QUILQUEHUANCA - COJUP | Unlimited Expedition

OVERVIEW:

A short but impressive hike, suitable for those who like tranquility since there are not many tourists on the way, touring these valleys you will appreciate an incredible and unique landscape, with numerous snowfalls, beautiful lagoons, varied fauna and flora with capable medicinal plants of curing various diseases; There is also contact with remains of one of the Pre Inca civilizations in the Qillquehuanca valley (Nuevo Tambo), thus making this trek one the best to escape the common and known within the Cordillera Blanca.

Route: Trekking Quillquehuanca- Cojup
Duration: 03 Days / 02 Nights
Recommended Season: Early April to last October
Highest Point: (5000m/16400ft) Huapi pass
Difficult: Easy - Moderate
Average hours to walk: 5 - 6 hours per day

ITINERARY:

Day 1: Huaraz – Quilcayhuanca – Tullpacocha (4250m/13940ft)
After the breakfast in Huaraz, we will pick up you from your hotel and then transport to the East side from Huaraz, after 2 hours driving we will be getting to the Quilcayhuanca entrance at (3780m/12398ft), along this travel we will pass small village like Unchus, Llupa and Pitec where is the start hike point for Churup Lake at (3800m/12464ft),our Donkey Driver and Donkeys will be waiting for us in Quilcayhuanca entrance to transport our camping equipments till Tullpacocha, lunch on the way, along this route we will have a splendid views of Andavite Mount, after hiking 4 hours will arriving to Tullpacocha. Overnight Camping at (4250m / 13940ft)

Day 2: Tullpacocha – Huapi pass (5000m/16400ft) – Cojup
After the breakfast in Tullpacocha we will start climb up to Huapi Pass (5000m/16400ft) for about 3 hours half, before pass we will enjoy the nice Lake named Cuchillacocha at (4625m/15170ft), on the Top we will stay for some minutes to enjoying the splendid views for nice peaks like Huapi, Pucaranra, Tullparaju, Andavite, Cayash, Maparaju, San Juan, etc, after that we will go down to Cojup valley, which is our second Camp named Perolcocha at (4000m/13120ft).

Day 3: Cojup – return to Huaraz
After the breakfast in our camp we will start go downhill along Cojup valley to the entrance for about 2 hours half approximately, where our transport will be waiting for us to transfer to Huaraz, arriving to Huaraz around 1:00pm and transfer to your Hotel

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

All private tours, all private transport and the price system guarantees your departure and only with your team members.

Official bilingual guides with good manners and social behavior

Official mountain cooks (Our expeditions always go with guide & cook, amount depending on the amount of participants).

Good and varied food - best quality (vegetarian option).

Climbing in the Cordillera Blanca always with accredited guides, no exceptions.

Porters, donkeys and donkey drivers, amount depending on the amount of participants and nature of your expedition.

We respect working conditions and local tariffs of staff - no exploitation

Imported tents from Eureka, Mountain Hard ware, North face and Ferrino brand, 3 person tents for every 2 customers, 2 person tent for every single person.

All camping equipment and cooking/eating utensils.

Self inflating Matresses (Thermarest)

Clients carry day pack only, approx. 12 kg per client on the donkeys

Safety horses in case of emergency or fatigue (until 6 pax -> 1 horse, until 12 pax -> 2 horses, until 18 pax -> 3 horses …).

All entrance fees

First aid kit and oxygen bottle

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Not mentioned or additional beverages or meals in villages

Sleeping bag (rental US $ 7.00 per day + US $ 5.00 for obligatory laundry)

Breakfast on the 1st day (hotel) and dinner on the last day.

Tip for the staff

Travel accidents and health insurance

Return or abortion otherwise as planned itinerary: transport & possible accommodation costs (also for staff)

Personal mountain equipment.

TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST

Dear client,
We understand how important it is for our clients to have the right equipment on their trips. That’s why we provide you with this Trekking Gear List, which gives you a detailed inventory of all the items you need during your excursion.

CLOTHING
- Walking Boots
- Socks
- Lightweight long underwear bottoms
- Comfortable and lightweight cotton or synthetic pants
- Water/windproof pants
- Lightweight long underwear tops
- Mid weight top layer
- Down or synthetic fill parka or sweater with hood
- Water/windproof jacket
- Lightweight gloves
- Shelled gloves
- Warm hat
- Neck gaiter and/or balaclava
- Ear band
- Sun hat
- Light cotton long sleeved shirt

MISCELLANEOUS
- Trekking Poles
- Headlamp
- Sunscreen: At least 30 SPF or higher.
- Lip balm: With sunscreen.

First Aid Kit:
- Insect Repellent
- Repair Kit
- Personal Toiletries
- Ear Plugs
- Water Bottles
- Water Purification
- Snack food
- Sun glasses
- Duffel Bag - Day Pack: A large-is (30 liters) day pack is recommended.
- Stuff Bags: A few assorted stuff sacks to help organize your gear
- Entertainment Selection
- Camera
- Passport: Make a photocopy or two and keep apart from your passport.
- Solar charging panels