Peru Cordillera Blanca Private Trekking Tour

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Feast your eyes on beautiful mountain scenery that rivals the Himalaya in scale
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Cross seven mountain passes and camp at altitudes of 12,000 to 14,800 feet
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Take in majestic mountain views at Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Ian L.

Ian is a British-Peruvian guide and an outdoor enthusiast with many interests, including photography, archaeology, and trekking in the Andes. His spirit, enthusiasm, and knowledge make Ian an ideal guide for exploring the enchanting and ancient wonders of Peru. He will enrich your experience in one of the world's most interesting countries! Ian also speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Manolo L.

Manolo is one of Peru's most skilled adventure travel guides, with more than 20 years of experience leading treks and whitewater rafting trips. A resident of Cusco, Manolo is well versed in the rich history of the Andes and the classic trekking routes that trace the footsteps of the Inca trade paths. His knowledge of the region, people, and traditions immensely enrich the travel experience. He is fluent in English as well as Spanish, and conversant in Quechua-the historic language of the Incas-and he has a gift for instilling confidence in every trekker.

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                    [ItinBlock] => Arrive at Lima airport early (we recommend arriving in Lima the day before) and meet an MT Sobek representative who will assist you with your land transfer to Huaraz around 6:30am. This is a full-day transfer of about 8 hours, plus rest stops along the way. Later this evening, meet up for a welcome dinner in Huaraz.
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                    [ItinBlock] => Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Cordillera Blanca as you travel into the mountains by bus. Begin your first acclimatization hike with a walk to Laguna Huillcacocha, aka Willcacocha (12,221\'), located in the Cordillera Negra, with probably one of the best panorama views of the Cordillera Blanca range. After admiring the views and this reflective and serene lake, begin a gradual ascent to Huaca Punta, located at 12,709\' and situated on a pre-Inca site. From here, weather permitting, observe the highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca—Mount Huascarán, whose glacier-topped pinnacle sits at 22,204\'! Descend back to the lake by a different route and enjoy a hearty lakeside lunch, then meet your bus for the drive back to Huaraz.
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                    [ItinBlock] => Check out of the hotel in Huaraz and depart by private vehicle, stopping in the charming town of Carhuaz for a visit to the local market. Visit Campo Santo, site of the single worst natural disaster in the Andes. Today, it\'s a peaceful cemetery, with spectacular views of Huascarán, flower-filled gardens, and monuments honoring the dead. Enter Huascarán National Park, stop for a box lunch, then cross a pass of about 15,580\' with a stunning panorama of the northern Cordillera Blanca. Here you\'ll leave the Pacific side of the range and begin a descent on the Amazon side. From the trailhead, hike downhill to camp at Vaquería (12,136\') — a short and easy warm-up for the next nine days.\n
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                    [ItinBlock] => Begin your trek in earnest with an all-day hike down Quebrada Vaqueria (10,824\'), passing near Colcabamba, then up the Tuctu Valley, passing small settlements and farmland. Camp at Tuctu Pampa (13,451\'), with views of Taulliraju and Rinrijirca looming at the head of the valley and the massive wall of Chacraraju\'s east peak — all over 19,000 feet.\n
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                    [ItinBlock] => Continue up the Huaripampa Valley on pre-Inca trails, with views of Contrahierbas behind you. Cross Pucaraju Pass (15,252\'). If it\'s clear, take in beautiful views of Piramide, Paron, Chacraraju, and Huascarán. Continue on to Laguna Huecrococha, a lake situated at about 13,000\', then camp slightly below the lake, in the Tuctupampa Valley at 12,588\'.
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                    [ItinBlock] => Hike up to the village of Tingopampa, crossing the Tupatupa, a grassy pass at 14,274\', and camp at Jancapampa (11,640\'), one of the most beautiful valleys on the trek, situated below the Pucajirca massif. In the afternoon and evening, we\'ll likely enjoy the company of curious children of Tingopampa in camp who might come to visit before getting a good night\'s sleep in our lowest-altitude camp.
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                    [ItinBlock] => From Jancapampa, climb with ever-changing views of the immense glaciers of the east face of Pucajirca (19,844\'). Continue climbing steeply through woods, across grassy meadows, and over glacially polished cliffs while enjoying an array of spectacular wildflowers. Make a steep ascent to the narrow Yanajanca pass (15,134\'), then head downhill on the Pacific side toward the small settlement of Huilca. Camp just below the pass at 13,123\' with spectacular views of Pucajirca.\n
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Begin a long ascent with about 50 vueltas (switchbacks) to arrive at Jatun Viento Pass (15,623\'). Descend to camp at 14,947\', our highest campsite, and a well-deserved rest.
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Hike 1.5 hours to your last and highest pass, Toro Pishtanan (15,977\'). Descend to Cullicocha Lake, one of the most beautiful lakes in this area of the Andes, with its blue-green waters and view of the three peaks of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the background. Enjoy views of the Cordillera Negra, the snowless mountain range running parallel with the Cordillera Blanca to the west. Continue to Huischcash (13,100\') and camp near a modern aqueduct that has replaced an old Inca one.
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Continue downhill to the ruins of Hualacayan and meet your van for the ride back to Huaraz. As you leave the mountains behind, see farmers working small plots of land overlooking the Huaylas Valley and the Cordillera Negra. After checking into the hotel in Huaraz, meet your group for a final farewell dinner in Huaraz.
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Depart Huaraz early this morning by private vehicle, transferring about 8 hours by land back to Lima. Arrive at Lima airport in the late afternoon, and check in for flights departing 6:00 pm or later.
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Accommodations

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Comfortable camps with three-person tents and sleeping pads, bookended by stays in the comfortable Andino Club Hotel.

MT Sobek Camp – Cordillera Blanca, Peru

Comfortable Camping

Remote trekking means remote camping, with different tranquil settings each night. Rest up from your day's adventure in comfortable camps outfitted with three-person tents and sleeping pads. Delicious food is served each night, and guests can enjoy a selection of authentic Peruvian fare before retiring to their tents for a good night's rest in the beautiful Cordillera Blanca.

Andino Club Hotel

Comfortable Hotel

Surrounded by lush gardens, the Andino Club Hotel offers panoramic views of the Callejon de Huaylas mountain range. Each room is comfortably outfitted with modern amenities, including Wi-Fi, LCD TV and a hairdryer.

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