Day 1: Huaraz - Quilcayhuanca - Tullpacocha:
After breakfast in Huaraz, we'll travel to the East side from Huaraz and after travel 1,5 hours approximately will be arriving to Huascaran National Park entrance. Along the road we will pass small villages like Unchus, Llupa and Pitec where is the point the Route for Churup lake at (3,800 m/12,464 ft). In the Huascaran National Park entrance our donkey driver and donkeys will be waiting for us to transport our camping equipments to Tullpacocha, lunch on the way. Along this route we will have a splendid views of Andavite Mount, after hiking 4 hours will arriving to Tullpacocha. Overnight Camping at (4,250 m/13,940 ft)
Day 2: Tullpacocha - Huapi Pass (5,000 m) - Cojup:
After breakfast in Tullpacocha we will start climb up to Huapi Pass (5,000 m) for about 3 hours half, before that we will visit lake Cuchillacocha at 4,625 m/15,170ft. On the top we will stay for some minutes to enjoying splendid views of peaks like Huapi, Pucaranra, Tullparaju, Andavite, Cayash, Maparaju, San Juan, etc. After that we will go down to Cojup, which is our second Camp named Perolcocha, at 4,000 m/13,120 ft.
Day 3: Cojup - Huaraz:
After the breakfast in Cojup we will start to go down to Cojup entrance for about 2 hours half approximately, where our transport will be waiting for us to transfer to Huaraz, arriving to Huaraz around 1:00pm and transfer to your Hotel.
Transportation by bus to the start of the trail (village of Portada, beginning of the trip)
English speaking professional guide
Sleeping tents - 2 persons in each capacity tent with plenty of space for your backpacks and better comfort.
Double thickness foam mattress
Kitchen tent, Dining tent with camp tables and chairs
First aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle
Huascaran National Park entrance fee
Hot water every morning and evening for washing purposes (while hiking)
Cook and Cooking equipment
Excellent Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Food includes pancakes, omelets, soups, fresh fruit, avocado, pasta, chicken, fish, meat, rice, all rich in carbohydrates and suitable for trekking, hot drinks including coca leaf tea which is excellent for the altitude
We supply boiled water to fill in your water bottle all the time,(while hiking) if you may need more, please request it with enough time ahead to your crew
Teatime (tea, coffee, biscuits, popcorn)
Horses and Donkeys days (for equipment and personal items, actually your main heavy stuff, will be carried by the horses, it means you only will carry a small day bag, day by day, we included 01 emergency horse to ride on
Bus returning from Hualcayan village to Huaraz city and transfer to your hotel
Items and Services NOT Included:
Dinner on the last day of the expedition
Personal drinks
Sleeping bags, you can rent one in Huaraz or bring your own
Tips for the guide, cook and donkey drivers
Personal equipment
What to Bring with You:
Backpack,
Sleeping bag
Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Huaraz for a few dollars)
Strong, comfortable hiking shoes
One complete change of clothing (you can afford to carry more changes of clothing if you hire a personal porters, see options below)
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Water bottle, ideally non disposable canteen (boiled drinking water will be provided)
Torch / Flashlight and batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun. Also sun block (sun protection cream)
Insect repellent, absolutely the most important item for this hike is bug spray. Anything with a lot of DEET with do the job, anything less is simply not sufficient. Bug spray MUST be bought in Huaraz, as it cannot be found even in neighboring towns.
Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries, plus cash in Soles (Peruvian currency) and U$S
Swimsuit (if you plan on visiting the hot springs at Hunacarhuaz after the trek)
You also need to bring a copy of your passport on the trail