TRAVEL PROGRAM

Day 1: Drive from Huánuco to Queropalca, trek Carhuacocha Lake (4,138 m /13,576 ft )

Trekking 4 hours

• Today we get our first glimpses of the range, and we will pass different towns such as Huarin, Baños, and Santa Rosa. After around 4 hours of driving, we will arrive at Queropalca town around 8:00 am, where our “arrieros” (muleteers) and “burros” (donkeys) will be waiting. After breakfast, we will depart from Queropalca to the Carhuacocha lake at 4,138 meters above sea level, the time to reach the first trekking camp will be approximately 3 hours. In the Carhuacocha camp, we will enjoy the impressive views of the most important snow-capped mountains such as Jirishanca Grande (6,095 m), Jirishanca Chico (5,446 m), Yerupajá Grande (6,635 m) Yerupaja Chico (6,121 m), Siula Grande (6,344 m) and Siula Chico (5,680 m).
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B,S, L, D

Day 2: Trek from Carhuacocha Lake (4,138 m / 13,576 ft) to Siula Viewpoint (4500 m / 14,763 ft), Carhuacocha

Trekking 6 hours (roundtrip)

• Today we trek for around 6 hours round trip. After breakfast, we will begin the trek to the Siula viewpoint along a well-marked path, walk near the Siulá snow-capped mountain, and appreciate its spectacular perennial glaciers. Then, we will walk through the Gagrajanca, Siulá, and Quesillococha lakes.
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B,S,L, D

Day 3: Trek from Carhuacocha Lake to Queropalca, drive to Huánuco

Trekking 3 hours

• Today we will walk all the way down through beautiful grazing pampas and as we go down we will find Andean potato crops and peasants harvesting. Arrived at the town of Queropalca, we will go to the hot water springs. After lunch, we make our way by private vehicle to transfer to Huánuco city.
• Meals: B,S, L

What is included?

• Transfer from Huánuco – Queropalca- Huánuco in private transport
• Overnight in camp 2 nights
• Entrance fee to Huayhuash Communities
• 3 breakfasts,3 lunches, and 2 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
• Picnic table and chairs
• Kitchen tent.
• Dining tent
• Warehouse tent
• Kitchenware and kitchen equipment
• Double occupancy tents
• Baskets for organic and inorganic waste
• Duffel bag (50 liters to carry your personal belongings)
• 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 6 kg / 13.2 to be loaded on the donkeys
• Certificate of achievement/experience upon completion of the trek

What is not included?

• International flights
• Domestic flight (Lima – Huanuco via StartPeru
• Airport taxes
• Transfer from Lima to Huanuco by bus (We recommend executive service from GM Internacional or ETPOSA)
• Laundry and alcoholic beverages
• Travel insurance
• Guide & transport for acclimatization hikes
• Last day dinner
• Personal gear
• Any hire of gear
• Trekking poles
• Medical treatment
• Meals and drinks both in Lima and Huanuco
• Hotels in Lima & Huánuco
• 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