Huayhuash Circuit Trek

Overview

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A rugged high mountain trek through Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash – one of the finest treks in the world

Introduction

Peru's Cordillera Huayhuash is a dramatic 30km mountain range running from north to south, home to llamas, alpacas, viscachas and condors. Our trekking route circumnavigates the entire range, crossing seven high passes. The ice-fluted peaks of the Nevado Siula Grande (made famous by Joe Simpson's book, Touching the Void) and Yerupaja (Peru's second highest mountain) rise above rolling grassy meadows, moraine and steely blue-green glacial lagoons. This is unquestionably one of the finest high-altitude treks in the Andes, if not the world, which is suitable for fit walkers. We have been visiting Peru since the 1980s and have a superb local team, who we have been working with for over two decades and who will ensure you are well looked after. On this trek your camping gear is carried by burros (donkeys), so you carry just a light pack each day.

Trek the Huayhuash Circuit with us

• One of the classic South American treks
• Cross high passes up to 5,000m and camp beside cool mountain lakes
• Views of Siula Grande, the scene of Joe Simpson's epic 'Touching the Void'
• Optional 7-day Inca Trail and Machhu Picchu extension
• Excellent acclimatisation profile

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Experience Required

This trek is suitable for fit walkers or those with previous trekking experience, who are used to tough consecutive days of walking in the mountains. If you have climbed Kilimanjaro or are a regular weekend hill walker, you could consider the Huayhuash Circuit Trek.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the trek or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Dates & Prices

Date	With Flight	or Meeting in	Availability
Sat 7 Jun – Wed 25 Jun 2025	UK	Lima	Trip Guaranteed Book now »
	£4,595	£3,495
Sat 12 Jul – Wed 30 Jul 2025	UK	Lima	Available Book now »
	£5,095	£3,495
Sat 9 Aug – Wed 27 Aug 2025	UK	Lima	Available Book now »
	£5,095	£3,495
Sat 6 Jun – Wed 24 Jun 2026	UK	Lima	Available Book now »
	£4,695	£3,595
Sat 11 Jul – Wed 29 Jul 2026	UK	Lima	Available Book now »
2 places left with £100 early booking offer	£5,195 £5,095	£3,595 £3,495
Sat 8 Aug – Wed 26 Aug 2026	UK	Lima	Available Book now »
2 places left with £100 early booking offer	£5,195 £5,095	£3,595 £3,495

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Group size: 3 – 9 people.

Single room supplement: £400

For comparison, this trek starts from £194 (GBP) per day (price Without Flights).

With Flight pricing

Our 'With Flight' price includes an Economy class return airfare from the UK. The cost is based on a group fare that we have already reserved, or individual seats that we have budgeted for. Note that in some circumstances, the earlier you book, the less expensive the airfare and the 'With Flight' price.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) 'Know Before You Go' campaign. We recommend that you read the FCDO Travel Advice for Peru on the FCDO Website.

What the price includes

• Economy class return airfares from the UK (unless land only.)
• UK airport taxes.
• 2 nights' 3 star hotel accommodation in Lima on a bed & breakfast basis.
• 4 nights' hotel accommodation in Huaraz on a bed & breakfast basis.
• 11 nights' camping on a full-board basis.
• All road transport by private vehicles.
• All porterage costs.
• All costs for leaders, guides and local helpers.
• Jagged Globe kitbag or fleece.

What the price does not include

• Visa fees.
• Overseas airports taxes not paid in advance through the international airline ticket.
• Bar bills and laundry.
• Travel insurance.
• Lunch and evening meals in Lima and Huaraz.
• Optional trips.
• Tips.

Tailor-made option

We can organise this trek on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. Depending on your trekking experience, you may want a Jagged Globe leader or go ‘self-led’ with the assistance of local guides. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable, particularly if you take the self-led option. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip. A more detailed day-to-day itinerary is available as a downloadable PDF »

Typical Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Lima (1,548m) Overnight hotel.
Day 2:	Drive to Huaraz (3,050m) It is an 8-hour drive from sea level desert to Huaraz at over 3,000m. Huaraz is a bustling town with an economy largely based on agriculture and trekking/mountaineering. Overnight hotel.
Day 3:	Rest day Having come from sea level to 3,050m, it is important to have a rest day today. Overnight hotel.
Day 4:	Acclimatisation day A gentle acclimatisation walk above Huaraz. Overnight hotel.
Day 5:	Huaraz to Llamac (3,300m) Drive to village of Llamac. Camping.
Day 6:	Acclimatisation around Llamac (3,300m) A full day walking and enjoying your first views over the Huayhuash Range. Camping.
Day 7:	Llamac to Quebrada Rondoy (4,100m) Follow the Rio Llamac up the valley towards the village of Pocpa. Continue to Quebrada Rondoy. Camping.
Day 8:	Quebrada Rondoy to Laguna Mitacocha (4,300m) Cross the Punta Cacanan (4,700m) with views of Rondoy and Jirishanca. Camp next to Laguna Mitacocha.
Day 9:	Laguna Mitacocha to Carhuacocha (4,125m) Cross a 4,800m high pass and view Laguna Aguashcacha before reaching your base for the next couple of nights at Carhuacocha. Camping.
Day 10:	Rest day at Carhuacocha (4,125m)
Day 11:	Carhuacocha to Laguna Carnicerococha (4,450m) Cross another 4,800m pass and descend to Laguna Carnicerococha. Camping.
Day 12:	Carnicerococha to Viconga (4,400m) Trek through the village of Huayhuash then climb over the pass of Portachuelo (4,750m). Camp in the Pumarni Valley.
Day 13:	Viconga to Guanacpatay (4,450m) via Punta Cuyoc (5,030m) The trek high point is the crossing of Punta Cuyoc (5,030m). Continue to village of Guanacpatay. Camping.
Day 14:	Guanacpatay to Huatia (4,300m) Descend through farms to the settlement of Huayllapa before ascending to camp at Huatia. Camping.
Day 15:	Huatia to Laguna Jahuacocha (4,000m) Cross the Punta Tapush 4,750m and Punta Yacucha 4,800m. Superb views of views of Rondoy, Jirishanca and Yerpaja before descending steeply to camp by the side of Laguna Jahuacacha. Camping
Day 16:	Jahuacocha to Llamac to Huaraz The final day of trekking takes you over Punta Pampa (4,300m), before descending steadily to Llamac. Drive back to Huaraz. Overnight hotel.
Day 17:	Drive to Lima Overnight hotel.
Day 18 - 19:	Fly home

PLEASE NOTE: Please note that this itinerary is a guideline only. Although every effort will be made to adhere to it, unforeseen circumstances may force changes to be made at the last moment. Please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.

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Reports & Reviews

First Trek: August 2011
Total: 5 trips

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Team Member Reviews

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  That was my 4th Jagged Globe trip and all have been excellently run.

  ” Huayhuash Circuit July 2024