August 1–12, 2027 · Huaraz, Peru · Hosted by Tiff
Huayhuash Circuit Trek with Follow Tiff’s Journey
A 12-day hosted group adventure in Peru—with four hotel nights in Huaraz, acclimatization hikes to Laguna Churup and Laguna 69, and an eight-day supported trek through Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash. Share the entire journey with Tiff and a group of fellow hikers.
This is my group trip, organized and hosted by me. Freedom Peak Expeditions and Adventures LLC is the official seller and handles booking documents and payments after I approve your application. Apply directly to me, or review the Huayhuash Booking Terms & Trip Policies · General Terms of Service
- Where
- Huaraz, Peru
- When
- August 1–12, 2027
- The trek
- 8 days in the Huayhuash
- Difficulty
- Moderate–strenuous · High altitude
It took me ten years to get here.
I hope you won’t wait that long.
Huayhuash sat on my bucket list for a decade before I finally made the trip. I’ve hiked in a lot of beautiful places, and this is definitely one of the most beautiful treks I’ve ever done in the world.
The turquoise lakes and snow-covered peaks towering above 20,000 feet make this a place I wanted to return to. This time, I want to share it with you.
You’ll hike with a daypack while donkeys carry the camping equipment and trekking luggage, leaving you free to take in the views without a full backpacking load.
Meet your host
Hi, I’m Tiffany Lin.
If you’ve followed my blog or adventures online, you know how much I love a trail that leads somewhere unforgettable. Through Follow Tiff’s Journey, I share the hikes, planning, and experiences that help other people get outside, too.
I’m organizing all of the details so you can focus on preparing for the trek and enjoying your time in Peru. From a pre-trip consultation call to the days we’ll spend on the trail together, you’ll have a familiar person to ask questions, share the experience with, and help you understand what to expect. I’ll be with you from start to finish.
Why join this trip with me?
- Firsthand perspective: I’ve trekked the Huayhuash Circuit myself, following a variation of this route, so I can share what the hiking, camping, and preparation were like for me.
- A trusted local partnership: our trek is supported by a local team I’ve personally used for another expedition and trust.
- Support before and during the trip: you’ll have a pre-trip consultation call and a training program to help you prepare. During the trip, I’ll be there alongside our local trekking professionals.
- A shared adventure: come ready to meet other hikers, encourage one another, and enjoy the journey together.
The itinerary
What our 12 days look like
Arrive in Huaraz by August 1, 2027, when our experience together begins. The welcome dinner is our only scheduled group activity that day. You’re welcome to arrive earlier independently. If you’d like to hike with me before the group trip starts, ask about separately booked early-arrival hiking and acclimatization days. Allow time for international and onward travel when arranging your arrival.
August 1 · Day 01Welcome dinner in Huaraz
Arrive in Huaraz by August 1, 2027, and meet Tiff and the group for our welcome dinner. This is the only scheduled group activity today. Allow time for travel to Peru and onward to Huaraz; arrive earlier if you need additional acclimatization.
Overnight: Huaraz hotel · Approx. 10,170 ft (3,100 m)
August 2 · Day 02Acclimatization Hike 1
Begin with a local acclimatization hike to Laguna Churup, then return to our Huaraz base. This is a mountain hiking day as we begin spending time at altitude together.
Planned hike destination: Laguna Churup · Approx. 14,600 ft (4,450 m)
Overnight: Huaraz hotel · Approx. 10,170 ft (3,100 m)
August 3 · Day 03Acclimatization Hike 2
Head out on our second local acclimatization hike, this time to Laguna 69. Return to Huaraz before the trek begins the following day. Acclimatization varies by person; the scheduled hikes do not guarantee readiness for higher altitude.
Planned hike destination: Laguna 69 · Approx. 15,090 ft (4,600 m)
Overnight: Huaraz hotel · Approx. 10,170 ft (3,100 m)
August 4 · Day 04Huaraz → Cuartelhuain → Mitucocha
An early road transfer takes us to the trek. Cross Cacananpunta Pass and descend toward our first camp in the Mitucocha area.
High point: Cacananpunta Pass · Approx. 15,420 ft (4,700 m)
Overnight: Mitucocha · Approx. 13,780 ft (4,200 m)
August 5 · Day 05Mitucocha → Carhuac Pass → Carhuacocha
Cross Carhuac Pass and continue toward Carhuacocha, with views of the surrounding peaks and a lakeside camp.
High point: Carhuac Pass · Approx. 15,260 ft (4,650 m)
Overnight: Carhuacocha · Approx. 13,580 ft (4,140 m)
August 6 · Day 06Carhuacocha → Siula Pass → Huayhuash
Walk past glacial lakes, climb toward the Siula viewpoint and pass, then descend to Huayhuash camp.
High point: Siula Pass · Approx. 15,910 ft (4,850 m)
Overnight: Huayhuash · Approx. 14,110 ft (4,300 m)
August 7 · Day 07Huayhuash → Trapecio Pass → Elefante
A high pass day followed by a steep, rocky descent and a traverse across old glacier moraine toward camp beneath Cuyoc.
High point: Trapecio Pass · Approx. 16,470 ft (5,020 m)
Overnight: Elefante / Cuyoc · Approx. 14,800 ft (4,511 m)
August 8 · Day 08Elefante → Santa Rosa → Huayllapa
A steep climb to Santa Rosa followed by a long descent through the Cutatambo and Calinca area to Huayllapa. This is the longest day of our trek.
High point: Santa Rosa Pass · Approx. 16,590 ft (5,057 m)
Overnight: Huayllapa · Approx. 11,740 ft (3,577 m)
August 9 · Day 09Huayllapa → Tapush Pass → Gashpapampa
Climb through the high grazing meadows at Huatiac, cross Tapush Pass, and descend toward camp near Diablo Mudo.
High point: Tapush Pass · Approx. 15,650 ft (4,770 m)
Overnight: Gashpapampa · Approx. 14,830 ft (4,520 m)
August 10 · Day 10Gashpapampa → Yaucha Pass → Jahuacocha
Cross Yaucha Pass for another mountain panorama, then make a long descent toward Laguna Jahuacocha.
High point: Yaucha Pass · Approx. 15,910 ft (4,850 m)
Overnight: Jahuacocha · Approx. 13,290 ft (4,050 m)
August 11 · Day 11Jahuacocha → Llamac → Huaraz
Take in our final views of the range on the walk out via Pampa Llamac. Meet our transfer in Llamac and return to Huaraz.
High point: Pampa Llamac Pass · Approx. 14,270 ft (4,350 m)
Overnight: Huaraz hotel · Approx. 10,170 ft (3,100 m)
August 12 · Day 12Depart
Depart Huaraz as our group trip ends. Allow sufficient time for onward travel when planning international flights.
This is a tentative itinerary. Distances, pass elevations, overnight elevations, and walking times are approximate and subject to the final route. Walking times exclude road transfers. The itinerary may change for weather, trail conditions, health, or group needs. Final decisions on the trail follow the local guide’s safety assessment.
Is this trip right for you?
High passes.
Worth preparing for.
This is a moderate-to-strenuous, remote trek at sustained high altitude. We cross high passes around 5,000 metres (16,400 feet), with steep climbs, long descents, uneven trails, and consecutive days of hiking.
Expect several days of 7–10 hours on foot. The longest day in our itinerary is approximately 12.5 miles (20 km). You’ll carry a daypack while the pack animals transport your trekking luggage.
You should have recent experience with long hiking days, be comfortable camping with limited facilities, and be willing to train consistently before departure.
Who this trip is for
You don’t need to be a mountaineer or an experienced expedition trekker. This could be your first supported multi-day trek if you build the hiking fitness and experience the route requires before departure. It’s a good fit for hikers who enjoy a challenge, can commit time to preparation, and are comfortable with long days and shared camp life.
Not sure where you’re starting from? Email me about your hiking experience and questions. We can talk through the itinerary and a practical preparation plan together. Training helps you prepare, but it cannot guarantee that you’ll complete the trek or adjust to the altitude.
Training and acclimatization both matter
A training program is included to help you prepare for consecutive hiking days. Training builds hiking fitness; it does not prevent altitude illness. Our two scheduled acclimatization hikes do not guarantee that everyone will adjust to the altitude. Reach out to me with questions about preparation or arrival timing. For personal medical questions or concerns about altitude, consider speaking with a clinician familiar with high-altitude travel.
Optional early-arrival add-on
More time to acclimatize.
More days on the trail.
Arrive before August 1 for additional hiking and acclimatization days with me. These are booked separately from the 12-day package, so we can plan around your arrival and the destinations and activities you’re interested in.
Ask me about early-arrival hiking →
We’ll confirm the dates, activities, inclusions, and separate price before you book. Extra days provide more time at altitude but do not guarantee acclimatization.
Your trip package
What’s included—and what isn’t
Included
- Tiff as your host throughout August 1–12, 2027.
- A pre-trip consultation call with Tiff.
- A training program to help you prepare for the trek.
- A packing and gear list to help you prepare.
- Three hotel nights in Huaraz before the trek (August 1–3) and one hotel night afterward (August 11).
- Welcome dinner in Huaraz on August 1.
- Acclimatization hikes to Laguna Churup and Laguna 69.
- Eight-day Huayhuash trek with local trekking guide, cook, and support crew.
- Transport from Huaraz to the trek and back.
- Shared two-person trekking tents and group kitchen / dining equipment.
- Trekking meals: lunch and dinner on the first trek day; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the middle trek days; breakfast and lunch on the final trek day.
- Donkeys to carry camping equipment and trekking luggage, so you hike with a daypack.
Not included
- International flights, bus / domestic flight travel to and from Huaraz, and airport transfers.
- Personal clothing and equipment, including sleeping bag and sleeping pad.
- Travel medical, evacuation, and trip cancellation insurance.
- All gratuities. Tips are voluntary and not included in the package price.
- Meals outside the stated meal schedule, drinks, and personal expenses.
- Extra accommodation, optional add-ons, and early-arrival arrangements outside the base package.
- Additional costs associated with early departure, evacuation, or travel disruption, as described in the booking terms.
Frequently asked questions
Before you book
Questions about the trip, preparation, or booking? Start here, or email me for help.
How do I apply and book?
Click “Apply to join” to open an email to me with a short set of questions. This helps us make sure you understand the hiking days, preparation, and shared group experience. It’s also your chance to ask questions. Once we’ve worked through those details, Freedom Peak will send your booking documents and secure payment link so you can accept the agreement and pay your deposit. An email application alone does not reserve a place.
What is the deposit and payment schedule?
The trip is $3,999 USD per person. A $1,200 non-refundable deposit is credited toward your total and secures your spot once your application is accepted and the company confirms your booking. The remaining $2,799 is due May 3, 2027. Review Freedom Peak’s complete payment and cancellation terms before paying. If Freedom Peak cancels for insufficient enrollment, all trip payments, including the deposit, are refunded in full. Company cancellation and minimum-enrollment outcomes are governed by the booking agreement.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes. A minimum of six confirmed guests is required to run this departure. Please wait for written departure confirmation before buying non-refundable travel. If the minimum is not reached, the selling company will explain the options under your booking terms; do not assume a higher price is automatically agreed.
Do I need mountaineering experience?
No technical climbing or peak summit is planned. This can be a first supported multi-day trek for hikers who build the required hiking fitness and experience before departure. Expect steep terrain, consecutive long days, camping, and sustained altitude. The included training program and consultation help you prepare, but neither guarantees that you can complete the trek.
What should I know about altitude and safety?
The route crosses passes around 16,400 feet (5,000 m). Altitude illness can affect fit hikers, and training does not prevent it. The two acclimatization hikes provide time at altitude but do not guarantee that everyone will adjust. Tell the guides promptly about symptoms and follow their instructions; a rest, route change, descent, or early departure may be necessary. Remote terrain can delay medical care or evacuation. Email me about preparation and arrival planning; personal medical concerns are best discussed with a clinician familiar with high-altitude travel.
Should I buy travel insurance?
Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase through my World Nomads link, at no additional cost to you.
I strongly recommend travel insurance that includes emergency medical care and evacuation for trekking in Peru at the full altitude of this route, plus trip cancellation and interruption protection. World Nomads is one option I recommend considering. Compare the policy for your country / state of residence and confirm the activity, altitude limit, benefits, exclusions, and evacuation arrangements directly with the insurer. A recommendation is not a guarantee of coverage. Travel insurance is not included in the trip price.
Can I arrive early or book extra hiking days?
Yes. You’re welcome to arrive in Huaraz independently before the group trip begins on August 1, 2027. If you’d like additional hiking days with me, email me about your dates and interests. These days are separate from the base package. We’ll confirm availability, activities, inclusions, and a separate price before you book. Extra days do not guarantee acclimatization.
What are the hotels, tents, and luggage arrangements?
The package includes three hotel nights in Huaraz before the trek and one after it. Trekking tents are shared between two people. Donkeys carry camping equipment and trekking luggage while you hike with a daypack. Bring the personal equipment described in the gear list; sleeping bags and sleeping pads are not included. Room arrangements, any single supplement, and the luggage allowance are specified in your booking information.
What if the itinerary changes or I leave early?
The itinerary is tentative and may change for weather, trail conditions, transport, health, or group needs. Follow the local guide’s safety decisions. Completing every pass or day is not guaranteed. The booking agreement explains cancellation and significant changes, unused services, early departure, and responsibility for additional transport, lodging, medical, or evacuation costs. Read those terms before paying.
What kind of group experience should I expect?
Come ready to encourage other hikers, share camp life, respect local communities and crew, and be flexible when mountain conditions change the plan. Harassment or mistreatment is unacceptable. Follow guide instructions and Leave No Trace practices. You don’t need to know anyone in the group beforehand.
Who handles the booking and payment?
I’m your host and organizer throughout the journey. The local trekking partner provides guiding and ground support. Freedom Peak Expeditions and Adventures LLC handles the booking agreement, payment, and booking support. Freedom Peak will send your booking documents and secure payment link after I approve your application. There is no second application to complete.
Your booking and payment are handled by Freedom Peak Expeditions and Adventures LLC. Please review the Huayhuash Booking Terms & Trip Policies and Freedom Peak’s General Terms of Service before booking, including payment deadlines, cancellation and refund rules, minimum enrollment, and participation requirements. Huayhuash Booking Terms & Trip Policies → · General Terms of Service
August 1–12, 2027 · Huaraz, Peru
Join me in Peru on the
Huayhuash Circuit.
Come for the lakes and mountain views. Come ready for the challenge. Let’s share a trek you’ll remember long after we’re home.
$3,999 USD per person
$1,200 deposit · $2,799 balance due May 3, 2027
The deposit is non-refundable for guest cancellation. Company cancellation for insufficient enrollment receives a full refund, including the deposit.
Apply to joinStart with a short email application so I can help you understand the hiking days, plan your preparation, and answer your questions. We’ll check together that the demands of the trip match what you’re ready to take on. After I approve your application, Freedom Peak will send your booking documents and secure payment link. Review its full policies before booking; there is no second application.
One application. A clear path to booking.
- Start your application. Email your hiking experience, preparation, and questions to Tiff.
- Connect with Tiff. Get answers and understand what the full journey involves.
- Complete your booking. After Tiff approves your application, review and accept Freedom Peak’s documents and pay through its secure personal link.
Tiff is your host and organizer. Freedom Peak Expeditions and Adventures LLC handles your booking agreement, payment, and booking-related support.
Huayhuash Booking Terms & Trip Policies at Freedom Peak → · General Terms of Service
Your host: Tiffany Lin / Follow Tiff’s Journey. Booking & payment: Freedom Peak Expeditions and Adventures LLC — Official seller page. Huayhuash Booking Terms & Trip Policies · General Terms of Service