Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz (3100m) – Pashpa (3800m) – Base Camp (4350m)
After breakfast at the chosen hotel, we will transfer with our private transportation to the town of Pashpa, approximately 1 hour. Here, the muleteer with the mules will be waiting to take us to Base Camp, approximately 5 hours (There is a refuge at this location with all amenities if you wish to use it).
Day 2: Base Camp – Urus Summit (5420m) – Base Camp
We wake up around 3 a.m. to start our ascent toward the summit of our first chosen mountain. After taking beautiful photos at the summit, we will descend back to Base Camp. The total time for this day, including ascent and descent, is approximately 8 hours.
Day 3: Rest
We take our well-deserved rest after achieving our first objective.
Day 4: Base Camp – Ishinca Summit (5530m) – Base Camp
We wake up around 3 a.m. to start our ascent toward the summit of our second mountain. The first part of the ascent follows a well-marked path until reaching the glacier. Here, we will put on all the necessary equipment to continue climbing to the summit, which offers impressive views all around. After taking beautiful photos at the summit, we will descend back to Base Camp. The total time for this day, including ascent and descent, is approximately 10 hours.
Day 5: Base Camp – High Camp (4900m)
There is no rush today. After lunch prepared by our cook, we continue our ascent along a rocky trail with panoramic views of some snow-capped peaks such as Palcaraju and Ranrapalca. The estimated time to reach High Camp is approximately 4 hours, where we will set up our tents and rest to leave early the next day for the summit. The ascent is done with the help of the porters.
Day 6: High Camp – Tocllaraju Summit (6034m) – Base Camp
We wake up around midnight to start our ascent to the summit, approximately 7 hours. After taking beautiful photos at the summit, we will descend back to High Camp and then to Base Camp.
Day 7: Base Camp – Huaraz
Return to Huaraz.
Services
INCLUDES
- Transfer from the bus terminal to the chosen Hotel in Huaraz
- Transfer from the Hotel to the terminal in Huaraz (on the last day)
- Private transportation to take and pick up the group to/from the town of Pashpa
- Official Mountain Guide IFMGA / UIAGM (English, Spanish)
- Mountain Cook
- Mountain Porters for transporting logistical equipment from Base Camp to High Camp
- Full meals in the field (B-L-D)
- Muleteers and pack animals (mules) up to Base Camp
- Entrance to Huascarán National Park
- Two-person tents
- Kitchen tent (up to Base Camp)
- Dining tent (up to Base Camp)
- Tables, chairs (up to Base Camp)
- Bathroom tent (up to Base Camp)
- Kitchenware: plates, spoons, pots, etc.
- Boiled water for bottles (1 liter) every day
- Collective Mountain Equipment: 60m ropes, snow stakes, ice screws
NOT INCLUDEd
- Air ticket to Lima and return
- Transfers from the Airport to the Hotel in Lima
- Bus ticket Lima – Huaraz – Lima
- Hotel in Lima and Huaraz
- Does not include the first breakfast
- Meals and drinks in the city
- Personal climbing equipment
- Cold weather clothing such as hats, gloves, down jackets
- Emergency transportation in case of accidents
- International Medical Insurance
- Accident and Rescue Insurance
- Personal porters
- Personal tents (can be rented)
- Tips for the staff
NECESSARY GEAR TO BRING
- Canvas bag or backpack to carry your main gear on mules
- Sun hat
- Cold weather hat (fleece or wool)
- UV protection sunglasses
- 1-liter water bottle
- Sunscreen
- 40 or 50-liter backpack
- Gore-Tex windbreaker jacket
- Gore-Tex windbreaker pants
- Down jacket
- 1 pair of Gore-Tex gloves with 1 pair of wool inner gloves
- Socks (2 pairs for climbing)
- Personal first aid kit
- Sleeping bag -25 degrees
- Sleeping pad
Mountaineering Equipment
- Snow boots
- Crampons (with anti-bot plates)
- Climbing helmet
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Climbing harness
- 1 pair of technical ice axes
Optional
- 1-liter thermos
- Trekking poles
- Sandals
