martes, 22 de diciembre de 2015

WAYWASH


WAYWASH TREK (12 or 11 days)

Waywash (in Quechua, but Huayhuash is wrong wrote) is a small beautiful high mountain in the Peruvian Andes. It is located between Ancash, Huanuco and Lima regions. It is about 30 km long and 20 km wide. Its colorful mountains are surrounded by nice lakes, waterfalls, rivers, valleys, flora and fauna; as well as, friendly people. Here is located the second highest tropical mountain in the world, which is Yarupaha 86634 m.). It is probably that Siwla (6356 m.) is the famous mountain, because it was made so knew by Joe Simpson and Simon Yates climbing, expressed in Touching the Void (book and film). Waywash is the best place for trekking and camping experience.

Waywash trek is the most spectacular hiking route in the world. This is because, it goes around a small mountain range. The ways can start and finishing in different places as Llamak, Matakancha, Qiruplaka, Wayllapa or Pacllun. There are passes over 4300 m. where the wilderness are enjoyable. This impressive experience is just possible to do when someone win the challenge some difficult effort. That is which is waiting for tourist who loves mountains. It has approximately 140 – 155 km all around and the hiking level is difficult.


ITINERARY

Day 01:     Huaraz to Cuartel Wayin
Huaraz (hotel) is the starting point of our expedition. The bus or car puck up us at 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. and drives to Cuartel Wayin (4180 m.). Going on bus , we pass several interesting places like Qunuq Qucha (lake at 4100 m.), Chiquian (town at 3400 m.), Llamak (small town at 3250 m.), Puqpa (village at 3480 m.) and Pallka (mining base at 3850 m.) finally we are getting Cuartel Wayin (4180 m.), where we meet with our donkeys and muleteer driver and spend our first night. The place is a nice point to see mountains: Ninashanka (5610 m.), Runtuy (5880 m.). Driving is approximately 6 hours.

Day 02:     Hiking Via Qaqanan Punta to Mituqucha
We start our trek going up to the pass (Qaqanan Punta at 4700 m.) which can take about two hours and half or 3 hours. From the pass is possible to see the north side of Waywash range and one red lake (Pukaqucha). Going down hours and half to the valley in Huanuco Region (Amazon basin) we can get our next camp side, Hankapampa (4225 m.). From the camping place is possible to do a side trip to Mituqucha (lake at 4275 m.). Close that is usually to find Andean geese (Wachuwa)

Day 03:     From Hanka to Karwaqucha
This is one of the easiest day in our trek (5 – 6 hours). The way goes up slowly between native grassland until gets the pass (Yanayana Punta o Karwak at 4650 m-) from the pass we see valley and mountains (Carnicero 5960 m, Siwla 6356 m, Yarupaha 6634, Hirishanka 6094). Our camping is close to Karwaqucha (lake at 4150 m.) here we have the first nicest landscape in Waywash marvelous trek.

 Day 04:    Siwla Punta – Waywash
When we begin our trek we turn around the south side of Karwaqucha. One hour later, we are inside a small valley, where now a days, there are four lakes. Three of them famous: Qanrahanka (4250 m.), Siwlaqucha (4300 m.) and Qishillaqucha (4340 m.). Close to the last one, the trail is going up to the south east side until to reach the famous viewpoint (4550 m) for picture and little rest. After that, we continue going up to find another small valley. Having the next challenge to get the Siwla Punta (4850 m.). This should be around the midday. Finally we must go down a long trail to the camp (Waywash at 450 m.). This day can take 7 – 8 hours.

Day 05:     Waywash Punta (portachuelo) – Viconga (spring)
Easy day (5 – 6 hours), we leave the camp and follow the trail up to our next pass (Waywash Punta- 4780 m.). Looking to the south we see the Rawra range. After that, we just go down to find the lake Viconga (4450 m.). Finally, we get the camp and the hot spring (4365 m.). Washing day and relaxing day should be enjoyable.

Day 06:     Via Punta Kuyuq (almost 5000 m.)
Viconga is the south part of Waywash range. From this area we climb to the north until to reach the pass (Kuyuq at 4950 m.). Probably the highest point for all group and our staff. If we have a good weather it is possible to look at Rawra and several peaks of Waywash range. A steep trail guides us to a little flat area. Continuing down, we find our next sleeping place. Here we have two options, the first one is Kuyuqpampa at 4500 m. and the second is Wanakpatay (4250 m.). Each one have their advantages. If you have one day more is better; because you can have a nicest day.

Day 07:     Going to Wayllpa
This day should be easy (just down) or a little hard and longest day. One of them, you must choose before to get that. Anywhere we arrive and sleep in Wayllapa (small town at 3490 m.).

Day 08:     passing Tapush Punta
We leave Wayllapa to climb until the pass, which is called Tapush Piunta (4770 m.). Going down we pass Susuqucha at 4750 m. Qashpampa, our camp, is at 4550 m. this is the base camp for Diablo Mudo (5350 m.).

Day 09:     Reaching Hawaqucha via Yawcha
We see to the north and start to walk. We turn a hill to the east and climb until Yawcha Punta (pass at 4850 m.). From here, we look at the northern peaks of Waywash. Sometimes is possible to watch condors if we are lucky. After a long corner of the trail, we go down to get Hawaqucha (lake at 4050 m.). One of the beautiful camping side in Waywash.

Day 10:     Last Day Trek
If you take our service we can offer the best trail. That is the reason why we go up to Soltero Qucha (lake at 4150 m.) and win the summit of two passes: Sambuya punta 4740 m. and Runtuy 4750 m. a long trail does down between lunpinus and grass until our last camp side, Matakancha (4125 .).

Day 11:     Going back to Huaraz on Bus
If you choose the best option you will have a panoramic return. We know how to do, which way to take and why to share a confident travel. Enjoy it!
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Yearly program:
12 or 13 – 23 May
22 May – 01 June
02 – 12 June
11– 21 June
20 – 30 June
29 June – 09 July
08 – 18 July
17 – 27 July
26 July – 06 August
05 – 15 August
14 – 24 August
23 August – 02 September
01 – 11 September
10 – 20 September
19 – 29 September


WAYWASH ROUTES:

ALL AROUND WAYWASH TREKKING

01. WARAS – LLAMAK – HAWAQUCHA – MATAKANCHA – MITUQUCHA – KARWAQUCHA – WAYWASH – WIKUNQA – KUYUQ – KUTATAMPU – WAYLLPA – QASHPAPAMPA – HAWAQUCHA – PUQPA/WARAS + Free day = 14 days.
02. WARAS / PUQPA – MATAKANCHA – MITUQUCHA – KARWAQUCHA – WAYWASH – WIKUNQA – KUYUQ – KUTATAMPU – WAYLLPA – QASHPAPAMPA – HAWAQUCHA – LLAMAK + Free day = 12 days.

ALMOST FULL WAYWASH

03. WARAS – MATAKANCHA – MITUQUCHA – KARWAQUCHA – WAYWASH – WIKUNQA – KUYUQ – KUTATAMPU – WAYLLPA – QASHPAPAMPA – HAWAQUCHA – LLAMAK / WARAS = 11 days
04. WARAS – MATAKANCHA – MITUQUCHA – KARWAQUCHA – WAYWASH – KUYUQ – KUTATAMPU – WAYLLPA – QASHPAPAMPA – HAWAQUCHA – LLAMAK / WARAS = 10 days.

BEST CULTURAL AND NATURAL WAY

05. WARAS – WANUKUPAMPA – QERUPALLQA / KARWAQUCHA – WAYWASH – KUYUQ – KUTATAMPU – WAYLLPA – QASHPAPAMPA – HAWAQUCHA – LLAMAK / WARAS = 09 days
06. WARAS – WANUKUPAMPA – QERUPALLQA / KARWAQUCHA – (side trip: SIWLA) – MITUQUCHA – MATAKANCHA – HAWAQUCHA – LLAMAK / WARAS = 08 days

HALF OR SHORT WAYWASH

07. WARAS / LLAMAK – HAWAQUCHA – MATAKANCHA –KARWAQUCHA – WAYWASH – WANAKPATAY – WAYLLPA / KAHATAMPU (CAJATAMBO) – LIMA or WARAS = 07 days.

08. WARAS – LLAMAK – HAWAQUCHA – MATAKANCHA –WARAS = 04 days.

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