General presentation
The Cordillera Blanca is the highest tropical mountain range in the world. The diversity of its landscape, flora and fauna make it one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. And its 17 peaks over 6000 meters and numerous peaks between 5000 and 6000 meters above sea level make it a paradise for mountaineers and hikers from all over the world.
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 : Transfer Lima-Huaraz
Day 2 : Acclimatisation in Quilcayhuanca, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Day 3 : Llaca Valley and lake, Domos Cordillera Blanca
Day 4 : Huaraz, Perú refuge
Day 5 : Perú refuge, Lake 69, back to Huaraz
Day 6 : Bus from Huaraz to Lima
Day 7 : Free day in Lima - flight back
Detailed program
Day 1 : 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 2 : 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 3 : 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 4 : Huaraz, Perú refuge
Private transport to Cebollapampa in the Llanganuco valley. The route will take you through the Huaylas valley to the village of Yungay before heading up towards Huascaran National Park.
Here you can admire Huascaran, Peru's highest peak, and the turquoise lakes of Llanganuco.
The hike begins in Cebollapampa at an altitude of 3,900 metres and takes you to the Perú refuge at 4,680 metres above sea level.
Overnight at the Perú refuge.
(Walking time: approx. 3-4h, D+ 780m, D- 0m)
Refugio Perú
Private transport
English speaking guide
Half board in the refuge
boxlunch
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park
Day 5 : Perú refuge, Lake 69, back to Huaraz
Depart from the refuge to reach Lake 69 by crossing the moraine at an altitude of almost 4900 metres.
You'll reach Lake 69 from an unconventional route and be able to admire it from above. As you'll have set off early, you should be able to enjoy the view before other hikers arrive.
You will return to Cebollapampa via the classic path.
Your driver will be waiting for you before taking you back to Huaraz.
(Walking time: approx. 6 hours, D+456m, D-1226m)
Hotel in huaraz
Private transport
English speaking guide
Box lunch
Entrance ticket to Huascaran National Park
Day 6 : Bus from Huaraz to Lima
At the end of the morning you will take a comfortable bus from Huaraz to Lima where you will arrive around 8pm. Transfer to the Miraflores district where you will spend the night.
Day bus Huaraz-Lima
Transfer Huaraz-Lima
Day 7 : 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
- Sleeping bag
- Inflatable or self-inflating mattress for trekking
- Tips
- Meals taken in town in Lima and Huaraz