Acclimatizing Full-Day Community Support Tour

Callejon de Huaylas - Join the Community Support Acclimatizing Full-Day Tour
This essential acclimatizing tour is a charitable initiative where 5% of the total payment is allocated to purchase goods for a selected individual or village in need. This benefit is organized in the presence of contributors, allowing those who purchase our tours and travel products to enjoy a visit to a chosen location. We do not favor any particular village, community, or individual; instead, we randomly select a village or community far from the city and carefully assess their needs with the help of local governors, priests, or special individuals who assist in organizing this benefit. Once a person, child, elder, homeless individual, or community in genuine need is identified, they are assigned to the next acclimatizing tour. This full-day visit and tour will be an interesting and wonderful journey, with an itinerary designed to include stops at lakes, scenic viewpoints, natural tourist spots, local artisans, and opportunities to observe local traditions and culture. Upon reaching the designated person or community, donations are made in the presence of contributors, ensuring their cooperation directly benefits those in need, rather than being deposited into anonymous accounts. Many large organizations request charity travel, but funds often end up in luxury offices and anonymous accounts. By participating in this tour, contributors create lasting memories and directly support those in need. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who read, share, or recommend our products on behalf of the Huaraz and surrounding communities. Thank you immensely. The tour concludes with a return to the Huaraz Hotel, with arrival scheduled by 7 pm.

Huaraz – Cashapampa - Llamacorral

Callejon de Huaylas - Depart from Huaraz heading north, passing through towns like Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz, before driving up to Cashapampa village. Meet the donkey drivers and donkeys, then begin a 4-hour hike, setting up camp at Llamacorral at 3800 meters above sea level. The distance from Huaraz to Cashapampa is approximately 96 km, taking 2 hours and 33 minutes by car, followed by a 3-hour and 30-minute hike from Cashapampa to Llamacorral.

Llamacorral – Taullipampa

Alpamayo - Enjoy breakfast at the campsite, then hike to the south base camp of Alpamayo, offering spectacular views of the white mountains. Visit Arhueycocha Lake and camp at Taullipampa at 4200 meters above sea level. The hiking distance is approximately 10 km, taking 6 hours.

Taullipampa – Punta Union – Tuctu

Alpamayo - Begin with a moderate hike for the first couple of hours, then ascend to the highest pass of Punta Union at 4800 meters above sea level, offering wonderful views of the surrounding snow peaks. Continue descending to Tuctupampa at 4350 meters above sea level, with a walking distance of approximately 9 km, taking 8 hours.

Tuctu – Pucajirca Pass – Quisuar

Alpamayo - Today’s hike involves a zig-zag ascent for about 3 hours to Alto Pucahirca Pass at 4700 meters above sea level, then a descent to Huecroncocha, setting up camp at Quisuar at 3900 meters above sea level. The walking distance is 12 km, taking about 8 hours.

Quisuar - Tupatupa Pass – Jancapampa

Alpamayo - After breakfast, start hiking for about two hours, then ascend to Tupatupa Pass at 4450 meters above sea level. Continue descending to Jancapampa and set up camp amidst beautiful mountain views of Pucajirca, at 3800 meters above sea level. The walking distance is about 12 km, taking 8 hours.

Jancapampa – Yanacon Pass – Huillca

Alpamayo - Hike up to Yanacon Pass at 4850 meters above sea level, considered the most challenging pass in this circuit, then descend to the Huillca campsite at 4300 meters above sea level. The walking distance is 14 km, taking 8 hours.

Huillca – Safuna – Mesapata Pass – Tayapampa

Alpamayo - Start hiking to Lake Safuna, then ascend to Mesapata Pass at 4500 meters above sea level, followed by a descent for a couple of hours. The total hiking distance is about 10 km, taking 7 hours.

Tayapampa – Caracara Pass – Jancarurish

Alpamayo - Begin an early hike to Caracara Windy Pass at 4850 meters above sea level, then descend deeply. From the pass, enjoy beautiful views of the Santa Cruz massif and the pyramidal Alpamayo, considered one of the world’s most beautiful mountains. Set up camp at the North Base Camp Alpamayo, known as Jancarurish, at 4250 meters above sea level. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay, with a hiking distance of about 10 km, taking 8 hours.

Jancarurish – North Face Base Camp Alpamayo

Alpamayo - Enjoy a free day to rest and explore at your leisure, hiking to the base camp of Alpamayo to Santa Cruz, or simply relaxing at the campsite. Enjoy meals and overnight stay at the base of Alpamayo’s north face, at 4250 meters above sea level. Walking distance varies according to personal preference.

Jancarurish – Ruinapampa – Ichic Vientona – Osoruri

Alpamayo - In the morning, walk down along the Cedros Valley for a couple of hours to reach Ruinapampa. After a short rest, start the zigzag trail for about another 3 hours, reaching the highest pass, Ichic Vientona, at 4750 meters above sea level. From the pass, it’s approximately one hour to the campsite at Osoruri, at 4625 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over the Black Mountain. Walking time is around 9 hours.

Osoruri – Jatun Vientona – Calamina

Alpamayo - Today, enjoy an easy walk up to the pass of Hatun Vientona at 4850 meters above sea level. From the campsite, reach the pass in an hour, then be amazed by the beautiful blue lake of Cullicocha, a perfect spot for lunch. Continue descending to the Calamina campsite at about 3800 meters above sea level, with a walking distance of approximately 8 hours.

Calamina – Hualacayan – Huaraz

Alpamayo - On the final day of the trek, enjoy an easy descent for about 3 hours to the last village of Hualcayan at approximately 2800 meters above sea level. The trail ends where the transfer awaits to take you back to Huaraz. The drive from Hualcayan to Huaraz takes about 4 hours, with an expected arrival in Huaraz around 4 pm.

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• Dinner

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