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Guided Treks · Cordillera Blanca

Quilcayhuanca to Huapi Lookout Trek

Discover this U-shaped valley, carved by glaciers, where human history started by hunters-gatherers 9000 B.C. and later the first Andean Empire built terraces, checkpoints or places to rest between 550 A.C. to 1100 A. C.

The Journey

Trip Overview

The trek takes in some of the most scenically dramatic and little-walked valleys of the Cordillera Blanca Mountain Range. The beauty of the valley is represented by two jewel-like glacial lakes Tullpacocha and Cuchillacocha and 9 snow-capped mountains San Juan, Maparaju, Cayesh, Andavite, Tullparaju, Chinchey, Pucaranra, Huapi and Huantsan.

Duration
3 Day Trek
Format
Private
Activity
Guided Treks
Grade
Moderate
Distance
35 km
Maximum altitude
4,900 m
Season
April to December
Service

What’s Included

Professional English Speaking Mountain Guide

Professional Cook

Donkeys and donkey driver

Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner during the trek

Tents: 4 season tent (3 person tent for 2 people), dining tent with tables and chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent

Foam & air mattress

First Aid Kit

All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc.

Private transport

Entrance Fee to Huascaran National Park

Each participant is allowed to bring 6kg to be loaded on the donkeys

Service

What’s Not Included

Sleeping bag

Personal gear

Travel Insurance

Gratuities

Preparation

What to Bring

We will provide a full gear list info upon booking the trek.

Logistics

Pickup and Drop-off

We will collect and return you to any hotel located within Huaraz City.

Day by Day

Itinerary

1 DayHuaraz – Portada – Cruce de Cayesh
We start our trek by visiting the old paintings of Quilcayhuanca where hunters-gatherers left their work. Today’s hike is easy along the beautiful Quebrada Quilcayhuanca Valley with a little ascent in the afternoon to our camp at the head of the valley at Cruce de Cayesh 4150m at the foot of the big mountains of the mountain range (5-6 hours hike). Our campsite offers very close views of the snow-capped mountains.
2 DayHuapi Lake and Viewpoint Visit and Return to Campsite

On our way back to camp, we visit laguna Cuchillacocha at 4625m at the foot of nevado Pucarana mountain.

Day 3Tullpacocha Lake Visit and Return to Huaraz  
From the lake, we return to Portada and then drive back to Huaraz. 6 hours walk and 1 hour drive.