Huayhuash Circuit

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19 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Challenging

Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.

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Lima, Peru

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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

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

What's Included

Accommodation

Accommodation in our fully serviced wilderness campsites on trek

Meals

18 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 13 dinners

Transport

All internal transportation via private vehicle, except for Lima to Huaraz which is on a comfortable tourist class coach for groups up to 9 travellers. Your guide will accompany you throughout.

Guide

Expert bilingual guide

Others

Airport transfers if arriving on Day 1 and departing on Day 19Comfortable and central hotelsThe use of a gear pack including sleeping bag, fibre filled jacket and thermarest sleeping matGroup camping equipmentPack animals or porters on trek to carry personal gearPortable altitude chamber carried on trekGroup medical kitFiltered drinking water

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