High passes, glacial lakes, and camps far from the road

Trekking in Peru

High passes, glacial lakes, and camps far from the road

Two ranges, one base: the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Huayhuash, walked with guides who have crossed these passes for decades.

  • Huayhuash
  • Cordillera Blanca
  • Santa Cruz
  • Alpamayo
  • Custom treks
  • Private treks
Huayhuash Circuit — Cordillera Huayhuash

Cordillera Huayhuash

Huayhuash Circuit

The full circuit around one of the most compact and spectacular ranges on earth: eight passes above 4,600 m, glacial lakes and camps far from any road.

Duration
8–12 days
Difficulty
Demanding
Max altitude
5,050 m
Style
Remote high-altitude circuit
From US$ 1,500View itinerary
Santa Cruz Trek — Cordillera Blanca

Cordillera Blanca

Santa Cruz Trek

The classic introduction to the Cordillera Blanca: Punta Unión pass, Alpamayo views and comfortable camps. The right first Andean trek.

Duration
4 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max altitude
4,750 m
Style
Classic valley crossing
From US$ 800 View itinerary
Huascaran Circuit — Cordillera Blanca

Cordillera Blanca

Huascaran Circuit

A long loop beneath the peak often called the most beautiful mountain in the world, through villages and passes most trekkers never see.

Duration
9–11 days
Difficulty
Demanding
Max altitude
4,860 m
Style
Long circuit, quiet valleys
From US$ 1,700View itinerary