Acclimatizing Full-Day Community Support Tour

Callejon de Huaylas - Community Support Acclimatizing Full-Day Tour
This essential acclimatizing tour is also a charity event. When you pay for this tour, 5% of the price is allocated to purchase goods for a selected person or village in need. This benefit is organized in the presence of contributors, allowing those who purchase our tours and travel products to enjoy a visit to a chosen location. We do not favor any specific village, community, or individual; instead, we randomly select a village or community far from the city and carefully investigate their needs with the help of local governors, priests, or other special individuals. Once we identify a person, children, elderly, homeless, or community in genuine need, we schedule them for the next acclimatizing tour. This full-day visit includes a well-planned itinerary with stops at lakes, viewpoints, natural tourist spots, local artisans, and opportunities to observe local traditions and culture. Upon arrival, we make the donation in the presence of contributors, ensuring transparency and direct impact, unlike many large organizations where donations end up in luxury offices or black bank accounts. By participating in this tour, you create lasting memories and make a real difference. We deeply appreciate your support on behalf of the Huaraz and surrounding communities. The tour concludes with a return to the Huaraz Hotel, with an estimated arrival time of 7 pm.

Huaraz – Cashapampa - Llamacorral

Callejon de Huaylas - Depart from Huaraz, heading north and passing through several towns such as Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz, before driving up to Cashapampa village. Meet the donkey drivers and donkeys, then start a 4-hour hike, setting up camp at Llamacorral at 3800 meters above sea level (masl). The distance from Huaraz to Cashapampa is approximately 96 km, taking about 2 hours and 33 minutes by car, followed by a 3-hour and 30-minute hike from Cashapampa to Llamacorral.

Llamacorral – Taullipampa

Alpamayo - After breakfast at the campsite, hike to the south base camp of Alpamayo, enjoying spectacular views of the white mountains. Visit Arhueycocha Lake and camp at Taullipampa at 4200 masl. The hiking distance is approximately 10 km, taking about 6 hours.

Taullipampa – Punta Union – Tuctu

Alpamayo - Begin with a moderate hike for the first couple of hours, then ascend to the highest pass of Punta Union at 4800 masl, offering wonderful views of the surrounding snow peaks. Continue descending to Tuctupampa at 4350 masl. The walking distance is approximately 9 km, taking about 8 hours.

Tuctu – Pucajirca Pass – Quisuar

Alpamayo - Today’s hike involves a 3-hour zig-zag ascent to Alto Pucahirca Pass at 4700 masl, followed by a descent to Huecroncocha, and setting up camp at Quisuar at 3900 masl. The walking distance is about 12 km, taking approximately 8 hours.

Quisuar - Tupatupa Pass – Jancapampa

Alpamayo - After breakfast, hike for about two hours, then ascend to Tupatupa Pass at 4450 masl, and continue descending to Jancapampa, setting up camp amidst beautiful mountain scenery at 3800 masl. The walking distance is about 12 km, taking approximately 8 hours.

Jancapampa – Yanacon Pass – Huillca

Alpamayo - Ascend to Yanacon Pass at 4850 masl, considered the most challenging pass in this circuit, then descend to Huillca campsite at 4300 masl. The walking distance is about 14 km, taking approximately 8 hours.

Huillca – Safuna – Mesapata Pass – Tayapampa

Alpamayo - Hike to Lake Safuna, then ascend to Mesapata Pass at 4500 masl, followed by a descent of a couple of hours. The total hiking distance is about 10 km, taking approximately 7 hours.

Tayapampa – Caracara Pass – Jancarurish

Alpamayo - Early morning ascent to Caracara Windy Pass at 4850 masl, then descend deeply, enjoying beautiful views of the Santa Cruz massif and the pyramidal Alpamayo, considered one of the world’s most beautiful mountains. Set up camp at the North Base Camp of Alpamayo, called Jancarurish, at 4250 masl. Dinner and overnight stay. The hiking distance is about 10 km, taking approximately 8 hours.

Jancarurish – North Face Base Camp Alpamayo

Alpamayo - Enjoy a free day to rest and explore at your own pace. Hike to the base camp of Alpamayo or Santa Cruz, or simply relax at the campsite. Dinner and overnight stay at 4250 masl. Walking distance varies according to your preference.

Jancarurish – Ruinapampa – Ichic Vientona – Osoruri

Alpamayo - Morning descent along the Cedros Valley for a couple of hours to reach Ruinapampa. After a short rest, start a zigzag trail for about three hours, reaching the highest pass of Ichic Vientona at 4750 masl. From the pass, it’s approximately one hour to the campsite at Osoruri at 4625 masl, where you can observe a beautiful sunset over the black mountain. The walking time is around 9 hours.

Osoruri – Jatun Vientona – Calamina

Alpamayo - An easy ascent to the pass of Hatun Vientona at 4850 masl, taking about an hour from the campsite. Enjoy the view of the blue lake of Cullicocha, where you can have lunch, then descend to the Calamina campsite at about 3800 masl. The walking distance is approximately 8 hours.

Calamina – Hualacayan – Huaraz

Alpamayo - On the last day of the trek, enjoy an easy 3-hour descent to the village of Hualcayan at approximately 2800 masl. The trail ends here, where we meet our transfer back to Huaraz. The drive from Hualcayan to Huaraz takes about 4 hours, arriving around 4 pm.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

• All fees and/or taxes

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.