FIRST DAY:
We leave Huancayo at 8 am, following the Shullcas River, up past Vilcacoto. The windy road displays the ecological changes as we go up higher and higher. At 3500 m, we will already find that the ichu grass, trees and vegetation have disappeared. Just after we leave the last village, Acopalca, we find some curious cactus and bromilieas hanging from the rocky mountains. We will stop to visit a group of local peasants, experiencing the flavor of their life as we share some coca leaves and buy some fresh cheese. It is amazing how Andean people can be so friendly and happy in the microworld they live in.

We leave Rondapampa and our nice friends to their daily life ... we continue further up and arrive at the starting point of our trek. As we traverse downhill we will immediately notice one of the glacial lakes, and will aim our efforts to reach that lake. When we arrive at the lake a beautiful surprise will be in front of us ... the whole range of snowy peaks will be right there reflected in the lake! Now we take our time to trek around the lake, after which we will stop for a snack at the shepherds’ hut.

Back on the trail we walk up towards the second lake, Cochas Grande, which cannot be seen until you are in front of it. An emerald lake into which glacier waters flow, this peaceful view will be our company for lunch. We set up the tents to camp here, but after lunch we go up to our sacred mountain, which will involve a trek up the steep rocky walls until we reach the glacier point. It is here that we pay respect to the mountain, feeling the good energy, and of course enjoying the magnificent view.

Now we are ready to come down, it is almost dark and we will arrive at our campsite just in time to get our dinner, a good hot soup and hot Calientito making our sleep more enjoyable.

SECOND DAY:
We get up and enjoy our breakfast, pack and start trekking towards the highest pass at 4800 m. This pass is a big aim, but we are lucky, as we are without our backpacks, so that we can enjoy the steep way up and the views with less effort, (those looking for punishment are welcome to carry some stones).

As we go up we will see a number of lakes, birds and possibly the famous Viscachas. When we are tired, convenient stops and good chocolate for energy will be provided. Yes we all make it to the pass and there we will have lunch, the view to both sides is just amazing! We have to take care trekking downhill, taking the next 2 hours to climb down, hard on the muscles, but the always-comforting feeling of making it causes us to go on. Once we have reached our destination, we will take our transport back to Huancayo where we meet for dinner at La Cabaña - after a good shower of course!

SUGGESTED KIT– LIST FOR MOUNTAIN TRIPS

• Good walking shoes
• 1 Hat
  
• T-shirt & warm shirt
• 1 Flashlight
  
• Sweaters / Jacket
• Swiss Army Knife
• Sleeping Bag
• Toiletries
• Rain jacket
• Camera + Film
• 1 Pair Trousers
• Sunscreen
  
• 2 Pairs of Woolly Socks
  
• Water Bottle
• Mattress / Sleeping Pad
• Documents 
•  & HEAPS OF GOOD FEELINGS !!!
  

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• Transport up to the trekking point and back down to Huancayo
• Bilingual Guide
• Porters to carry our gear back on 2nd day
• Food: 2 breakfasts
• 2 lunches
• 2 dinners (Including 1 Farewell Dinner at La Cabaña.)
• First Aid Kit   

IT DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Personal expenses
• Personal Medicine
• Insurance of Any kind
• Any other expense, which may be caused by delay, accident, climate or forces against our good-will to provide an excellent service
• Tips for guide or porters