Huánuco Pampa Trek to Huayhuash
This hike Huánuco pampa, Jahuacocha is amazing because it combines culture and nature in a unique way. The Inca citadel of Huánuco Pampa is located 7 km from the city of the union, Province of Dos de Mayo. At an altitude 3697 meters (in Huánuco).
Huánuco Pampa, is a citadel of typical construction of the late horizon or Inca period. Construction began in 1460, but the construction was interrupted in 1539 when the Spaniards arrived and founded the colonial city of Huánuco.
This Inca city was planned keeping in mind the criterion of socio-urban order and character, so it is not only an administrative center but also of production, especially of textile production. In this archaeological site the festival of the sun is staged, all the years of the 26 – 28 of July, being the central day on July 27.
Along this trek, you will walk through paths surrounded by breathtaking landscapes such as Yerupaja, Jirishanca, Siula, and camp next to lakes Carhuacocha, Mitucocha and Jahuacocha of the Huayhuash mountain range. It is highly recommended. Come to join an unforgettable vacation in Huánuco pampa and huayhuash!
Trek details
Duration: 06 days / 05 nights
Altitude Max: 4750 m. Rondoy Pass.
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Daily walk: 5 to 7 hours.
Location: Cordillera Huayhuash.
Best seasons: April / October.
Activities: Hiking / Nature and archeology.
Start: Huaraz / Queropalca.
Finish: Llamac / Huaraz.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Guide
One fully qualified, certified and experienced mountain guide who speaks Spanish and English if required, and who holds a first aid certificate in mountain rescue.
Cook
A profesional cook who prepares a wide variety of healthy and delicious dishes, and who is trained to cook in a hygienic manner accompanies group of more than 4 people.
Muleteer
The muleteer (arriero) is in charge of loading the donkeys, looking after them and guiding them to camp.
Donkeys
The number of donkeys provided depends on the size of de the group.
You are allowed to bring up to 6 kg of personal belongings that will be loaded on the donkeys. You will only carry your daypack during the day.
Emergency Horse
One horse accompanies the group for emergency purposes.
Fantastic Meals
All food during the expeditions is provided as part of the package. We offer a combination of Peruvian and western dishes. The varied, good-quality, high-energy food prepared by our professional cook is specifically suited to rigorous activity. We also regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, non-gluten and other specialty diets.
Private Transport
From you hotel in huaraz to the starting point of trek, an from the finishing point of the trek back to your hotel in Huaraz.
Equipment
- A good quality high mountain tent (doublé occupancy)
- A foam sleeping mat.
- Dining tent.
- Kitchen tent.
- Tables and chairs.
- Toilet tent.
- Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit.
- Cooking stove.
- All necessary dishes (knifes, forks, spoons, plates, cups, etc.), cooking utensils and pots.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Sleeping bag.
- Inflatable sleeping mattress.
- Tip.
- Water on the first day.
- First breakfast (day 1).
- Last dinner (day 6).
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Soft drinks.
- Medical treatment.
- Travel insurance.
- Additional expenses as a result of leaving the expedition early.
- Additional expenses as a result of an emergency rescue or evacuation.
- Items of personal nature.
- All other services and ítems not listed as included.
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