HUAYHUASH, THE MIRRORS OF THE SKY   10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS

DAY 1.- HUARAZ - CHIQUIAN - LLAMAC - CUARTELHUAIN.
The port of entry to the trail is Huaraz, a nice town in the Andes, surrounded by beautiful mountains, called Cordillera Blanca. Departing on a private vehicle, taking the road that goes by Conococha, going towards Chiquian and continues to Llamac on the new road, heading up the valley , passing the village of Pocpa, Palca, arriving to Cuartelhuain. Camp. 

DAY 2.- CUARTELHUAIN - MITUCOCHA LAKE.
This is a medium day, the trail goes to the Cacananpunta Pass. From here you will have a great view of the mountain side. Going down to the valley and arriving close by to the lake of Mitucocha. Camp. 

DAY 3.- MITUCOCHA - CARHUACOCHA LAKE.
Starts up to the Pass of Carhuac, arriving to the Carhuacocha lake, which is one of the highlights of the trail. Here you will see the Yerupaja, Jirishanca, Siula just above the lake, an spectacular view. Camp. 

DAY 4.- CARHUACOCHA - HUAYHUASH.
After breakfast starts the trail to Huayhuash. There is two trails to the next camp one is by the Carnicero Pass, long day and strong hike, were you get to see three lakes lined up. The second is by the normal route. This decision is made by the group, its according to the fitness of the persons. Arrival to Huayhuash. Camp.

DAY 5.- HUAYHUASH - VICONGA.
Walking up to this pass were you get the view of the Raura Range. Going down next to the Viconga Lake to the valley of Cuyoc. There is a hot spring about 20 min. from the campsite. Camp. 

DAY 6.- VICONGA - GUANACPATAY.
Day starts with a walk towards the Cuyoc Pass, having a splendid site view of the mountain range. As you go down you will see these amazing rock formations and a deep valley in the puna. Camp. 

DAY 7.- GUANACPATAY - HUATIAC.
This day, starts the walk to the Quebrada Calinca, heading to Huallapa where a steep climb starts to get to Huatiac. Camp.

DAY 8.- HUATIAC - JAHUACOCHA.
Early in the morning the hike starts, this is a long and hard day, with two passes to be made. First the Tapush Pass and second the Lauche Pass, where the scenery of this impressive group of peaks appear. Heading down into a small valley to arrive to the Jahuacocha lake. Camp.

DAY 9.- JAHUACOCHA - LLAMAC - CHIQIAN - HUARAZ.
This day the climb starts toward Pampa Llamac, having good views of the area. Going down this zigzag trail to the bottom of the valley, were this small village of Llamac is located. From here, you start back, on this dirt road on a private vehicle through the Achin valley, and arriving to Chiquian to continue on a paved road to Conococha and heading to the Callejon de Huaylas, ending back in Huaraz. 

*NOTE: The trail can be done in 12 days (+2 rest days) and 14 days (2 rest days + Siula, "Touching the Void"). This is private service, on request, only.

SERVICE & COST 

INCLUDES:

OFFICE WORK:
- Reservation
- Le Dossier (Opening of file)
- Communications
- Permanent Assistance

ON THE TREK:
- Transportation on private vehicle to the head of trail IN/OUT.
- Two persons tent and mattresses.
- All meals in the trek.
- Cooking-food utensils.
- Kitchen Tent and Bathroom tent. 
- Staff: Cook-Guide and Donkey driver. 
- Donkeys to carry up to 10 kilos (22 pounds) of personal gear. 
- Entry fee to the different localities and campsites.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Sleeping Bag. 
- Tips.
- Neither any type of insurance or rescues.

COST PER PERSON : $520.00
NOTE: Price is for a Pull Service (a non-private group).

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