The White Mountain Range, in the northern Andes, is one of the most popular areas to walk in Peru. Due to the great diversity and the many mountaintops this place is a photographers dream. Huaraz is the centre for all walking activities and mountaineering. Brilliant are the walks to the Mirador, Llanganuco and the road-Pitec-trail to the Churup Lake.

A dream for the most intrepid ones is the White Mountain Range – with glaciers covered mountaintops and a grade of difficulty from easy to exceptional heavy. Here lies the Huascarán, with its 6768 meter, the highest mountain in Peru.

Rafting in the Peruvian Andes is an exciting experience as much for beginners as for experts. The areas around Lima, Cusco, Abancay and Huaraz are ideal places for this kind of activities.

CORDILLERA BLANCA TREK

CASHAPAMPA – VAQUERIA TREK 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1 / HUARAZ – LLAMACORRAL
Drive from Huaraz to Cashapampa to walk into the Santa Cruz Valley, down to Llamacoral at 3800 meters where the tents will be put up for the first camp. (B, L, D)
DAY 2 / LLAMACORAL – TAULLIPAMPA
Walk down towards Taullipampa. The beautiful Jatun Cocha Lake and the peaks of Artesonraju, Quitaraju and Santa Cruz will come into view. Here we will camp at 3800 meters. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 / TAULLIPAMPA – HUARIPAMPA
The trail starts ascending towards Punta Unión, a pass at 4750 m. The snow capped peak of Quitaraju and the impressive Artesonraju will come into view. Follow the colonial route that was used to carry out the trade toward the eastern slopes of the Andes. Towards the end of the day walk down to Tuctu. We will camp in the Huaripampa Valley at 3800 meters. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 / HUARIPAMPA – HUARAZ
Walk along the Huaripampa Valley to Vaqueria. Drive back to Huaraz. Arrival in the afternoon. (B, L) * Daily departures.
REMARKS:
* For other trails and activities in this area please contact us.
* Best time for trails in this area: April to November.

BY HORSE THE BEST PRESERVED INCA TRAIL: CHOQUEQUIRAO

INCA TRAIL TO CHOQUEQUIRAO 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1 / CUZCO – CACHORA – ROSALINA
Early departure from Cuzco to the village of Cachora to prepare the horses to start the Inca trail. A seven hours walk leads down to the riverbanks of Apurimac. Boxlunch on the way. The tour continues to Rosalina at 1550 meters where the tents will be put up for the first camp. Overnight. (B, Boxl, D)
DAY 2 / ROSALINA – SUNCHUPATA (CHOQUEQUIRAO)
After breakfast the trail ascends a strong slope in zig zags through high jungle and exotic flowers. On the way in Marampata there will be time to rest. Then the trail continues to the campsite of Sunchupata at 2925 meters. Lunch. From Sunchupata there is a prodigious view of the virginal city of Choquequirao, one of the last refuges of the Incas. There will be a first visit. Afterwards enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest at the campsite. Overnight. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 / SUNCHUPATA (CHOQUEQUIRAO) – ROSALINA
After breakfast time to explore the ruins. Lunch at the Sunchupata campsite. Walk down towards Rosalina to have dinner and spend the night. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 / ROSALINA – CACHORA – CUZCO
Early breakfast. Walk down to Cachora for lunch and to get the bus to Cuzco. (B, L)
* Daily departures.

THE INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
DAY 1 / CUZCO – PISKACHUCO – WAYLLABAMBA
Early drive from Cuzco to Urubamba for a brief stop. Then we’ll proceed to Piskachuco for the beginning of the trek at km 82. On the way time for lunch in Miskay, and exploration of the Llactapata ruins. The trail continues to the first campsite at Wayllabamba at 3000 meters. Overnight. (L, D)
DAY 2 / WAYLLABAMBA – WARMIWAÑUSCA – PACAYMAYO
After an early breakfast the walk continues towards the highest point of the Inca trail, the Warmiwañusca pass at 4200 meters. After lunch continue to the campsite at Pacaymayo at 3700 meters and enjoy dinner and a well deserved rest. (B, L, D)
DAY 3 / PACAYMAYO – PHUYUPATAMARCA – WIÑAYWAYNA
Breakfast. The walk continues towards the second highest pass at 3850 m, visiting the archaeological groups of Runkurakay, Sayacmarca and Phuyupatamarca. After crossing the pass, the jungle becomes visible on the slopes of the mountains. The trail continues through high jungle and exotic flowers. After lunch the trail continues to the last campsite at Wiñaywayna at 2650 meters. On the way time to explore the Wiñaywayna ruins, a small Inca city. Overnight. (B, L, D)
DAY 4 / WIÑAYWAYNA – MACHU PICCHU – CUZCO
After breakfast continue to Intipunku, or Sun gate to enjoy the fantastic view of the “Lost City” itself, Machu Picchu, set in a majestic landscape. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu there will be a guided visit. 30 minutes drive leads to the village of Aguas Calientes. Afternoon return by train to Cuzco. (B)
* Daily departures.
* Optional overnight at Aguas Calientes possible.

SHORT INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU

INCA TRAIL TO MACHU PICCHU 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT
DAY 1 / CUZCO – WIÑAYWAYNA – AGUAS CALIENTES
Morning train from Cuzco to km 104 of the trek. Start walking to the Wiñaywayna ruins. Time to explore this small Inca city. Lunch on the way. Then continue to Intipunku, or Sun gate to enjoy the fantastic view of the “Lost City” itself, Machu Picchu, set in a majestic landscape. After a short hike down to Machu Picchu there will be a guided visit. 30 minutes drive leads to the village of Aguas Calientes. Overnight in the village. (Boxl, D)
DAY 2 / AGUAS CALIENTES – CUZCO
Breakfast. Time at leisure. Afternoon departure by train to Cuzco. (B)
*Daily departures.