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Andean Raju Expeditions

This adventure will start in Huaraz, we will pick you up at your hotel with private transportation. After pick up we head southeast towards the town of Chiquian, where we will stop for approximately 30 minutes for breakfast.

The transport will leave us in Cuartelhuain, from here we will begin the first day’s hike. This day you will reach the Cacananpunta pass (4.690m), an excellent viewpoint east towards the Huanuco region. Near this pass lunch time is waiting for us, the chef will prepare the picnic on the edge of the road.

 The views are the following: Pucacocha Lake with its reddish waters due to the iron mineral in its water.

The peaks Ninashanca, Rondoy and the Huallanca mountain range; the Mitucocha camp is the final destination at the foot of the mentioned peaks.


Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Transfer by car: 5 hours.
Estimated hiking time: 4 hours.
Elevation: +520 /-490 m.

Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 m) – Cuartelhuain (4,100 m) – Mitucocha Camp (4,270 m)

On the second day the hike reaches the Alcay Pass which is one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the circuit for its spectacular view of Siulá Grande, Yerupajá Grande and Chico, Jirishanca, Ninashanca, all by their wild and steep east faces. Then we head towards the Alcaycocha lake, very close to this place we will take our lunch break. Finally we descend to the beautiful Carhuacocha lake (4150 m) and in a few minutes we will be reaching our camp(Carhuacocha). At night nothing is better than watching the stars, the Milky Way nebula and its reflection on the Carhuacocha lake. 


Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 7 hours 
Elevation: +510 m / -640 m

Day 2: Mitucocha Camp (4,270 m) – Alcay Pass (4,780 m) – Carhuacocha Camp (4,140 m)

This day is one of the best of the Huayhuash circuit, because you can enjoy the spectacular sunrise when the peaks of the mountains are reflected on the Carhuacocha lake. You can enjoy the views of the turquoise lakes: Siula lake, Quesillococha and Azulcocha.

Then, we will reach the Siula Pass, from this point we will have a view of the Raura mountain range, an incredible place to stay for a long time and enjoy the beautiful scenery, lunch will be waiting for us at 5 minutes from the Siula pass.

Finally we will walk downhill, we will observe the Carnicero lake. Our final destination will be the Huayhuash camp.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, tea time, lunch and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 7 hours approx.
Elevation: +660 / -500 m.

Day 3: Carhuacocha Camp (4,140 m) – Siula Pass (4,800 m) – Huayhuash Camp (4,300 m)

The way of this day will be towards the Trapecio Pass, after 4 hours of walking we will arrive to the above pass where we will be able to appreciate a spectacular view of the Trapecio mountain and beautiful landscapes of the lakes that are located below the Puscanturpa mountain also the mountains Cuyoc, Milpo and part of the Cordillera Raura.

We make the descent to the lakes, on this route we will take the lunch break. We continue the trail down and we will find a giant rock with the silhouette of elephant, as well as another rock formation that is like a mummy, we are arriving at the Elephant valley camp.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 to 7 hours
Elevation: +700 / -1.100 m

Day 4: Huayhuash Camp (4,300 m) – Trapecio Pass (5,000 m) – Elephant Valley Camp (3,900 m)

It’s a spectacular day for the privileged view at the highest pass of the Huayhuash trek: Santa Rosa pass, viewpoint of the entire trekking circuit. From this point we will be able to appreciate in its maximum splendor the Jurao lake and peak, Sarapo peak, Siula Grande peak, Siula Chico peak, Yerupajá peak and Rasac peak. After descending the Santa Rosa pass there will be lunch time, finally we will continue descending towards the Quebrada Huayllapa until we arrive to our camp in Cutatambo.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 to 7 hours.
Elevation: +1.200 / -850 m.

Day 5: Elephant Valley Camp (3,900 m)- Santa Rosa Pass (5,100 m) – Cutatambo Camp (4,250 m)

This day the hike goes on the descending road through the Huayllapa canyon, surrounded by Tarwi plants and following the Calinca river. We will pass through beautiful landscapes, andean gates and waterfalls until we arrive to Huayllapa village where you can buy personal hygiene supplies, generic medicines, drinks, batteries, etc; also this place offers places with wifi, hot shower and power outlets for charging devices.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 4 hours.
Elevation: -750 m

Day 6: Cutatambo Camp (4,250 m) – Huayllapa village (3,500 m)

This day the hike starts uphill from Huayllapa to Tapush Pass, the road is surrounded by vegetation along the way. After 5 hours of walking we will arrive at the Tapush pass, from this point we will enjoy our lunch and the view of the Diablo Mudo Mountain (5350m) and the Susococha lake. We continue downhill until we reach the Gashpapampa camp (4,600m) being this the highest camp of the entire circuit.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Elevation: +1.250 / -150 m

Day 7: Huayllapa village (3,500 m) – Tapush Pass (4,750 m) – Gashpapampa Camp (4,600 m)

This day is unforgettable for the visual domain of the whole Huayhuash mountain range.  We will start the hike towards the Yaucha pass, from here we will continue on the edge of the Huacrish canyon with awesone views of the mountains: Yerupajá, the second highest mountain in Peru, Jirishanca, Rondoy, Siula, Tsacra and Rasac, until we reach the Huacrish viewpoint, a place of singular beauty that surprises us with the views of the mountain range and the contrast of the turquoise lakes called Jahuacocha and Solterococha.

From this viewpoint we will descend to the camp that awaits us at the foot of the Jahuacocha lake.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Approximate trekking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Elevation: +230 / – 700 m

Day 8: Campamento Gashpapampa (4,600 m) - Paso Yaucha (4,850 m) – Jahuacocha Camp (4,050 m)

This day will be used for the rest of the clients in the Jahuacocha camp, we will plan different optional activities that can be: fishing, visit to the Solterococha lake, visit to viewpoints, or swimming / showering in Jahuacocha.  In addition, we will have the cooking of a typical andean regional dish in the surroundings of Jahuacocha lake that will be prepared and served for all the clients.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.

Day 9: Rest day

The last day of our trek has come. We will start the hike to the Mancan Punta pass (4.550 m) where we can see for the last time the northern part of the Huayhuash mountain range, then we descend to the Pocpa village where the transport awaits us for the transfer to the city of Huaraz.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Approximate trekking time: 5 hours
Elevation: +500 / -1090 m
Transfer by car: 5 hours back to Huaraz.

Day 10: Jahuacocha Camp (4,050 m) – Pocpa Village (3,460 m) – Huaraz (3,100 m)

Cordillera Huayhuash Valley

Huayhuash Trek, Classic Circuit – 10 Days

Our expedition starts in Huaraz, we will pick you up at your hotel with private transportation. After the pick up we will head east to the Quebrada de Llaca which is our starting point of approach to the moraine camp. We will walk on a steep trail for about 3 hours, and at the camp we will enjoy the landscapes with the mountains: Ranrapalca, Ocshapalca, Leon Dormido and Rima Rima.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Box lunch, lunch and dinner
Transportation by car: 2 hours
Estimated hiking time: 2 to 3 hours 
Elevation: +1900 (3100 masl to 5000 masl)

Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 m) - Quebrada de Llaca (4,200 m) - Moraine Camp (4,950 m)

After breakfast we start our journey approaching the glacier by rock slabs, it will take us 30 minutes to reach the glacier, at this point our guide will make an inspection of our climbing equipment and rope us to continue with the climbing day.

In recent years the glacier has retreated, for this reason the entrance is through hard ice slopes, we will continue crossing over crevasses and bridges until we reach the pass that joins both summits (Vallunaraju south and north), from here begins a slow but steady climb along the sharp edge that leads to the summit.  Finally, after about 8 hours of climbing we will reach the summit to enjoy a splendid view of the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca: Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Palcaraju, Tocllaraju, Huantsán, Huamashraj, Huascarán, Hualcán and more.

Day 2: Moraine Camp (4,950 m) - Vallunaraju Summit (5,686 m) - Moraine Camp - Huaraz

Huascarán

Climb Vallunaraju: The “snowy Mountain Of Dreams”

This adventure will start in Huaraz, we will pick you up at your hotel with private transportation. After the pick up we will head north through the Huaylas valley to Carhuaz town, then we will turn to the east side to the Punta Olimpica tunnel located in Ulta canyon, the estimated time of arrival is at 6:00 am. At this point we will start our climb to Mateo peak, we will carry our backpack with the mountain equipment and after 1 hour approach through the moraine we will reach the glacier, at this point we will equip ourselves, our guide will make an inspection of the climbing equipment and finally we will rope us to continue to the summit. 

After 1 hour and half minutes of climbing in snow we will reach the summit to enjoy a splendid view of the mountains of the Cordillera Blanca: Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Ulta, Contrahierbas and Chacraraju.

Day 1: Huaraz - Carhuaz - Punta Olimpica Tunnel (4.736 m) – Mateo Summit (5.150 m) - Huaraz

Mateo Peak: Your First Climb In A 5 Thousands

Our expedition starts in Huaraz, we will pick you up at your hotel with private transportation. We will go north through the Huaylas valley to Yungay then continue to Huascaran National Park to check in and pass through Llanganuco canyon while visualizing the turquoise lakes Orconcocha and Chinancocha. Then we will go up the road until we reach the beautiful viewpoint Portachuelo Pass, where we will stop to enjoy the visual domain of Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Huandoys, Pisco, and all the turquoise lakes that compose the far Llanganuco valley. Finally, we will continue to Vaquería village, this is the place where we will begin the approach to the Alpamayo mountain.  Vaqueria village is where the donkey drivers and donkeys are waiting to assist us with the transfer of logistical equipment to the camp. After about 5 hours of walking, we will arrive at Tucto camp.

Meals: Box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Transfer by car: 3 hours
Estimated hiking time: 4 to 5 hours

Day 1: Huaraz (3,100 m) – Vaquería Village (3,700 m) – Tucto Camp (4,250 m)

On the second day of the approach hike to Alpamayo mountain, we will go up to Punta Union Pass (4750 m). From this pass we will have an awesome viewpoint of the snowy mountains: Taulliraju (known as the Cathedral of the World), Artesonraju (known as the mountain of the Paramount Picture), Rinrijirca, Paria and Quitaraju. We will go down to the Santa Cruz valley, passing by the Taullipampa camp. We will continue our hike to the Quebrada Arhuay to finally reach our Alpamayo base camp.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 4 to 5 hours 
Elevation: +50 m (4250 masl to 4300 masl)
Distance: 13 km

Day 2: Tucto Camp (4,250 m) - Punta Union Pass (4,750 m) - Alpamayo Base Camp (4,300 m)

This day we will prepare the personal mountain equipment to be carried by the porters. Then, we will hike uphill for about 3 hours on a rocky trail until we reach the Alpamayo moraine camp.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 hours
Elevation: +650 m (4300 masl to 4950 masl)
Distance: 2 km

Day 3: Base Camp (4,300 m) – Moraine Camp (4,800 m)

This day we should arrive at the high camp of Alpamayo. The porters will take care of the transfer of the camping equipment.

We will continue our ascent through morainic sections until we reach the glacier. Once on the glacier, we will equip ourselves with the necessary material: harness, mountain boots, helmet, crampons and ice axe. The guides will be in charge of the safety of the team to arrive safe to our camp. After a traverse across the glacier, we will reach a small climbing wall that will take us to the high camp.

During the sunset we will be able to enjoy awesome views of the sunset and its reflection on the Alpamayo climbing wall.

Finally, we will have dinner, it will be a time to eat and rest to continue with the next day’s climbing.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 hours
Elevation: +450 m (4950 masl to 5400 masl)
Distance: 2 km

Day 4: Moraine Camp (4,800) - High Camp (5,500 m)

The most awaited day has arrived, it’s time for our ascent to the summit. We will start the day around midnight, after breakfast the guide will rope us and he will inspect all the necessary equipment for the climb. We will start the departure, we will make a traverse to the base of the wall, we will enter the climbing channel that begins on slope of 60º.  Depending on the conditions of the mountain, the guide will look for the best route. After approximately 8 hours of continuous climbing, we will reach the summit. From this point you will be able to appreciate in its maximum splendor the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, a 360º view of the most emblematic mountains of Peru: Huandoy, Chopicalqui, Huascaran, Quitaraju, Santa Cruz, Pucajirkas, Rinrijirca, Paron, Caraz, Aguja, Piramide.
We will stay at the summit the necessary time to rest, hydrate and take pictures. Finally we will make the descent rappels by the same route of ascent, we will arrive to our camp, we will eat and rest.

Day 5: High Camp (5,500 m) – Alpamayo Summit (5,947) - High Camp (5,500 m)

This day, after breakfast, we begin our descent to base camp. We will make a few rappels and continue with the journey until we reach the moraine and we will continue our descent until we reach the camp. Our cook will be waiting for us with a delicious lunch to replenish energy and then we will rest satisfied for the great feat done.

Lodging: Mountain tents.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, tea time and dinner.
Estimated descent time: 3 to 4 hours.

Day 6: High Camp (5,500 m) – Base Camp (4,300 m)

This day the hike starts uphill from Huayllapa to Tapush Pass, the road is surrounded by vegetation along the way. After 5 hours of walking we will arrive at the Tapush pass, from this point we will enjoy our lunch and the view of the Diablo Mudo Mountain (5350m) and the Susococha lake. We continue downhill until we reach the Gashpapampa camp (4,600m) being this the highest camp of the entire circuit.

Meals: Breakfast.
Estimated hiking time: 5 to 6 hours.
Elevation: -1200 m 50 / -150 m
Distance: 23.5 km
Transfer by car: 3 hours

Day 7: Base Camp (4,300 m) – Cashapampa Village (2,900 m) – Huaraz (3,100 m)

Alpamayo

Climb Alpamayo With Andean Raju Expeditions

Our expedition starts in Mendoza, we will pick you up at your hotel with private transportation. After picking you up we will drive west for 3 hours until we reach Penitentes, here we will stay at the refuge at 3,194 masl.

Lodging: Refuge.
Meals: dinner
Transfer by car: 3 hours
Elevation: +2,448 m (746 masl to 3,194 masl)

Day 1: Mendoza (746 m) – Penitentes (3,194 m)

This day we will leave the refuge in Penitentes at 10 am, the bus transport will take us to the entrance of the Aconcagua National Park Control, at this point we will hand in the permits. We will continue hiking for 4 to 5 hours until we reach the Confluencia camp, here we will rest, eat and walk around the camp.

Lodging: Mountain tents 4 seasons.
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner
Estimated hiking time: 4 to 5 hours.
Elevation: +206 m (3,194 masl to 3,400masl)

Day 2: Penitentes (3,194 m) – Parque Provincial Aconcagua – Confluencia Camp (3,400 m)

This day we will leave the Confluencia camp at 7 am, we will hike to Plaza de Mulas for 6 to 8 hours, it will be a long and strenuous day. At the Plaza de Mulas camp we will present the permits to the Aconcagua Provincial Park control.

Lodging: Mountain tents 4 seasons.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 to 8 hours.
Elevation: +900 m (3,4000 masl to 4,300 masl)

Day 3: Confluencia Camp (3,400 m) – Plaza de Mulas Camp (4,300 m)

This day we will rest, have lunch and we can walk around the camp.  Also, you can take advantage of the rest and so you will go to the medical control that allows you to continue climbing the mountain, this medical test is mandatory for all mountaineers and authorizes you to continue on the mountain.

Lodging: Mountain tents.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 4: Rest day in Plaza de Mulas Camp (4,300 m)

We will continue our acclimatization process above 5,000 meters and our first objective will be Bonete Peak. It is an easy and short hike. This peak is an excellent viewpoint of the Aconcagua massif.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 5 hours up and 3 hours down.
Elevation: +750 m (4,300 masl to 5,050 masl)

Day 5: Plaza de Mulas (4,300 m) – Cerro Bonete Summit (5,050 m) – Plaza de Mulas (4,300 m)

This day we will take food and equipment to high camp II at Nido de Cóndores. We will leave a deposit and descend to Plaza de Mulas to rest and recharge our energy.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 hours up and 2 hours down.
Elevation: +1,250 m (4,300 masl to 5,550 masl)

Day 6: Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4,300 m) – Nido de Cóndores (5,550) – Plaza de Mulas Base Camp

This day we will start climbing the mountain towards the summit, we will hike to our first high altitude camp: Nido de Condores. After 6 hours of hiking, we will reach the campsite, take some time to rest, eat and prepare for the next day.

Meals: Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 6 hours.
Elevation: +1,250 m (4,300 masl to 5,550 masl)

Day 7: Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (4,300 m) – Nido de Cóndores (5,550 m)

We will climb to our last altitude camp and from Colera we will start the ascent to the summit. Sleeping at 6,000 meters will be important to adapt to the altitude.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Estimated hiking time: 2 hours.
Elevation: +450 m (5,550 masl to 6,000 masl)

Day 8: Nido de Cóndores (5,550 m) – Colera High Camp (6,000 m)

The most desired and demanding day of the expedition has come. We will climb the North Ridge up to the Independencia Refuge at 6,500 m. We will continue climbing through the Portezuelo del Viento, then we will take the path that climbs up La Canaleta and the Filo del Guanaco that leads us to the summit. The reward awaits us: a summit with a 360° view that dominates the entire horizon, the experience of overcoming is wonderful. We will take some time to rest, take pictures, hydrate or eat to get some energy. Finally we will descend to Colera High Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Estimated climbing time: 8 hours up and 3 hours down.
Elevation: +962 m, -962m  (5,550 masl to 6,000 masl and return)

Day 9: Colera High Camp (6,000 m) – Aconcagua Summit (6,962 m) - Colera High Camp (6,000 m)

After breakfast in the morning, we will disarm the camp, then we will begin the downhill to Plaza de Mulas.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Estimated climbing time: 3 hours down.
Elevation: +962 m, -962m  (6,000 masl to 4,300 masl)

Day 10: Colera High Camp (6,000 m) – Plaza de Mulas Camp (4,300 m)

Last day in Aconcagua Provincial Park. A long hike will be waiting for us until we will arrive at the entrance and control point of the park, where the transport will be waiting for us to return to Penitentes. After picking up our luggage we will travel from Penitentes to Mendoza.

Meals: Breakfast.
Estimated climbing time: 7 hours down.
Transfer by car: 3 hours
Elevation: -3,554 m  (4,300 masl to 746 masl)

Day 11: Plaza de Mulas Camp (4,300 m) - Penitentes (3,194 m) - Mendoza (746 m)

We have an extra day reserved in our itinerary to attempt to summit in case of bad conditions on the mountain.