Salkantay Trekking
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Pje. José de Sucre 110, Huaraz
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Overview
- Duration:8 days 7 nights
- Travelers:1 - 12 guests
- Tour Type:Multi-Day Circuits
- Language:English
Enjoy a pickup from your hotel in Phuket and travel to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, meet your guide and learn a little about the animals. Witness stunning views of the surrounding jungle while interacting with friendly elephants in a safe and sustainable environment.
Get bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants. Walk with your guide through the sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.
After meeting all the elephants, accompany them to a mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy mud treatment to their skin. Next, walk with them to a pool and join them in the water. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water.
Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, before bidding farewell to your new friends and changing into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy a delightful Thai buffet and head back to Phuket.
Get bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants. Walk with your guide through the sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors.
After meeting all the elephants, accompany them to a mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy mud treatment to their skin. Next, walk with them to a pool and join them in the water. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water.
Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, before bidding farewell to your new friends and changing into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy a delightful Thai buffet and head back to Phuket.
Highlights
- Trapezio Pass crossing at 5,000 masl (16,404 ft).
- Spectacular views of Yerupaja (6,634 masl), Peru’s second-highest peak.
- San Antonio Viewpoint: The most iconic panorama in the Andes.
- Camping at the turquoise shores of Laguna Carhuacocha.
- Professional logistics with veteran mountain chefs and horsemen.
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz – Matacancha – Mitucocha [4,270 masl / 14,009 ft]
Departure from Huaraz at 4 AM for a 5-hour drive through the Mascash valley. We start trekking from Matacancha (4,180m), ascending for 3 hours to the Cacananpunta pass (4,700m) before a 2-hour descent to camp.
Day 2: Mitucocha – Carhuac Pass – Carhuacocha [4,150 masl / 13,615 ft]
A 3-hour climb to the 4,700m pass offers a full view of Mitucocha lagoon. We descend past Alcaycocha lagoon to camp at the massive Carhuacocha, directly facing the imposing Yerupaja (6,635m).
Day 3: Carhuacocha – Carnicero Pass – Huayhuash [4,280 masl / 14,042 ft]
We take the panoramic high route past the three lagoons (Jangracocha, Sillacocha, Siulacocha). After a steep 3-hour ascent to the 4,800m pass, we descend past Laguna Carnicero to our camp.
Day 4: Huayhuash – Trapecio Pass – Pampa Cuyoc [4,380 masl / 14,370 ft]
Starting at 7 AM, we tackle a 4-hour climb with steep sections to reach the Trapecio pass (5,000 masl). Enjoy spectacular close-up mountain views before descending past the turquoise Huanagpataycocha lagoon.
Day 5: San Antonio Viewpoint – Huayllpa [3,600 masl / 11,811 ft]
A 3-hour ascent to the San Antonio viewpoint (5,050 masl) for the range's most iconic panorama (Siula Grande, Yerupaja, Sarapo). We follow with a very steep, careful descent to the village of Huayllpa.
Day 6: Huayllpa – Tapush Pass – Gashpapampa [4,450 masl / 14,600 ft]
An early start for a demanding 6-hour uphill trek through deep valleys. Perseverance is key to conquering the Tapush pass (4,800m). After a short rest, we descend for 2 hours to our high camp.
Day 7: Gashpapampa – Yaucha Pass – Jahuacocha [4,130 masl / 13,550 ft]
A 3-hour climb to Yaucha Pass (4,800m). We traverse the mountain ridge for fantastic views of 40% of the Huayhuash range, including Rasac and Jirishanca, before a steep descent to camp by Jahuacocha lagoon.
Day 8: Jahuacocha – Llamac – Huaraz [3,100 masl / 10,170 ft]
Final departure at 7 AM. An easy, flat 3-hour walk followed by a 2-hour descent to Llamac. Our transport will be waiting for the 5-hour drive back to Huaraz and your hostel.
Includes/Excludes
- Punctual hotel pickup and drop-off in Huaraz
- UIAGM/AGMP certified expert mountain guide
- High-energy mountain nutrition (Chef-prepared)
- Purified water throughout the expedition
- Private 4x4 rugged transport to trailhead
- Professional safety kit (O2 & Pulse Oximetry)
- Premium 4-season expedition tents
- Experienced horsemen and pack donkeys
- Huayhuash community entrance fees (Cash only)
- Personal trekking gear (Sleeping bags/poles)
- Mandatory mountain rescue insurance
- First-day breakfast and last-day dinner
- Personal tips for the mountain crew
Frequently asked questions
What to bring
- 4-season sleeping bag (comfort rating -15°C / 5°F).
- Rigid-sole trekking boots (previously broken in).
- Layered clothing: thermal base, fleece mid-layer, and waterproof shell.
- Personal medical kit including altitude medication (Acetazolamide).
- UV400 polarized sunglasses and high-altitude sunblock.
- Headlamp with extra batteries for 4 AM starts.
- 70L duffel bag (for donkeys) and a 30L daypack (for you).
- Rigid-sole trekking boots (previously broken in).
- Layered clothing: thermal base, fleece mid-layer, and waterproof shell.
- Personal medical kit including altitude medication (Acetazolamide).
- UV400 polarized sunglasses and high-altitude sunblock.
- Headlamp with extra batteries for 4 AM starts.
- 70L duffel bag (for donkeys) and a 30L daypack (for you).
Not allowed
- Single-use plastic bottles (we provide filtered water).
- Drones or loud speakers (respect for Andean wildlife).
- Alcohol consumption during the first 3 days of ascent.
- Climbing or technical maneuvers without certification.
- Littering (strict Leave No Trace policy).
- Straying from the established trail without the guide.
- Drones or loud speakers (respect for Andean wildlife).
- Alcohol consumption during the first 3 days of ascent.
- Climbing or technical maneuvers without certification.
- Littering (strict Leave No Trace policy).
- Straying from the established trail without the guide.
Know before you go
- Acclimatization: You MUST spend at least 2 nights in Huaraz (3,052 masl) before the start.
- Cash is King: Carry approx. 300 Soles in cash for community entrance fees.
- Physicality: This is a Level 3 trek; be prepared for 6-8 hours of hiking daily.
- Weather: Expect 18°C (64°F) during the day and -10°C (14°F) at night.
- Connectivity: Zero cell signal; we carry satellite communication for emergencies.
- Insurance: Proof of mountain rescue insurance is mandatory for this expedition.
- Cash is King: Carry approx. 300 Soles in cash for community entrance fees.
- Physicality: This is a Level 3 trek; be prepared for 6-8 hours of hiking daily.
- Weather: Expect 18°C (64°F) during the day and -10°C (14°F) at night.
- Connectivity: Zero cell signal; we carry satellite communication for emergencies.
- Insurance: Proof of mountain rescue insurance is mandatory for this expedition.
Extra Services
Local Transfers & Arrivals
We provide private transportation from Anta Airport (ATA) and Huaraz bus terminals directly to your hostel. As a licensed local tour operator, we guarantee safety, premium quality, and the peace of mind that comes with our extensive regional expertise and professional service.
$ 30.00/person
Pack Mules & Arrieros
Essential logistics for multi-day trekking. Our healthy pack mules and experienced local muleteers transport camp gear between sites, allowing you to hike lightly with only a daypack. Please note: Rates are charged per mule, per day. We guarantee humane animal care and fair wages for reliable trail support.
$ 90.00/person
Secure Storage & Concierge
Travel light and worry-free. As a local tour operator, we provide secure, monitored storage for your non-trekking luggage at our Huaraz headquarters. Our team offers expert concierge assistance for the best local dining, hotel bookings, and recovery services, ensuring you have professional support throughout your stay.
$ 12.00/package
Specialized Summit Porters
Vital support for technical summits like Alpamayo. Experienced high-altitude porters carry heavy gear between camps, saving your energy for the climb. Please note: rates are charged per porter, per day. We ensure reliable, fairly-paid local staff with essential expedition experience.
$ 60.00/person
Technical Gear Rental
Access premium high-altitude equipment without the luggage weight. We offer high-end essential gear rental, including 4-season tents, technical mountaineering boots, ice axes, and specialized alpine clothing, all maintained to international safety standards.
$ 65.00/person
from$ 900.00 /person
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