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Explore the stunning Ishinca Valley in Peru with a 4-day climb of Nevado Urus and Ishinca, perfect for novice mountaineers. This guided expedition takes you through breathtaking glacial landscapes, where you'll learn essential climbing techniques from experienced high mountain guides. Starting from Huaraz, the journey includes acclimatization and hands-on training while you ascend to Urus Peak at 5,495 meters and Ishinca Peak at 5,530 meters. Capture unforgettable views of majestic mountains and serene lakes as you conquer these iconic summits. Prepare for an adventure filled with camaraderie and skill-building in one of the world's most accessible mountaineering destinations.

Climb Mateo Peak (Nevado Mateo) with an experienced mountain guide on a full-day private mountaineering trip from Huaraz into Huascaran National Park. At 16,896 feet (5,150 meters) Mateo is a high-altitude, snowy adventure, but with moderate terrain that makes this a beginner-friendly experience. Convenient pickup and drop-off in Huaraz makes it possible to summit in just one day.

Climbing the majestic Alpamayo—often praised as one of the most beautiful mountains on Earth—is a truly unforgettable experience for passionate mountaineers. This six-day expedition leads you through stunning Andean scenery, from the Santa Cruz Valley to the 5,947 m summit. With certified mountain guides and a strong focus on proper acclimatization, you’ll enjoy a challenging yet rewarding journey through the heart of the Cordillera Blanca. Private transportation, full meals, and high-quality group equipment ensure you are fully prepared for every stage of the ascent. Highlights: • Summit attempt on Alpamayo, one of Peru’s most iconic peaks • Includes 5 nights of camping and full-board service • Certified mountain guide and technical group gear provided • Recommended for climbers with prior experience and solid fitness

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through the majestic Peruvian Andes with our Super Exclusive VIP Helicopter Tour, tailored for the most discerning clients seeking the pinnacle of luxury and adventure. This unique experience offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash, two of the world’s most iconic mountain ranges, all while indulging in top-tier comfort and exclusivity. From the moment you step aboard your private helicopter, you’ll be immersed in unparalleled luxury. Our state-of-the-art aircraft offers first-class amenities, providing the perfect setting to enjoy spectacular aerial views. Soar above towering snow-capped peaks, shimmering glaciers, and pristine alpine lakes, all while savoring champagne and experiencing VIP service. This bespoke tour is curated to meet the highest expectations of our VIP clientele, and includes: ✓ Private helicopter flights showcasing stunning aerial perspectives of legendary peaks such as Huascarán.

Parón Lake – Full Day The largest lake in the Cordillera Blanca, famous for its turquoise color and impressive peaks like Pirámide and Artesonraju. A relaxed tour ideal for photos and panoramic views. Pastoruri Glacier – Climate Change Route An iconic glacier showing visible effects of climate change. The tour includes Puya Raimondii, carbonated springs, and unique high-Andean landscapes. Lake 69 – Challenging Trek A demanding 3-hour ascent through valleys and waterfalls to one of Peru’s most beautiful blue lakes at 4,604 m. Nevado Mateo – Summit Climb (5,150 m) A short but exciting mountaineering experience ideal for beginners. After a hike along rocky moraine, you climb over snow and ice with crampons and rope to reach a spectacular summit with panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca.

4 Days / 3 Nights – Mountaineering Course on Nevado Yanapaccha Max. Altitude: 5,686 m / 18,654 ft Route: Mountaineering Course – Nevado Yanapaccha Availability: March - October Difficulty: Moderate Ratio: 3 climbers per guide Overview: Nevado Yanapaccha, located in the Cordillera Blanca within Huascarán National Park, is an ideal peak for mountaineering training. It can be climbed nearly year-round and features a moderate difficulty level, with a final ascent inclination of 65°. Known for its abundant crevasses and ice walls, this mountain is perfect for practicing ice climbing and rescue techniques. The name Yanapaccha comes from the Quechua words “Yana” (black) and “Paccha” (waterfall), meaning “Waterfall in the Black Mountain.” Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks.

About Artesonraju Peak: Artesonraju (6,025 m) is one of the approximately 50 peaks of the Cordillera Blanca known especially for its exceptional settings for mountaineering. Pyramidal and completely covered in ice and snow all year, this mountain of unequalled beauty is situated between the two gorges of the Santa Cruz Massif to the north and the Parón to the south. It’s frequently considered the iconic mountain in the Paramount pictures introduction. From its high plateau alongside the Paron Gorge, it is 1,025 meters to the peak. It can usually be climbed in 8-12 hours round-trip. According to the International French Adjectival System (IFAS), it’s categorized as TD+: very difficult +, on the route of the South Ridge, and D: Difficult, via the “normal” route. Artesonraju offers two primary ascent routes: The first runs through the North Edge, born in the Santa Cruz Gorge, while the second rises via the southeast face from Parón Lake, at the end of the gorge of the same name.

Our tour is designed for travelers who want more than just sightseeing. We combine four of the most beautiful lagoons in the Cordillera Blanca—Wilcacocha, Rocotuyoc, Frozen Lagoon, and Churup—into a well-balanced adventure with breathtaking scenery, gradual acclimatization, and carefully planned routes. Travel with experienced local guides, comfortable transportation, and small groups that allow for a more personal and flexible experience. We focus on safety, nature, and authentic Andean landscapes, ensuring a memorable journey from start to finish.

This 14-day alpine adventure blends top acclimatization hikes with a classic trek and the final ascent of Alpamayo. After arriving in Huaraz, participants acclimatize at Laguna Wilcacocha, Laguna Churup, and climb Nevado Mateo (5,150 m). The journey continues with the Santa Cruz Classic Trek, offering remarkable views of the Cordillera Blanca. Fully acclimatized, the expedition ends with the technical ascent of Alpamayo via the French Route, supported by certified guides and a professional logistics team. Highlights: • 14-day program: acclimatization, trekking & climbing • Acclimatization at Wilcacocha, Churup, Nevado Mateo • Includes Santa Cruz Trek • Alpamayo ascent via French Route • Led by certified AGMP/IFMGA guides • Full support, meals & equipment included

Mountain Biking in the Cordillera Huayhuash: Peru: Mountainbike Extreme-Cordillera Huayhuash Yerupaja-Circuit. One of the most spectacular tours on 2 wheels. This is an extreme mountain biking trips over the single-track of the Cordillera Huayhuash Cordillera and one of the most beautiful rides in the world. The rocky formations are impressive and rise elegantly to the sky. Here you’ll find the second highest mountain in Peru: Yerupajá Grande (6,634 m.) Visitors will be able to see the snowcapped peaks, glaciers, blue lakes and impressive landscapes. During the trek, we’ll cross 8 mountain passes, including the highest at 5,000 meters. The trail isn’t very difficult to hike, but to ride on two wheels via the not-very-well-marked route is quite demanding. Some sections require that you carry or push your bike on a mule trail/single track that presents difficult steep or very rocky sections. Burros will carry your gear Before heading out to our ultimate destination, we’ll have 5 days.

Climb one of the most epic mountains, recognized as one of the most beautiful peaks in the world. For the 2025 season, we are offering the Nevado Alpamayo expedition from May 20th to September 30th, with a luxury service experience. Experience the Adventure of a Lifetime on Nevado Alpamayo with Total Security and Guaranteed Connectivity! Premier Ascent VIP: The Summit of Luxury with Satellite Internet and Exclusive High-Mountain Rescue: Embark on a unique expedition to the stunning Alpamayo, considered one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Enjoy an unparalleled experience that combines the thrill of mountaineering with the peace of mind that comes from “Socorro Andino Peruano” High-Altitude Rescue Support and Startlink Satellite Internet Connectivity, ensuring you stay connected even in the most remote locations. “We are the Only Tour Operator in Huaraz with ISO 9001 Certification: Ensuring Maximum Quality in High Mountain Services.”

Experience the full grandeur of the Huayhuash mountain range on this 5-day, 4-night trek. With more time for exploration, you’ll delve deeper into the heart of this remarkable region. This trek takes you through awe-inspiring valleys, over towering passes, and past serene glacial lakes. The Huayhuash Trek offers a comprehensive journey into the dramatic landscapes, allowing you to fully appreciate the rugged beauty of this remarkable area.

Climb Alpamayo’s Summit – A Helicopter Expedition The Alpamayo Peak (5,947 m) in the Cordillera Blanca is recognized as the world’s most beautiful mountain. This exclusive expedition includes a private helicopter transfer, cutting approach time and offering stunning aerial views. Why Choose This Expedition? Direct helicopter access to base camp Technical ascent on the iconic southwest face Luxury base camp with full logistics support Starlink satellite internet for 24/7 connectivity Emergency support by Socorro Andino Peruano Led by UIAGM-certified guides This elite adventure blends high-altitude mountaineering with top-tier safety and technology. Limited spots for 2025. Contact us now!

the transport service is designed to provide travelers with maximum safety, comfort, and reliability throughout their journey in Huaraz and the Cordillera Blanca. We offer modern, well-maintained vehicles in multiple categories—ATVs, 4x4 Toyota Fortuner, and Mercedes-Benz tourist units—each operated by highly experienced local drivers who know the routes, terrain, and weather conditions of the Andes. You will benefit from flexible schedules, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and full logistical support for national park entries, trekking routes, and expedition access. Additionally, we offer 24-hour Starlink satellite internet for emergency communication, ensuring constant connectivity even in remote high-mountain areas. Choose the service for a safe, punctual, and professional transport experience that enhances every part of your adventure in the Peruvian Andes.

Visiting Inti Raymi 2025 is a unique experience that connects you with the deep roots of Inca culture. Celebrated every year in Cusco, this festival honors the sun, symbolizing life and energy. During this event, the streets come alive with dances, music, and ancestral rituals, recreating the great festival held during the Inca Empire, where thousands of people gathered to pay homage to the sun. On the other hand, Nevado Alpamayo, considered the most beautiful mountain in the world, is a paradise for high mountain and adventure lovers. Its perfect pyramidal shape has been internationally acclaimed and is a dream for those seeking the grandeur of nature at its finest. Climbing to its High Camp offers an incredible view of its north face, a visual spectacle that will remain etched in the memory of all who witness it. A journey that combines history, culture, and nature at its peak beauty.

Climbing Nevado Pisco is perfect for adventurers seeking a rewarding yet accessible high-altitude experience. This stunning 5,752-meter peak offers breathtaking views of iconic mountains like Huascarán, Alpamayo, and Artesonraju. Its moderate difficulty makes it ideal for beginners in mountaineering or those acclimating for higher peaks.

The circuit of the Cordillera Huayhuash lasts 8 days, almost always moves at altitudes over 4000m and overcomes at 170 km distance 7 passes between 4300 and 5000m. Surefootedness, a head for heights, a good physical condition, team spirit and willingness to leave your comfort zone. The Cordillera Huayhuash is a compact mountain range 30 kilometers in length, with six peaks over 6000 meters and dozens higher than 5000 meters. It is home to condors and at least 85 other bird species, viscachas (similar to a chinchilla), the emblematic vicuña, and 12 more species of mammals.

Peru – discover its secrets with us Peru is a country that impresses with both majestic landscapes and an unusual, mysterious history. At every step, we encounter traces of the fascinating Inca civilization from the 13th century BC and the spirit of ancient times is felt. The impressive buildings that the Incas erected on the steep slopes of the Andes made this ancient people famous, and Machu Picchu was proclaimed one of the 7 Wonders of the World. Peru is also the most beautiful mountains in the Western Hemisphere. The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world. The part of the Andes that is in Peru is the Cordillera Blanca. During the Santa Cruz trek, we will admire the majestic peaks – the highest Huascarán (6768 m), the most beautiful Alpamayo and the most “image” Artesonraju known from the top Paramount Pictures. This trekking is undoubtedly a showcase of Peru. And what else awaits us during a magical trip to Peru – straight to the heart of the Andes?

Alpamayo, cataloged as the most beautiful mountain in the world due to its peculiar pyramidal appearance, won a photography contest in the world survey of scenic beauty carried out in München – Germany, in 1966. The Nevado Alpamayo with a height of 5,947 meters above sea level belongs to the beautiful Cordillera Blanca of the Peruvian Andes and is part of the Nevado Santa Cruz massif, consequently it is the most attractive for professional climbers who want to climb it year after year.

ITINERARY: Day 1: Huaraz - Base Mateo 4700 masl - Summit Matthew 5150 masl - Base Camp - Huaraz: Pick up from the lodgings at 2:30 am and departure from Huaraz at 3.00 a.m. Approximately, heading north of Huaraz, arriving at Carhuaz, it deviates to enter the valley of Ulta - Olympic Point, reaching the Base at 4700 meters above sea level. After a brief stop to have breakfast, you leave for the summit of Mateo, passing through the moraine. This summit is 5150 meters high, from where you can have great panoramic view of the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, such as the Huascarán Sur, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, Ulta, among other snowfalls. Return to the Base, to take the transport that will take us to Huaraz.

About Quebrada Ishinca: Mountain views – Three Peruvian Peaks – Urus (5495m), Ishinca (5530m) and Tocllaraju (6034m). Climb of Ishinca, with a journey through the Ishinca Valley, is a popular destination for climbers who want to get to 5 or 6000 meter peak, but because of the scenic beauty, this is a great climb even if you don’t reach the peak. On this hike we have a fascinating view of the massif that includes Ishinca, Urus, Tocllaraju, Ranrapalco, the Palcarajus and much more. The super-classic Tocllaraju NW ridge and the most difficult Ranrapalca Normal route belong to another climbing range and complete. The Quebrada Ishinca Base camp: Besides a wide plan to put on your tent – offers indeed various possibilities to climb some interesting routes, as Urus Este Normal route, shorter than the Ishinca Normal one. Also the ascent of the neighbouring Urus Central and Urus Oeste shows low difficulties, but these latters are rarely climbed in favour of the very popular Urus Este.

About Nevado Quitaraju: Quitaraju is situated south-eastwards of Alpamayo. Obviously Quitaraju does not get half as much attention as Alpamayo does, there are even more parties climbing the Alpamayo, but less parties climbing has the Nevado Quitaraju. It is a really nice mountain with great views of it’s south face, the Alpamayo, Artesonrajo, Huascaran(s), Chopicalqui. The easiest route is W ridge, graded AD, but very very long, sustained and steep in places. North face is really nice, being graded D, 700m, inclination of about 55° degrees. Different variants have different grades, so a tougher climber could find some 60-70 degree climbing going some 50m left or right from the arete in upper part of the face. Quitaraju/Kitarahu (Ancash Quechua kita dam,Quechua rahu snow, ice, mountain with snow, hispanicized spellings Quitarajo, Quitaraju, also Kitaraju) is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru, about 6,040 metres (19,816 ft) high. It is situated in the Ancash.

THE HUAYHUASH TREK: The 9-day Huayhuash Trek is a breathtaking journey through glacial valleys, turquoise lakes, and jagged 6,000- metre peaks in the Peruvian Andes. Starting near Huaraz, this compact circuit balances challenge and accessibility, offering an unforgettable mountain experience. Covering about 170 km and crossing seven high passes between 4,300 and 5,000 metres, the trek demands fitness, surefootedness, and a willingness to leave your comfort zone. Along the way, you’ll camp beside lakes like Carhuacocha and Jahuacocha, surrounded by wildlife including condors, vicuñas, and dozens of other species. Supported by local guides, cooks, and pack animals, trekkers carry only a light daypack and can fully immerse themselves in the rhythm of the Andes. The Huayhuash delivers dramatic scenery, cultural connection, and a lasting sense of awe. THE DOCUMENTARY Kendra Slagter is a Canadian outdoor adventure filmmaker and storyteller whose work explores the connection between people.

Highlights of the Cordillera Blanca. The highest tropical mountain range in the world, the Cordillera Blanca is part of the spectacular Andes that form the spine of South America. A mecca for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, the region boasts over 50 peaks that exceed 15,000 feet, 700 glaciers and 300 lakes. Hiking The Santa Cruz Trek in Peru: The Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most popular trekking trails of Cordillera Blanca in northern Peru. Offering the chance of high-altitude hikes against a backdrop of sublime mountain vistas and with some of the country’s loftiest peaks, including the mighty Huascarán, towering in the distance, this trail is a favourite with many trekkers to the region. For those looking for an adventurous challenge but one that won’t push them to their absolute limits, this trek is an attractive option and often is considered as one of the best treks in Peru. Below we’re giving you all the details of the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru.