Alpamayo Circuit Trek - Cordillera Blanca is One of the best hikes in the world and of the most scenically spectacular walking routes in the Peruvian Andes, this adventure provides endless panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca (White Range), in particular the
stunning Alpamayo peak, referred to by seasoned trekkers and climbers as a peak of overwhelming beauty. Its pyramid-shaped summit is conspicuous amongst the many other peaks within the vista. Over a series of days we cross a number of high passes and enjoy incredible views of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, awesome vertical walls of ice, beautiful valleys and dazzling blue lakes. At night we stay at spectacular campsites. En-route we pass through remote farming communities that greet us with warm hospitality and allows us to gain an insight into traditional Quechua Indigenues way of life.
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OVERVIEW
Trekking Alpamayo Cedros Trek Huaraz, the most impressive trekking circuit in the Cordillera Blanca Peru. The trek wanders through beautiful landscapes composed of snow-covered peaks, lakes, local villages, and green Andean vegetation. Start and end in Huaraz! With the hiking & trekking tour Alpamayo Circuit, you have a 10 day tour taking you through Huaraz, Peru and Alpamayo.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Lima - Arrive - Huaraz
boarding our confortable bus ,we make the long drive across the high pass Conococha 4100 Mts after we descend with stunning afternoon views of Cordillera blnaca until Huaraz 3090 Mts, where we will check our hotel. The rest of the day and evening are at leisure. We plan to have a group briefing before dinner, however this will be subject to all group members arriving during the day – otherwise we will have the briefing tomorrow.
Overnight in Huaraz.
Day 2 - Aclimatizations day In Huaraz, training day hikes
We now have two days in Huaraz to explore this stunning region with some day walks—and at an elevation of 3,052 m (10,013 ft), our time spent in Huaraz is crucial to our safe acclimatisation. Huaraz is a scenic town set at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca with views directly up to the highest peak in Peru, Huascarán (6,768 m / 22,205 ft). There is a range of different walking excursions we can make from our base here for a couple of days, and these hikes will be invaluable acclimatisation for our trekking program ahead. As the gateway to the Cordillera Blanca, Huaraz is a bustling tourism hub and also serves as a pick up point for our crew and all supplies and equipment for the trek.
- Acclimatization day hikes
Laguna Wilcacocha
Laguna Paron with a hidden secret
The famous turquoise waters of Laguna 69, Overnight in Huaraz.
Day 3 - Drive to Hualcayan via Yungay and Caraz
Today we will drive from Huaraz to Hualcayan via Caraz, a trip of around 5 hours including stops. We head north from Huaraz, descending into the vast Callejón de Huaylas valley. We visit the memorial for Yungay, a town that was completely destroyed by the giant avalanche of ice, rock and mud that came down from the flanks of Huascarán during the 1970 earthquake. From here we stop to visit the busy local market in Caraz, before driving along an unpaved road up into the mountains to our first night’s campsite at Hualcayan village (2,900 m / 9,514 ft).Overnight at campsite.
Day 4 - Trek to Wishcash - Cullicocha lake
Today we set off on a steady, continuous climb, swiftly gaining altitude as we zigzag up to our next camp at Wishcash (4,300 m / 14,108 ft), perched high up the mountainside. From here we have terrific views west across the Callejón de Huaylas to the Cordillera Negra, and at night we can see the twinkling lights of the villages high up in the Cordillera Negra. Overnight at campsite.
Day 5 - Trek to Ruinapampa via Osoruri Pass
Today will be a tough day (8-9 hours’ trekking) and our pre trek training will be put to good use as we climb on a generally good zigzagging path to the crystal blue Laguna Cullicocha (4,650 m / 15,256 ft). From here we enjoy a magnificent panorama with the summits of Santa Cruz (6,259 m / 20,535 ft)—Santa Cruz Norte and Santa Cruz Chico—rising steeply at the opposite end of the lake. As we continue our ascent towards our first mountain pass, Osoruri (4,850 m / 15,912 ft; joint-highest point on our trek), our views of the surrounding lakes and peaks get better and better. We descend and climb again to the Vientunan Pass (4,770 m / 15,650 ft) before embarking on a long switch-back descent to the depths of the Quebrada los Cedros valley. We pass the terraced fields surrounding the thatch-roofed crofter’s hamlet of Alpamayo and soon after reach our camp at Ruinapampa (4,050 m / 13,287 ft). Overnight at campsite.
Day 6 - Trek to Mirador at Alpamayo
In and around Alpamayo This morning we will trek for a few hours on almost flat terrain up the beautiful Cedros valley. On the way we’ll see some ruined structures and ancient standing stones. Eventually, the spectacular pyramid form of Alpamayo (5,947 m / 19,515 ft) comes into view to the southeast. Tonight we will camp at Mirador of Alpamayo (4,150 m / 13,615 ft).
Overnight at campsite .
Day 7 - To Sajuna via Gara Gara Pass and Mesapata Pass
Today we have a trekking day of around 7 hours, first crossing the Los Cedros River and climb steadily to our next pass, the sometimes-windy Cara Cara (4830 m / 15,846 ft). This is the continental divide; all rivers running west head for the Pacific and those running east eventually reach the Atlantic, via the Amazon. From here, there are great views back to the peaks of Alpamayo, Jancarurish, Quitaraju (6,036 m / 19,803 ft) and the Laguna Jancarurish. We descend to a plateau and spend two hours on an easy traverse to a second, lower pass (Mesapata; 4,500m / 14,764 ft), before dropping to our camp at Safuna in the Quebrada Tayapampa (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). Overnight at campsite.
Day 8 - Trek to Jancapampa via Pucajirca Pass
Again, today’s trek will be around 7 hours long, and we start by crossing the Huillca plateau, one of few locations in the Cordillera Blanca where alpacas are found in abundance. We ascend a narrow valley to a rocky pass, Pucajirca (4,600 m / 15,092 ft), from which—weather permitting—we are treated to awesome views of the snowcapped peak of Pucajirca Norte (6,046 m / 19,836 ft). From here we have a short descent on steep scree, but it soon levels out as we continue down a shrub-filled valley flanked by quenual (polylepis) forest. We pass the beautiful tree-fringed Laguna Sactaycocha and continue our descent through rich vegetation to the broad Quebrada Jancapampa valley. We camp near the head of the valley (3,600 m / 11,811 ft); directly behind camp we have views of a huge hanging glacier and waterfalls cascading down a vast horseshoe of cliffs hundreds of metres high. A lot of farming families live across the valley, and it is our first opportunity since Huallapa to meet the friendly local people and the curious, happy children who call the valley home. Overnight at campsite
Day 9 - Trek to Pomabamba via jancapampa
Overnight at campsite or hotel
Day 10 - Pomabamba - huaraz
Drive back to Huaraz - overnight at Huaraz hotel
Day 11- Huaraz - Lima
Drive to Lima from Huaraz
INCLUDED
With the 11 Days Alpamayo package you will receive:
Transportation and TicketsBus from lima to Huaraz
Private bus to trailhead
Bus from Pomabamba to Huaraz
Bus from Huaraz to Lima
Transfer from Cusco train station back to your hotel
Entrance fees for Alpamayo Circuit
Entrance fees for Cordillera Blanca parkCamping Equipment
High quality double-occupancy tents and camping equipment
Sleeping therma rest mattress
Hot water in the morning for washing
Drinking water throughout the trek
Dining tent, kitchen tent,tables and seat
Food and drink utensils
Toilet tent with biodegradable chemical toiletHotels
Hotel in Huaraz day 1
Hotel in Pomabamba day 8
Hotel in Huaraz day 9Emergency Equipment
First Aid Kit: includes alcohol, bandages, pills for the altitude, oxygenated water, cotton balls, Imodium, Panadol, rehydration sachets, rescue ropes, etc.
An oxygen bottle is available at all times.
Radio communication: Guides are equipped with radios used by workers in the Cordillera blanca National Park. We have constant communication with our staff and rangers in case of emergencies.Team
Professional, knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
A cook to prepare your meals
Porters-horses to carry provided camping equipment and foodFood
High quality meals to provide the necessary energy for this challenging trek
Plentiful, nutritious meals (vegetarian option available) 07B, 06L, 06D
Revitalizing snacks
Hot drinks such a tea and coffee as well enough water for your canteens, water bottles or hydration packsNot included
- All Breakfast in Huaraz
- Lunch in Huaraz
- Dinner in Huaraz
PRICE
Price per Person: US$,,,,, (Minimum 2 persons; departures all year except February)
* We include a horse that will carry your personal belongings in all of our treks at no additional cost.
* We include First aid kit/Emergency Portable Oxygen Tank.
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EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU offers an assortment of adventurous treks and exciting tour packages in Peru, specially designed to appeal to most visitors' budgets that doesn't have a negative impact on the environment or adversely affect local communities. EXPLORE ADVENTURES PERU employees are local, Peruvian people. We work to invest in our own country and develop social work to offer our people a better lifestyle and provide opportunities to keep growing. This is the main difference between local companies and foreign companies and associated companies.
Our Group Services have a maximum group size of 8
Most tour operators work with a maximum of 16 on the Inca Trail, since this is authorized by law, or even higher on other trekking routes.
