In the morning, you'll be picked up in Huaraz and driven through the small Andean villages of Unchus and Llupa to Portada at 3,900 meters. The drive itself offers plenty of opportunities for photo stops. From here, you'll begin your first hike into the vast Quilcayhuanca Valley. After about four hours, you'll reach your camp at Cruce de Cayesh at 4,100 meters, at the foot of Nevado Andavite. Those who wish can hike into the Cayesh Valley in the afternoon. There, you'll get very close to the impressive peaks of San Juan, Cayesh, and Chopiraju – an ideal place to prepare for the next days of trekking.

Today you'll gradually ascend higher until you reach the stark, silent world of the high Andes. The trail leads you across expansive meadows, past clear streams, and through a landscape where colorful wildflowers alternate with rocky outcrops. Again and again, new vistas open up to reveal the surrounding white peaks. At a leisurely pace, you gain altitude until you finally arrive at a high plateau at the foot of Nevado Huapi. At 4,750 meters, you'll establish your high camp – an extraordinary spot from which you can almost reach out and touch the glaciers and flanks of Huapi. The camp is nestled amidst a wild, open mountain landscape, where silence and crisp air prevail. In the late afternoon, a short exploratory walk across the surrounding hills is worthwhile to enjoy the magnificent views or observe the wildlife. With a bit of luck, you might spot Andean foxes, hummingbirds, or even a condor soaring over the valleys. Evening at the high camp is an unforgettable experience: as the sun dips behind the mountains, the peaks are bathed in warm hues of red – and as night falls, a starry sky unfolds, the likes of which can only be seen at this altitude.

The third day is the highlight of your tour. You'll ascend to the 5,100-meter-high Chocu Pass, where a breathtaking panorama of the highest peaks of the Cordillera Blanca unfolds. From here, you'll see mountains like Chinchey, Huantsan, Ranrapalca, and Palcaraju – snow-capped giants that dominate the scenery. Afterward, a long descent into the wide Cojup Valley follows. The trail leads gently downstream along the river until a vehicle awaits you at the bottom to take you back to Huaraz in about an hour.

We recommend arriving in Huaraz a few days before the start of your trek to allow yourself to acclimatize to the altitude. This will improve your fitness and allow you to fully enjoy the tour. Additional acclimatization day hikes can be booked upon request, for example to Laguna 69, Laguna Churup, or Wilcacocha. These day hikes not only aid acclimatization but also offer impressive nature experiences even before the trek begins.