Mini Huayhuash Trek – 4 Days / 3 Nights

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Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Tour Type:Trekking
  • Altitude:2750 - 5000 M.S.N.M.
  • Start:Matacancha
The Mini Huayhuash Trek (4 Days / 3 Nights) is a short and scenic version of Peru’s legendary Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit, specially designed for travelers who want to experience the beauty of this iconic mountain range in just a few days.

This compact route takes you through some of the most spectacular sections of the range, with incredible views of Yerupajá (6,634 m), Siula Grande (6,344 m), and Jirishanca (6,094 m) — the snow-covered giants that define the Huayhuash skyline. You’ll hike past crystal-clear lagoons like Jahuacocha and Solteracocha, surrounded by dramatic peaks and pristine Andean landscapes.

Led by experienced mountain guides, this trek offers full camping service, delicious meals, and breathtaking scenery every day. The Mini Huayhuash Trek is perfect for travelers short on time who still want to feel the magic, adventure, and tranquility of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world.
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Highlights

  • Spectacular Andes high-mountain scenery
  • Iconic peaks like Yerupajá & Jirishanca
  • Turquoise glacial lakes
  • High-altitude mountain passes
  • Remote, pristine trekking experience

Includes/Excludes

  • Private transportation (Huaraz – Matacancha or Curtelwain Llamac – Huaraz)
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) (food is our priority)
  • Camp entrance fees per person (S/.230.00)
  • Guide
  • Cook
  • Muleteer
  • Pack donkeys
  • Kitchen equipment (utensils)
  • Tables and chairs
  • Kitchen tent
  • Dining tent
  • Round-trip airfare to Lima and back to your country of origin.
  • Bus transportation Lima / Huaraz / Lima.
  • Hotel accommodations.
  • Travel, accident, and rescue insurance.
  • Sleeping bag (-20° / -25°C).
  • Sleeping mat.
  • Personal equipment.
  • Personal first-aid kit.
  • Tips

Itinerary

Day 01: Huaraz (3100 M.) – Matacancha (4180 M.)

Travel by bus to the campsite, 5-6 hours.
We depart from Huaraz at 7:00 am and first drive to the village of Chiquián, enjoying distant views of the impressive Huayhuash mountain range. From Chiquián, we descend into an environment of cacti and scrubland and continue to the village of Llamac (3300m), arriving around 11:00 am where we have lunch. We then continue past the hamlet of Pocpa and then along a new road between Llamac and Cuartelhuain. Today will be a short and relaxing hike; it is also an extremely valuable additional acclimatization day before crossing our first high pass tomorrow. We camp at Rondoy (4200m).

Day 02: Matacancha – Rondoy Punta (4750 M.) Sambunya Punta – Laguna Jahuacocha (4100M)

DURATION: APPROX. 7 HOURS
DISTANCE: 14 KM

Today is a challenging day, but it's well worth the effort. You will personally be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic and majestic views as we gradually ascend through the Rondoy Valley. After reaching the summit of Rondoy and Sambunya Pass at 15,584 ft / 4,750 m, we descend to the beautiful Jahuacocha Lagoon. We will camp on its shores at 4,050 m.

Day 03: Jahuacocha Lagoon - Extra Day

Duration: Approximately 5 hours
Distance: 9 km

We can hike for a couple of hours to the Yaucha Pass (4800 m) to see the western side of the Huayhuash mountain range, or ascend through the Quebrada Rasac valley (also 2 hours) to the Puka Puka viewpoint. There, we have a great view of Jahuacocha and Soltera Cocha lagoons.

Day 04: Jahuacocha Lagoon – Pampa Llamac (4300 M.A.S.L.) – Huaraz

DURATION: APPROX. 6 HOURS
DISTANCE: 11 km

We wake up very early today to descend the entire valley and bid farewell to the Huayhuash mountain range, heading towards Pampa Llamac.
We will arrive in the town of Llamac where our transport will be waiting to take us to Huaraz, a 5-hour bus ride.
We will then take you to your preferred hotel. End of the trek

Joel

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