Cordillera Huayhuash trekking holiday
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May to Sep. Inc: camping equipment except sleeping bag, mules, porters, cook, meals, support staff, qualified experienced English-speaking mountain guide, Lima/Huaraz services GBP price variable
Description of Cordillera Huayhuash trekking holiday
A 17-day high-altitude adventure into one of the most spectacular regions of the Peruvian Andes, centred around a challenging 10-day circular trek in the stunning Cordillera Huayhuash.
The Huayhuash circuit takes you deep into a dramatic mountain landscape of ice-covered peaks, glacier-fed turquoise lakes and remote valleys. Over ten days of trekking, you'll cross eight high mountain passes, including several above 4,800m, with the highest reaching approximately 5,100m. Long days on the trail are rewarded with exceptional mountain panoramas, remote wilderness campsites and memorable stops such as the Viconga hot springs and Laguna Jahuacocha.
The trek is organised around overnight campsites in high-altitude, remote mountain locations, and is a fully supported trek, with experienced mountain guides, porters and cooks, and mules to carry equipment and backpacks.
Before setting out on the circuit, you'll spend time acclimatising in Huaraz, with three progressively more demanding hikes to high-altitude lakes in the Cordillera Negra and Cordillera Blanca. Accommodation will be in guesthouses.
This is a demanding but highly rewarding journey for experienced hikers seeking spectacular Andean scenery, sustained high-altitude trekking and an immersive wilderness experience.
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May to Sep. Inc: camping equipment except sleeping bag, mules, porters, cook, meals, support staff, qualified experienced English-speaking mountain guide, Lima/Huaraz services GBP price variable
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During the trek, locally produced fresh food is purchased where appropriate, including products such as cheese from local villages. Local products are preferred to imported goods where possible, and Andean ingredients are incorporated into the cooking.All non-organic waste is carried out of trekking areas. Waste is reduced by using products with minimal packaging, avoiding litter and keeping water sources clean. Campsites are left clean after use. Organic waste is disposed of by burying it at an appropriate depth and location.
People
During tours, visitors are encouraged to learn about Peru, the cultures of the local communities and staff, and the areas through which they travel. Guides provide informal talks and discussions about aspects of local life, helping visitors develop a greater understanding of the region and the people who live there.Since 2006, we have contributed annually to the Huchuy Yachaq community project in the Hermanos Ayar neighbourhood on the outskirts of Cusco.
The project was established by volunteer social workers and teachers to provide social and educational support to children and families in the neighbourhood. Children are encouraged to participate in afternoon study and recreational sessions and holiday programmes. Previous contributions have supported educational books and games, tables and chairs, improvements to the community-owned building, functioning toilets, school materials and holiday activities.
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