3-Day Mt Ishinca Camping tour
Highlights
Huaraz, Huascarán National Park
mountaineering, climbing, camping
Group Tour
3 Days
Hard
English, Spanish
Description
Witness breathtaking mountain views from the summit of Ishinca Peak and be surrounded by over 6000m snow-capped peaks of Chinchey, Palcaraju and Ranrapalca. It's a delight to be in the stunning Cordillera Blanca mountain ranges of the Peruvian Andes!
Itinerary
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Day 1- Huaraz (3100 m) – Pashpa village (3600 m) – Ishinca base camp (4350 m).
- Departure from Huaraz at 8:00 am, toward the north side of Callejon de Huaylas until Paltay town. From this place, turn east until Pashpa village at 3600m on a dirt road. (Driving time: 2 hours. Walk time: 4 hours)
- Meet with the donkey driver, who is going to load the climbing gear until base camp at 4350m, where is the camping spot.
Overnight camp at Ishinca base camp.
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Day 2- Ishinca base camp (4350 m) – Ishinca summit (5530 m) – Ishinca base camp (4350 m)
Today is Summit Day. Climbing time: 10 hours (ascent & descent)
Prepare the climbing gears and tools early at 2:00 am.
Hike toward Ishinca mountain at 5530 m. Walk upon switchbacks to Moraine for about 3 hours, and climb up around 2 hours from the glacier edge until the summit.
From the summit, enjoy spectacular sunrise and splendid mountain view, and see more than 10 other summits, including Ranrapalca mountain.
Descend on the same route up until base camp. Enjoy the last night, camping at Ishinca base camp.
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Day 3- Ishinca base camp (4350 m) – Pashpa village (3600 m) – Huaraz
Pick up the climbing gear, and walk down along the Ishinca valley until Cochapampa, where private transport is waiting to return to Huaraz. (Driving time: 2 hours. Walk time: 4 hours)
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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.