Flight from Europe to Lima. Overnight in Lima hotel

Lima - Arrival in Lima - a large city with a population of approximately 11 million - the largest city in South America. Rest. If you wish, explore the city on your own. Overnight Hotel

Lima by bus to Huaraz is 400km & takes 8 hours, Option to take a 50-minute flight with LATAM. Arrival in Huaraz

Huaraz - This ride follows the Pan American highway north across the impressive Pacific coastal desert. Continuing toward higher terrain, we pass through the Cordillera Negra (Black Range) at Conococha Pass (4020 m) into the Santa Valley and Huaraz (3100m.) Once across the pass, you’ll see a charming view of the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca, without a doubt some of the most impressive scenery in the world. You can also fly via LATAM-PERU - flight duration 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel

Huaraz - Trekking to Laguna Wilcacoha (3725 m) - Camping in Cordillera Negra back to Huaraz

Laguna Wilcacocha - For acclimatization we visit the Cordillera Negra, where you can see a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca. We’ll have a chance to see wild ducks on the beautiful lake. Wilcacocha, because of its location, is an exceptional viewpoint for the Cordillera Blanca, allowing us to identify peaks (from north to south) Huandoy, Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Hualcan, Copa,Vallunaraju, Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Churup, and many more. Overnight Hotel

Huaraz (3100 m) - Privat transport to Pitec (3850 m) - Trekking Hike to Laguna Churup (4450 m), back Hotel in Huaraz

Laguna Churup - The trail to Laguna Churup is one of the classic hikes of the Cordillera Blanca, challenging but a great acclimatization route. We drive to the village of Llupa, and from there begin our hike on an ancient Inca trail to Laguna (Lake) Churup. The trail gets narrow and steep, including a small section with fixed ropes. It‘s one of the most beautiful places in this varied mountain region. Churup Peak rises above the lake, a wild rocky mountain with glaciers and cliffs 5,400 meters above sea level. Here we can continue climbing and do a loop to the Churup summit trail before returning to the trailhead and back to Huaraz for the night. Overnight Hotel

Acclimatization days: Huaraz - Tranfer to Paso Punta Olimpica (4736 m) - Nevado Mateo (5150 m), one-day guided ascent

Huaraz - Transfer to Yuracoral (3850 m) - Cebollapampa - Transfer via Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) – Amapampa Camp (4250 m)

Camp Amapampa - Trekking to Punta Union Pass (4750 m) - Taullipampa Camp (4250 m) - Alpamayo Base Camp (4300 m)

Alpamayo - Today we cross Punta Union Pass. From the pass we can see all of the Santa Cruz valley and the trail that we will follow. After stopping for a while on the pass for photos, we descend to Taullipampa camp (4,250 m) and then continue to Alpamayo Base Camp. From this point we can already see Alpamayo, the goal of our expedition. Camp at Quebrada Arhuecocha (4,300 m). Overnight Camp

Alpamayo Base Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Moraine Camp (4900 m)

Alpamayo - Today we have a good breakfast and prepare the expedition equipment for Alpamayo, from here we begin using a local team (porters, cook and local guides), who will help us carry everything. We set out for the moraine after a small lunch in Base Camp. The trail takes us across the steep moraine at the tongue of the glacier to Moraine Camp (4,900 m). Overnight Camp

Moraine Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo High Camp (5300 m)

Alpamayo - Alpamayo High Camp is on the steep glacier at the base of Alpamayo and Quitaraju. Due to the constant shrinkage of the glacier, every year we find a different situation along this section. We find magnificent views from High Camp the summit looks close enough to touch! We have dinner a bit early because we must rise very early, for the long day that awaits us tomorrow. High Camp (5,300 m). Overnight Camp

High Camp - Ascend to Alpamayo Summit (5947 m) - High Camp (5300 m) or Descend to Base Camp (4300 m)

Alpamayo - Summit day! One possible route is the French route, a 60 to 80 degree wall of ice which narrows toward the top. . Above the wall, you need to conquer a few meters to the highest point of the narrow ridge. At the summit, you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca! The neighboring peak of Quitaraju (6,036 m) is almost within striking distance; and to the southwest you can see the remarkable summit of Huascarán (6,768 m.) After a brief rest and photos at the summit, we return quickly to High Camp via a rappel down the route we came up. In good weather, the climb to the summit and return to base camp can be done before noon. The ascent takes 5-6 hours, while the descent takes about 2-3 hours. If participants are tired, we can stay one more night in High Camp. If everyone feels fine, which is usual, we descend to Alpamayo Base Camp (4,300 m). Overnight Camp

Reserve or Rest day in Alpamayo Base Camp (4300 m)

Alpamayo - Extra day scheduled in case of bad weather or to return to Base Camp if staying the previous night in High Camp. Overnight Camp

Base Camp - Descent through via Quebrada Santa Cruz - Cashapampa - Transfer to Huaraz

Huaraz - Today we rise early in order to begin our hike, descending through the Santa Cruz valley to Cashapampa (about 6 hours.) In this village our minibus awaits to take us and the local expedition team back to Huaraz. Lodging at the hotel. Overnight Hotel

Rest Day in Huaraz - Relax option go to the Baños Termales

Huaraz - Rest day in Huaraz. Optional: Rock climbing at the walls of Chancas. A classic location for many rock climbing enthusiasts. This area is 40 minutes north of Huaraz. It was developed thanks to the guides of Don Bosco in the Andes (a non-profit organization dedicated to developing tourism) in 1997. It has 8 developed routes of different difficulties. It is a good place to spend a quiet day in nature and then visit the local hot springs to relax aching muscles. Overnight Hotel

Huaraz (3100 m) - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Ascend to Chopicalqui Moraine Camp (4900 m)

Chopicalqui - After breakfast we begin to prepare our mountaineering equipment; Huaraz (3100 m) - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Trekking to Chopicalqui Base Camp (4350 m) - Continuing Ascend to Chopicalqui Moraine Camp (4900 m), with our private transport which will take 3-3.5 hours and the climb to Moraine Camp of Chopicalqui trekking up which will take 5 hours. Overnight Camp

Moraine Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui High Camp (5350 m)

Chopicalqui - First we climb over the rocky moraine to the glacier. Then over the different slopes of the glacier, crossing various crevasses to camp on the glacier at High Camp. 5-6 hours. Overnight Camp

High Camp - Ascend to Chopicalqui Summit (6345 m) - Base Camp (4350m)

Chopicalqui - Chopicalqui is a demanding mountain, and the culmination of our expedition. Climb to the summit. There are seracs and crevasses to cross and sections of technical walls to climb. On the final section we have some 8-10 meters of 75º -80º slope. Descend to High Camp or Moraine Camp and continue to Base Camp. 10-13 hours today. Overnight Camp

Base Camp Chopicalqui - Transfer via Quebrada Llanganuco - Huaraz

Huaraz - Today we prepare to leave early, from Moraine Camp or Base Camp to the highway, where we find our private bus. Now is the time to say goodbye to the Llanganuo Valley. Lodging at the hotel in Huaraz. Overnight Hotel

Huaraz - By bus 8 hour ride to Lima. Option to take a 50-minute flight with LATAM. Arrival in Lima

Lima - Options: Flight or bus. Flights are via LC-Peru and last 50 minutes. Overnight Hotel

From Hotel in Lima - Transfer to the Airport - Back to Home

Lima - Arrival in USA or Austria, Switzerland,Germany, etc. Overnight flight

Arrival in Europe or the country of origin

United States - Arrival in USA or Austria, Switzerland,Germany, etc. Overnight Home
Note: It is very important to know, if for some reason the snowy Huascaran is closed or cannot be climbed, the second alternative is the Nevado Chopicalqui or Tocllaraju.

• Hotel in Huaraz category 3 stars according the itinerary: Hotel Valery or Rubi or similar
• All transfers: airport to Lima hotel, hotel to bus station (round trip), and Lima hotel to airport.
• Base Camp set up: dining tent with table and chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
• All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc.
• Bus Lima/Huaraz/Lima: Cruz del Sur or similar
• Lunch
• Hotel in Lima category 3 stars very center, Hotel Kamana *
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Single tents available on request (at Base Camp only)
• Donkeys and donkey drivers
• Cook for the expedition
• Acclimatization tours according to the itinerary
• Certified High Mountain Guide UIAGM, ratio 1 x 2 clients and Trekking Guide
• Experienced climbing porter(s)
• Meals (breakfast, all snacks, lunch, afternoon tea, large dinner) during the trek
• Personal tents for clients & crew
• Private transportation during the tour according to the travel program
• Enter fees to the Huascaran National Park

• Meals and drinks in the city: Restaurants on the city Lima and Huaraz
• Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
• Extra hotel nights due to program changes
• Tips for the staff at the end of the expedition
• Travel accident and health insurance
• Exit tax at the airport in Lima
• Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
• Personal expenses

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