WT18 catalog single pgs

122 / 148

FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR LATIN AMERICA TRIPS, VISIT 122
The enormous fluted ice peaks, surreal
turquoise tarns, and flower-filled meadows
of Peru’s Cordillera Blanca have made it a
world-class region for trekking. More than
70 summits here top 18,000 feet, including
Huascarán (22,204'), Peru’s highest peak,
and Alpamayo (19,506'), an extraordinary
pyramid that has been voted one of the
10 most beautiful mountains in the world.
Our 11-day trek is a dramatic one (with a
bit of a challenge!), but well rewarded with
exhilarating days on the trail, spectacular
lakeside campsites, and views of ice-draped
summits and glaciers at every turn. At trek’s
end, our optional extension to climb Nevado
Pisco (18,871') offers dazzling 360-degree
views into the heart of the Cordillera Blanca.
Days 1-4 Lima / Huaraz From Lima, we head
along the Pan American Highway to the mountain
town of Huaraz (10,000'), the trekking hub
for the Cordillera Blanca. We acclimatize with
day hikes, including a fascinating one to the
archaeological site of Wilkahuain, with its pre-Inca
burial and ritual chambers.
Days 5-15 Cordillera Blanca Trek With our
trekking crew and pack animals, we hike to
Laguna Cullicocha (15,100'), a gleaming glacial
lake with eye-popping views of the peaks of
the Santa Cruz massif. Crossing two more passes,
we reach our camp near Laguna Jancarurish,
where an optional hike brings us to the base
of Alpamayo for stunning views of this
mesmerizing ice pyramid. Crossing the Caracara
Pass (15,846'), we descend into a lush valley
and venture up to a high pass with views of
the multiple summits of Pucahirca (19,836').
Reaching Quebrada (canyon) Jancapampa, we
pass through traditional rural villages and enjoy
spellbinding panoramas in every direction,
including knife-edged Taulliraju (19,127') and
Chacraraju (20,052'). At the end of the trek,
those taking the optional three-day extension
to climb Nevado Pisco will head to a base camp
in the Demanda Valley.
Days 16-17 Huaraz / Lima We’ll have views of
the towering twin summits of Huascarán on our
drive back to Lima and depart on Day 17.
A trek across the spectacular Cordillera Blanca of Peru is one of the great
hiking adventures of the world. PHOTO: TOM DEMPSEY
CORY RICHARDS
EXPLORE THE HIGHEST TROPICAL MOUNTAIN RANGE IN THE WORLD
CORY RICHARDS
ON OUR WEBSITE
ircle the
spectacular ice range of the Cordillera
Huayhuash, with its knife-edged 20,000-foot
ice peaks and iridescent lakes.
Jun 3-20, Aug 11-28, 2019.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Experience our perfectly designed trek
in the world’s highest tropical mountain
range
• Optional hike to the Alpamayo Base
Camp
• Spectacular campsites by turquoise lakes,
incredible views of glacier-clad peaks
• Optional climb of Nevado Pisco
DETAILS
• 17-day trip begins and ends in Lima
• 5 nights hotels, 11 nights full-service
camping
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
2 dinners
DATES
Jun 9-25, 2018
Jul 27-Aug 12
TRIP COST
$4395 (9-12 members)
$4795 (6-8 members)
Single supplement: $480
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11-day trek on steep trails, 6-8 hours a
day, altitudes between 11,000-16,000 feet,
optional climb of 18,871-foot peak