Huaraz, Janya and Mullaca Trek

Long itinerary Huaraz, Janya and Mullaca Trek:

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Day 1: Huaraz – Huilliac – Laguna Janya (3400 m – 4500 m)

After leaving Huaraz we travel north to the town of Paltay. From there we turn east through the Valley of Ishinca until we arrive at a village that’s called Huillac. At this small village we meet the muleteers, who help us to tie our camping equipment on the back of the mules.
Then it is time to start our trek in the south/ east direction of Huillac.
After a beautiful hike of around 4 hours we arrive at an altitude of 4500 m. Here, at the feet of the snowcapped Janyaraju mountain (5630 m) and surrounded by rocky walls and queñuales (species of the polylepis tree) forest we find Laguna Janya. We set camp close to this well hidden lake prepare our dinner and get an early night of sleep in this beautiful surrounding.

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Day 2: Laguna Janya – Laguna Mullaca (4500 m – 4600 m)

After a good breakfast we start for a moderate hike. The trail is not very steep, but we will hike mostly over irregular rocky grounds through isolated landscapes and at a high altitude. It might feel like being alone on the world, surrounded by black rocks and snowcapped mountains.
After hiking for 5 to 7 hours we reach an impressive turquoise color lake, surrounded by a wall of rocks. It is the first of the two Mullaca lakes. The second Mullaca lake lies at the feet of the snowcapped Vallunaraju (5686 m) mountain. This will be our special high altitude (4600 m) campsite for tonight.

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Day 3: Laguna Mullaca – Recresh – Huaraz (4600 m – 3400 m)

Today we wake up early to start our hike when nature wakes up. From Laguna Mullaca the trail descents through a mysterious forest of queñuales trees. Walking through this unique type of forest of sinuous trees with papery bark makes you feel like walking in a fairytale.
The trail continues through the glacier valley, along a small creek with crystal clear water and surrounded by cloud forest and impressive rocks!
After leaving the forest our trail turns into an irrigation channel, which is easy to walk through, so you can concentrate on appreciating the impressive surroundings!
The channel takes us to the small lake of Radian, known for bird watching, at the north side of the San Cristobal Mountain.
From the lake we continue our trek to the small village of Recresh (3400 m). Here we unpack the mules and walk to the town of Wilkawain, from where we drive back to Huaraz.

Recommendations for a good acclimation:
–    Rest the first day
–    Drink more than normal
–    Drink Coca tea
–    Eat light food, no meat

Important: For more information about Altitude sickness, we recommend you to check: Symptoms of altitude sickness

Included and recommended to bring on this trek:

In general all our treks include the following, depending of the type of service you prefer:

1- Included in this trek, with Basic service:
–    Public transportation from 1 to 6 people
–    Private transfers and transportation from 7 people or places where there is no public transportation
–    Full board (2 x breakfast, 3x (box) lunch, 2 snacks, 2x supper)
–    Spanish speaking local guide who grew up in the nearby community – cook from 1 to 3 people
–    Guide assistant from 7 people
–    Kitchen-dining tent from 1 to 3 people
–    Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning tent
–    Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
–    Personal gear: Mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
–    Muleteer
–    Mules or donkeys
–    Cook from 4 people
–    Cook assistant from 7 people
–    Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
–    First Aid Kit

Does not include: Transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima, lodging and meals in Huaraz, tips and extras, an emergency horse (US$ 20 per day, includes also donkeydriver), sleeping bag (US$3.5 per day, includes fleece sheet), ecological soap, extra gas for warm water for personal cleaning, private transportation from 1 to 6 people, breakfast of the first day and supper of the last day, Entrance of the National Park Huascarán (150 Soles or 48.- US$ from 4 to 30 days)
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)

Recommendations about what to bring during our trek:
–    Small backpack (45 liters)
–    Big backpack or bag
–    Sleeping bag -10 Cª
–    Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
–    Sunglasses with UV protection
–    Sun block and repellent
–    Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
–    Camera
–    Headlamp or flashlight
–    Trekking boots
–    Sandals
–    Purifying pills
–    Plastic bags for the rainy season
–    Water bottle or cantimplore

In Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and waterproof pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.

2- Included in this trek, with the Backpacker service:
–    Public transportation from 1 to 6 people
–    Private transfers and transportation from 7 people or places where there is no public transportation
–    National legal taxes (18% IGV)
–    Full board (breakfast, box lunch, snack, supper)
–    English speaking trekking guide – cook from 1 to 3 people
–    Guide assistant from 7 people
–    Kitchen-dining tent from 1 to 3 people
–    Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning and toilet tent, table and chairs, tableware, gas lamp from 4 people
–    Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
–    Personal gear: Mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
–    Muleteer (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
–    Mules or donkeys (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
–    Cook from 4 people
–    Cook assistant from 7 people
–    Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
–    First Aid Kit

Does not include: Transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima, lodging and meals in Huaraz, tips and extras, emergency horse (US$ 20 per day, includes also donkeydriver), sleeping bag (US$3.5 per day, includes fleece sheet), ecological soap, extra gas for warm water for personal cleaning, private transportation from 1 to 6 people, breakfast of the first day and supper of the last day, Entrance of the National Park Huascarán (US$ 48 from 4 to 30 days)
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)

Recommendations about what to bring:
–    Small backpack (45 liters)
–    Big backpack or bag
–    Sleeping bag -10 Cª
–    Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
–    Sunglasses with UV protection
–    Sun block and repellent
–    Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and waterproof pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
–    Camera
–    Headlamp or flashlight
–    Trekking boots
–    Sandals
–    Purifying pills
–    Plastic bags for the rainy season
–    Water bottle or cantimplore

In Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.

3- Included during trekking with Full Services:
–    Private transfers and transportation
–    International and Peruvian menu (breakfast, box lunch, snack, supper)
–    Wine, Pisco sour or beer
–    English speaking trekking guide
–    Guide assistant from 7 people
–    Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning and toilet tent, table and chairs, tableware, gas lamp.
–    Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
–    Shower tent for trekking more than 3 days
–    Personal gear: Sleeping bag -10°C, pillow, polar interior bag, mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
–    Muleteer
–    Mules or donkeys (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
–    Llamas for Olleros – Chavín and Inka Naani of Conchucos treks
–    1 emergency horse every 5 people
–    Cook
–    Cook assistant from 7 people
–    Ecological soap
–    Warm water to take a wash at the campsite
–    Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
–    Entrances
–    First Aid Kit

Does not include: Transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima, lodging and meals in Huaraz, tips and extras, breakfast of the first day and supper of the last day.
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)

Recommendations about what to bring:
–    Small backpack (45 liters)
–    Big backpack or bag
–    Sleeping bag –10 Cª(it’s included on the Full service)
–    Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
–    Sunglasses with UV protection
–    Sun block and repellent
–    Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and waterproof pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
–    Camera
–    Headlamp or flashlight
–    Trekking boots
–    Sandals
–    Purifying pills
–    Plastic bags for the rainy season
–    Water bottle or cantimplore

In Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.