expedia
Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew
Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture
Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture
Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture
Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture
Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture

Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture

By Peru Expeditions Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $5,950 per adult
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

About Artesonraju Peak: Artesonraju (6,025 m) is one of the approximately 50 peaks of the Cordillera Blanca known especially for its exceptional settings for mountaineering. Pyramidal and completely covered in ice and snow all year, this mountain of unequalled beauty is situated between the two gorges of the Santa Cruz Massif to the north and the Parón to the south. It’s frequently considered the iconic mountain in the Paramount pictures introduction.

From its high plateau alongside the Paron Gorge, it is 1,025 meters to the peak. It can usually be climbed in 8-12 hours round-trip. According to the International French Adjectival System (IFAS), it’s categorized as TD+: very difficult +, on the route of the South Ridge, and D: Difficult, via the “normal” route.

Artesonraju offers two primary ascent routes: The first runs through the North Edge, born in the Santa Cruz Gorge, while the second rises via the southeast face from Parón Lake, at the end of the gorge of the same name.

Activity location

  • Artesonraju
    • 02174, Huaylas Province, Ancash, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • GRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
    • 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
    • 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

Check availability

Climb Nevado Artesonraju Summit of Paramount Picture
  • Activity duration is 5 days5d
    5d
  • English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$5,950.00 x 1 Adult$5,950.00
Total
Price is $5,950.00
Until Mon, May 19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPorters Nevado Artesonraju (2 pax 1 porter)
  • What's includedWhat's includedKitchen equipment & Cook
  • What's includedWhat's includedDonkey driver and donkeys
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fees to the Huascaran National Park
  • What's includedWhat's includedPeruvian qualified and experienced local guide/s
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll meals during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransportation as tour schedule / Huaraz
  • What's includedWhat's includedCamping tents (2 persons)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAcclimatization Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel in Huaraz
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPersonal equipment (such as boots, ice ax, crampons, harness, sleeping bag, mat, Goretex, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTips for our local team

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Huaraz - Transfer to Yuracoral (3850 m) - Cebollapampa - Transfer via Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) – Amapampa Camp (4250 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: In tents.
Cordillera Blanca Summit
  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included
After a good breakfast, we’ll take our minibus to the Santa Valley, north of the small village of Yungay via Santa river, we continue our private car to Portachuelo Pass (4650 m) on the east side of the Cordillera Blanca. We arrive in the village of Vaqueria (3,750 m). In this small village our pack animals are waiting. We take a short hike to our camp at Huaripampa (3,550 m). And continue our route takes us farther up the Huaripampa valley, past Paria (3,800 m). Continue to trekking to Amapampa our camp (4250 m) Overnight Camp
Day 2: Camp Amapampa - Trekking to Punta Union Pass (4750 m) - Base Camp Taullipampa Camp (4250 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: In tents.
Artesonraju
  • 9h
Today we cross Punta Union Pass. From the pass we can see all of the Santa Cruz valley and the trail that we will follow. After stopping for a while on the pass for photos, we descend to Taullipampa camp (4,250 m) here Will be our Base Camp. From this point we can already see Nevado Artesonraju, the goal of our expedition. Camp at Quebrada Taullipampa (4,250 m). Overnight Camp
Day 3: Taullipampa Base Camp - Climb to Artesonraju Moraine Camp (5000 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: In tents.
Artesonraju Glacier
  • 8h
From here we again use the help of our high altitude porters as we move to Artesonraju Moraine Camp. Trekkers need to help carry their personal expedition equipment because the hilly nature of the moraine makes the climb more demanding. We rise through the shrubs and trees for 4-5 hours along the moraine crest, which is sometimes slippery and steep. Artesonraju Moraine Camp.
Day 4: Artesonraju Moraine Camp - Summit Artesonraju (6025 m) - Descend to Moraine Camp, back to Taullipampa Base Camp (4250 m)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: In tents.
Artesonraju
  • 17h
Summit day! The route we are climbing today is the North Ridge via the northeast spur. We climb steep slopes to the left of the ridge, avoiding the crevasses and seracs. The slope of the wall is from 40-60 degrees; the conditions can vary a lot from one year to the next. The ascent is approximately 8-9 hours. At the summit you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the Cordillera Blanca! The neighboring peaks of Huascaran North and South, Huandoys, Santa Cruz, Caraz, and many more. After a brief rest and picture-taking at the summit, we return to Moraine Camp with some sections done via rappel. The descent will take about 3-4 hours. If participants are tired, we can stay another night at Moraine Camp. If everyone feels fine, we usually drop down to Artesonraju Base Camp.
Day 5: Taullipampa Base Camp - Trekking descent to the village of Cashapampa - Transfer to Huaraz
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Huaraz
  • 8h
Today we rise early to begin our hike down through the Santa Cruz Valley to Cashapampa (about 6 hours.) In Cashapampa our minibus awaits to take us and our local expedition team to Huaraz. Overnight in the hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESArtesonraju
    • 02174, Huaylas Province, Ancash, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGRUPO ALPAMAYO Tours & Hotel | Operador Turistico
    • 475 Avenida Mariscal Toribio Luzuriaga
    • 02002, Huaraz, Áncash, Peru

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Huaylas Province your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food, or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top Experiences in Huaylas Province

With so many things to do in Huaylas Province, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours, and activities in Huaylas Province. Families, couples, and business travelers can all find the perfect activity in Huaylas Province to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.