This is one of the most popular trekkings in the Andes, where you will enjoy of beautiful landscapes and an amazing adventure.
The white Andes is the highest tropical mountain range in the world. It has an extension of 180 Km. There are more than 60 snow-capped mountains over 5,000 m.a.s.l, more than 30 snow-capped mountains over 5,500 m.a.s.l. and more than 30 snow-capped mountains over 6,000 m.a.s.l. They are crowned by the Huascaran Mountain, the second highest mountain in South America located at 6,768 m.a.s.l.
Finally, the Alpamayo Mountain was chosen as the most beautiful mountain in the world.
THE WHITE ANDES AND THE ALPAMAYO
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:
- Transfers airport / hotel / airport
- Transfers for excursions mentioned in the program
- Excursions indicated in the program
- Local guides
- 5 accommodation nights in Ancash
- tour of the Huaripampa Ravine
- Punta Union trekking
- excursion to the quebrada de Jatuncocha
- trekking at the village of Cashapampa
- All breakfasts
- Permanent assistance of our staff
THE PROGRAM DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls or other expenses at the hotels
- Doctor visits or medicines expenses
- Meals that are not specified in the program
- Excursions that are not specified in the program
- Air tickets
TOUR DETAILS:
Day 1 LIMA / HUARAZ
This morning we depart Lima by bus for an eight-hour journey to the climbing centre of Huaraz.
Reception and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight.
Day 2 HUARAZ / LLANGANUCO / PORTACHUELO /
VAQUERIA / HUARIPAMPA.
Breakfast. Departure from Huaraz heading north, through the Callejon de Huaylas.
We begin our climb toward the Cordillera Blanca, until reaching the Laguna de Llanganuco and appreciate snow peaks such as: Huascaran ( 6, 768 mts), Huandoy (6, 395 mts), and Yanapacha (5, 460 mts) among others. Immmediately after we start our journey at Vaqueria and we enter the Quebrada de Huaripampa, where we set first camp at 3, 600 meters above sea level.
Day 3 HUARIPAMPA / PUNTA UNION / TUALLIPAMPA.
Breakfast. At the agreed time we continue our journey by the Quebrada de Huaripampa appreciating in full magnitud the beauty of flora of the Cordillera Blanca, including : The Quienuales forrests, its praries, etc… We continue the trekking, climbing up to the Punta Union point, from where we will enjoy a fabulous view of the Quebrada Santa Cruz and the Taulliraju, Ranrahirca, Quitaraju, Artesonraju snow peaks among others decorated by the beautiful lakes in the surroundings. Later we will go deep into the Taullipampa plains. Our second campsite is located here.
Day 4 TAULLIPAMPA / VIEWPOINT OF ALPAMAYO / JATUNCOCHA / LLAMACORRAL
Breakfast. At the correct hour we begin our excursion to the Quebrada de Jatuncocha, where we will appreciate the most beautiful mountain in the world: The Alpamayo at 5, 947 meters above sea level. We ‘ ll also visit the base for the Andean explorers that climb these snow peaks, to later return to our camp and continue our stroll through the Quebrada de Santa Cruz, passing by the Jatuncocha Lake, until reaching LLAMACORRAL where will set our third campsite.
Day 5 LLAMACORRAL / CASHAPAMPA / CARAZ
Breakfast. IN the morning we continue our descend along the Quebrada de Santa Cruz and we’ll appreciate some water falls of special beauty originated by the glacial melting of the snow peaks. We conclude our trekking at the village of Cashapampa, where we will board the transportation with destination, Caraz. Stay overnight in the hotel. (If you want you can sleep in Huaraz)
NOTES:
1- PASSPORTS, VISAS & RECIPROCITY FEES
Passengers are responsible for having a valid passport (valid at least 6months before travel) and any visas required.
Peru may require visa for some nationalities. Please note that some countries require a reciprocity entrance fee.
This information is subject to government changes without any notice. Please check each of your countries destinations base on your citizenship for your specific personal documents.
2-FLIGHTS
PAT RECOMMENDS CONFIRMING ALL YOUR FLIGHTS (domestic and international) at least 24 hours prior departure time. If possible make your web check in to confirm your seats numbers and confirm departure time. PAT Travel is NOT responsible for any airlines re-schedule of flights.
3-PRICES LAND SERVICES & FLIGHT FARES:
Prices are per person and are expressed in US dollars. Prices are subject to change without any notice.
The CHD rate applies for children from 2 to 10 years traveling accompanied by two adults and sharing a bed with them. Maximum 1 child is allowed with CHD rate per room. If you require additional bed you must pay an extra cost.
Price valid for foreigners or Peruvians not resident in Peru. The program is subject to spaces. Prices are subject to change without prior notice and can only be guaranteed once the reservation is made. For more information, please contact your reservations executive.
Please note that the ticket prices & taxes may change. The rate is not guaranteed until the actual time of ticketing of full payment. Note that all Airfares payments are immediate, and completely separate from any deposits that apply to your land tour. Once ticketed, the Airline fare rules apply to any changes or cancellations.
4- TRAVEL INSURANCE:
PERU A TRAVEL strongly recommends travel insurance for your trips.
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