ADVENTURE ON THE

Huayhuash Trek

A high-altitude journey through Peru's Huayhuash range, crossing remote mountain passes, turquoise glacial lakes, and some of the most spectacular alpine scenery in the Andes.

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Duration

12 days

Location

Huaraz, Peru

Into the Wild

This 12-day expedition through Peru is designed to experience one of the world's most spectacular mountain ranges on foot. Beginning with an overnight journey from Lima to Huaraz, the expedition spends seven days trekking deep into the Cordillera Huayhuash, crossing high alpine passes, traversing remote valleys, camping beneath glaciated peaks, and experiencing some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Andes. With time to acclimatize before entering the range and thoughtfully planned logistics throughout, this journey emphasizes the rewards of slow travel, self-powered exploration, and meaningful immersion in one of Peru's most iconic trekking regions. Built for hikers seeking a challenging and unforgettable high-altitude adventure, the Huayhuash Trek offers a rare opportunity to experience the Andes at their wildest and most remote.

Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Peru. After arriving in the capital, you will board an overnight bus to Huaraz, the mountain town that serves as our gateway to the Cordillera Huayhuash.

Day 2: Arrive in Huaraz and transfer to our hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to settle in, rest after the overnight journey, and begin adjusting to the elevation.

Day 3: Today is dedicated to rest and acclimatization in Huaraz. We will complete our expedition briefing, review equipment, organize personal gear, and prepare for the trek ahead.

Day 4: We depart Huaraz and travel by private transportation to the trailhead. From here, we begin trekking into the Cordillera Huayhuash and establish our first camp beneath the surrounding peaks.

Day 5: We continue deeper into the Huayhuash range, trekking through broad alpine valleys and beneath the region’s glacier-covered mountains. We arrive at camp in the afternoon and settle in for another night in the Andes.

Day 6: Today’s route carries us across high-altitude terrain, with expansive views of glacial lakes, steep rock faces, and snow-covered summits. After crossing the day’s mountain pass, we descend into the valley and continue to camp.

Day 7: We continue through one of the most remote sections of the circuit. The trail moves between alpine grasslands, mountain communities, turquoise lakes, and dramatic viewpoints across the heart of the Huayhuash.

Day 8: Another full trekking day takes us over rugged mountain terrain and through changing high-altitude landscapes. We continue around the range before reaching our next wilderness campsite.

Day 9: We cross another high pass and descend toward camp, surrounded by the glaciated peaks and remote valleys that make the Cordillera Huayhuash one of the world’s most celebrated trekking regions.

Day 10: We complete the final full trekking stage of the circuit. After one last day among the lakes, passes, and towering summits of the Huayhuash, we arrive at our final campsite and gather for our last evening in the mountains.

Day 11: We finish the trek and meet our private transportation at the trailhead. We then return to Huaraz, check into our hotel, and gather for a well-earned celebration after completing the circuit.

Day 12: Transfer to the bus station for the return journey from Huaraz to Lima, marking the conclusion of the expedition.

$3,250 per person

Based on a minimum of 6 participants.

Departures: June 19th - 30th, 2027 with @mountainkimbo and July 10th - 21st, 2027

This 12-day Peru expedition includes transportation between Lima and Huaraz, hotel accommodations in Huaraz, a fully supported eight-day trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash, camping accommodations, trekking meals, private trailhead transportation, expedition support, and logistical coordination throughout the journey.

What’s Included

Accommodations

  • Overnight bus transportation from Lima to Huaraz
  • Hotel accommodations in Huaraz before the trek
  • Hotel accommodations in Huaraz after the trek

Meals

  • All meals during the Huayhuash trekking portion
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner while camping
  • Breakfasts in Huaraz
  • Boiled or treated water during the trek
  • Vegetarian and special-diet options with advance notice

Guides, Permits & Entry Fees

  • Professional trekking guide and assistant
  • Pre-departure expedition briefing in Huaraz
  • Pre-trek equipment review
  • Required community and trekking entrance fees
  • Local coordination throughout the expedition

Transportation

  • Overnight bus from Lima to Huaraz
  • Return bus transportation from Huaraz to Lima
  • Transfer from the Huaraz bus station to the hotel
  • Private transportation from Huaraz to the trailhead
  • Private transportation from the trailhead back to Huaraz

Trek & Camping Support

  • Cooking tent and camp kitchen equipment
  • Professional Peruvian chef
  • Pack-animal support for group equipment and permitted personal gear
  • Starlink
  • Horse for emergency evacuation
  • First-aid kit
  • Emergency communications equipment

Expedition Experience

  • Eight days of trekking through the Cordillera Huayhuash
  • High-altitude mountain passes
  • Remote alpine valleys and traditional mountain communities
  • Glacial lakes and panoramic viewpoints
  • Camping beneath the major peaks of the Huayhuash range
  • Acclimatization and preparation time in Huaraz
  • Pre-expedition planning and logistical support

Recommended Gear List

Pack animals will carry a limited amount of personal equipment during the trek. Your exact weight allowance and packing instructions will be provided before departure. You will carry your own daypack containing water, layers, rain protection, snacks, and personal essentials.

Required Documents

  • Passport
  • Travel insurance information
  • Emergency contact information
  • Copies of any relevant medical information or prescriptions

Bags & Storage

  • 20–35L trekking daypack
  • Duffel bag for gear carried by pack animals
  • Rain cover for your daypack
  • 2–3L water capacity or hydration bladder
  • Dry bags or waterproof liners for clothing and electronics

Clothing

  • Moisture-wicking trekking shirts
  • Long-sleeve sun shirt
  • Trekking pants
  • Thermal base-layer top and bottom
  • Fleece or lightweight insulated midlayer
  • Warm down or synthetic insulated jacket
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Waterproof rain pants
  • Underwear appropriate for a multi-day trek
  • Multiple pairs of hiking socks
  • Warm camp socks
  • Sun hat
  • Warm wool or synthetic hat
  • Buff or neck gaiter
  • Lightweight liner gloves
  • Warm waterproof gloves

Footwear

  • Broken-in waterproof hiking boots
  • Camp shoes or sandals
  • Optional gaiters

Sleeping Gear

  • Sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C / 14°F (rentable on request)
  • Sleeping bag compression sack
  • Inflatable pillow or stuffable camp pillow
  • Sleeping pad (rentable on request)
  • Tent (rentable on request)

Trekking Equipment

  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp with spare batteries
  • Sunglasses with strong UV protection
  • Two reusable water bottles or hydration system
  • Water-treatment tablets or personal filtration backup

Personal Items

  • Quick-dry towel
  • Biodegradable soap and personal toiletries
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • High-SPF sunscreen
  • SPF lip balm
  • Face moisturizer
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Wet wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Personal medications
  • Personal blister-care supplies
  • Small personal first-aid kit
  • Personal menstrual products, if needed

Electronics

  • Portable battery bank
  • Charging cables
  • Phone
  • Camera and spare batteries, if desired
  • Universal travel adapter

Additional Recommendations

  • Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and evacuation
  • Cash in Peruvian soles for tips and personal purchases
  • Lightweight rain poncho
  • Reusable bag for personal trail waste
  • Small notebook or journal
  • Optional lightweight camp entertainment