Skyline Adventure School | Los Cedros Trek Package in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru

LOS CEDROS TREK PACKAGE:

Known to some as the “Alpamayo Circuit”, the trek which follows the valley of Los Cedros is the least traveled and perhaps most divine walking trails in the Cordillera Blanca. The trek begins in the small town of Hualcayan, 12 or so kilometers beyond Cashapampa (the start of the popular Santa Cruz Trek). Each of the 10 days of the walk is characterized by a unique and spectacular sight, be it a dazzling alpine lake, a high and windy pass, the view of Alpamayo which won the peak the title “most beautiful mountain in the world,” a rural farm set deep in the valley below gigantic glaciated peaks, small communities all to happy to welcome you in for a cup of tea or a game of football (soccer)… The trail you’ll follow crosses over the Cordillera Blanca from east to west and then crosses back again where it joins with the popular Santa Cruz trail and exits at Cashapampa (just a short distance from where you started!). Plenty of options for side trips exist, and several rest days are planned in to ensure that the work of the walking is complemented by the satisfaction of just ‘being’ in an undeniably beautiful place.

Difficulty: moderate to strenuous
Nights in the mountains: 9 Itinerary length Lima to Lima: 15 days

LOS CEDROS TREK 15-DAY ITINERARY:

DAY:	ACTIVITY:
1	Private pick-up at the Lima Airport. Transfer to hotel in Lima for a nice meal & a good night's sleep.
2	Private transfer in the morning to the bus station. Take a comfortable first class ride to Huaraz (approximately 8 hour journey). Move into your hotel and relax... the adventure is all around you!
3	Meet at the Skyline office to review your itinerary, answer questions, finalize trip. Spend the rest of the day visiting nearby ruins and touring the city (acclimatize!). Spend the night in your Huaraz hotel.
4	Day hike to the turquoise waters of Laguna Churup (4500 meters). Approximately 6 hours round trip. Return to Huaraz.
5	Depart for Hualcayan (trailhead for Los Cedros trek). Load donkeys and begin trek, 4-5 hours walking.
6	5-6 hours walking, arriving to the highest camp along the route (4500 meters).
7	5-7 hours walking to Jancarurish where for the first time in the trek you will see the north face of Alpamayo.
8	Rest Day with day hike options and stunning views of “the most beautiful mountain in the world,” Alpamayo
9	Two high passes today and camping near a small farm where you’ll see alpaca amongst other animals.
10	Climb another pass today reaching 4600 meters, have lunch on the banks of lake Sactaycocha, and set camp near the waterfall of Pucajirca.
11	A gentle climb starts the day toward the pass of Tupatupa, from where you’ll see a panorama of the northern peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. Drop down the other side of the pass and set camp near the village of Quisuar.
12	Today is a walk up and over the Alto de Pucaraju pass and down a steep rocky track leading into the fertile Huaripampa valley. Set camp in an open field and enjoy your second to last night in the mountains!
13	Hike up and over the Punta Union pass, 4750 meters, and down the other side to a gorgeous camp in Taullipampa. This is the final night of your trek so ask your cook to open up the wine and celebrate!
14	Continue down the Santa Cruz valley to the town of Cashapampa where your transport awaits to take you back to Huaraz for a hot shower, a good meal, and a well-deserved night in your hotel! Celebration banquet dinner with your group and whatever festivities may follow…
15	Last minute shopping for family and friends before departing for Lima at 10:00am, arriving at the airport or your hotel by 7:00pm.

SERVICES INCLUDED / NOT INCLUDED

Trip Includes:

   *    All in-country transport during trip, including transport to and from the Lima airport
   *    First class bus tickets between Lima and Huaraz
   *    Hotel accommodations for specified time in Lima and Huaraz
   *    Professional, English speaking guide for acclimatization activities and climbs/treks
   *    Professional outdoor cook, 3 healthy meals a day plus snacks during the wilderness components of the trip
   *    Technical mountaineering equipment
   *    All park entrance fees
   *    All camping & cooking equipment which is not included in the gear list
   *    Donkeys or llamas and porters where applicable
   *    Sleeping tents, sleeping mats (foam)
   *    Cook tent, eating tent, tables, chairs, and bathroom tent (where applicable)
   *    First aid kit stocked for wilderness expeditions
   *    Celebration banquet at the end of trip

Not Included:

   *    International flights to/from Lima and applicable airport taxes
   *    Personal clothing and equipment (see gear list)
   *    All food during in-town days with the exception of the Celebration Banquet
   *    Incidental personal expenditures, including emergency evacuations and medical expenditures
   *    Travel, Personal, and/or medical insurance

DATES AND PRICE:

Los Cedros Trek Package:	June 1-15, 2010	Price per Person:
	September 4-18, 2010	$1845 USD (3 person minimum)

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