TRAVEL PROGRAM

Day 1: Drive from Huánuco (1,880 m / 6,168 ft) to Queropalca (3,831 m / 12,566 ft)

We’ll leave the city of Huánuco at dawn and begin our journey toward the traditional Andean town of Queropalca, in the Lauricocha region. We will arrive around 8:00 a.m., settle into our camp, and enjoy a hearty breakfast before starting a gentle acclimatization hike around the village. This short walk offers stunning views of the surrounding highland landscapes and allows your body to adapt gradually to the altitude.

• In the afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while we observe the landscapes.
• Overnight in camp
• Meals: B, S, L, D

Day 2: Trek to Mitucocha Lake (4,270 m / 14,009 ft)

Trekking: 5 hours

Today’s route is a beautiful, moderate hike of about 5 hours leading us to the stunning turquoise shores of Mitucocha Lake (4,270 m / 14,009 ft). After roughly 3 hours of trekking, the landscape opens to spectacular views of iconic peaks such as Ninashanca (5,607 m / 18,396 ft), Rondoy (5,879 m / 19,289 ft), Jirishanca (6,094 m / 19,993 ft), and Jirishanca Chico (5,445 m / 17,864 ft).Our camp sits beside a peaceful river, surrounded by towering mountains—an unforgettable place to spend the night.

• In the afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while we observe the landscapes.
• Overnight in camp
• Meals: B, S, L, D

Day 3: Exploring Niñacocha Lake (4,430 m / 14,534 ft)

Trekking: 3 hours

After breakfast, we set off on a gentle ascent toward Niñacocha Lake, perched at (4,430 m / 14,534 ft). We’ll then climb to a panoramic viewpoint that offers some of the best close-up views of the Ninashanca, Rondoy, and Jirishanca massifs. After soaking in the views, we descend to our camp at Mitucocha for a relaxed afternoon enjoying the serenity of the valley with hot drinks and scenic vistas.

• In the afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while we observe the landscapes.
• Overnight in camp
• Meals: B, S, L, D

Day 4: Trek to Carhuacocha Lake via Carhuac Pass (4,630 m / 15,255 ft)

Trekking 6 hours

• Today, we will depart from Mitucocha to Carhuacocha camp located at 4,138 m / 13,576 ft . On this day, we will cross the Carhuac pass at 4,630 / 15,255 ft. Another alternative is to do the alpine route that lasts 5 hours, in this route, we will have privileged views. In the Carhuacocha camp, we will enjoy the impressive views of the most important snow-capped mountains such as Jirishanca Grande (6,095 m / 19,996 ft ), Jirishanca Chico (5,446 m / 17,867 ft ), Yerupajá Grande (6,635 m / 21,768 ft ) Yerupaja Chico (6,121 m / 20,082 m), Siula Grande (6,344 m) and Siula Chico (5,680 m / 18,635 ft ).
• In the afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while we observe the landscapes.
• Overnight in camp
• Meals: B, S, L, D

Day 5: Trek to Huayhuash Camp (4,350 m / 14,271 ft) via Siula Pass (4,800 m / 15,748 ft)

Trekking 7 hours

• If you are a photographer, we advised you to wake up before dawn this morning to watch the sunrise over the Lake and Peaks from our campsite. Today, we will leave Carhuacocha towards the Huayhuash camp, located at an altitude of 4,350 m / 4,271 ft . We will arrive at the Huayhuash camp in approximately 7 hours; crossing 7 beautiful snowy peaks and the beautiful Siula, Cangrajanca, and Quesillo Cocha lakes. We will ascend to the Siula Pass (4,800 m / 15,748 ft), where we will be able to admire the beauty of the Yerupajá, Siula Grande, and Trapecio (5,644 m / 18,517 ft) snow-capped mountains. Then, we will descend to our camp at Huayhuash.
• In the afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while we observe the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B,S,L, D

Day 6: Trek to Tupac Amaru  town (3,961 m / 12,995 ft) – Baños Hot Spring – Huánuco Pampa (3,700 m / 12,139 ft) – Huaraz or Huanuaco

Trekking 3 hours

• Today, we will descend toward the traditional village of Túpac Amaru, where our private transportation will be waiting to take us to our next destinations. From here, we will first head to the thermal baths of Baños, the perfect spot to refresh, relax, and recharge your energy while surrounded by peaceful Andean landscapes. After enjoying the hot springs, we will continue our journey to Huánuco Pampa, the most important archaeological complex in the entire Huánuco region and the former capital of the powerful Chinchaysuyo. Your expert guide will lead you through its impressive plazas, ceremonial areas, and ancient structures, bringing the legacy of the Inca Empire to life.
• We will then drive toward Huaraz or Huanuco , taking in breathtaking Andean scenery along the way. As always with High Expeditions, every part of the journey is designed to offer comfort, culture, and a truly authentic exploration experience.
• Meals: B,S, L

What is included?

• Pre-trek briefing with explanation of route, weather and equipment
• Transfer from Huanuco to Queropalca in private transport
• Transfer from Tupac Amaru town – La Union town –  Huaraz or Huanuco in private transport
• Overnight in camp 5 nights
• Entrance fee to Huayhuash Communities
• 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners
• Vegan or vegetarian meal options are available upon request
• Snacks during the trek
• Tea time every afternoon
• Boiled water to drink throughout the expedition.
• Coca tea every day in the morning to wake up
• Warm water for washing every morning
• Wet wipes upon arrival at camp
• Expert bilingual guide UIMLA – AGMP–UIAGM
• Mountain chef
• Table and chairs for greater comfort.
• Kitchen tent.
• Dining tent
• Dressing tent
• Warehouse tent
• Baskets for organic and inorganic waste
• Kitchenware and kitchen equipment
• Duffel bag (50 liters to carry your personal belongings)
• Double occupancy tents
• Use of an equipment package that includes a sanitized down sleeping bag (-10°C), sleeping bag liner, thermal insulation, pillow, and a high-end 10cm thick technical mattress.
• Group medical kit
• Portable two-way radios
• Toiletries (Toilet paper, hand sanitizer)
• Portable oxygen tank
• Pack animals or porters on trek to carry equipments and personal gear
• Emergency horse
• Each participant is allowed to bring 8 kg / 17.6 lb to be loaded on the donkeys
• Certificate of achievement/experience upon completion of the trek

What is not included?

• International flights
• Domestic flight (Lima – Anta (Ancash) via Latam)
• Airport taxes
• Transfer from Lima to Huaraz (Ancash) by bus (We recommend executive service from Cruz del Sur, Oltursa, or Linea)
• Laundry and alcoholic beverages
• Travel insurance
• Guide & transport for acclimatization hikes
• Last day dinner
• Personal gear
• Any hire of gear
• Medical treatment
• Meals and drinks both in Lima and Huaraz
• Hotels in Lima & Huaraz
• Tips and other types of personal expenses
• Any supplementary or additional aspect not included in the program.
• Additional costs or delays beyond our control.
• Costs for abandoning the expedition due to personal or health problems

If you prefer not to share a tent and for your own comfort, you can rent a personal tent from our company.

• Personal tent US$ 60.00

Trekking Poles are very useful on rough and uneven terrain. If you’d like, you can rent a set from our company.

• Trekking Poles US$ 25.00

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

What to take?

• Passport
• Extra money (soles recommended)
• Personal medications
• Water bottle or camelback – (purifying tablets optional)
• Sunscreen 70+ or more
• Insect repellent
• Personal care products
• Hiking boots/shoes (preferably waterproof)
• Light shoes or sandals
• Hiking pants
• Hiking socks
• Waterproof booties
• Long sleeve shirts
• Thermal jacket
• Waterproof jacket
• Waterproof poncho
• Hat that protects face and neck
• Neck scarf or buff
• Lenses with UV protection
• Walking sticks
• Medium hiking backpack (15 to 25 liters)
• Camera with charger
• Extreme battery
• Snacks: energy bars, electrolytes, nuts, energy gels, etc.
• Towel
• Flashlight