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Spend a week experiencing the stunning Cordillera Blanca on this partial circuit around Alpamayo. This guided trek on the famous Alpamayo route takes you to stunning mountain lakes, close-ups to massive peaks and across stunning mountain passes in the Peruvian Andes. The Alpamayo trekking tour will take you through some of the most diverse landscapes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.
This guided Alpamayo trek is a shortened alternative of the complete Alpamayo circuit, and finishes in the Andean village of Pomabamba. The Alpamayo Trek goes above 4,000m, and is suitable for hikers who are already acclimatized. If you haven’t acclimatized, we suggest you spend at least 3 days hiking in Huaraz beforehand. You can book the 3-day acclimatization package during the booking process.
On this guided trekking tour near Huaraz, you’ll spend your nights at campsites enjoying a good meal and looking at the gorgeous views. Later on you can gaze up on the stars, snug in your sleeping bag inside your tent.
The Alpamayo trek will reward you with splendid views of the valleys beneath you, as well as offering you the chance to experience the landscape hands on, by visiting Alpamayo base camp and crossing over streams, through valleys and over passes to reach your destination. This guided Alpamayo tour will give you a beautiful and thorough experience of everything the Peruvian Andes have to offer, allowing you to truly experience this gorgeous and diverse natural world.
Alpamayo to Pomabamba Trek
Spend a week experiencing the stunning Cordillera Blanca on this partial circuit around Alpamayo. This guided trek on the famous Alpamayo route takes you to stunning mountain lakes, close-ups to massive peaks and across stunning mountain passes in the Peruvian Andes. The Alpamayo trekking tour will take you through some of the most diverse landscapes in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.
This guided Alpamayo trek is a shortened alternative of the complete Alpamayo circuit, and finishes in the Andean village of Pomabamba. The Alpamayo Trek goes above 4,000m, and is suitable for hikers who are already acclimatized. If you haven’t acclimatized, we suggest you spend at least 3 days hiking in Huaraz beforehand. You can book the 3-day acclimatization package during the booking process.
On this guided trekking tour near Huaraz, you’ll spend your nights at campsites enjoying a good meal and looking at the gorgeous views. Later on you can gaze up on the stars, snug in your sleeping bag inside your tent.
The Alpamayo trek will reward you with splendid views of the valleys beneath you, as well as offering you the chance to experience the landscape hands on, by visiting Alpamayo base camp and crossing over streams, through valleys and over passes to reach your destination. This guided Alpamayo tour will give you a beautiful and thorough experience of everything the Peruvian Andes have to offer, allowing you to truly experience this gorgeous and diverse natural world.
Marvel at the stunning views of Alpamayo, Milhuacocha and Pilanco in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca.
Spend a night near Alpamayo base camp and experience crystal clear views of the night sky.
Trek through Peru’s Cordillera Blanca on this guided Alpamayo trek.
Explore the local Andean culture, people, and villages of the Peruvian High Andes.
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This guided trekking tour to Pomabamba is always run as a custom tour for your group only, and the pricing is based on the number of guests on your trip.
The prices below are per person.
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- Guided Groups of 2: from $2,225USD per person
- Guided Groups of 3: from $1,750USD per person
- Guided Groups of 4+: from $1,575USD per person
Meals
6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Accommodations
Accommodations along the seven-day tour are included. We strongly advise you booking extra days in Huaraz before the trek to get used to higher elevations.
Transportation during the tour
Transfers from Huaraz to the trailhead at the start of the trekking tour and back to Huaraz at the end of the tour are included.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide throughout the trip
- Hotel taxes and service charges (for the last night of the trek)
- Camp cook
- Horseman, pack animals, and emergency horse
- Camping equipment for collective use (sleeping tents, kitchen tent, dinning tent, bathroom tent, mattress, table and chairs)
- Kitchen Service (all the crockery)
- Celebration Meal
- Park fee entrances
- First Aid Kit
- Luggage porterage using donkeys and/or horses
- All logistics
Not Included
- Anything not listed as included
- Flights to Peru
- Transit to Huaraz
- Personal trekking gear
- Any food or beverages not listed
- Personal clothing and equipment
- Incidental personal expenditures, including any travel insurance, emergency evacuations and medical expenditures
- Travel, personal, and medical insurance
Optional Extras
- Bus Transfer from Lima
- Additional nights in Huaraz
- 3 day, 2 Night Pre-trip Acclimatization hikes in Huaraz
Not included
undefinedAccommodation for Alpamayo to Pomabamba Trek
You will be pitching a tent at various scenic spots along your trekking route. These campsites are owned by the rural communities in the region and provide revenue for these local communities. Camping allows you to enjoy the natural surroundings around you, as well as enjoy staying on the trail itself along the way. We also strongly suggest you do book an additional few nights in Huaraz before your trek for acclimatization.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Standard tents are double and single ones are on request.
How hard is this tour?
This tour is rated as a 5 out of 5 for difficulty, largely due to the altitude of the days. Note that due to the altitude, it is recommended to acclimatize before stating this tour.
Do I need a Visa?
Every country is different. It’s important to check with your country to see if they require a visa. You could also try this website, though it’s important that you verify with your government.
Are meals included?
The tour includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners.
Do I need insurance?
In order to participate in this tour, it is mandatory that you have Health and Medical travel insurance. You can get travel insurance here.
How do I get to Huaraz to start this tour?
Most guests fly into Lima and then take a bus to Huaraz. You can add on the bus trip to Huaraz from Lima during the booking process. There are also direct flights to Huaraz from Lima.
Where does the tour end?
The trek ends in Pomabamba, where you’ll get a transfer back to Huaraz. You can book a bus back to Lima during the booking process.
Are the tours in English?
Yes, the tour guide is English speaking.
Can I rent any gear?
There shouldn’t be any need to rent gear for this tour.
Do I need vaccines?
Check with your family doctor or a Travel Medical Clinic to confirm required immunizations or vaccines.
What kind of tents do you use?
The tents used are 3 season, 3-person tents, however tents are only shared for 2-participants. The specific tent used is typically the Doite Cara Kailas.
Can I bring my own tent?
Yes you can bring your own tent, however you won’t save any money.
Should I tip a guide?
Yes, tips are optional and based on good service.
What should I bring with me?
Please try to travel as light as possible. Although you do not need to carry your luggage while walking, you will still need to carry it over short distances. Also, remember you unpack and repack on most nights.
- Large backpack to contain all your gear.
- Good waterproof coat(Gore-Tex recommended or similar) with hood.
- Rain pants recommended.
- Quality hiking boots that are broken in.
- Hiking socks (with optional liner socks) for walking
- Spare shoes for the evenings (optional)
- Daypack (small rucksack, 20-30 liters) to carry picnic lunch, water bottle, cold/wet weather gear, camera, etc.
- Warm clothes for the evening including spare trousers and top (fleece jackets/pullovers are warm yet light); plus optionally thermal underwear. Down coats or Down vests are useful.
- Sweatshirts or T-shirts for walking, at least one with collar and long sleeves (against sunburn). We suggest Merino Wool gear.
- Your own personal water bottle (at least 1 liter, preferably two bottles).
- Your own sleeping bag and mattress (you can rent these if you don’t bring your own.
When is the best time to travel to this region of Peru for trekking?
The recommended months to travel to Huaraz are from May to September. This period is cold but dry. You should avoid travelling to this region for trekking during the rainy season as the snow makes some of the high passes impassable.