TRAVEL PROGRAM

Day 1: Transfer from Huaraz (3,100 m / 10,170 ft) to Punta Olimpica Pass (4,860 m / 15,944 ft)

We depart from the city of Huaraz at 3:00 a.m. to the Punta Olímpica Pass in approximately 3 hours. From there the ascent begins to the beginning of the glacier in approximately 1:30 hours (moraine); from there, to the summit, it is approximately 50 minutes more. Subsequently, the descent begins towards the bus station. The return to Huaraz is approximately at 3:00 p.m.

• Meals: B

What is included?

• Transfer from Huaraz to Punta Olimpica – Huaraz in private transport
• Transfer from Huaraz to Punta Olimpica – Huaraz in private transport
• Mountain Guide certified by the AGMP- UIAGM
• Mountain technical equipment (Helmet, harness, ice ax, crampons)
• Group equipment
• 1 Breakfast
• Group medical kit

What is not included?

• International and national flights
• Airport taxes
• Cost of laundry and alcoholic beverages
• Travel Insurance
• Ticket entrance to Huascaran National Park
• Personal Equipment such as boots, pants, sweaters, jackets,gloves, socks, etc.
• Medical treatment
• Meals and drinks both in Lima and Huaraz
• Hotels in Lima & Huaraz
• Tips and other types of personal expenses
• Personal supply of alcoholic beverages (we can help you purchase them at beginning of the trip)
• Personal medications

• We recommend you to do at least a 1-Day hike in altitude to be acclimatized before doing this tour.

What to take?

• Small backpack
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Cotton short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
• Fleece or Wool sweater and/or trousers
• Lightweight pants
• Regular and long underwear around 5,000 m
• Medium weight parka with fibber fill or down
• Light cap and wool hat
• Rain poncho (or rain gear)
• Water bottle
• Light gloves
• Medium weight socks
• Hiking boots
• Strong waterproof duffel bag
• Sunglasses, Sun block, lip balm
• Flashlight with spare batteries and bulb