Alpamayo 9 Day Trek
One of the longest treks but most worthwhile treks near Huaraz.
The Alpamayo trek is considered as one of the best treks in Peru. Although it is 9 days, the views, landscape and wildlife you will encounter will reward well your efforts.
The Cordillera Blanca, is home to Peru’s highest mountains and glaciers. It is one of the regions with the greatest water reserve in the world. It is the best place for trekking, ice climbing and mountaineering. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of discovering this amazing Cordillera.
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Highlights
- Enjoy the scenic views of the Cordillera Blanca
- Visit Janca Rurish Camp at 4,250m with the best view of Alpamayo, admire archeological remains Ruina Pampa
- Enjoy Laguna Cullicocha which has the best views of the trek culminating at 4,620m
- See famous Alpamayo, considered the most beautiful mountain in the world, at 5,940m
- Learn about the local culture, discover myths and beliefs about Cordillera Blanca
- Observe spectacular fauna in their natural habitat (Alpacas, Condors, etc.)
- Enjoy our helpful staff and knowledgeable guides
- Enjoy tasty meals that are freshly made and offer vegan, vegetarian, or other dietary preferences without paying any additional fees.
- Hike through the different types of landscapes, such as rocky valleys, grassy hills, turquoise lagunas and snowy peaks
- Reach 4,850 meters (15,910 feet) in elevation along the Osoruri Pass
- Hike one of the world´s best treks
- Sleep in comfort under the stars in our premium quality mountain gear
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Maximum Altitud: 4,860 meters above sea level Osoruri Pass
Distance: 96 kilometers
Price: s/ 2,500
Itinerary
Day 1 – Huaraz to Cashapampa to Llamacoral
Our private tranportation service comes to pick you up at your hostel at 6am to drive you to Cashapampa (2,900m) where we will start the Alpamayo trekking. We will hike up to Llamacoral at an altitude of 3,750m where we will camp for the night.
Hiking time: 6 hours
Day 2 – Llamacoral to Taullipampa
After breakfast, we start walking 7:30am to reach Taullipampa at 4,250m. If you are brave enough you have the option to walk up to the Alpamayo Viewpoint (4,430m) to have a panoramic view of the Cordillera Blanca and the most beautiful mountains of the region.
Hiking time: 7 hours
Day 3 – Taullipampa to Tuctu
On this day, we climb up the first pass of the trek: Punta Unión Pass at 4,750m. After this, we will descend to Tuctu, our camp for the night, at 4,200m.
Hiking time: 6 hours
Day 4 – Tuctu to Quisuar
After breakast, we start our ascent to Alto Pucarajú Pass at 4,640m. It is one of the most mesmerizing passes of this trek because you have a sweeping view on Huascaran (6,768m), Artesonrajú (6,025m) and Alpamayo (5,940m). We then descend into Quisuar camp at 3,800m where we spend the night.
Hiking time: 8 hours
Day 5 – Quisuar to Jancapampa
We climb up to 4,400m and the Tupatupa Pass, and then descend back into Jancapampa (3,600m). This day is beautiful because you walk a long time along Quenual forest, a native tree from the region. You will also have the opportunity to buy snacks and drinks from the local farmers.
Hiking time: 8 hours
Day 6 – Jancapampa to Huillca
On this day we go up to Yanacón Pass at 4,600m and descend to Huillca camp at 4,000m. In the Huillca camp, farmers raise alpacas and llamas, which you will be able to observe.
Hiking time: 8 hours
Day 7 – Huillca to Jancarurish
We will hike up to Caracara Pass at 4,850m and sleep at Jancarurish Camp at 4,250m. You can have a great view of the famous pyramidal face of the Alpamayo mountain from the camp.
Hiking time: 8 hours
Day 8 – Jancarurish to Osoruri
Today we go to Osoruri Pass at 4,850m, the highest pass of the trek, and camp at 4,620m. We will walk through Ruinapampa where we can observe archeological remains.
Hiking time: 9 hours
Day 9 – Osoruri to Hualcallan
On our last day we will walk down 1.5km to Hualcallan situated at 3,140m. Our private transport back to Huaraz will be waiting for us to end the treck,
Hiking time: 7 hours
Includes
- Every morning coca tea when you wake up
- 5 meals per day: Breakfast, Snack for hiking, Lunch, Tea time, Dinner.
- Vegetarian food is available
- Sleeping tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and warm blanket
- Kitchen tent
- Dining tent
- Washroom tent
- Certificated Trekking guide (English speaking)
- Cook
- Arrieros (donkey driver) and donkeys
- 8 kg of personal belongings to be carried by the donkeys
- Kitchen and dining full utensils
- First aid kit, oxygen tank and emergency horse in case of altitude sickness
- Private transport from hotel the first day and back to Huaraz on the last day
- Boiled drinking water every morning after the first day
- Entrance and camping fee (s/ 150)
Doesn’t include
- Personal Trekking gear
- First day breakfast
- Last day lunch and dinner
- Transfer from Lima
- Any food and beverages sold on the way
- Tips