South American Panorama

Everything was fantastic. The accomadation was beautiful everywhere we stayed. The guides were the best and transport was excellent. Our guide in Peru and into Bolivia was just amazing. He made everything so easy for us and his knowledge was incredible. He was also very good fun. Thanks once again for the BEST TIME...

V. Hafford | Western Australia
 

Huayhuash Circuit With Simon Yates

Join Simon Yates on this dramatic trek around the peaks and passes of the Cordillera Huayhuash. During this trek, Simon will escort you to Siula Grande Base Camp from where Simon and his climbing partner Joe Simpson undertook their famous first ascent of Siula Grande (6344m) which led to the award winning book and film "Touching the Void". Simon is a seasoned leader with World Expeditions and he will be returning for his first trek in this region since that epic expedition in 1985. Hear first hand, Simon's stories and explanations as this once in a lifetime trek unfolds. The Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the most spectacular ranges in the Peruvian Andes. This full circuit trek is the best way to fully appreciate the sheer scale of these snowcapped summits including Yerupaja, the second highest mountain in Peru. Our trip includes ample time for acclimatisation in the Cordillera Blanca and Huaraz before spending 13 days crossing high passes - all in the vicinity of 5000m. Each day provides an ever changing backdrop of soaring peaks including the distinctive needle like peak of Jirishanca and the impressive summit of Yerupaja at 6640m. At night we camp in tranquil locations alongside glacial lakes or alpine meadows in this unrivalled corner of the Andes. Anyone wishing to add a trip to Machu Picchu can easily do so, please ask for more details.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Join Lima
DAY 2 Drive to Huaraz
DAYS 3/4 In Huaraz, day walks to the pre Inca ruins of Wilcahuain and on the Llanganuco trail, acclimatise
DAY 5 Drive to Matacancha
DAYS 6/11 Trek across the Cacanampunta Pass (4700m), Carhuac Pass (4650m) and Carnicero Pass (4600m) to the settlement of Huayhuash
DAY 12 Day trek to Siula Grande BC and spectacular Cerro Bella Vista
DAYS 13/15 Magnificent trekking over a further series of passes (4300m to 5000m) affording spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca
DAY 16 Contingency day
DAY 17 Complete trek to Llamac
DAY 18 Drive to Lima
DAY 19 In Lima, trip concludes
Trip Grading
Duration:  19 days
Activities:  Day Walking Trekking
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Next Trip:  25 September 2010
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Pricing:  £1,890.00
All meals on trek
No local payments required
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