Day 01: Huaraz - Cashapampa - llamacoral 3760 m / 12,335 ft 

From Huaraz we will drive to a village called Cashapampa with our shuttle vehicle. The donkeys and Donkey Driver will be waiting for us there. From there, we will begin our trail through the Santa Cruz valley until reaching Llamacoral, where we will set up camp. Approx. 4 to 5 hours. 


Day 02: Llamacoral - Base Camp 4300 m / 14,107 ft 

On day 2 we will start our trail in the same valley where the views of two beautiful lakes, Chinacocha and Orconcocha can be enjoyed. Then we will take a Zigzag trail to Base Camp. Approx. 5 hours 


Day 03: Base Camp Alpamayo – Moraine Camp 4900 m / 16,076 ft - High Camp

We will hike up to High Camp, first via a rocky trail until arriving at the glacier, then we will trek through ice and snow with some steep parts until we get to 5450 m / 17,880 ft where we will set up camp. 


Day 04: High Camp - Summit Alpamayo 5947 m / 19,511 ft - Base Camp

The hike will start at 1 am, trekking until we surpass a bergschrund where the technical part in the ice begins until we reach the summit. Then we will abseil down to High Camp. Approx. 6 to 7 hours. (optional: can go down to base camp). 


Day 05: High Camp – Base Camp

Relaxed descent to base camp. Approx. 4 to 5 hours 


Day 06: Base Camp – Cashapampa - Huaraz 

Walk back through Santa Cruz Valley to Cashapampa, where our vehicle will be waiting for us. Approx. 4 to 5 hours.
* OPTIONAL: 3-Day acclimatization plan, USD 730: We will meet 3 days before the tour starts in Huaraz, then we will start our trip to Yanapaccha mountain. In this program one day we will be taking a refresher mountaineering course to see our skills in ice climbing and rappelling.