Colonia Adventures expedition to the Ishinca Valley is perfect for those that are looking for their first experience at high altitude climbing and that have some basic mountaineering skills. From an idyllic central base camp surrounded by incredible peaks, turquoise lakes, and lupine covered meadows we have easy access to these three peaks located in one of the world's finest mountaineering areas. The strategic location of Base Camp, does possible that You, can enjoy easy climbing like technical a single place, optimizing therefore the use of material and logistical support for these ascensions, without a doubt some also becoming most competitive and economic for climbers The peaks are so pointed and ice-clad, that it can be difficult to find an area where attractive summits are accessible to mountaineers who are anything less than expert climbers. The Ishinca, fortunately, is one such area.

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Day 1
We leave from Lima to Huaraz at 5am. After 3 hours we stop for eat breakfast on the way. After an 9-10 hour bay private bus ride from Lima, we arrive in the town of Huaraz, the bustling economic center of the Cordillera Blanca. We spend the next nights in the small Hotel. The accommodations is comfortable. Near the hotel there is a nicer restaurant, near of the central City and Andean Markets. Hostel Colonia
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Day 2
Laguna Churup day hike. In order to begin our acclimatization and to give ourselves a bit of a rest from traveling we take a short day hike to Laguna Churup. This azure colored glacial fed lake nestled under 18,017 foot Nevado Churup, is not far from Huaraz. At about 14,600' in elevation, Laguna Churup is an excellent destination to help us begin the process of adapting our bodies to the demands of high altitude climbing.
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Day 3
Leaving Huaraz early we drive a short way north, downstream in the Callejon de Huaylas, the large valley that borders the Cordillera Blanca on its west side. Soon we turn east and climb up to the town of Collón. From here, we load our equipment on burros and begin the easy trek into Base Camp. The trek normally takes only about 4 hours. This is a lovely walk, passing through dense forests of Quenual trees before emerging into the upper broad valley where we will establish our base camp at about 14,000 feet.
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Day 4
Urus Este 18,023 ft. From the base camp we’ll climb our first peak and return to our tents.
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Day 5
With the help of porters we'll move to Ishinca high camp (15, 490 ft.). This is a short day and a majority of the day will be spent resting in preparation for the ascent of Ishinca.
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Day 6
Today we'll attemp the summit of Ishinca (18,143 ft.). Slightly steeper climbing and more complicated glacier travel will take us to one of the awesome summits in the valley..
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Day 7
This is a rest day for team members continuing on to Tocllaraju.
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Day 8
Again with the help of porters, we'll move to high camp (16,800 ft.) on Tocllaraju and rest in preparation for the summit attempt the following day.
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Day 9
Summit day Tocllaraju (19,790 ft.). This is an excellent climb for participants who want to summit a 6,000 meter peak. Back to Base camp.
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Day 10
Return to Huaraz and celebrate in Colonia Hostel.
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Day 11
Shopping day in Huaraz and Celebrate!.
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Day 12
Depart for Lima with a private car. Still see you soon..
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