HUAYHUASH MOUNTAIN RANGE, PERU
AUGUST 20-27, 2025
USD 2495(U.S. Dollars)
The Huayhuash Mountain Range
A tour that impacts by the scenic beauty still intact in the Andes of northern Peru, where we will be surrounded by majestic mountains that exceed 6,000 meters. altitude with beautiful turquoise lagoons of glacial origin. An event designed for photographers and nature lovers who like to experience a mountain trekking with all the services and security protocols required to make this event an unforgettable experience.
We have chosen the best season to visit the Cordillera Huayhuash to get the colors, atmospheres and contrasts that exalt the landscapes of the area. We will concentrate a lot of our attention on the landscape, taking advantage of the day and also the night where we will have the company of the Milky Way in all its splendor. We have also thought of a previous acclimatization period in the city of Huaraz (3,020 mts) to gradually adapt to the altitude.
Huayhuash is one of the most beautiful mountain trekking circuits in the world but also very demanding physically, since the hikes are done over 4,000 mts. altitude. That is why we recommend the participation of people who are in good health, good physical condition and are familiar with walking at high altitude. Participants who feel that they are not physically prepared may request the service of a personal horse to help them in the most demanding sections.
A great photographic adventure awaits us in the Heart of the Andes!
PHOTO EXPEDITION
HUAYHUASH, PERU
START OF THE TOUR
AUGUST 20: City of HUARAZ Anta Airport (ATA)
END OF TOUR
AUGUST 27: City of HUARAZ Anta Airport (ATA)
DAY 01: Lima, Peru
Our meeting point will be the airport of the city of Huaraz in Peru: Anta Airport(ATA).
The flight Lima - Huaraz - Lima is operated by the airline LATAM https://www.latamairlines.com/
Upon arrival in the city of Huaraz our staff will transfer the group to our hotel for installation and to prepare for the first day of acclimatization where we will visit the Huascaran National Park.
the first day of acclimatization where we will visit the Huascaran National Park.
DAY 02: Huaraz
After lunch we will have our second day of acclimatization in Huaraz.
We will walk to a panoramic point from where we can photograph the sunset and the blue hour in front of the beautiful Cordillera Blanca and then return to the city.
DAY 03: Huayhuash
Our adventure begins with the embarkation to the Cordillera Huayhuash, making strategic stops to photograph lakes and archaeological sites.
and archaeological sites. After a few hours of travel, our transport will leave us in the Cordillera Huayhuash (Altitude 3,830 meters),
from where our adventure will begin with the arrival to our first camp Carhuacocha (4,125 mts).
Trekking SIMPLE Level (09 kilometers)
DAY 04: Huayhuash
After photographing our first sunrise in Huayhuash and having breakfast with a unique view.
We will begin the ascent trekking that will take us to visit one of the most spectacular places: The Mirador de las 03 Lagunas.
We will walk a path at the foot of the Nevado Siulá until we reach a viewpoint where we can photograph the 03 Lagunas from above.
Possibly the most spectacular mountain location in the Peruvian Andes.
Trekking Exigent Level (14 kilometers)
DAY 05: Huayhuash
Our day will begin very early in the morning to photograph the sunrise which is one of the unmissable spectacles in front of the majestic Nevado Yerupajá.
We will have an early breakfast in front of the majestic Nevado Yerupajá: the second highest mountain in Peru with its 6,635 meters of altitude.
After a good breakfast, we will walk to our next campsite. With an impressive panoramic view of the main mountains of the Cordillera Huayhuash.
Trekking Moderate Level (10 kilometers)
DAY 06: Huayhuash
To the discovery of the great snowy Jirishanca. We will make a trekking to climb to a viewpoint and photograph the summits of the snow-capped peaks:
Jirishanca, Rondoy and Ninashanca. On the way we will find small waterfalls and rivers where we will be able to take long exposure photographs
long exposure photography to obtain the "silk or bridal veil" effect. And at night we will have the opportunity to do Astrophotography.
Trekking Moderate Level (06 kilometers)
ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY AT HUAYHUASH
In our trekking we will not only take advantage of the landscapes during the day, but also during the night.
The sky of the Cordillera Huayhuash is one of the darkest in the world and one of the best for the observation and practice of astrophotography, thanks to the altitude and its position away from artificial light pollution.
We will provide a lecture and advice during all the nights so that participants can learn the technique of capturing the night sky and can capture the milky way.
DAY 07: Huayhuash
We will start very early in the morning to a strategic point to capture the first rays in front of the Nevado Jirishanca.
After breakfast we will start walking that will take us to cross the Cordillera Huayhuash on foot and we will appreciate the valley from the 4,750 mts. of the Cacanán Punta Pass.
the valley from the 4,750 mts. of the Cacanán Punta Pass. It is very likely that we will be able to photograph the condors at this panoramic point.
After lunch our transportation will be waiting for us to take us to the city of Huaraz.
Trekking Exigente Level (08 kilometers)
DAY 08: Arrival in Lima
After breakfast we will transfer to the airport in Huaraz for the return trip to Lima.
Arrival at Lima airport is scheduled for 09:35 am.
END OF TRIP
Jheison Huerta
The expedition will be guided by Peruvian photographer Jheison Huerta and his staff of collaborators.
Founder of the agency Photo Andes, in charge of organizing photographic tours since 2014 in the most photogenic destinations in the world, such as: Peru, Norway, Iceland, Morocco, Bolivia, Italy, Argentina
Peru, Norway, Iceland, Morocco, Bolivia, Italy, Italy, Argentina among others.
He is currently a Sony brand ambassador as Alpha Partner for Latin America.
The dynamics of a photographic tour is particular and different from a conventional tour.
It is important to rely on an organization with experience and knowledge of the strategic locations to obtain the best images.
Jheison Huerta has received international recognition for his work in the diffusion of astrophotography in Latin America.
in Latin America, which earned him the recognition of NASA with the APOD (Astronomy Picture of the Day),
He is also a professor of the Astrophotography course of the Domestika portal and his work was published in the most important
most important media: BBC, National Geographic, History, Mirror, Telemundo, Globo, El Comercio and many more.
He was nominated by the Photopills app as one of the 25 most inspiring photographers in the world and his work is part of the book
of the book "Photopillers of the Year 2020".
He is currently collaborating with National Geographic UK in the production of the series "Welcome To The Earth ", presented by Will Smith and broadcasted by National Geographic UK. hosted by Will Smith and broadcast on the Disney+ platform.
USD 2495 U.S. dollars
You can reserve your space by paying USD 995 in advance and the outstanding balance 30 days before the start of the Expedition.
- Transfer Huaraz airport - Hotel - Huaraz airport
- Premium Hotel for 04 days in Huaraz in double accommodations
- 02 Acclimatization Trekking Days in Huaraz
- Transportation Huaraz - Huayhuash - Huaraz
- Logistics for the 5 days and 4 nights trekking in Huayhuash
- Complete meals in Huayhuash (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks).
- Individual high mountain tent
- High mountain sleeping bag in feather
- Mattress, blankets and mountaineering equipment
- Certified Mountain Guide
- Pack animals and emergency horses
- Cook, muleteers and assistants
- Kitchen tent, dining tent and mountaineering gear
- Entrance to the communities in Huayhuash and Huascaran National Park
- Photographic advice and guidance by Jheison Huerta
- Flight from the country of origin to the city of Huaraz.
- Travel Insurance
- Food and beverages in Restaurants
- Cabs
- Tips/Propinas
The participant may request a single room in the hotels for an extra charge.
MOUNTAIN CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT PHOTO
The list with detailed information on clothing, equipment and personal accessories needed for the trek will be provided to participants who confirm their attendance.
necessary for the trek will be provided to participants who confirm their attendance.
- Credit card
- Western Union
- Bank transfer (Domestic payments in Peru or USA)
- Pay Pal (consider an extra 6% commission)
- Camera (Reflex, Mirrorless, Poweshot, etc.)
- 01 Wide angle lens (18-55mm, 14-24mm, 16-35mm, 12-24mm, etc.)
- 01 Telephoto lenses (70-200mm, 75-300mm, 100-400mm, 55-250mm, etc.)
- 03/04 Extra camera batteries
- SD memories (32gb, 64gb, 128gb)
- Tripod (required)
- Headlamp (required)
- Physical Filters (Neutral Density, Polarizers, GND are optional)
- Remote trigger (optional)
Reservation Fee: USD 995
Second Payment 30 days before the start of the Expedition: USD 1500
Cancellation of Participation and Refunds:
- Between 90 to 60 days prior to the start date: Withholding of USD 495
- Between 60 to 30 days before the start date: 30% of the Expedition amountwithheld.
- Between 30 to 15 days prior to the start date: Withholding of 60% of the Expedition amount.
- Between 15 days to the start date of the Expedition: No refunds will be made.