Day 2: Trek to Huayhuash Camp (4,350 m) via Siula Pass

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. 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 (4,830 m), where we will be able to admire the beauty of the Yerupajá, Siula Grande, and Trapecio (5,644 m) snow-capped mountains. Then, we will descend to our camp at Huayhuash (4,350 m).
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Trek to Viconga Lake via Porchacuelo Pass – Guñoc Hot Springs

Trekking 6 hours

• We will continue our trek and ascend towards Huayhuash (4,750 m), where we will observe the snow-capped Trapecio, Puscanturpa (5,430 m), as well as the snow-capped León Huacanan (5,427 m) Quesillo Janca (5,357 m) of the Raura mountain range. We will continue on our trek and descend to Viconga lake, the place of our next camp (4,500 m) where we will enjoy the Guñoc Hot Springs.
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Trek to Viconga Lake via Porchacuelo Pass, Guñoc Hot Springs

Trekking 6 hours

• Today is the highest pass of the Huayhuash Trek over Punto Cuyoc (5,020 m). After breakfast, we will start the day’s trek with a very steep ascent where we get really impressive panoramic views of the Cordillera Huayhuash mountains such as Sarapo, Siula, and Yerupajá. After 6 hours of trek, we will arrive at Guanacpatay camp.
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Cutatambo camp via San Antonio Pass

Trekking 5 hours

• On this day, we will go to the San Antonio viewpoint (5,000 m), considered the point with the most beautiful view of all the steps of our route. From here we will appreciate the snowy Jurau (5,599 m), Cuyoc (5,549 m), Siula, Yerupaja, and Sarapo. We will also appreciate the Jurau and Sarapococha lagoons with clear turquoise waters. On the way to our camp in Cutatambo (4,400 m), we will appreciate the Lupine plants. We will visit the Sarapococha lagoon and the camp of Joe Simpson, whose spectacular adventure is narrated in the book and the movie Touching the void. (Touching the Void).
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Trek from Cutatambo to Huayllapa

Trekking 5 hours

• Today we continue our trek from Cutatambo, where we descend through the Huayllapa river valley, through the Calinca gorge. We will install our camp near the city of Huayllapa (3,600 m).
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: Trek to Jahuacocha Lake (4,050 m) via Yaucha Pass

Trekking 5 hours

• We start with around 2 hours ascent pass of the trek, Yaucha pass (4,848 m), followed by
an easy descent to Jahuacocha lake (4,050 m), our camp for the next two days. In this place,
we will admire magnificent views over Yerupaja, Rasac, and other mountains. Also, in this
camp, we will see some fishers fishing for trout in the pristine lake in their spare time.
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 9: Rest day at Jahuacocha

• Day of rest in Jahuacocha lagoon. Those who wish can tour this great lake to see the birds
or go to see Solterococha lake (4,120 m.) and Rasaccocha lake (4,417 m.). Another possibility
is to ascend to Punta Yaucha (4,847 m.), and along the Huacrish hill (4,750 m.) to admire the
entire Quebrada Jahuacocha, an ideal place to see the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus).
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 10: Trek to Cuartel Huayin (4,170 m) via Punta Sambuya Pass

Trekking 5 hours

• We continue walking up Sambuya’s pass. After breakfast, we will leave from the Jahuacocha
lagoon towards Cuartel Huayin crossing Punta Sambuya pass (4,750 m.) also we will pass
near the Nevado Rondoy. Once again we will enjoy one of the most beautiful views of this
program taking a short detour.
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

Day 11: Trek to Mitucocha Lake (4,270 m) via Cacanán Punta Pass

Trekking 6 hours

• On this day, we trek for around 6 hours. After breakfast, we will walk from the Cuartel Huayín camp in the direction of the Mitucocha camp. We will pass the Cacanán Punta pass at 4,690 meters above sea level until we reach the Mitucocha lake, from where we will be able to observe the impressive view of the Ninishanca snow-capped mountain. This place will our last camp before finishing the Huayhuash trekking. If the strong will allow, we will visit Niñacocha lake and its around.
• In the later afternoon, we will enjoy a hot coffee or coca tea while observing the landscapes.
• Overnight at the campsite.
• Meals: B, L, D

(Option 1) Day 12: Trek to Queropalca and drive to Huaraz

(Option 2) Day 12: Trek to Queropalca and drive to Huánuco

Trekking 3 hours

• On the last day of our trek, we will see distinct changes in climate and flora as we descend through farmland. We will follow a canal for 3 hours to our hot water spring where we will enjoy a bath after a long walk around the Cordillera Huayhuash. Finally, our transport will be waiting to transfer us to the town of Queropalca for lunch. After lunch, we make our way by private vehicle to transfer to Huaraz or Huánuco city.
• Meals: B, L