Highlights
Complete the full 127km Huayhuash Circuit, one of Peru’s most remote trekking routes
Cross multiple high mountain passes around 5000m / 16404ft
View major Andean peaks including Yerupaja (6640m / 21785ft) and Jirishanca
Camp beside glacial lakes and alpine meadows in isolated mountain settings
Acclimatise with day walks in the Cordillera Blanca from Huaraz
Experience local communities and high-altitude ecosystems
Experience local communities and high-altitude ecosystems
Itinerary
If you’re captivated by Peru’s wildest mountain landscapes, the "Huayhuash Circuit" offers a 19-day trekking challenge around the spectacular Cordillera Huayhuash. Starting and ending in Lima, this guided tour is perfect for seasoned hikers and adventurous travelers eager for remote alpine beauty.
The trek includes ample time for acclimatisation in the Cordillera Blanca before a 12-day circuit crossing high passes near 5,000m, with daily views of jagged peaks like Yerupaja (Peru’s second highest) and the distinctive Jirishanca. A side trip to Siula Grande Base Camp—made famous by "Touching the Void"—and an ascent of Cerro Bella Vista provide even more awe-inspiring vistas.
Unique to this circuit is the opportunity to camp beside tranquil glacial lakes in settings most trekkers only dream about, delivering a true sense of adventure and achievement in one of the Andes’ most spectacular corners.
day 1Join Lima
Arriving in Lima, you are transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district. Peru’s capital sits along the Pacific coast and blends colonial history with modern city life. The remainder of the day is free to rest or explore, with time to prepare for the journey into the Andes.
Accommodation: Dazzler Miraflores Hotel or similar
day 2Transfer to Huaraz
day 3-4Huaraz day walks
day 5Drive to Pukatzaka, trek to Jahuacocha (4050m / 13287ft, 2hrs)
day 6Trek to Matacancha via Sambunya Pass (4760m / 15617ft, 7hrs)
day 7Trek to Mitucocha via Cacananpunta Pass (4684m / 15420ft, 7–8hrs)
day 8Trek to Carhuacocha (4180m / 13914ft, 6hrs)
day 9Trek to Huayhuash camp via Siula Pass (4836m / 15866ft, 7hrs)
day 10Trek to Viconga Lake via Portachuelo Pass (4750m / 15583ft, 5hrs)
day 11Trek to Huanacpatay Valley via Cuyoc Pass (5047m / 16558ft, 5–6hrs)
day 12Trek to Cutatambo via Santa Rosa Pass (5078m / 16660ft, 5–6hrs)
day 13Day trek to Cerro Bella Vista (5150m / 16896ft, 5hrs)
day 14Trek to Huatiac via Huayllapa (4293m / 14084ft, 7hrs)
day 15Trek to Gashpapampa via Tapush Pass (4790m / 15715ft, 6hrs)
day 16Trek to Jahuacocha via Yaucha Pass (4848m / 15905ft, 5hrs)
day 17Trek to Pukatzaka, drive to Chiquian (2hrs walk)
day 18Fly to Lima
day 19Depart Lima
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