From Huaraz, you'll first drive through the picturesque Callejón de Huaylas and into Huascarán National Park. Along the way, you'll see the famous turquoise Llanganuco Lakes and experience the spectacular crossing of the Portachuelo Pass at 4,785 meters, before descending to Vaquería (3,700 m) – the starting point of the trek. After about five hours of walking on a gently ascending trail, you'll reach your first camp in the Paria Valley (3,890 m). Along the way, you'll encounter shepherds and farmers working using traditional methods.

Today you'll experience the most strenuous, but also the most spectacular, section of the tour. You'll begin with a gradual ascent of about four hours, before the trail climbs more steeply for an hour to the Punta Unión Pass (4,750 m). From here, you'll have fantastic views of the white giants of the Cordillera Blanca – including Taulliraju, Pucajirca, Rinrijirca, Artesonraju, and many more – as well as down into the Santa Cruz Valley. Afterwards, you'll descend to the camp in Taullipampa (4,250 m).

In the morning, you can take a detour into the Arhuaycocha Valley. From a viewpoint, you'll have unparalleled views of the "most beautiful mountain in the world"—Alpamayo—as well as Quitaraju and Artesonraju. Afterwards, a long descent follows through the Santa Cruz Valley, past a large glacial lake to the camp in Llamacorral (3,750 m).

The final day of trekking takes you further down the valley through the Santa Cruz Valley to the village of Cashapampa at 2,900 meters. From here, a vehicle will take you back to Huaraz in about three hours.

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.