Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca Peru

13 days (begins and ends in Lima)

11 days strenuous hiking at high elevation (max. 15,908')

9 nights camping; 3 nights hotels

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$2990 (7-15 members)
$3290 (3-6 members)
$300 single supplement

PERU: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca

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The mountains of Peru's Cordillera Blanca are enormously scenic, a glacial wilderness of translucent turquoise lakes, hidden waterfalls, and dazzling ice-fluted mountain peaks. It's one of the Andes' most spectacular ranges yet one of the world's best-kept secrets (you'll see few, if any, other trekkers!).

On this challenging trek you'll hike through the heart of the mountain environs of Huascarán National Park, where more than 40 peaks over 19,000 feet high are linked by beautiful green valleys laced with trails dating from pre-Columbian and colonial times. Along the way you'll enjoy an alpine wonderland of pretty wildflowers, cultivated farmlands, and colorful villages where you'll meet the local campesinos, hardy descendants of the ancient Incas. A true physical challenge, but a número uno choice for those whose hearts lie in the heights of the world.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a challenging 10-day traverse across a remote and untouched glacial wilderness
Feast your eyes on dramatic peaks, snowy glaciers, alpine wildflowers, and turquoise lakes
See breathtaking high Andean mountain scenery that rivals the Himalaya in scale

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Itinerary: Trekking in the Cordillera Blanca

Day 1 - Meet in Lima, Peru. Drive along the Pan American Highway to Huaraz (10,200'), a center for exploring the Cordillera Blanca.

Day 2 - Morning acclimatization hike to the pre-Columbian Wari ruins at Willcawain. Afternoon to rest or explore Huaraz.

Day 3 - Drive to the trailhead at the Portachuela de Llanganuco (15,580') and hike down to camp at Vaqueria (12,136').

Days 4-11 - On trek through the remote Cordillera Blanca, crossing seven more passes (five of them over 15,000' and the highest at 15,908'), and passing small farming settlements where you'll have a chance to meet the locals. Panoramic views include the remarkable pyramid-shaped peak of Alpamayo (19,511') and Huascarán (22,204'), the highest peak in Peru.

Day 12 - End trek and meet with vehicles for the return drive to Huaraz.

Day 13 - Return drive to Lima and depart.

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