Ishinca Mountain Peak Trek from Huaraz in 3 Days
Highlights
Huaraz, Huascarán National Park
mountaineering, trekking, camping
Group Tour
3 Days
Medium
English, Spanish
Description
Embark on a hiking expedition to Ishinca, situated in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range in the Peruvian Andes. View stunning snow-capped peaks including Chinchey, Palcaraju, Tocllaraju, Ranrapalca and Huantzan along the way!
Itinerary
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Day 1- Huaraz at (3100 m) – Pashpa village at (3600m) – Ishinca base camp at (4350 m).
Departure from Huaraz at 8:00 am and head towards the north side of Callejon de Huaylas until Paltay town.
Turn to the east until Pashpa village at 3600 m. On the dirt road, meet with the donkey driver, who is going to load the climbing gear until base camp at 4350m, where the camping spot is located.
Overnight camp at Ishinca base camp.
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Day 2- Ishinca base camp at (4350 m) – Ishinca summit at (5530m) – Ishinca base camp at (4350 m)
Prepare the climbing gears and tools very early at around 2:00 am.
Have breakfast and then begin walking up toward Ishinca mountain at 5530 m.
Walk upon switchbacks until Moraine, which is about 3 hours long trail. Climb up for around 2 hours from the glacier edge until the summit.
Enjoy spectacular sunrise and splendid mountain view. See more than 10 summits over 6,000 meters around, including Ranrapalca Mountain.
Descend on the same route until base camp. Enjoy the last night, camping at Ishinca base camp.
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Day 3- Ishinca base camp at (4350 m) – Pashpa village at (3600 m) – Huaraz
Pick up the climbing gear, after breakfast.
Walk down along the Ishinca valley until Cochapampa, where the private transport is waiting to head back to Huaraz.
End of the expedition.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.