Description
The Huascaran is the fourth mountain of the American continent and one of the most spectacular in the Andes. Its challenging ascent allows you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Cordillera Blanca and its valleys, glacial lakes and snow-capped peaks of more than six thousand meters. . Read more
The twin peaks of Huascarán are among the most prominent and highest in Peru and dominate the entire Santa River valley. Huascaran, at 6,768 meters, is also the highest tropical mountain in the Americas and has attracted numerous expeditions from all over the world since the beginning of the 20th century.
It is a mountain of great beauty, with an easy approach and a not very technical but glacier route, which crosses seracs, crevasses and ice cascades. Its difficulty can increase considerably depending on weather conditions and the state of the ice, so it is essential to have a good physical preparation, experience in high mountain and adequate acclimatization to reach the summit, which will reward us with unbeatable views.
Group outings
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
- 23 May 2025
Confirmed group departure
Private outings
Private departures from 2 persons
Lima
Huaraz
Musho
Huascaran
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
- Day 12
Itinerary
Day 1 – Madrid – Lima (Peru)
Departure by scheduled flight to Lima. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Day 2 – Lima – Huaraz (3,100m)
Breakfast. Transfer to the bus terminal to leave by regular bus to the city of Huaraz (approximately 8h). As we approach this town we will gradually gain altitude, until we reach 3,100 meters. Once in Huaraz, we will transfer to the hotel.
Lodging.
Note: It is possible to take a night bus to Huaraz and spend the day in Lima.
Day 3 – Huaraz (3,100m)
Free day in Huaraz, mainly to acclimatize to the altitude. We recommend optionally trekking to Laguna Churup (4,450 m).
Lodging.
Day 4 – Huaraz – Musho (2,990 m) – base camp (4,200 m)
Breakfast. Today we will transfer to Musho from where we will start a 3 hour hike to the base camp.
We will pass through a eucalyptus forest and continue along a moraine ridge until we reach a small queñual forest, where we will sleep at an altitude of 4,200 meters.
Lodging and full board.
Day 5 – Base camp (4,200 m) – Moraine (4,800 m)
Breakfast. Today we will advance until we reach 4,800 m of altitude.
Lodging and full board.
Day 6 – Moraine (4,800 m) – Camp 1 (5,300 m)
Breakfast. We will advance to the foot of the glacier, going up a slope of about 30º. After crossing some small crevasses we will arrive at camp 1 (5,300 m).
Lodging and full board.
Day 7 – Camp 1 (5,300 m) – Camp 2 (5,950 m)
Breakfast. This will be the most difficult day of the ascent as we will cross the famous “canaleta”, a key pass of Huascaran where avalanches are frequent and which is also crossed by huge crevasses and hanging seracs. Our mountain guides will provide the security to cross this channel until we finally reach Camp 2.
Lodging and full board.
Day 8 – Camp 2 (5,950 m) – Summit (6,768 m) – Camp 2 (5,950 m)
Breakfast. Today we will leave early in the morning and advance through the pass towards the east, until we reach a corridor of about 45º below some seracs.
Then we will continue between seracs, with slopes of about 40º and we will continue through a plain by which we will continue in southeast direction and that will lead us to the summit. From there we will be able to enjoy one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Cordilleras Blanca and Negra, and the satisfaction of having reached the highest summit of Peru.
The descent will be made by the same route to Camp 2.
Lodging and full board.
Day 9 – Camp 2 (5,950 m) – Base Camp (4,200 m)
Breakfast. We will continue our descent until we reach the base camp.
Lodging and full board.
Day 10 – Base camp (4,200 m) – Huaraz
Breakfast. Final descent and return to the city of Huaraz for a well-deserved rest.
Lodging.
Day 11 – Huaraz
Breakfast. We reserve one day in case there is any unforeseen event. Lodging in Huaraz is included.
Note: in case this day is used in the mountain, a supplement for guide and porter services applies.
Day 12 – Huaraz – Lima – Spain
Breakfast. Departure by bus back to Lima. Upon arrival, transfer to Lima airport to take the flight back to Spain. Overnight on board.
Prices
| 2 persons | 4 persons | 6 people | Single room suppl. |
| 4.190 € | 3.750 € | 3.390 € | 140 € |
More information about prices
Prices are per person.
What does it include?
Flights
International flight Spain – Lima – Spain
Transfers
Transfers airport – hotel – airport
Transfers between hotel and bus station in Lima and Huaraz
Lima – Huaraz – Lima Bus
Private transfer to the Huascaran National Park.
Meals
Breakfast at hotel
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking and ascension.
Staff
Certified mountain and trekking guide
Cook during the hike and ascent
Porters. On the ascent they only carry food and camping equipment.
Field guardian for groups of 5 people
Equipment
Personal store, kitchen store and dining room
Kitchen equipment (table, chairs, plates, cups…etc.)
Mat
First aid kit
Insurance
Seguro de viaje. Consulta aquí las condiciones
24-hour telephone assistance
Lodging
Lodging in indicated hotels or similar in double room with breakfast
Tents for the ascent
What is NOT included?
Seasonal air supplements
Optional trekking to Churup lake (60 € per person)
Meals in Lima and Huaraz
Personal mountain equipment
Porters for personal equipment in high altitude camps
Entrance to Huascaran National Park
Expenses for early departure from the expedition
Hotel nights and extra services in case the expedition ends ahead of schedule
Activities listed as optional
Tips
Extras not specified
Practical information
Situation
The Huascarán is located in the Cordillera Blanca, a mountain range in northern Peru.
Recommended time of year
From May to September, due to the absence of rainfall.
Weather
The climate is marked by two seasons during the year. It depends on the humid and warm winds coming from the Amazon basin, which generate abundant rainfall during the months of December to March; and a marked dry season, between May and October, with sunny days that reach 25° C and nights of intense cold in which frosts and temperatures below 0° C are frequent.
Route
Normal. Southern slope.
Documentation
Passport with at least six months of validity.
Vaccines
None mandatory. Typhoid, tetanus and hepatitis A and B recommended.
Consult for COVID restrictions.
Languages
Spanish, Quechua and other indigenous languages.
Currency
New sun.
Time difference
GMT -5:00
Electricity
220 V/50 Hz. No plug adapter is required.
Recommended equipment
Mundoexplora will provide a complete list of the personal equipment necessary for the expedition once the reservation is confirmed.
