Domos Cordillera Blanca, Ishinca refuge
The Ishinca Valley trek, one of the most beautiful quebradas in the Cordillera Blanca, is an excellent alternative to the Santa Cruz trek. It's an alternative that gives you more freedom and autonomy. The route offers spectacular views, first of Huascaran, Peru's highest peak (6768m), of the impressive cliffs overlooking the entrance to the quebrada, and then, the Tocllaraju range (6030), which you can see from the base camp at dawn or dusk. This is a trek where you can enjoy the diversity of the fauna and flora, and flirt with the 5,000-metre altitude.
Domos Cordillera Blanca
Domos Cordillera Blanca is a glamping project that was born during the months of the pandemic. The place is located 30 minutes from the city of Huaraz, in the middle of quinoa and corn crops, etc.
A place where you can be in contact with the Quechua people living in the area, a few steps away from the Huascaran National Park and its majestic snowy peaks.
A way to feel the nature while having a certain comfort, ideal to acclimatize before an expedition or a trekking.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Lima
Day 2 : Transfer Lima-Huaraz
Day 3 : Acclimatisation in Quilcayhuanca, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Day 4 : Llaca Valley and lake, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Day 5 : Trekking Ishinca D1 : Huaraz - Ishinca refuge
Day 6 : Trekking Ishinca D2: Lake Ishinca
Day 7 : Trekking Ishinca D3: back to Pashpa
Day 8 : Free day in Lima - flight back
Detailed program
Day 1 : Arrival in Lima
Arrival in Lima according to your international flight schedule. Welcome by a member of our team and transfer to your hotel in the Miraflores district where you will spend your first night.
Hotel in Miraflores
English speaking guide
Private transfer from airport to hotel
Day 2 : Transfer Lima-Huaraz
Lima: Transfer from the airport (or hotel) to take you to the bus terminal.
You will take a comfortable night bus to Huaraz at around 10pm.
Transfert à Lima
Bus Lima-Huaraz
Day 3 : Acclimatisation in Quilcayhuanca, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Arrival in Huaraz early in the morning and transfer to the domes (3600 meters above sea level) where you will receive a breakfast.
You will be able to use your own dome at no extra charge as long as it is free in the early hours. Otherwise you can take advantage of the large dome which is very comfortable to rest a little.
Free day in the Quilcayhuanca valley. This acclimatization walk on relatively flat ground, at an altitude of about 4000 meters, is ideal as a first acclimatization walk. The valley is wild and bucolic, the cliffs are impressive.
After the walk, the driver will take you back to the site of the domes where you will spend the night.
Walking time: about 4 hours
Elevation gain: D+ 100m, D- 100m
Driving time there and back: 1h30
Box lunch
Diner in the dome
Private transport
Breakfast included
National parc entrnce not included (30 soles)
Day 4 : Llaca Valley and lake, Domos Cordillera Blanca
The Llaca lake is located at 4400 meters above sea level, in the valley of the same name, just behind the site of the domes.
A vehicle will take you up to the entrance of the Quebrada from where you will walk up to the lake. You will gradually immerse yourself in this beautiful valley of the National Park. You will then arrive at the green Llaca Lake, located at the foot of the Ranrapalca and Ochsapalca peaks, both of which are very impressive. Return to the vehicle and then to the domes.
Free afternoon at the domes.
Walking time: about 4 hours
Elevation gain: D+ 400m.
Warm lunch at the domes
Diner in the dome
Private transport - full day service
National parc entrance not included (30 soles)
Day 5 : Trekking Ishinca D1 : Huaraz - Ishinca refuge
Departure from Huaraz to take the road to the small village of Pashpa, 3900 metres above sea level. From Pashpa you'll have an impressive view of Huascaran, Peru's highest peak.
The walk up to the Ishinca refuge is 12km long and takes around 4-5 hours. The Ishinca Valley winds its way through impressive cliffs before arriving on a more open plain, at the foot of the magnificent Tocllaraju, culminating at 6030 metres.
The Ishinca refuge is at an altitude of 4,350 metres.
Refugio Ishinca
English speaking guide
Half board in the refuge
Box lunch
Private transport
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park
Day 6 : Trekking Ishinca D2: Lake Ishinca
Departure from the Ishinca refuge to climb up to Lake Ishinca, 5,000 metres above sea level.
You'll be at the foot of the Ishinca summit, with views of Ranrapalca, Tocllaraju, Urus and Palcaraju all around you.
Back at the refuge, you can choose to rest or take another short hike to Lake Milluacocha above the refuge, at the foot of the Tocllaraju.
Refugio Ishinca
English speaking guide
Half board in the refuge
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park
Box lunch
Day 7 : Trekking Ishinca D3: back to Pashpa
Departure from the Ishinca refuge for the return journey to the village of Pashpa. The descent takes around 3 to 4 hours and offers different views to the first day.
You'll enjoy waterfalls, flora, cliffs and the impressive quenual forest that you'll pass through before returning to the Pashpa plateau.
Return to Huaraz and end of the afternoon with free time.
In the evening, transfer to the bus terminal and night bus to Lima.
English speaking guide
Box lunch
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park
Private transport
Night bus Huaraz - Lima
Day 8 : Free day in Lima - flight back
Free morning in Lima, then transfer to the international airport according to your flight time back home.
Transfer with private vehicle
Included/Not included
Included:
- Hotel nights with breakfast
- Guide services as mentioned in the detailed program
- Transport services as mentioned in the detailed programme
- Entrance fees as specified in the detailed programme
- Meals as specified in the detailed program
Not included:
- International flights to Peru
- Cancellation, Accident, Rescue, Illness and Repatriation insurance
- Guide for acclimatization hikes
- Entrance fees to the national park for acclimatization hikes
- Sleeping bag
- Inflatable or self-inflating mattress for trekking
- Tips
- Meals taken in town in Lima and Huaraz