12-Day Alpamayo Trek from Huaraz with Laguna 69 and high passes

12 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Course through the challenging slopes of mud and stones on this 12-day Alpamayo Trek from Huaraz, taking in heavenly vistas across Huascarán National Park. The...

Duration: 12 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Huaraz · Languages: English

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Acclimatize to Huaraz with the help of one of Everest Global Hub’s local guides. Experience the Santa Cruz Valley trails and the dramatic cloud forests and Andean lakes that abound in the region.

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What's Included

One-day acclimatizing community support tour
Transfers in and out from your hotel in Huaraz to the trailhead and trail end
Official Huaraz trekking guide
Emergency horse and guide assistance for more than 5 passengers
Cook for more than 5 passengers; otherwise, the guide serves as the cook for fewer than 4 passengers
Cook helper for more than 5 passengers
Boiled drinking water for your bottles
Donkey carriers
Donkeys for carrying camping logistics as needed
Emergency horse for evacuation
Cooking tent
Group tent for more than 5 passengers
Cooking utensils
Chairs and tables
Complete meals during the trek, except for the first breakfast at your hotel and the last dinner in Huaraz
Sleeping tents for two people per tent
Sleeping mattresses
Emergency basic first aid kit
Oxygen
Hot water for washing hands in the mornings
Anything else needed to make your trek comfortable

Not Included

Huayhuash community entrance fees
Personal medicines if you have a medical prescription
Personal trekking clothes or equipment (warm clothes, rain clothes, hiking sticks, etc.)
Personal toiletries
Extra services, additional transfers, or services outside the itinerary
Tips for staff

Itinerary

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Day 01

Acclimatization Day

This day is reserved for acclimatization. This day is reserved for acclimatization.
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Day 02

Huaraz to Laguna 69 and Vaqueria

Depart from Huaraz at around 6 am. Depart from Huaraz at around 6 am. Arrive at Cebollapampa, passing by the Llanganuco Lakes at 3850 masl. Arrive at Cebollapampa, passing by the Llanganuco Lakes at 3850 masl. Stop at the Cebollapampa trailhead and begin the hike up to Lake 69 along a mix of simple and tricky trails. Stop at the Cebollapampa trailhead and begin the hike up to Lake 69 along a mix of simple and tricky trails. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the lake. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the lake. Walk down for about 2 hours to the vehicle, then continue up to Portachuelo de Llanganuco for about 1 hour. Walk down for about 2 hours to the vehicle, then continue up to Portachuelo de Llanganuco for about 1 hour. Experience the sunset behind the mountains. Experience the sunset behind the mountains. Hike down from the pass to the Vaqueria mountain hostel. Hike down from the pass to the Vaqueria mountain hostel. Dinner and overnight at the hostel at 3750 masl.
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Day 03

Vaqueria through Huarípampa Valley to Tuctu

Start at Vaqueria and walk along the Huarípampa Valley, passing small farms en route. Start at Vaqueria and walk along the Huarípampa Valley, passing small farms en route. Set camp at Paria at 3900 m. Set camp at Paria at 3900 m. Distance: 5.5 miles (9 km) Walking time: 4 hours
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Day 04

Tuctu across Pucajirca Pass to Quisuar

Hike for 3 hours to Alto Pucajirca Pass at 4700 masl, then continue to Huecroncocha. Hike for 3 hours to Alto Pucajirca Pass at 4700 masl, then continue to Huecroncocha. Set up camp at Quisuar at 3900 masl. Set up camp at Quisuar at 3900 masl. Walking distance: 12 km. Estimated time: 8 hours.
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Day 05

Quisuar via Tupatupa Pass to Jancapampa

Hike for about 2 hours to Tupatupa Pass at 4450 masl, then continue to Jancapampa and set up camp overlooking the beautiful mountains at 3800 masl. Hike for about 2 hours to Tupatupa Pass at 4450 masl, then continue to Jancapampa and set up camp overlooking the beautiful mountains at 3800 masl. Walking distance: about 12 km. Estimated time: 8 hours.
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Day 06

Jancapampa over Yanacon Pass to Huillca

Hike up to Yanacon Pass at 4850 masl, considered the most difficult hiking pass on this circuit, then descend to the Huilca campsite at 4300 masl. Hike up to Yanacon Pass at 4850 masl, considered the most difficult hiking pass on this circuit, then descend to the Huilca campsite at 4300 masl. Walking distance: 14 km Estimated time: 8 hours
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Day 07

Huillca via Safuna and Mesapata Pass to Tayapampa

In the morning, hike to Lake Safuna and then continue to Mesapata Pass at 4500 masl. In the morning, hike to Lake Safuna and then continue to Mesapata Pass at 4500 masl. Total distance: 10 km Duration: 7 hours
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Day 08

Tayapampa over Caracara Pass to Jancarurish

Be prepared for an early hike up to Caracara Windy Pass at 4850 masl. Be prepared for an early hike up to Caracara Windy Pass at 4850 masl. Savor stunning views of the Santa Cruz massif and the pyramidal Alpamayo mountains as you descend to the campsite at the North Base Camp of Alpamayo, called Jancarurish, at 4250 masl. Savor stunning views of the Santa Cruz massif and the pyramidal Alpamayo mountains as you descend to the campsite at the North Base Camp of Alpamayo, called Jancarurish, at 4250 masl. Dinner and overnight. Hiking distance: about 10 km, 8 hours.
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Day 09

Rest Day at Jancarurish and Alpamayo North Face

Today is a rest day, and you are free to explore on your own. Today is a rest day, and you are free to explore on your own. You can hike to the base camp from Alpamayo to Santa Cruz, or simply relax at the campsite, eat, and rest at Alpamayo North Face. You can hike to the base camp from Alpamayo to Santa Cruz, or simply relax at the campsite, eat, and rest at Alpamayo North Face. Dinner and overnight at 4250 masl.
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Day 10

Jancarurish through Cedros Valley to Osoruri

Trek through the Cedros Valley to Ruinapampa. Trek through the Cedros Valley to Ruinapampa. Rest for a while, then follow a zigzag trail for about another 3 hours to the highest pass, Ichic Vientona, at 4750 masl. Rest for a while, then follow a zigzag trail for about another 3 hours to the highest pass, Ichic Vientona, at 4750 masl. Continue from the pass to the campsite in about 1 hour. Continue from the pass to the campsite in about 1 hour. Spend the night at Osoruri at approximately 4625 masl. Spend the night at Osoruri at approximately 4625 masl. Witness a surreal sunset over the Black Mountain. Witness a surreal sunset over the Black Mountain. Estimated time: 9 hours.
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Day 11

Osoruri over Jatun Vientona to Calamina

Hike up for about 1 hour to the pass of Hatun Vientona at 4850 masl. Hike up for about 1 hour to the pass of Hatun Vientona at 4850 masl. Soak in the views of Cullicocha Lake. Soak in the views of Cullicocha Lake. Walk down to the Calamina campsite at about 3800 masl. Walk down to the Calamina campsite at about 3800 masl. Walking time: approximately 8 hours.
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Day 12

Calamina to Hualcayan and Return to Huaraz

Walk down for about 3 hours to the last village of Hualcayan at approximately 2800 masl. Walk down for about 3 hours to the last village of Hualcayan at approximately 2800 masl. Proceed to Huaraz after the trail ends at Hualcayan, with a drive of about 4 hours. Proceed to Huaraz after the trail ends at Hualcayan, with a drive of about 4 hours. Arrive in Huaraz at around 4 pm. Arrive in Huaraz at around 4 pm.