Hua-01 : Mini Huayhuash Trek – 4 Days of High-Altitude Exploration
Why we love it?
The Mini Huayhuash Trek is a four-day high-altitude exploration through the stunning landscapes surrounding Huaraz, Peru. This trek is ideal for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts who are looking for a shorter yet immersive experience in the Andes. Participants will traverse diverse terrains, including the breathtaking Rondoy Pass and the serene Jahuacocha Lagoon, with the opportunity to camp under the stars in quality tents. The tour includes transportation, meals, and a certified guide, ensuring a well-supported journey through one of South America's most picturesque trekking regions.
Inclusions
- Transportation from your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek
- Transportation from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz
- Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians).
- Guide: Certified walking guide (English or Spanish) for another language on request.
- Cook trained to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
- Arriero: In charge of loading the donkeys and driving them.
- Donkeys: The number of donkeys depends on the size of the group. You can carry up to 8 kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.
Exclusions
- Entrance into the Cordillera Huayhuash (S/. 70).
- Sleeping bag (rental possible)
- Snacks / personal water
Itinerary
Day 1 #1 - Huaraz - Llamac - Cuartelhuain - Rondoy
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First, we will depart from Huaraz at 8 am and drive to the village of Chiquián. Distant views of the Huayhuash. Then, from Chiquián we descend to a cactus and scrub environment and continue to the village of Llamac (3,300m). Lunch. Easy hike through the small villages of Pocpa and Cuartelhuain. We camp at Rondoy (4,200m).
Day 2 #2 - Rondoy Pass - Jahuacocha Lagoon
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Duration: 7 hours aprox / Distance: 14 km aprox
Long ascent to the Rondoy Pass (4750m). Awesome views of the Huayhuash peaks, including Yerupaja (6,634m). Descent beside the Solteracocha and the Jahuacocha lakes. Campe in Jahuacocha.
Day 3 #3 - Day at Laguna Jahuacocha
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We can hike up to the Yaucha pass (4,847m), to take a look at the western side of the Cordillera Huayhuash. We also have the option of heading up the Quebrada Rasac valley to the Rasaccocha glacial lake. If you prefer a quiet day we can fish or just rest!
Day 4 #4 - Laguna Jahuacocha - Llamac - Huaraz
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Duration: 6 hours aprox / Distance: 14 km aprox
After our last breakfast we descend for 40 minutes and then ascend to the Llamac Pampa Pass 4,300m. our last view of the Huayhuash Mountain Range and then to Llamac, where our transportation will be waiting for the transfer to Huaraz.
Please Note
- Contact us for availability before make a reservation / Reservations can be made until 2 days before departure. If you wish to make a reservation after this deadline, please contact us to confirm availability. Agency's opening hours on the contact page.
