14-Day Huayhuash Trek in Peru with Community Support and Hot Springs

14 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Extend a helping hand to a local community on this scenic 14-day trek through rustic villages, sugar cane plantations, high mountain passes, and divine hot spri...

Duration: 14 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Cities: Huaraz, Huacho, Lima, Cordillera Huayhuash · Languages: English

Know before you go: A very important acclimatizing tour is included today. This charity tour consists of the following: when you make the full payment, 5% of the price is used to buy goods for a chosen person or village to support. This benefit is organized in the presence of the contributors, so the person who cooperated with us by buying our tours and travel products will enjoy this tour to a selected place.; To organize the donation, we do not give preference to any particular village, community, or people. We select a village or community far from the city and carefully investigate its real needs and situation with the help of local governors, priests, or another special person who helps us organize this benefit for their community. When we find a real person, children, elderly people, homeless people, or a community in real need, we assign them for the next full-day acclimatizing tour.; Many huge organizations ask for charity travel, but it ends in luxury offices and black bank accounts. So if you really want to cooperate, do it yourself on this wonderful acclimatizing tour that will create the nicest endless memory. Since you read, share, or recommend our products, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts on behalf of the Huaraz and surrounding communities.; Stay in touch after the reservation for the final details.

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Huaraz

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 full-day acclimatizing community support tour.
Transfer in/out from your hotel in Huaraz to the trailhead and trek 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 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 food during your trek, except for the first breakfast at your hotel and the last dinner in Huaraz on your own.
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 and Community Support Tour

Make the most of this day reserved for acclimatization. During the tour, you can give donations to nearby villages. Make the most of this day reserved for acclimatization. During the tour, you can give donations to nearby villages. Make multiple stops to visit lakes, viewpoints, natural tourist places, local artisans, and observe local traditions and culture, arriving at the right person or community. The Huaraz tour guides will ensure contributors witness the real benefits directly instead of making deposits into black bank accounts. Make multiple stops to visit lakes, viewpoints, natural tourist places, local artisans, and observe local traditions and culture, arriving at the right person or community. The Huaraz tour guides will ensure contributors witness the real benefits directly instead of making deposits into black bank accounts. At the proper time, return to your hotel in Huaraz. At the proper time, return to your hotel in Huaraz. Arrive by 7 pm from any place. Arrive by 7 pm from any place.
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Day 02

Drive from Lima to Churin via Huaura

Be escorted from your hotel in Lima around 7 am and drive north in a private vehicle for 2 and a half hours (147 km) to Huaura along the Pan American Highway. Be escorted from your hotel in Lima around 7 am and drive north in a private vehicle for 2 and a half hours (147 km) to Huaura along the Pan American Highway. Continue east alongside huge fields of sugar cane plantations along the Rio Huaura, pass Sayan village, and enter the valley of Churin. From Huaura to Churin takes about two hours (105 km). Continue east alongside huge fields of sugar cane plantations along the Rio Huaura, pass Sayan village, and enter the valley of Churin. From Huaura to Churin takes about two hours (105 km). Ride carefully, as this circuit has many serpentining trails. Ride carefully, as this circuit has many serpentining trails. Arrive in Churin around 12 noon and check in at the hotel. After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon in Churin to experience the hot springs. Its natural fountains contain azufre, magnesio, cloruro, and sulfato, excellent for somebody looking to heal lung and respiratory sicknesses. Arrive in Churin around 12 noon and check in at the hotel. After lunch, enjoy a free afternoon in Churin to experience the hot springs. Its natural fountains contain azufre, magnesio, cloruro, and sulfato, excellent for somebody looking to heal lung and respiratory sicknesses. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Churin, 2258 masl.
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Day 03

Journey to Surasaca and Trek to Viconga

After breakfast at your hotel, board the private vehicle and start driving up along the Rio de Oyon through a narrow valley and rocky mountains. After breakfast at your hotel, board the private vehicle and start driving up along the Rio de Oyon through a narrow valley and rocky mountains. Arrive in Oyon province and appreciate the beautiful landscapes. Stop here for coffee or any other hot beverage of your choice. Oyon is at 3400 masl. Arrive in Oyon province and appreciate the beautiful landscapes. Stop here for coffee or any other hot beverage of your choice. Oyon is at 3400 masl. Drive ahead to Laguna Suarasaca. A few meters farther, arrive at Laguna Surasaca, where the donkey drivers and donkeys will be waiting to load the expedition logistics. Drive ahead to Laguna Suarasaca. A few meters farther, arrive at Laguna Surasaca, where the donkey drivers and donkeys will be waiting to load the expedition logistics. Arrive in Surasaca at 10 am, then start hiking along Laguna Surasaca with your first mountain views of Leon Huacana and the Siete Caballeros group of mountains that belong to Nevado Raura. Arrive in Surasaca at 10 am, then start hiking along Laguna Surasaca with your first mountain views of Leon Huacana and the Siete Caballeros group of mountains that belong to Nevado Raura. Enjoy lunch facing the wonderful mountains, then continue hiking down to the Viconga hot springs campsite at 4200 masl. Enjoy lunch facing the wonderful mountains, then continue hiking down to the Viconga hot springs campsite at 4200 masl. Dinner and overnight at your camp.
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Day 04

Cross Cuyoc Pass to Santa Rosa Camp

Reach the highest point of your trek after following a moderate circuit. En route, treat your senses to the awe-inspiring views of the Cuyoc Mountains (3 hr). Reach the highest point of your trek after following a moderate circuit. En route, treat your senses to the awe-inspiring views of the Cuyoc Mountains (3 hr). Continue down the Guanacpatay Valley to have lunch. The descent from the pass is very dusty and rocky. Continue down the Guanacpatay Valley to have lunch. The descent from the pass is very dusty and rocky. Eventually reach the beautiful grasslands, a pleasant place to walk, take a breather, and enjoy your lunch. Eventually reach the beautiful grasslands, a pleasant place to walk, take a breather, and enjoy your lunch. Proceed towards your campsite in the peaceful Valley of Guanacpatay at 4150 masl. Proceed towards your campsite in the peaceful Valley of Guanacpatay at 4150 masl. Trekking distance: 9.3 miles (15 km) Estimated time: 8-9 hrs of trekking Camp at 13,615 ft (4150 m) Meals: B/L/D
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Day 05

Santa Rosa Pass and Huayllapa Village

After a typical breakfast, start climbing to Santa Rosa Pass at 5200 masl (2 hr). After a typical breakfast, start climbing to Santa Rosa Pass at 5200 masl (2 hr). Enjoy the beautiful views of the Siula Mountains, a historical area for cinema lovers, as the film Enjoy the beautiful views of the Siula Mountains, a historical area for cinema lovers, as the film
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Day 06

Trek from Huayllapa to Cashpapampa

Hike up for about 5 hours to reach Tapush Pass at 4800 masl. Hike up for about 5 hours to reach Tapush Pass at 4800 masl. Then walk down the easy trail for about two hours and arrive at the campsite by late afternoon. Then walk down the easy trail for about two hours and arrive at the campsite by late afternoon. Distance covered: 7.5 mi (12 km) Estimated time: 5-6 hours of trekking Accommodation: Camp at 14,578 ft (4417 m) Meals: B/L/D
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Day 07

Yaucha Pass and Jahuacocha Lake

After breakfast, start trekking the moderate route to Yaucha Pass (4800 masl). Stay at the pass for a couple of hours. After breakfast, start trekking the moderate route to Yaucha Pass (4800 masl). Stay at the pass for a couple of hours. After resting, continue descending along the Huacrish ravine for approximately three to four hours, and suddenly you will be surprised by a beautiful panoramic landscape. Jahuacocha Lake lies at the base of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, and Rondoy, a beautiful green-coloured lake at the 4066 masl campsite. After resting, continue descending along the Huacrish ravine for approximately three to four hours, and suddenly you will be surprised by a beautiful panoramic landscape. Jahuacocha Lake lies at the base of the mountains Jirishanca, Yerupaja, and Rondoy, a beautiful green-coloured lake at the 4066 masl campsite. Enjoy the spectacular avalanches coming down from the base of Mount Jirishanca. Enjoy the spectacular avalanches coming down from the base of Mount Jirishanca. Next, head to your camp. Next, head to your camp. Find a typical mountain hut for sheepherders. Find a typical mountain hut for sheepherders. Overnight in Jahuacocha at 4050 masl4.8 mi (7.8 km) - 4-5 hrs of trekkingCamp at 13,365 ft (4050 m)Meals: B/L/D
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Day 08

From Jahuacocha to Cuartelhuain

Start hiking up along Lake Jahuacocha until Solterococha (1 hr 30 min). Start hiking up along Lake Jahuacocha until Solterococha (1 hr 30 min). Proceed to Sambunya Pass and appreciate the finest views of the mountains and lakes (3 hours; elevation: 4800 masl). Proceed to Sambunya Pass and appreciate the finest views of the mountains and lakes (3 hours; elevation: 4800 masl). Soak in the wonderful mountain views. If it is windy, immediately begin descending along the small Rondoy Valley. Soak in the wonderful mountain views. If it is windy, immediately begin descending along the small Rondoy Valley. Hike for about 3 hours and reach the campsite of Cuartelhuain. Hike for about 3 hours and reach the campsite of Cuartelhuain. Dinner and overnight at 4200 masl.
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Day 09

Trek to Mitucocha and Lakeside Camp

After breakfast, get your things ready and start your trek at 8 am. This hike will be a bit difficult because climbing to the pass will take about 2 or 3 hours. After breakfast, get your things ready and start your trek at 8 am. This hike will be a bit difficult because climbing to the pass will take about 2 or 3 hours. From the pass, go down and then climb again for approximately 30 minutes. From the pass, go down and then climb again for approximately 30 minutes. Have lunch after the short climb. Have lunch after the short climb. Take the alternative trail to reach the campsite early and avoid taking the same route the next day. Along this route, appreciate the Andean rabbits called vizcachas. Take the alternative trail to reach the campsite early and avoid taking the same route the next day. Along this route, appreciate the Andean rabbits called vizcachas. Arrive at the campsite early, then go fishing around the lake while your cook prepares dinner. Arrive at the campsite early, then go fishing around the lake while your cook prepares dinner. Camp at 4170 masl
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Day 10

Mountain Views on the Way to Carhuacocha

After breakfast, start trekking at 8 am. After breakfast, start trekking at 8 am. Reach the pass after a 3-hour hike, where you will have lunch. Enjoy the view of white-peaked mountains such as Yerupaja, Jirishanca, and Siula. Reach the pass after a 3-hour hike, where you will have lunch. Enjoy the view of white-peaked mountains such as Yerupaja, Jirishanca, and Siula. Arrive at the campsite around 3 or 4 pm. You will be surprised by a beautiful lake reflecting the mountains' silhouettes in its green-coloured waters. Arrive at the campsite around 3 or 4 pm. You will be surprised by a beautiful lake reflecting the mountains' silhouettes in its green-coloured waters. Set up camp at a special place facing the lake. Set up camp at a special place facing the lake. Camp at 4150 masl 8.7 miles (14 km) - 5-6 hrs of trekking Meals: B/L/D
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Day 11

Siula Lakes and Huyahuash Camp

At 8 am, after breakfast, start your trek. At 8 am, after breakfast, start your trek. Be amazed by the three different-coloured lakes of Siula. Be amazed by the three different-coloured lakes of Siula. Reach Siula Pass at 4850 masl and have lunch next to the Carnicero lakes. Reach Siula Pass at 4850 masl and have lunch next to the Carnicero lakes. Hike down to your campsite at 4350 masl. Hike down to your campsite at 4350 masl. 8.6 miles (13.8 km) 8 hrs of trekking Camp at 14,355 ft (4350 m) Meals: B/L/D
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Day 12

Portachuelo de Huayhuash and Viconga Hot Springs

After breakfast, trek to Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass. After breakfast, trek to Portachuelo de Huayhuash Pass. Proceed down to your campsite at Viconga for lunch. Proceed down to your campsite at Viconga for lunch. Take a stroll to the hot springs, which are a 20-minute walk down from the campsite. Take a stroll to the hot springs, which are a 20-minute walk down from the campsite. 6.8 miles (11 km) 5-6 hrs of trekking Camp at 14,480 ft (4390 m) Meals: B/L/D
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Day 13

Return via Surasaca to Churin

Rise early and start hiking up to Portachuelo Viconga, passing close to Lake Viconga. After two hours of walking, reach Portachuelo Pass at 4500 masl. Rise early and start hiking up to Portachuelo Viconga, passing close to Lake Viconga. After two hours of walking, reach Portachuelo Pass at 4500 masl. Continue walking down for one hour and arrive at Lake Surasaca, then walk along the lake for another two hours, arriving at the bottom of the lake around midday. Continue walking down for one hour and arrive at Lake Surasaca, then walk along the lake for another two hours, arriving at the bottom of the lake around midday. Take your private minibus and drive through the most scenic route. Take your private minibus and drive through the most scenic route. Pass Lake Rumbrococha and travel through the villages of Quiches and Cashaucro at 3500 masl. Pass Lake Rumbrococha and travel through the villages of Quiches and Cashaucro at 3500 masl. Arrive in Oyon for a short break, take pictures, visit the Plaza de Armas, and continue down the valley to Churin district, full of hot springs. Arrive in Oyon for a short break, take pictures, visit the Plaza de Armas, and continue down the valley to Churin district, full of hot springs. Sit down for lunch in a restaurant. Sit down for lunch in a restaurant. Stay overnight at your hotel.
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Day 14

Hot Springs and Drive Back to Lima

Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast and soak in the hot springs one last time to relax all your cramped muscles. Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast and soak in the hot springs one last time to relax all your cramped muscles. Depart from Churin at 9 am. Depart from Churin at 9 am. Drive through a narrow valley beneath rocky walls and a huge area of sugar cane farming fields. Along the way, local vendors offer tourists fresh fruits from the farms. Drive through a narrow valley beneath rocky walls and a huge area of sugar cane farming fields. Along the way, local vendors offer tourists fresh fruits from the farms. Pass through the village of Sayan, where many fruit vendors will offer you fresh produce along the road. Pass through the village of Sayan, where many fruit vendors will offer you fresh produce along the road. Arrive in Huacho around 1 pm for lunch at a recommended restaurant on the Pan American Highway to Lima. Arrive in Huacho around 1 pm for lunch at a recommended restaurant on the Pan American Highway to Lima. Drive directly to Lima and arrive by 6 pm. Drive directly to Lima and arrive by 6 pm. Transfer to your hotel, the airport, or the bus station. Transfer to your hotel, the airport, or the bus station.