Day 1: Huaraz - Olleros - Sacracancha
After breakfast, drive to Olleros where you will
arrange all the gear on the Llamas and begin the trek. The
hike today is fairly steady and you will arrive at the camp
at Sacracancha, at 4050m.
Day 2: Sacracancha - Shongo
After breakfast, continue the trek going up through
the narrow valley towards the only pass on the trek, the Yanashallash
pass at 4700m. Here you will eventually reach the occidental
side of the Cordillera Blanca. With beautiful views of the
surrounding area, you will continue the route until you reach
the last camp at Shongo.
Day 3: Shongo - Chavin
After a typical andean breakfast, you will descend with the
llamas, passing through the peasant villages of Chichucancha,
Hatu and Nunupata where you will have lunch. After, you will
continue the trek with the mountain Huantsan at 6395m coming
into view before reaching the archaeological site of Chavin
de Huantar situated at 3050m. A guided visit of the ruins
before returning to Huaraz by private transport. Along the
way you will pass through the tunnel of Kawish which is the
point of the continental divide. Transfer to your hotel.