The west faces of Huascaran's north and south summits.  Our plan is to reach the higher, (closer) south summit of this Andean giant.

Climbs:

• Villunaraju (18,651')

• Huascaran (22,205')

14 day Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart U.S. arrive in Peru pm, stay in Lima Hotel.

Day 2: Travel day to Huaraz 10,000', via am flight.  Hike above town to 12,000' on established trails.

Day 3: Acclimatization hike to Laguna Churup @ 15,ooo'.

Day 4:  Travel by private van 1 hr. then 4 hr. hike to Vallunaraju  highcamp @ 16,400'.

Day 5: Climb to the summit of  Vallunaraju (18,651') then descend to Huaraz.

Day 6:  Rest day in Huaraz.

Day 7:  Drive and hike-in to camp 1 on Huascaran @15,600' w/ burros.

Day 8: Move up the glacier to camp 2 @18,000'.

Day 9: Move to high camp @19,600'.

Day 10: Rest day at high camp/ weather day / summit day.

Day 11:  Summit day, return to Camp 2.

Day 12: Hike out and return to Huaraz.

Day 13: Return to Lima via bus for night flight home.

Day 14:   Arrival in U.S. 

The Llaca Valley and our approach to Villunaraju.

Price Includes:

1. Services of Eli Helmuth, AMGA certified alpine guide plus second  guide for max. 3-1 climber/guide ratio.

2. Transfers to/from airport in Lima, 1 night hotel in Lima and flight to Huaraz and return.

3. Four nights of accommodation in Huaraz Hotel.

4. Transport to/ from mountains, mules for equipment, and  full porter  and cook services for all mountain days included.

5. All park entrance fees.

7. All meals  in camp.

8. Group climbing and camping  equipment.

Price Does Not Include:

1. Personal travel costs, delays, taxis, etc.

2. Personal clothing and gear.

3. City meals and drinks, climbing food on summit days.

6. Recommended travel/trip cancellation insurance.

For more photos of this trip and others in the Peruvian Andes, check-out the our trip reports at:

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