Discover the magic of the pre-Inca trail. This stunning trail of the spectacular Blanca Mountain Range is an experience you will find incredible. Along the trail, you will connect with the mysterious and mystical history of the ancient pre-Inca route. Incredible views of one of the most splendid natural landscapes in the world make this trail well worth the admiration of any visitor. The snowy mountains, spectacular lagoons of crystalline waters, the Andean villages nestled in the mountains, the beautiful waterfalls, make it a truly magical trek.
The pre-Inca route offers the opportunity to visit the archaeological center Chavín de Huantár, the oldest culture in Peru, its development dates back to the years 1000 to 300 BC. This unique attraction includes a great feat of exceptional engineering for its time, with labyrinths, interconnected tunnels, and caverns built underground. The trail is an unforgettable experience, with its combination of spectacular landscapes and ancient culture.
Day 1: Huaraz / Canrey Chico/ Sacracancha Camp site.
We leave from Huaraz heading toward Chico Village at 10,991 ft / 3350m from where we start by an easy trekking pace following an ancient pre-Inca trail up the wide Uquian Valley gently gaining altitude. During this trek, you will have great views of the snow capped peaks of Shaqsha and Cashan. We’ll set-up our first camp in Sacracancha at 13,517 ft / 4,120m.
Day 2: Sacracancha / Yanashallash Pass / Shoncopampa Camp site.
We start the day going up to Yanashallash Pass 15,420 ft / 4700 m). On our trek to the pass we are treated with close views of the glacier coming from Uruashraju and some small lakes on the valley floor below. Next we descend to our camp site following a switch back trail to reach our camp site is in Shoncopampa Valley at 12,631 ft / 3850m.
Day 3: Shoncopampa / Castilla Camp site.
We continue our trek along the wild mountain valley with stunning views of magnificent glaciers such as: Uruashraju and Rurec, and where the massive snow covered peak of Huantsan comes into view dominating the skyline. We spend the night in Castilla Camp Site at 14,272 ft / 4350 m. During today’s trek, we are passing by small farms.
Day 4: Castilla / Santa Rosa Pass / Rimarima Camp site.
An early walk to the beautiful Santa Rosa Pass at 15,847 ft / 4830 m is really rewarding and soul searching. You will find yourself amidst the tranquil and peaceful nature forgetting the world outside. You will enjoy fabulous views of Uruashraju, Rurec, San Juan and Cayesh Peaks. You’ll then start descending easily through a beautiful valley surrounded by granite rock mountains. Our camp site is called Hitacok which is situated in the Rima Rima Valley.
Day 5: Rimarima / Mesapata view / Carhuascancha Camp site.
We leave our camp site ascending by an undefined path to Mesapata which is a beautiful viewpoint at 15,158 ft / 4620 m. The site has one of the most fabulous vistas of river forest and colorful lakes situated at the base of Huantsan, Tumarinaraju, San Juan and Maparaju Mountains. From here we descend into the Carhuascancha Valley where we find our camp site is located at 12,992 ft / 3960m. Carhuascancha Valley must be the most beautiful valley in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range, because it possesses a beautiful forest, very rich in different kinds of local trees, wildflowers (including orchids), bushes, mushrooms, moss and lichens.
Day 6: Carhuascancha / Chavin de Huantar / Return to Huaraz
We start this day going down easily through the beautiful Carhuascancha Valley which driver us to Puente Dos amores, where our bus will be waiting for us to go back to Huaraz. On the way we visit the Chavin archeological complex, this temple, the largest pre-Inca site that has been restored with its impressive carved stonework and anthropomorphic figures and its labyrinth of underground passages. It is the oldest known pre-Columbian culture (600 – 400 BC) discovered and known as Chavin the Huantar.
What’s included in the cost
- Private transfer during tekk.
- Professional and qualified guides.
- Professional outdoor cook.
- Full meal during trekking.
- Donkeys, horses and porters where aplicable.
- Full camping and kitchen equipment (Cooking, dining tents, tents for two people, tables, chairs, etc).
- Toilet tent & chemical portable toilet
- Personal gear (down sleeping bag, air mattress)
- Huascarán National Park fees.
- First aid kit for nature expedition.
- Oxygen kit.
- Satelital phone & Walkie Talkies
What doesn’t included in the cost
- International flights and airport taxes.
- Private or public transfer or flight (Lima – Huaraz – Lima).
- Accommodations in Lima / Huaraz.
- Acclimatization tours.
- Food and drinks in the city of Lima and Huaraz.
- Baggage insurance and trip cancellation.
- Clothing and personal equipment (good shoes, backpack, appropriate clothing, etc.).
- Incidental personal expenses, including emergency evacuations and medical expenses.
- Insurance: personal trips, high mountains and / or medical insurance.
Our priority is your satisfaction so we promise you to make the walks and ascents when you think it is more convenient and have time, giving you the best private service for you, your family or your group of friends with fully tailored and flexible programs.
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