Ishinca is one of the most popular mountains in the Cordillera Blanca. It has a beautiful summit, ideal for those who wish to acclimatize to the altitude. This is a long journey, through a glacier with crevices and ice caves.
Day 01: Huaraz – Cochapampa – Base Camp (4350 m)
From Huaraz we will go to Cochapampa where our donkey driver will be waiting for us. From there we will begin our walk, crossing a forest of quenual trees to the base camp. Approx. 4 hours.
Day 02: Ishinca Summit Base Camp (5530 m) – Base Camp
We will begin our ascent hike at 3 am, taking a zigzag trail to the glacier, where we will begin our journey to the top. From there, we will have a truly panoramic view. Then, we will descend to the base camp.
Day 03: Base Camp – Cochapampa – Huaraz
Hike to Cochapampa where our shuttle bus will be waiting for us to take us back to Huaraz.
Trekking boots, fleece or wool gloves, sun hat, cold hat (polar and / or wool), gore tex windbreaker jacket, gore tex jacket, glasses with UV protection, 40.70 L backpack, water bottle, cream solar, torch front, with extra batteries, first aid kit, camera, sleeping bag – 15 ° C, bath bag and towels, flip flops, trekking poles.