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 trail until reaching the glacier. Here, we will put on all the necessary equipment to continue climbing to the summit, which offers impressive panoramic views. 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 – Huaraz
We return with the help of our muleteer and mules to the town of Pashpa, then onward to Huaraz.
Services
INCLUDES
- Transfer from the bus terminal to the chosen hotel in Huaraz
- Transfer from the hotel to the bus terminal in Huaraz (on the last day)
- Private transport to and from the town of Pashpa
- 1 Official Mountain Guide IFMGA / UIAGM (English, Spanish)
- 1 Mountain Cook
- Full meals in the field (B-L-D)
- Muleteers and pack animals (mules) up to Base Camp
- Entrance to Huascarán National Park
- Double tents
- Kitchen tent (up to Base Camp)
- Tables and chairs (up to Base Camp)
- Bathroom tent (up to Base Camp)
- Kitchenware: Plates, spoons, pots, etc.
- Boiled water for bottles (1 liter) every day
- Warm water for personal hygiene
- Collective Mountaineering 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 transport 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
- Duffel 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
- Goretex windbreaker jacket
- Goretex windproof pants
- Down jacket
- 1 pair of Goretex gloves with 1 pair of wool inner gloves
- Socks (2 pairs for climbing)
- Personal first aid kit
- Sleeping bag -25°C
- Sleeping pad
Mountaineering Equipment
- Snow boots
- Crampons (with anti-bott plates)
- Climbing helmet
- Headlamp with spare batteries
- Climbing harness
- 1 mountaineering ice axe
Optional
- 1 one-liter thermos
- Trekking poles
- Sandals
