Pass at (4690 m). From the pass, we will enjoy the impressive view of anywhere. Quebrada Caliente comes in front. The highlighted part of this day is the great possibility to observe the majestic condors soaring over the pass. The trail descends steeply on zigzags until the junction of the alternative route, we take this path to go to Laguna Mitucocha, because is a more interesting alternative rather than the normal route. From here either descend the small river valley to reach the terminal moraine in the main valley below Mitucocha. From where it is possible to wander to the lake or go to the official campsite. From the camp the view is opening out before us, Nevado Shirishanca and Ninashanca are imposing to the background
Snack + lunch while walking.
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Jamcapampa (tent) (Altitude 4230 m.)
Day 03: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Mitucocha - Carhuac Pass (4640m) - Lake Carhuacocha (4100m)
- Trek length: approx. 11 kilometers.
- Trek from Jancapampa – Carhuacocha
- Trek time: approx. 5 – 6 hours walk
Today trek is on a gently graded walk up almost flat terrain until Punta Carhuac pass at (4640m), the pass offers a tremendous view of the highest summits of Huayhuash such as Yerupaja (6617m), the famous peak of Siula Grande (6344m), & Shirishanca well-known as Hummingbird peak. From the pass, the trail drop toward the lake Carhuacocha along Quebrada Yanahuaya. Laguna Carhuacocha is greeted by enormous peaks, as soon as we reach the hill to turn toward the east the large emerald-green Laguna Carhuacocha comes into view. All huge resplendent peaks dominate the skyline to the west – while near the lakeside an idyllic campsite awaits.
Snack + lunch while walking.
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Carhuacocha (tent) (Altitude 4100 m.)
Day 04: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Carhuacocha - Siula Pass (4834m) - Huayhuash (4345m)
- Trek length: approx. 14 kilometers.
- Trek from Carhuacocha -Huayhuash
- Trek time: approx. 7 – 8 hours walk
For this day, we offer two trekking routes: via Carnicero pass (4600m) which is suitable for people, who do not have a good shape or who feel a little bit tired. whereas the other one is more demanding and challenging, but worthwhile, over the Siula pass, where the mountainscape is absolutely extraordinary with a tremendous view of viewing spot about sparkling three glacier lakes backdropped by superlative mountain scenery, jugged peaks towering, where the enjoyment is unique. Climbing gently toward the base of the pass. The final section to the top is on a steep zigzag. As soon as we approach the pass, the cordillera Raura comes into view to the south. Then we will continue walking over the peatlands until our next camp. Besides, on the way, we usually meet or see local shepherds Grazing their sheep or Cows in high valleys, and that green lush valleys are home to herds of vicuna, a wild cousin of the alpaca and llama.
Snack + lunch while walking.
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Huayhuash (tent) (Altitude 4345 m.)
Day 05: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Huayhuash – Portachuelo pass (4750 m) – Viconga (4325 m)
- Trek length: approx. 10 kilometers.
- Trek from Huayhuash – Viconga
- Trek time: approx. 5 – 6 hours walk
This day from Huayhuash camp we cross the stone bridge then follow the pre-Inca trail climbs gently, passing a couple of lagoons on the way to the lower section. As soon as we reach the pass, we will appreciate the incredible view of the Cordillera Raura. We descend on gently grade down passing on the way by Laguna Viconga shores. After passing the control, we follow walking down straight toward the hot spring. Where the camping spot is placed as well.
Snack + lunch while walking.
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Viconga (tent) (Altitude 4325 m.)
Day 06: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Viconga – Cuyoc Pass (5000m) – Guanacpatay (4300m)
- Trek length: approx. 13 kilometers.
- Trek from Viconga - Guanacpatay
- Trek time: approx. 7 – 8 hours walk
This day we will hike to the highest pass on our trek, After 6 days of hiking above 4000m, your body is now well acclimatized to cross the Punta Cuyoc pass, with an outstanding view of Mount Cuyoc & Puscanturpa to the trail ahead. From the high pass, the glacier Cuyoc seems relatively close enough to touch, where we will be rewarded with a panorama view to the north with the Cordillera Huayhuash and to the south with Cordillera Raura. The descent is on a gravel & stony surface trail for around half an hour later becomes an easy walk down, as we cross the alpine meadow to a campsite with views of the dramatic north-west face of Nevado Cuyoc and Puscanturpa head of Guanacpatay valley
Snack + lunch while walking.
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Guanacpatay (tent) (Altitude 4300 m.)
Day 07: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Guanacpatay - Huayllapa(3650m) - Huatiac(4350m)
- Trek length: approx. 14 kilometers.
- Trek from Guanacpatay – Huatiac
- Trek time: approx. 7 – 8 hours walk
Today contrast greatly with others on the circuit, leave the big peaks behind, and Walk down along the pleasant grass of Guanacpatay Valley. After finishing several switchbacks, we reach the small isolated mountain village of Huayllapa. In the afternoon, we walk upon a moderate grade and steep trail until Huatiac campsite at 4350m, which is located on high grazing meadow under the shadow of Nevado Diablo Mudo.
Snack + lunch while walking. Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner. Overnight camp at Huatiac (tent) (Altitude 4300 m.)
Day 08: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Huatiac - Punta Tapush Pass (4750m) – yahuacha pas (4850m) – Jahuacocha (4045m)
- Trek length: approx. 16 kilometers.
- Trek from Huatiac - Jahuacocha
- Trek time: approx. 8 – 9 hours walk
Perhaps the most challenging day as we cross two passes, After our breakfast, we start marching up on several switchbacks and then on gradual ascent until reach Punta Tapush passes over 4750m with an impressive mountain view. The descent leads to the path Susucocha a basic campsite at Gashpapampa before turning to Quebrada Ancoscancha. The route crosses the river and then climbs continuously to the Yaucha punta. At Yaucha Punta the trail splits. the wider mule path goes down, while the trek route heads off on a faint path traversing to the north, then climbs to reach the high point, there offers one of the best panorama views of the trek, the path continues northward along the ridge to Cerro Huacrish toward outstanding viewpoint. From the mirador descend directly to Jahuacocha. Besides, it feels like you are falling off the end of the earth with the striking view, descent directly to Jahuacocha traversing across the slope straight down almost vertical descent but makes for a rapid journey to another gorgeous camping spot at the lakeside of Jahuacocha.
Snack + lunch while walking.
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Jahuacocha (tent) (Altitude 4300 m.)
Day 09: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Day Off at Laguna Jahuacocha
- Trek length: approx. 4 kilometers.
- Trek from Jahuacocha - Soltera Cocha
- Trek time: approx. 4 – 5 hours walk
Option 01: it is a great option to explore a half-day hike to Laguna Solteracocha at the base of the Shirishanca & Yerupaja summits.
Option 02: simply take a relaxing day around the impressive campsite enjoying one of the best views of the trek.
Snack while walking + lunch at camping spot
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch +Tea Time + Dinner.
Overnight camp at Jahuacocha (tent) (Altitude 4300 m.)
Day 10: Trekking Cordillera Huayhuash
Jahuacocha - Pampa Llamac (4270m) - Llamac - Huaraz
- Trek length: approx. 14 kilometers.
- Trek from Jahuacocha - Llamac
- Trek time: approx. 5 – 6 hours walk
After early breakfast and completing successfully our Andean circuit we will walk down on pleasant grass valley, then we walk upon the gradual ascend trail through quenual forest until reach high point of Pampa Llamac at 4270m, where we will rest for taking last pictures, after that, we will descend dropping on slope trail until Llamac Village. Where the trail will end at llamac. Finish our trek. Where we will begin the drive back to your hotel. Back to Huaraz for a nice shower in the hotel and some rest; enjoy a good dinner celebrating in y the town after successful trekking.
Snack + lunch while walking
Meals Included: breakfast + Snack + cooked Lunch.
Overnight Huaraz hotel (tent) (Altitude 3100 m.)
Inclusion
Trekking Cordillera – Huayhuash inclusion & exclusionWhat is included in the cost?
- Huaraz bus station (meeting service ) and Transfer from the bus station - ho(s) tel – bus station (arrival & departure day) Pre-departure briefing: one of our member will come to the hotel to give you the trek information. At this time will be solved any questions or request about the trek. The meeting will be at scheduled time strictly, 24 hours before the trip begins. Private transportation for trekking Huayhuash (Huaraz – Cuartelhuain/Llamac– Huaraz) (Round Trip) Pick up from your hotel first-day trek (day 01) & drop off at the client hotel last day climb (day 10). We strictly pick-up & drop-off at the hotel, when the hotel is located downtown, in another way will be extra expenses according to the hotel location.
- Bilingual trekking guide certified by (UIMLA) for trekking Huayhuash. He or she will keep you safe, sound, and comfortable on your trek so that you can enjoy your time worry-free.
- Assistant guide, if the group is formed more five participants.
- Mountain cook for trekking Huayhuash: a chef specialized in cooking on the trail, will prepare all of the delicious meals along the climb to replenish your energy. You will never go hungry!
- Assistant cook if the group is formed more than four participants
- Five Healthy meals per day: hearty breakfasts+ snacks + cooked lunches + tea times + hot dinners (vegetarian dishes or special menus are available at no extra cost). Let us know if you have any particular allergies or restrictions on your reservation form and remind your guide during the briefing. You will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner furthermore to hot drinks and snacks.
- Wake up tea: every morning at the campsite, you will wake up with a cup of tea or coffee our staff will bring a cup of tea or coffee to your tent so you will be warmed from inside out before starting your day.
- Snacks on the trail daily: Our snacks consist of local fresh fruits, biscuits, chocolate, caramels, etc. We will give this snack to you at the beginning of each day in a cloth bag. Every morning we will refill it so that you can enjoy your snack during the walk
- One cloth snack bag per person: To avoid using plastic bags that contaminate our environment, we will provide you a lovely cloth bag for your snacks.
- Tea time daily: Every afternoon after arriving at the camping spot & before dinner, the cooks will provide a light appetizer, which consists of popcorn, biscuits, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, hot water, guacamole, fried roots, etc. because, after a long day of hiking, you will not have to wait until dinner to relax, warm up, and enjoy a bite to eat.
- Donkeys, (mules), which load our trek equipment and your allowance of personal luggage during the trek.
- Donkey driver (muleteer)
- Products for hygiene: Each day will be available next to the door of the kitchen or dinner tent a small bucket with warm water, a small towel, and liquid soap to wash your hand any time that you want.
- Group medical kit: our crew will bring a Full First aid group kit available. All our trekking guides are trained in first aid. Your guide will always carry a first-aid kit to face basic emergencies (altitude sickness, traveler diarrhea, cuts, scrapes, etc.) as well as oxygen. If is necessary we will evacuate you from the trek as quickly as possible and ensure that you arrive at a clinic for treatment.
- Camping equipment: Cooking, Dining tent. Chairs, tables available according to the number of participants.
- Toilet tent we usually put to take care of our environment in all camping spots, where is allowed to use it.
- Nine nights’ accommodation in a tent, shared accommodation. Single tent supplement available upon request, for an extra cost
- Sleeping tent: Good quality, comfortable and multi –seasoned (a tent for two persons quite spacious).
- One foamy sleeping pad per person
- Thermal rest or inflatable mattress per person.
- Full Utensil kitchen for everybody
- Radio communicator and cell phone in places of coverage: our main priority will always be the safety of our clients and our team. While we are prepared and all our guides are trained for most of the problems that clients have on the mountain. Call by cell phone in a place where there is coverage in any case of an emergency or an incident, or get in touch with the office, which is in the town, making use of the radio communicator, this will help everyone feel safe that they are safe.
- We will create a lifetime experience for you.
- Booking Bus ticket to transfer from (Lima - Huaraz – Lima)
- Booking Ho(s)tel for accommodation in Huaraz
- Entrance fee ticket or trekking permits to the huayhuash circuit ($ 70 per participant)
- Acclimatization hike around Huaraz prior to trek santa cruz
- Breakfast on the first-day climb (Day 1)
- Dinner on the last day climb ( Day 10)
- Meal and beverages during the stay in Huaraz
- Extra food on our trip
- Personal trekking equipment.
- Additional tours.
- Sleeping-bag (-15 ºC)
- Travel insurance assistance
- In case of sickness while on the trek, emergency costs for transportation, etc. are not included.
- Phone calls, access to internet cabins & other extra expenses
- Laundry service
- Personal toilets.
- Personal medicines.
- Tips for the staff
Extra service available upon Request
- booking hotel for accommodation in Huaraz
- booking bus ticket to travel (lima - Huaraz – lima)
- additional tours, hikes , multi-day treks & climbing expeditions
- Personal porter
you should understand in the mountain when a backpack or daypack is lighter, you will enjoy better.
Cost & Dates
Trekking Rates for private groupsChoose and book your adventure travel style & let us take you on it for responsible & sustainable tourism:
- Season all year (March – October)
We organize this version of trekking to Huayhuash on a private basis for individual travelers, groups of friends, families, adventure companies & tour leaders. With fully local guides assistance. Please feel completely free to get in touch with us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates to send you a quote, with no obligation.
Cost on private service:
| N° Participants | Cost on USD $ |
|---|---|
| 01 | $ per person |
| 02 | $ per person |
| 03 – 04 | $ per person |
| 05 – 06 | $ per person |
| 07 – 08 | $ per person |
- Trip Length: 10 days
- Pre- payment 25% per person at booking time.
Private Service: we offer only private service for better enjoyment for small or big groups because the trip becomes as comfortable as possible and the itineraries are flexible according to the request of our clients. The trip departure is 100% guaranteed.
However, we offer the option to join a group, which comes after your departure confirmation with our company. That happens just only if you are interested to seek other participants in your trip to share the cost. For it, we will load up on our web portal announcing your trip departure, and date, to seek other interested travelers can join it with the objective that you can share the cost and trip.
Note:
- Detailed information in PDF about the hike is available upon request & usually provided at the time of booking.
- The Peruvian general sales tax (I.G.V) 18% is not included in the rate shown
- The cost shown does not include the cost of the pre-payment transaction for early booking.
- How to book this tour, you can make a reservation by sending us an email or using the reservation form provided on this website.
- To confirm your booking to travel with us you must make a deposit of 25% of the total price, and the balance will pay in cash when you arrive in Huaraz strictly 48 hours before the tour begins.
- Fast and easy communication: all emails are always answered as soon as possible.
- We have online chat services, Whatsapp, Messenger can also contact us through via email of our web page. Simply write on reservation form or send us an email that makes easy & personal communication with us.
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Get Special discount for the groups more than 8 participants and even for early booking
Why choose P.B.T.?
Reliable Honest Tour OperatorPeru best treks Adventure Company also knows how important it is to trust in a reliable and honest tour operator to develop your adventure plan safely while you are in Peru. For it, in our website, we offer a wide variety of multi-day treks and climbing programs. We not only focus on the classic journeys that everyone else offers. We offer uncommon routes in places where there are no large groups only upon client request.
Responsible travel committed with the environment
The practice of a responsible trip is to respect and benefit local people, and the environment. This can only be done by learning a little about the country, the culture and even learning some words from the local language. Responsible travel is more adventurous rather than "massive tourism" since it requires the closest interaction with the local population and nature. When you book one of our adventure pursuits, we will ensure that you practice responsible and sustainable tourism in remote natural areas. You should protect & conserve the fragile ecosystem and wildlife, furthermore respect the custom, and traditions of the local communities visited.
P.B.T. fully supports the principles of responsible travel and sustainable tourism; we will work hard to demonstrate that it is possible to provide an excellent quality service while remaining culturally sensitive, taking care of our trekking and climbing staff, and promoting environmental preservation. In our viewpoint, the only way to improve the standards of tours, treks, and climbs to reduce the impact of adventure tourism on the environment is providing good quality and current information, charging a fair and reasonable price for the provided services (without unexpected expenses) and showing that our company is working for the environment conservation.
As adventure travel Company, we try to produce the minimum impact as possible to the environment on the path where we walk, because we know clearly about the global warning and climate change, which is the main reason that we have a responsibility as visitors to minimize the impact with our presence.
Tourism is one of the most important industries on the planet, therefore it is a very important option for employment promotion for people around the world, obviously, Benefits are much more direct for people living in developing countries, where the income provided can improve your quality of life.
The responsible way to your adventure mean:
Protection & Conservation: of all-natural resources, flora, fauna, and wildlife.
Respecting: the local culture - tradition, religion, and heritage built in the place where you visit.
Benefits: with your visit, you will generate more job opportunities for local communities.
Minimize pollution: removing our garbage during trekking or climbing expeditions, all garbage must be returned to the city to be properly recycled. Therefore, we use specific places to put on our toilet tents in the camping areas so as not to contaminate the water resource.
Please become part of this practicing responsible & sustainable travel your challenge is important
100% Direct Local Operator Tour placed in Huaraz
P.B.T. We are a 100% local adventure tour operator for multi-day treks, and climbing expeditions based in the picturesque mountain town of Huaraz with many years of professional experience focused on providing quality service. Therefore, we clearly understand that your vacation time is very valuable. Because you worked arduously to save for your vacation, so your holiday should be enjoyable, satisfying, and accessible, therefore our commitment is to provide you with quality service so that your vacation is full of unforgettable memories.
Ultimate value
When you book one of our adventure programs, you will receive updated information, you will get a quality service with the best prices according to your budget.
our programs offer exceptional value for money, ensuring your holidays must be pleasant and affordable, for it, we make bookings in advance for good quality hotels, private transportation, official bilingual trekking guides with international certification (UIMLA & AGOCP) & fully Certified mountain guides (UIAGM – IFGMA & AGMP) both organizations are well recognized internationally. Our guides have extensive experience, incredible local knowledge, and experts in leadership and group management. Besides, we support with varied and fresh foods for multi-days treks and climbing expeditions. All entrance fee tickets are also booked in advance.
Our promise to you is simple:
If you have any problems during your holiday with our service or program, we guarantee, those will be resolved in the best possible way with multiple options. In essence, that is the real value of our service. We understand perfectly that you are here to get away from the routine and to enjoy your holiday experiencing an adventure in nature, so we are here to support you and offer a quality service, guaranteeing a pleasant trip.
Our prices
As 100% qualified local guides and operators, the prices of our programs are based directly on Peruvian current economy rates. Our rate structure is built up cost by cost since we directly manage all our programs. Furthermore, we try to generate local employment for qualified staff. We try to promote a direct job opportunity for our team and us. Our priority is to promote fair wages because we work as the most transparent and honest as possible, with no high cost, no surprises, and no staff exploit.
Quality service at fair prices
Our quality service has nothing to do with quantity, nor with cheap prices and large groups. We have a fair price at the same time that we provide quality service and personalized attention in small or big private groups. Our goal is to provide an appropriate itinerary according to your level of physical training, for gradual acclimatization to the altitude and to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience in our trekking and climbing programs. All you have to do is to immerse yourself in the striking natural landscape that surrounds you and simply feel the magic of the Andes Mountains. We will take care of all your requirements and details so you can relax and enjoy your itinerary. The qualified professional guide is a key piece of the trip with his extensive experience and incredible local knowledge and his professional leadership will make your trip an unforgettable experience.
Quick and easy communication
Peru Best Treks Always reply to your emails as soon as possible, furthermore, We have online chat services available, such as Whatsapp, and Messenger also could contact us via Instagram Simply write on your booking form or send us an email that makes communication with us easy and personal.
Custom Made Itineraries
You should feel free to build your own adventure travel program according to your preferences & needs, just let us support you with our experience to make an exceptional itinerary day by day. Have complete freedom to choose what you want to see, where you want to go, when you want to do it, and how you can enjoy it with better health. Adjust an existing itinerary & ensuring that you develop responsible and sustainable tourism. Use an actual program as a guide and be sure to develop responsible & sustainable tourism. Here you will get the most personalized journeys and packages for all budgets. Our all-inclusive adventure trips are carefully designed to provide the best travel experience. Our tours are done in private for small groups with an average of 2 - 6 participants & for big groups with 8-12 participants.
A large variety of excursions
We offer a variety of day hikes, multi-day treks & climbing expeditions with many options to choose. We do not just center on the traditional treks or day tours that everyone else offers. We offer uncommon routes in places where there are no large groups only upon client request. Here are some great trip programs, just click on this web page. www.perubesttreks.com
Small groups
We are focused on organizing small private groups to give a first-class (personalized) service on tours, multi-day treks, and climbing expeditions to provide a memorable experience for adventure lovers. "You are on vacation - We are here to make your trip something very special." In small private groups, our professional guides can provide each client with the personalized attention they deserve.
No Single Supplements (personal tent)
If you join one of our adventure expeditions as a single person, we will match you with other travelers of the same gender without additional charge. However, if you want an individual occupation or supplement (a personal tent), we can also arrange that for a small additional charge.
We look after our guides, porters, cooks, and muleteers.
We want to make sure that you have a great unforgettable experience during the development of our programs, however, it is also important that everyone involved in the operation of our treks is well treated humanely and cared for (not exploitation), and that the benefits it provides Tourism be shared Throughout the Peruvian communities. All our porters, cooks, and muleteers, sleep in a shared sleeping tent that has a waterproof floor, besides they have access to any first aid equipment if necessary. we consider this to have a humane and fair treatment of human beings, (many companies in the Cordillera Blanca do not practice this important item instead practice it, they try to reduce their salary, and increase their work under non-human treatment, which is visible if you want to decide to make any trek or climb in this region). We can guarantee that our guides, porters, cooks, and muleteers are well treated, receive a fair wage, are well paid according to the price established in each place, where develops the adventure activities, & they have also warm dry accommodation and plenty of nutritious hot meals to eat. This is concerning our program rate is a bit expensive compared to others the reason is here: (fair salary, good client service and humane treatment of staff).
Of course, many other trekking companies in Huaraz will tell you this, just only for selling their programs. However, there are fewer than a handful of companies that genuinely care about their staff.
We take care of our transport animals (donkey, horse)
We focus highly on the protection of our transport animals since they are the other fundamental piece for the correct development of trekking & climbing expeditions, the maximum weight is 35 - 40 kilograms for each animal, therefore we use in our expeditions the necessary amount of animals, according to the number of participants and group luggage. As for the staff, many other trekking companies in Huaraz will tell you this for selling their programs. However, in reality, it is completely different & if you buy with these companies, you will see during the trek those animals are carrying more than 50 kilos, outside the limit of their capacity. Furthermore, you will watch a large group of 10 - 12 people using just only 4 - 5 donkeys for transferring personal and group luggage + and all food supplies, just a day before the departure of your trip, you will be announced that the luggage limit is no more than 5 kilos per person including your sleeping bag. This means if your luggage weight is more than five kilos you need to add an extra payment for extra cargo animals or in another hand, you have to carry in your personal backpack (something that was not planned by you and never was advertised before your booking).
Trip list
Clothing- Hiking boots or hiking shoes: good hiking boots are the most important piece of gear on your hike to approach at base camp; badly fitting hiking boots will result in lost nails, painful blisters & sore feet. Here some recommended and reliable kinds of boots. For example, a B0 is advisable whatever brand can be.
- Climbing Boots: need to be crampon-compatible. For most easy climbs up to over 5600 meters, a lightweight mountaineering boot (B2) is more than adequate. For summits up to about 6000 meters, a B3 boot is required, mostly for the additional warmth it provides. Well-insulated single leather or synthetic mountaineering boots, or lighter plastic boots, are appropriate. The Sportiva, scarpa Nepal Evo is a good example.
- Gaiters: Short, ankle gaiters are normally enough for climbs up to about 5800 meters. Bring a pair of regular knee high gaiters for bigger routes as 6000 meters mount.
- Socks: We recommend you bring two changes of socks for your hiking shoes and two changes for your climbing boots. Many people like to wear a thin liner sock. This can reduce abrasion and blisters
- Lightweight Synthetic gloves a pair of polar - Tec
- Shell gloves a pair for colder conditions
- Sun hat: Or baseball cap with bandanna safety pinned to it to keep the sun off your face and neck
- Warm synthetic or wool hat: synthetic is essential your hat should be light and easy to bend/fold so that it can fit into your daypack.
- Balaclava or Neck gaiters: Wool or synthetic, mid-weight, the neck gaiter is more versatile, and can serve as the ear band.
- Bandanas or headscarf (optional)
- A couple of fast-drying base-layer tops: made of synthetic material is preferable instead of cotton or wool t-shirt. Whatever material can be however long sleeve is more advisable.
- Light weight cotton or synthetic pants: for hiking in the mountains or hiking around camp Shorts are Ok
- Mid-layer: mid-weight fleece or a synthetic insulation jacket (e.g Primaloft)
- Down jacket: is nice or a micro –down jacket are suitable for climbing high summits
- Climbing pants shell proof with zipper (gore – tex). It’s worth having some kind of light synthetic climbing pant with a hard finish. The slightly stretchy "Schoeller" type fabric is ideal. Patagonia, Mammut, Eider, Millet, Marmot
- Lightweight shellproof climbing jacket (Gore-Tex) are recommendable.
- Wind proof waist coat or jacket (optional)
- Short pants (optional)
Climbing Tools
- Climbing helmet recommended for every climbing peaks for our safety.
- Harness Adjustable leg loops are recommended, big enough to fit over all your layers of clothing. Bring one with a belay loop.
- Ice axe for Urus, Ishinca or Pisco Oeste, a single standard mountaineering axe is adequate.
- Ice axe for Tocllaraju, Chopicalqui, Huascaran, Alpamayo and many others, you will need to have two technical ice axe climbing tools.
- Crampons antibottes these are rubber or plastic plates that fit under you crampons to prevent balling up in soft snow. Alpine crampon.
- Carabineers if you are taking a guide then 3 locking, 2 non locking should be plenty. If you are not hiring a guide, then you will need additional climbing gear.
- Rappel & belay device ATC such as the Black Diamond "ATC" or a Petzl "Verso" or "Reverso 3" are recommended.
- Sunglasses are essential the UV intensity in the Perú - Huaraz is high due to the altitude and glare from the snow. You should bring any brand that you want but with good UV protection. spectrum 4 for alpinism
- Couple of Prussick or slings: it’s necessary for rappel
- Ascender/Tibloc. One right or one left (Black Diamond) or a Petzl depending of the guide
- Ice Screws (two) (Black Diamond or other brand) If you take a guide.
Camping Equipment
- Sleeping bag for high camps on climbs up to about 5200 meters, you'll want a bag rated to about -25°C or so for high camps over 6000 meters -25°C . For higher camps, you will want to go warmer yet.
- Foam sleeping pad or a thermal – rest (prolite or Neo Air for a better night sleep), which is the best for more comfort at high camp
- 2 liters water bottle. (Nalgene) no camelback because it will freezing during climbing day.
- Water treatment (chlorine dioxide tablets)(micro pure) (optional)
- Headlamp or head torch with extra batteries (we recommended all use LED technology) Petzl's or black diamond.
- Good quality sun cream (Sunscreen) for using around the camp
- Lip balm
- Insect repellent (optional)
- Pocket knife (optional)
- Pee Bottle (2) 1 Liter wide mouth bottles (Nalgene)(optional)
- Thermos (optional) 1 Liter capacity stainless steel vacuum bottle
- Trash bags (4) To line stuff sacks and one large to line pack
Specific Equipment
- Hiking sticks or trekking poles are useful in a compact 3 section. Good walking poles can reduce the impact on your knees and leg joints. We recommend getting lightweight and adjustable trekking poles as they are easy to store and versatile. Black Diamond or leki hiking poles are excellent.
- Duffel bag or rucksack (around 60 liters) with padlock. These duffels will be tied onto the backs of burros on the way up to Base Camp, so make sure they are tough.
- A daypack of 40 - 45 liters to carry spare clothing, snack, camera and water to drink during the day walk or climbing day.
Entertainment Equipment
- MP3 players, paperbacks. paperbacks, journal, games or cards, tablets or electronic book
- Camera
- Mobile phones
- Solar charging panels
Personal Medicine
- Should include plasters, antiseptic, cream, sterile gauze and bandage, rehydration sachets, zinc oxide tape and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
- Bring paracetamol, and acetazolamide or Diamox for treating mild symptoms of (AMS).
- Have loperamide is a good idea in case you get the runs
- Antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or Bactrim for bacterial stomach bugs.
- A small roll of adhesive tape, cough drops.
Personal Toilets
- Toilets such us: Toothbrush, a small amount of toothpaste, dental floss, contact lens fluids, a small bar of soap, and a small hand towel or washcloths.
- On most expeditions at base camps, we can supply you with a small bowl of warm washing water in the morning and afternoon.
- A small synthetic hand towel (wash clothes) is useful for taking a sponge bath, toilet paper.
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