From the Olleros to Chavín district one of the best routes for Trekking in Ancash is undertaken. The road gives us a bit of history and culture that surrounds this town. The landscapes are unique and diverse, which you can not miss. The town of Chavín de Huantar is rich in history, legends and customs. It is located in the district of the same name, province of Huari, in the department of Ancash. The final destination for this new adventure is the archeological monument of Chavín de Huantar. Throughout the journey we will reach a maximum height of 4 700 m.s.n.m. This trekking is a way to know and appreciate the famous city of Chavín de Huantar, without a doubt, to reach it by walking does not require too much difficulty, since it can be done in three days after passing the highest place called Yanashayash, we will ascend to the complex archaeological. The trekking can be organized with acomilas or with the so-called llama-trek, which consists of walking, accompanied by llamas and donkeys that transport our luggage to the archaeological complex.
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz – Canrey Chico – Sacracancha
Day 2: Sacracancha – Yanashallash Pass (4,700 masl) – Shoncopampa
Day 3: Shoncopampa – Chavín de Huantar – Huaraz
What’s Included
Included
- Peruvian trekking-guide
- Cooks and helpers
- All meals during the tour
- Donkey driver and donkeys
- Camping tents (2 persons)
- Kitchen equipment
- Transportation as per tour schedule / Huaraz
Not Included:
- International flights to Lima / Peru round trip
- Transfer from the airport for bookings of individual flights with different times of arrival / departure
- Exit tax at the airport in Lima
- Travel accident and health insurance
- Luggage insurance and trip cancellation
- Meals in restaurants in Lima and Huaraz
- Pick up at the airport in Lima to the Hotel
- Transfer from the Hotel to the airport and bus station
- Transport public bus or Domestic flight Airline LC-Peru
- Hotel Casa Andina 2 nights in Lima or other hotel
- Hotel San Sebastián 4 nights in Huaraz or other hotel
- Entrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
- Personal expenses
- Personal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
- Tips