Mount Pisco (Huaraz) | 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTS
Day 01: Huaraz - Llanganuco (3,900m) bus 3h.w - Llanganuco - Base Camp (4,700 m) 4h.
From Huaraz the expedition begins by heading north through the Callejon de Huaylas by vehicle, to Yungay 1 hour (2,500 m) then we take the road through the Llanganuco valley passing Orkon-cocha and Chinan-cocha lakes to Cebollapampa (3,950 m) where we make contact with our guides, porters, cooks and other staff to begin the walk towards base camp (4,700 m.) 4h.
Day 02: Base Camp - Summit (5,752 m) - Base Camp 12h.
Today before dawn we leave for the summit, beginning the ascent by crossing a broad moraine that comes off Huandoy. We reach the edge of the glacier (4,900m) 3h, and making use of the rope, crampons and ice-axe begin the ascent up a gentle glacier until reaching the coll between Huandoy Este and Pisco 1½h. From here the view of the beautiful mountains is fantastic; we continue climbing up more steep sections, but without technical difficulty to reach the summit 3h where the view of the Cordillera Blanca mountains is truly impressive. Then return by the same route to base camp 5h.
Day 03: Base Camp - Llanganuco (3,900) 2½h. - Huaraz (3,100m) Bus 2½h.
From base camp after a good rest we return to Cebollapampa 3h and take a vehicle back to Huaraz 2½h.
Our Price Includes
- Accommodation in twin/double rooms at recommended hotels with private bathroom, including breakfast.
- All transfers, tours and excursions as per itinerary with local English speaking guides.
- All meals as per itinerary.
- Train tickets.
- All entrance fees and tips.
Our Price Does Not Include
- International air tickets and associated taxes.
- Flight tickets.
- Meals not specified on the itinerary.
- All domestic flights require a US$6.05 charge (airport tax), payable at the airport.
- Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
- Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
- Baggage porterage and other extras not specified
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