Cordillera Blanca Trek
Ref # PECB
Highlights:
- A magnificent trek in the Cordillera Blanca traveling through the most beautiful valleys in altitude and hiking up 7 major passes.
- Acclimatization hike in Cordillera Negra, panorama of the entire Cordillera Blanca.
- A lot of hiking: 10 consecutive days of walking.
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| Group size: | 4 to 12 persons | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What's Included:
- Meeting/assisting at the airport
- Experienced Mountain World Travel English speaking professional guide
- Lodging in mentioned hotels or similar, based on double occupancy
- Full board during the entire trip (from dinner Day 1 to breakfast Day 14)
- All necessary ground transportation
- All of the collective camping and trekking gear
- Services of the local team (cook, helpers, mules care takers)
- All mentioned visits in National Parks and monuments.
Two famous Peruvian massifs, 7 major passes, views of myth-like and some of the most astonishingly aesthetical mountains on Earth. What else could you dream of!!!
South America, Peru
Peru conjures up fascinating images: inaccessible Incan citadels, sparkling mountains turquoise lakes, deserts, volcanoes and virgin forests, colorful markets, exuberant celebrations, Baroque churches. Land of the Incas and the Cordilleras. Reality is even more extraordinary...
Trip Summary
About the Adventure
Rightly deemed "grandiose", the Cordillera Blanca has the most beautiful glacial mountains of South America: spiky peaks, glacial rock faces draped with its famous ice flutes, endless ridges hemmed with huge cornices, turquoise lakes... The landscapes crossed over during this trip are truly extraordinary. In the shadow of these beautiful mountain peaks, shepherds still live in hamlets isolated from the world and perpetuate an ancestral lifestyle.
Itinerary
Day 1/ Arrival in Lima
Day 2/ Road transfer to Huaraz
Day 3/ Cordillera Negra, acclimatization, panoramic views
Day 4/ Caraz - Cashapampa (9,514 feet) - Hualcayan (10,499feet)
Day 5/ Hualcayan - Huishcash (14,108 feet)
Day 6/ Gallo Huacanán Pass (15,748 feet) - Jatun Vientona Pass (15,420 feet) - Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet)
Day 7/ Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet) - Mirador of the Alpamayo - Camp Jancarurish (13,779 feet)
Day 8/ Jancarurish - Q'ara Q'ara Pass (15,846 feet) - Tayapampa (13,123 feet)
Day 9/ Tayapampa - Pucajirca Pass (15,092 feet) - Jancapampa (11,811 feet)
Day 10/ Jancapampa - Tupatupa Pass (14,436 feet) - Huecrococha (12,467 feet)
Day 11/ Laguna Huecrococha - Alto de Pucaraju (15,256 feet) - Cachinapampa (11,811 feet)
Day 12/ Cachinapampa - Colcabamba - Portachuelo de Llanganuco (15,650 feet)- Huraraz
Day 13/ Back to Lima
Day 14/ Depart from Lima.
Day 2/ Road transfer to Huaraz
Day 3/ Cordillera Negra, acclimatization, panoramic views
Day 4/ Caraz - Cashapampa (9,514 feet) - Hualcayan (10,499feet)
Day 5/ Hualcayan - Huishcash (14,108 feet)
Day 6/ Gallo Huacanán Pass (15,748 feet) - Jatun Vientona Pass (15,420 feet) - Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet)
Day 7/ Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet) - Mirador of the Alpamayo - Camp Jancarurish (13,779 feet)
Day 8/ Jancarurish - Q'ara Q'ara Pass (15,846 feet) - Tayapampa (13,123 feet)
Day 9/ Tayapampa - Pucajirca Pass (15,092 feet) - Jancapampa (11,811 feet)
Day 10/ Jancapampa - Tupatupa Pass (14,436 feet) - Huecrococha (12,467 feet)
Day 11/ Laguna Huecrococha - Alto de Pucaraju (15,256 feet) - Cachinapampa (11,811 feet)
Day 12/ Cachinapampa - Colcabamba - Portachuelo de Llanganuco (15,650 feet)- Huraraz
Day 13/ Back to Lima
Day 14/ Depart from Lima.
Detailed Itinerary
The Adventure
Rightly deemed "grandiose", the Cordillera Blanca has the most beautiful glacial mountains of South America: spiky peaks, glacial rock faces draped with its famous ice flutes, endless ridges hemmed with huge cornices, turquoise lakes...
To cite just a few of the myth-like summits: Huascarán Alpamayo, Chacraraju, Artesonraju, Chopicalqui. All of these mountains are among the most aesthetically beautiful on our planet. Unless we want to avoid the use of superlatives in this text, it will be packed with them because the landscape traversed during this trip are is truly extraordinary!
In the shadow of these beautiful peaks, we encounter, isolated from the world, shepherd's hamlets, whose way of life gives us a good overview of the ancestral Andean traditions.
As an introduction to this almost full complete tour of the Cordillera Blanca, we admire the highest peaks in Peru from the exceptional view point that constitutes the foothills of the Cordillera Negra.
To cite just a few of the myth-like summits: Huascarán Alpamayo, Chacraraju, Artesonraju, Chopicalqui. All of these mountains are among the most aesthetically beautiful on our planet. Unless we want to avoid the use of superlatives in this text, it will be packed with them because the landscape traversed during this trip are is truly extraordinary!
In the shadow of these beautiful peaks, we encounter, isolated from the world, shepherd's hamlets, whose way of life gives us a good overview of the ancestral Andean traditions.
As an introduction to this almost full complete tour of the Cordillera Blanca, we admire the highest peaks in Peru from the exceptional view point that constitutes the foothills of the Cordillera Negra.
Itinerary
Day 1/ Arrival in Lima
Meeting/assisting at Lima airport
Transfer to a 4 star hotel located in Miraflores ("chic" suburb of Lima)
Day 2/ Lima - Huaraz
Transfer to the bus terminal, direction Huaraz. The road runs along the Pacific coast, large desert areas and frequent fog, and then a climb up to the Conococha Pass (+ 13,000 feet) where we discover the Huayhuash Cordillera. Arriving in Huaraz, capital of the northern mountainous region, the Peruvian "Chamonix". 8 H drive. Hotel.
Day 3/ The Cordillera Negra
We begin our acclimatization on a hike in the Cordillera Negra, separated from the Cordillera Blanca (need to be consistent) by the Huaraz Valley. Ascend via minibus to Hualón (12,139 feet). From here, walk (distance depending on the desires and stamina of group). If we are courageous, we will push up to the Punta Callan Pass (13,862 feet). Throughout the day, magnificent views of the "20,000 footers" of the Cordillera Blanca: from the peaks near Huaraz (Ranrapalca, Huantsán), the nevado (covered in snow) Copa to Huascaran and Chopicalqui. Head down to the valley and settle in at a local hotel in Caraz.
4 to 6 H walk.
Day 4/ Caraz - Cashapampa (9,514 feet) - Hualcayan (10,499 feet)
Ascent by bus to the village of Cashapampa. Meeting with our carrier's team which generally comes from the small village of Santa Cruz. Start trekking in the Cordillera Blanca. Pass by the thermal Huancarhuaz hot springs where you can swim.
We then follow the path to Hualcayan camp. Ruins of the post Inca time.
3 to 4 H walk. Ascent: 820 feet.
Day 5/ Hualcayan - Huishcash (14,108 feet)
Long climb to the first pass of the circuit. Sustained trail to the camp site. Set up camp and tents.
5 hours of walking. Ascent: 3,609 feet.
Day 6/ Gallo Huacanán Pass (15,748 feet) - Jatun Vientona Pass (15,420 feet) - Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet)
Still hiking up ... But less steep. The vegetation is thinner and the first glacial peaks come closer: Milluacocha and nevado (in Spanish mean covered in snow) Santa Cruz. We arrive at the grandiose site of Laguna Cullicocha which is like a large mirror reflecting the glaciers of Santa Cruz Norte. Gallo Huacanán Pass, then Jatun Vientona Pass (in quetchua, it literally means "strong wind pass").
The view plunges on the other side into the quebrada (deep valley) of Los Cedros, an impenetrable valley, from its lower part. The trail crosses horizontally before descending steeply down to the bottom of the valley (13,451 feet). Camp site.
7 to 8 H walk. Ascent: 3,117 feet; Descent: 2,461feet.
Day 7/ Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet) - Mirador de Alpamayo - Jancarurish Camp (13,780 feet)
A two hour easy climb up to our camp Jancarurish, near the lake of the same name. A jewel of peaks surrounds us. In the background: Alpamayo, considered by many as the most beautiful mountain in the world! From there here, we hike to Laguna Jancarurish, then into the quebrada (deep valley) of Pumapampa to Cerro Mirador (nice beautiful view, obviously!): the perfect pyramid of Alpamayo is right in front of us. Back to the camp.
5 H walk. Ascent: 1,312 feet - Descent: 984 feet.
Day 8/ Jancarurish - Q'ara Q'ara Pass (15,846 feet) - Tayapampa (13,123 feet)
Steep ascent to Q'ara Q'ara Pass. From the pass, the view is lost in the immense Mayobamba valley. Easy descent. Again, the landscape changes when we arrive face to face with another glacial cirque (here, we see another face of the Alpamayo, framed by the nevados (snow covered) Tayapampa and Pucajirca).
Camp at the foot of the pass at the edge of the Tayapampa River. We should hopefully see our first alpacas (cousins of the llama).
5 to 6 H walk. Ascent: 2,133 feet - Descent: 2,789 feet.
Day 9/ Tayapampa - Pucajirca Pass (15,092 feet) - Jancapampa (11,811 feet)
We pass through the small village of Huillca, followed by a sustained climb up to Pucajirca Pass. We have the impression that we are touching the nevado (snow covered) Pucajirca Norte (19,849 feet). Relaxing descent onto Laguna Sactaycocha. We then follow the quebrada (deep valley) of Laurel and arrive on the plain of Jancapampa.
Camp is also situated at the foot of a glacial cirque that is particularly imposing (The three nevados Pucajirca (snow covered) and Taulliraju.
5 H walk -
Ascent = 1,968 feet - Descent = 3,280 feet
Day 10/ Jancapampa - Tupatupa Pass (14,436 feet) - Huecrococha (12,467 feet)
First, following the bottom floor of the immense Jancapampa valley, the trail climbs gradually up to the right. In the village of Pisgospampa, one can see the traditional life of the Andean peasants who grow potatoes and some local cereals.
Easy ascent to a pass at 14,436 feet, again with a terrific view of the peaks, then down via a nice mountain valley to the confluence of two rivers. Another half-hour effort to hike up to Laguna Huecrococha. Camp.
7 H walk. Ascent = 2,625 feet - Descent = 1,968 feet.
Day 11/ Laguna Huecrococha - Alto de Pucaraju (12,256 feet) - Cachinapampa (11,811 feet)
The well-marked trail follows the quebrada (deep valley) of "Comun Pasto" up to Pucaraju Pass. Unique view on a set of summits (Taulliraju, Artesonraju, Pirámide, Chacraraju).
Descent to the quebrada Huaripampa to Cachinapampa camp.
6 H walk. Ascent: 2,789 feet - Descent: 3,445 feet.
Day 12/ Achinapampa - Colcabamba - Portachuelo of Llanganuco (15,650 feet) - Huraraz
Easy descent to the village of Colcabamba (10,827 feet). The trail continues horizontally until the quebrada Morococha. We reach the path at Vaquería where our vehicle awaits us and then leads us to Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass. Here, awaits us, one of the most beautiful views of the Cordillera: to the left, the Huascarán, to the right, separated from the Huascaran by the deep gash of Llanganuco and its emerald green color lakes, the peaks of nevado Huandoy, Pisco, and the serrated edge of the magnificent Chacraraju.
Vehicle ride downhill to the bottom of the valley. Stop at the great Laguna Langanuco, a magnificent emerald lake surrounded by impressive "yosemitiques"-like granite walls! Return to Huaraz. Night in hotel.
3 H walk. Ascent: 656 feet - Descent = 984 feet.
Day 13/ Huaraz - Lima
Back to Lima by bus through the highlands, the Laguna de Conococha at 13,451 feet and descent to the Pacific coast, often foggy at this time of year. 8 H drive. 4 star hotel in Lima.
Day 14/ Depart from Lima
Depending of your flight schedule, free time in Lima. An opportunity to discover some of the many museums that the capital of Peru has to offer, as well as the busy streets and colorful center. Transfer to the airport for return flight.
Meeting/assisting at Lima airport
Transfer to a 4 star hotel located in Miraflores ("chic" suburb of Lima)
Day 2/ Lima - Huaraz
Transfer to the bus terminal, direction Huaraz. The road runs along the Pacific coast, large desert areas and frequent fog, and then a climb up to the Conococha Pass (+ 13,000 feet) where we discover the Huayhuash Cordillera. Arriving in Huaraz, capital of the northern mountainous region, the Peruvian "Chamonix". 8 H drive. Hotel.
Day 3/ The Cordillera Negra
We begin our acclimatization on a hike in the Cordillera Negra, separated from the Cordillera Blanca (need to be consistent) by the Huaraz Valley. Ascend via minibus to Hualón (12,139 feet). From here, walk (distance depending on the desires and stamina of group). If we are courageous, we will push up to the Punta Callan Pass (13,862 feet). Throughout the day, magnificent views of the "20,000 footers" of the Cordillera Blanca: from the peaks near Huaraz (Ranrapalca, Huantsán), the nevado (covered in snow) Copa to Huascaran and Chopicalqui. Head down to the valley and settle in at a local hotel in Caraz.
4 to 6 H walk.
Day 4/ Caraz - Cashapampa (9,514 feet) - Hualcayan (10,499 feet)
Ascent by bus to the village of Cashapampa. Meeting with our carrier's team which generally comes from the small village of Santa Cruz. Start trekking in the Cordillera Blanca. Pass by the thermal Huancarhuaz hot springs where you can swim.
We then follow the path to Hualcayan camp. Ruins of the post Inca time.
3 to 4 H walk. Ascent: 820 feet.
Day 5/ Hualcayan - Huishcash (14,108 feet)
Long climb to the first pass of the circuit. Sustained trail to the camp site. Set up camp and tents.
5 hours of walking. Ascent: 3,609 feet.
Day 6/ Gallo Huacanán Pass (15,748 feet) - Jatun Vientona Pass (15,420 feet) - Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet)
Still hiking up ... But less steep. The vegetation is thinner and the first glacial peaks come closer: Milluacocha and nevado (in Spanish mean covered in snow) Santa Cruz. We arrive at the grandiose site of Laguna Cullicocha which is like a large mirror reflecting the glaciers of Santa Cruz Norte. Gallo Huacanán Pass, then Jatun Vientona Pass (in quetchua, it literally means "strong wind pass").
The view plunges on the other side into the quebrada (deep valley) of Los Cedros, an impenetrable valley, from its lower part. The trail crosses horizontally before descending steeply down to the bottom of the valley (13,451 feet). Camp site.
7 to 8 H walk. Ascent: 3,117 feet; Descent: 2,461feet.
Day 7/ Ruina Pampa (13,451 feet) - Mirador de Alpamayo - Jancarurish Camp (13,780 feet)
A two hour easy climb up to our camp Jancarurish, near the lake of the same name. A jewel of peaks surrounds us. In the background: Alpamayo, considered by many as the most beautiful mountain in the world! From there here, we hike to Laguna Jancarurish, then into the quebrada (deep valley) of Pumapampa to Cerro Mirador (nice beautiful view, obviously!): the perfect pyramid of Alpamayo is right in front of us. Back to the camp.
5 H walk. Ascent: 1,312 feet - Descent: 984 feet.
Day 8/ Jancarurish - Q'ara Q'ara Pass (15,846 feet) - Tayapampa (13,123 feet)
Steep ascent to Q'ara Q'ara Pass. From the pass, the view is lost in the immense Mayobamba valley. Easy descent. Again, the landscape changes when we arrive face to face with another glacial cirque (here, we see another face of the Alpamayo, framed by the nevados (snow covered) Tayapampa and Pucajirca).
Camp at the foot of the pass at the edge of the Tayapampa River. We should hopefully see our first alpacas (cousins of the llama).
5 to 6 H walk. Ascent: 2,133 feet - Descent: 2,789 feet.
Day 9/ Tayapampa - Pucajirca Pass (15,092 feet) - Jancapampa (11,811 feet)
We pass through the small village of Huillca, followed by a sustained climb up to Pucajirca Pass. We have the impression that we are touching the nevado (snow covered) Pucajirca Norte (19,849 feet). Relaxing descent onto Laguna Sactaycocha. We then follow the quebrada (deep valley) of Laurel and arrive on the plain of Jancapampa.
Camp is also situated at the foot of a glacial cirque that is particularly imposing (The three nevados Pucajirca (snow covered) and Taulliraju.
5 H walk -
Ascent = 1,968 feet - Descent = 3,280 feet
Day 10/ Jancapampa - Tupatupa Pass (14,436 feet) - Huecrococha (12,467 feet)
First, following the bottom floor of the immense Jancapampa valley, the trail climbs gradually up to the right. In the village of Pisgospampa, one can see the traditional life of the Andean peasants who grow potatoes and some local cereals.
Easy ascent to a pass at 14,436 feet, again with a terrific view of the peaks, then down via a nice mountain valley to the confluence of two rivers. Another half-hour effort to hike up to Laguna Huecrococha. Camp.
7 H walk. Ascent = 2,625 feet - Descent = 1,968 feet.
Day 11/ Laguna Huecrococha - Alto de Pucaraju (12,256 feet) - Cachinapampa (11,811 feet)
The well-marked trail follows the quebrada (deep valley) of "Comun Pasto" up to Pucaraju Pass. Unique view on a set of summits (Taulliraju, Artesonraju, Pirámide, Chacraraju).
Descent to the quebrada Huaripampa to Cachinapampa camp.
6 H walk. Ascent: 2,789 feet - Descent: 3,445 feet.
Day 12/ Achinapampa - Colcabamba - Portachuelo of Llanganuco (15,650 feet) - Huraraz
Easy descent to the village of Colcabamba (10,827 feet). The trail continues horizontally until the quebrada Morococha. We reach the path at Vaquería where our vehicle awaits us and then leads us to Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass. Here, awaits us, one of the most beautiful views of the Cordillera: to the left, the Huascarán, to the right, separated from the Huascaran by the deep gash of Llanganuco and its emerald green color lakes, the peaks of nevado Huandoy, Pisco, and the serrated edge of the magnificent Chacraraju.
Vehicle ride downhill to the bottom of the valley. Stop at the great Laguna Langanuco, a magnificent emerald lake surrounded by impressive "yosemitiques"-like granite walls! Return to Huaraz. Night in hotel.
3 H walk. Ascent: 656 feet - Descent = 984 feet.
Day 13/ Huaraz - Lima
Back to Lima by bus through the highlands, the Laguna de Conococha at 13,451 feet and descent to the Pacific coast, often foggy at this time of year. 8 H drive. 4 star hotel in Lima.
Day 14/ Depart from Lima
Depending of your flight schedule, free time in Lima. An opportunity to discover some of the many museums that the capital of Peru has to offer, as well as the busy streets and colorful center. Transfer to the airport for return flight.
Itinerary Notes
- The hikes, themselves, should not pose a problem. The stages are from 4 to 7 hours, on trails only (even if they are not always well outlined). However, the altitude should be taken into consideration. The Cordillera Blanca is comprised of 4 main passes (between 14,750 and 15,900 feet high).
- The walking time schedules are given only as an estimate.
- For different reasons involving trip organization, daily schedules and planned altitude gains (ascent or descent) may be modified without any prior notice.
- The walking time schedules are given only as an estimate.
- For different reasons involving trip organization, daily schedules and planned altitude gains (ascent or descent) may be modified without any prior notice.
Luggage Tips
Each participant walks with a light back pack, carrying only the personal items necessary for the day or half day (water bottle, camera, protective clothing, etc). Transport is ensured by the mules and the logistic team during the hikes.
Staff
The guide
An English-speaking professional Peruvian Mountain World Travel guide, mountain hiking specialist.
Local Team
Mules care takers, cooks and helpers (their numbers dependent on our group's size).
An English-speaking professional Peruvian Mountain World Travel guide, mountain hiking specialist.
Local Team
Mules care takers, cooks and helpers (their numbers dependent on our group's size).
Transportation
- For Lima and Huaraz, ground transportation, private air conditioned bus, with professional driver
- Transfer Lima-Huaraz and return, very comfortable regular line bus, air conditioning, video, meals, etc.
- Transfer Lima-Huaraz and return, very comfortable regular line bus, air conditioning, video, meals, etc.
Lodging
Hotel 4 stars in Lima (2 nights)
Hotel 4/3 stars in Huaraz (2 nights), the best available category in this small town.
Local Hotel in Caaraz (1 night)
Camping (9 nights).
Due to our goal of providing quality accommodations, we seek charming and reputable places located in the middle of the most beautiful landscapes, on the most beautiful view-points or close to the departure of the excursions.
We choose those hotels and lodges, not only for the excellent price/quality ratio, but also for its cordiality and hospitality.
During treks in the mountains: nights under tents (mountain dome tent, 2 persons per tent), a toilet tent and a "mess tent" for meals and spending the evenings (tables and folding chairs).
The names of accommodations (hotels, lodges, etc...) when they are indicated, are only indicative. Hotels/Lodges, etc... can be replaced by another equivalent type, according to availability.
Hotel 4/3 stars in Huaraz (2 nights), the best available category in this small town.
Local Hotel in Caaraz (1 night)
Camping (9 nights).
Due to our goal of providing quality accommodations, we seek charming and reputable places located in the middle of the most beautiful landscapes, on the most beautiful view-points or close to the departure of the excursions.
We choose those hotels and lodges, not only for the excellent price/quality ratio, but also for its cordiality and hospitality.
During treks in the mountains: nights under tents (mountain dome tent, 2 persons per tent), a toilet tent and a "mess tent" for meals and spending the evenings (tables and folding chairs).
The names of accommodations (hotels, lodges, etc...) when they are indicated, are only indicative. Hotels/Lodges, etc... can be replaced by another equivalent type, according to availability.
Food and Beverages
When in town
Breakfast and evening meal taken at the restaurant.
During the treks
Lunches are usually in the form of a hearty picnic and or cold cooked meals. The dinners are prepared by the cook. Hearty and varied, they are made from foods purchased on the spot, including the meat in the villages.
Copious snacks for trekking, cereal bars, dried fruits, biscuits, cheese are also purchased locally. In Peru, you can now find a wide assortment of products, some very similar to those found in North America (chocolate bars, cereals, etc....) We will also enjoy other products with more "local color" (eg excellent quinoa bars).
Beverages
- Mineral water provided for travel and in the restaurants, along with mate (tea or infusion at the end of the meal).
- During the trekking, hot drinks provided with the opportunity to fill up your water bottles in the morning. You should also take tablets to treat the water and you can replenish your water at the sources or mountain brooks. Some evenings, you will also have a chance to taste other typical Peruvian drinks (the famous Pisco sour drink, Peruvian red wine ...)!
Breakfast and evening meal taken at the restaurant.
During the treks
Lunches are usually in the form of a hearty picnic and or cold cooked meals. The dinners are prepared by the cook. Hearty and varied, they are made from foods purchased on the spot, including the meat in the villages.
Copious snacks for trekking, cereal bars, dried fruits, biscuits, cheese are also purchased locally. In Peru, you can now find a wide assortment of products, some very similar to those found in North America (chocolate bars, cereals, etc....) We will also enjoy other products with more "local color" (eg excellent quinoa bars).
Beverages
- Mineral water provided for travel and in the restaurants, along with mate (tea or infusion at the end of the meal).
- During the trekking, hot drinks provided with the opportunity to fill up your water bottles in the morning. You should also take tablets to treat the water and you can replenish your water at the sources or mountain brooks. Some evenings, you will also have a chance to taste other typical Peruvian drinks (the famous Pisco sour drink, Peruvian red wine ...)!
Additional Information
Although we are an experienced adventure travel company doing our best to respect the itinerary schedule as presented on this detailed itinerary, there is always the possibility that we may need to modify it for different reasons beyond our control. Please read the Registration Conditions: Terms and Booking conditions – Limitations of Liability.
Important Information
What's Not Included
- International flight in/out Lima
- All services mentioned in Services +/extensions /options
- Personal medical & Travel Insurance
- All items not expressively mentioned in "What's included".
Extra Costs
- Airport taxes (to date $ 34 per person) for nternational flight
- Drinks (except mineral water during meals at restaurant)
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for guides and drivers
- All items not expressively mentioned in ‘What's included".
Air Travel
As airfare is NOT included in our adventures, please check if your trip
is "a guaranteed departure" before confirming your own airline travel
arrangements. You can check your trip status at the Mountain World Travel website or contact the Mountain World Travel office
at 1-970-544-WALK (1-970-544-9255) or at 1 888-MWT-TREK (698-8735).
Our preferred airlines to fly to Lima:
- Taca: flights from Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco...
- American Airlines: flights from anywhere in the States through Los Angeles, Miami, New York
- Delta: flights from anywhere in the States through Atlanta
- United: in cooperation with Lan, flights from anywhere in the States.
Our preferred airlines to fly to Lima:
- Taca: flights from Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco...
- American Airlines: flights from anywhere in the States through Los Angeles, Miami, New York
- Delta: flights from anywhere in the States through Atlanta
- United: in cooperation with Lan, flights from anywhere in the States.
Foreign-Entry Requirements
Formalities for US, Canada, Australia, NZ passport travelers: a valid passport; US citizens are admitted to Peru for up to 90 days.
For US Citizens, please check with US Government Travel Entry Exit Requirements
For other nationalities, please contact the Peruvian embassy of your country.
For US Citizens, please check with US Government Travel Entry Exit Requirements
For other nationalities, please contact the Peruvian embassy of your country.
Health and First Aid
Vaccines
No vaccine is obligatory. We advise you however, to be up date with
traditional vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, typhoid fever.
Vaccination against hepatitis A and B recommended.
A treatment against Malaria is necessary as this trip is visiting Amazonia.
For more information visit the website of the US Department of Health
Dentist and doctor
Physical Examination prior to your departure is recommended.
Acclimatization and preventive treatment against altitude sickness
We conceive our routes by first taking into consideration the best
means for "altitude acclimatization". However, it is preferable to
consider, with your doctor, a preventive treatment against altitude
sickness (Diamox) and to check your capacity to evolve in altitude
(specific tests may be considered).
Please visit: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/yellowBookCh6-AltitudeIllness.aspx
Physical Preparation
LEVEL 4
3 months prior: Hike 10 to 12 miles every weekend or on two consecutive days OR if you are regularly committed, on an annual basis, to another sports activity that develops stamina (jogging, cycling or swimming) for a cumulative duration of 2 to 3 hours per week (without excessive shortness of breath or exceptional fatigue), you should be up to speed.
3 months prior: Hike 10 to 12 miles every weekend or on two consecutive days OR if you are regularly committed, on an annual basis, to another sports activity that develops stamina (jogging, cycling or swimming) for a cumulative duration of 2 to 3 hours per week (without excessive shortness of breath or exceptional fatigue), you should be up to speed.
Equipment
Basic equipment
- A warm fleece hat
- A cap or a hat to protect from the sun
- Sun glasses (minimum index 3 or 4 for high mountain)
- Thermal top and bottom, short and long) underwear (fast drying).
- Fleece turtle neck top
- A warm fleece jacket (light weight/well insulated).
- A waterproof/breathable shell jacket (Gore-Tex).
- A pair of gloves
- A rain poncho
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight hiking long pants
- A Camelback or a water bottle.
Shoes and technical material
- Hiking socks
- Waterproof ankle hiking boots and a sole offering good traction.
- Gaiters
- Head lamp
- A pair of telescopic walking poles
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag (temperature of comfort 23/32° F).
Luggage
- A back pack equipped with broad straps, with an adjustable anatomical back reinforcement, and a capacity of 7 to 9 gallons, for your daily belongings
- a soft travel bag, which can hold between 18 to 23 gallons that will be transported by the porter team or by vehicle during the day.
Miscellaneous
- A change of clothes.
- A pair of replacement shoe laces
- A dop-kit and a bath towel.
- Toilet paper.
- A pocket knife (not in carry on luggage).
- Some plastic bags to protect your belongings.
- A bathing suit.
- A small pocket anti-theft protection device, to always keep on yourself, along with your identity papers, money, certificate of insurance.
Some advice
During your flight your back pack should contain fragile and useful items that you might need while on the plane (camera, memory cards, jacket, books, magazines, medication, dop-kit etc).
- A warm fleece hat
- A cap or a hat to protect from the sun
- Sun glasses (minimum index 3 or 4 for high mountain)
- Thermal top and bottom, short and long) underwear (fast drying).
- Fleece turtle neck top
- A warm fleece jacket (light weight/well insulated).
- A waterproof/breathable shell jacket (Gore-Tex).
- A pair of gloves
- A rain poncho
- Hiking shorts
- Lightweight hiking long pants
- A Camelback or a water bottle.
Shoes and technical material
- Hiking socks
- Waterproof ankle hiking boots and a sole offering good traction.
- Gaiters
- Head lamp
- A pair of telescopic walking poles
Sleeping
- Sleeping bag (temperature of comfort 23/32° F).
Luggage
- A back pack equipped with broad straps, with an adjustable anatomical back reinforcement, and a capacity of 7 to 9 gallons, for your daily belongings
- a soft travel bag, which can hold between 18 to 23 gallons that will be transported by the porter team or by vehicle during the day.
Miscellaneous
- A change of clothes.
- A pair of replacement shoe laces
- A dop-kit and a bath towel.
- Toilet paper.
- A pocket knife (not in carry on luggage).
- Some plastic bags to protect your belongings.
- A bathing suit.
- A small pocket anti-theft protection device, to always keep on yourself, along with your identity papers, money, certificate of insurance.
Some advice
During your flight your back pack should contain fragile and useful items that you might need while on the plane (camera, memory cards, jacket, books, magazines, medication, dop-kit etc).
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