Highlights
- Optimal acclimatization hike at 3700m.
- Andean villages and local people
- Only little visited lake that invites you to relax
- 360° panoramic views over the Cordillera Blanca
Character
The Cordillera Blanca is the largest mountain range of Peru with 31 peaks over 6,000 meter high. More than half of the Peruvian highest 6,000m peaks are here, including the highest mountain (Huascaran) and the most beautiful mountain (Alpamayo) of Peru. Laguna Wilcacocha is located in the Cordillera Negra, opposite the Cordillera Blanca and thus offers a unique panoramic view.
Requirements
You are healthy and have a good condition. The trail is not too difficult.
Best Season
The best trekking season in the Andes is from April to October, with rainy season in between. It is usually sunny and warm during this time. Due to the altitude, the nights can be quite cold (to minus 5 ° C).
Extra Time
Individual connection programs with Santa Cruz trek, Huayhuash trek, peak climbing and much more are possible. Contact us!
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- Transports according to itinerary
- Qualified and experienced guide (Spanish/English)
- Box-Lunch
- First aid kit and oxygen
What is included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Breakfast, dinner
- Bottled water, alcoholic drinks
- Personal equipment
- Entrance fees to Huascaran National Park
- Medical care and insurance
- Emergency rescue or evacuation
- Travel insurance
- Hotel
- Flights
- Tips (optional)
Day 1: Dayhike to Laguna Wilcacocha
You are picked up in your hotel and we drive north following the course of the Rio Santa that divides the Cordillera Blanca in the east and the Cordillera Negra in the west. We pass traditional Andean towns and enjoy the magnificent view of the high peaks of the Cordillera Blanca range including Huascaran (6768m), Peru’s highest mountain. As we enter the Huascaran National Park, we continue our drive up this beautiful valley to reach Cebollapampa (3900m) where we start the hike up to Pisco Base Camp. This hike will take about 3 to 4 hours of steep ascending while we walk at a steady pace until we reach the Pisco base camp (4600m). We spend the night close to the Refugio Pisco Lodge.
- Hiking time: 3-4 hours
- Meals included: Box lunch
Wilcacocha 3700m
Views to the Cordillera Blanca
Meals
During the hike we pay attention to a healthy and high-calorie diet. For lunch, a box lunch is served. We can prepare vegetarian dishes on request.
Transport
We use minivans or comfortable 4×4 off-road vehicles, depending on the group size.
Packing list
Our recommendation
- Small daypack
- Hiking poles
- Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen (min factor 40)
- Well-worn in trekking shoes or boots
- Comfortable clothes (quick dry), trekking trousers, fleece
- Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
- Water and extra snacks
- Toilet paper
- Extra money
Frequenly asked questions
Can I do this hike in the rainy season?
This hike can be done easily in the rainy season. In addition, the vegetation is especially beautiful and green at this time. In the morning, it is often sunny and the clouds do not gather until noon. The rain comes in the afternoon at about 4 o’clock. In the rainy season, therefore, we usually leave a little earlier in the morning.
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