NEVADO PARIACCACCA – INCA TRAIL  4D / 3N

Take the opportunity to discover one of the Peru’s hidden treasures! Walk the ancient inca trail at the foot of the sacred mountain Pariaccacca and feel the power of this great Apu – mountain god. Admire the impressive stone work of the Incas as well as prehistoric cave paintings. This trek takes you through the harsh but picturesque region of high Andes with numerous lakes where you will be able to observe herds of llamas and alpacas or even the delicate vicuña, which is often called the Lady of the Andes. Higher up you will meet the quick viscachas (marmots) and maybe even see pumas from far away. Meet the local people and learn about their life in this harsh environent. Be one of the few who get to visit this region and discover the true Peru.

Day 1:
From Huancayo we set out early in the morning in a bus going to La Oroya. We stop at the crossroad of Pachacayu and change to a hired car that will take us closer to the mountains. We begin our trek a little bit after passing Hacienda Cochas at the altitude of 4,200 m asl. We walk on the ancient Inca Trail, which is a part that united the mountains with the cost, Jauja with Pachacamac (Lima). As we slowly make our way up we admire the snowy peaks of Mt. Tunsho and Pariaccacca. We make camp by the Acococha Lake (4,650m asl).

Day 2:
Following the inca trail we reach the highest point of the trek at 4812m asl. From there we begin to descend to take a rest at the Cuchimachay where we admire one of the most impressive cave paintings of Peru. The pictures of up to 2 meters large portray llamas, alpacas and vicuñas. According to specialists some may date as far back as 10,000 years, but most of them are more resent, though none the less interesting. From there we enter the zone of Escaleryoc which counts about 1800 stony steps, down to the impressive lake Mullococha. We set camp by the lake. 

Day 3:
We traverse high over the lake Mullococha observing its beautiful colors and an island in the center. We have to climb up to 4700m to cross the ridge and enter the neighboring valley with the peaceful village of Tanta which is our destination for today. We will stay at a simple but homey hostel “El Tanenito”.

Day 4:
Today we have some time to get to know the village of Tanta and its habitants. We will also take a short hike to the waterfalls of Tanta. In the early afternoon we catch a bus or a truck going to Jauja. From there it’s less then an hour ride to Huancayo.

Price per person:
1 pax $ 325
2 pax $ 200
3-4 pax $ 170
5-6 pax $ 150

INCLUDES:

• English speaking mountain guide
• Technical assistance and first aid
• Transportation form and to Huancayo
• All alimentation (during the trek and in Tanta)
• Camping equipment (without the sleeping bag and insulate, but are available for rent)

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Technical 3-leyer clothing: thin first layer, polar jacket, rain-wind jacket
• Worm sleeping bag (during the winter months of June and July the temperature at night may drop down to 15°C below zero)
• Wool sweater, gloves, hat
• Trekking shoes
• Trekking poles (available for rent)
• Strong sunscreen (at least SPF30), UV-filter sunglasses