ABOUT HUARAZ TREKS AND CLIMBS

Huaraz Treks and Climbs was started by Rodolfo Oropeza in 2010, with the only aim to offer personalized hiking, trekking and climbing experiences. We are a small guiding company based in Huaraz Peru. Before the start of your trip with us we can offer you personal advice about selecting the right trip for you. We are a guiding company that cares about our clients experiences.

Safety is an important issue in the mountains. To achieve a high level of safety and success in the mountains Huaraz Treks and Climbs employ a small team of professionally qualified IFMGA Mountain guides and instructors. Our guides and instructors are qualified through the Peruvian Mountain Guides Association which is a member of the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFGMA).  We have strong first-aid skills and a wealth of local experience on the routes guided.

We are “The Local Experts” for climbing and trekking in Peru‘s Cordillera BlancaHuascaran National Park and Cordillera Huayhuash Mountain Ranges. We are the small-group adventure travel experts, and have been for over 10 years. We offer experience and a commitment to providing quality tourism activities in Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Huayhuash areas.

We take pride in looking after our team and pay our staff such as cooks, porters and donkey drivers well above average wages. We offer unbeatable prices with no compromise on quality.

RODOLFO OROPEZA LLIUYA

IFMGA QUALIFIED MOUNTAIN GUIDE – OWNER & CHIEF GUIDE

Rodolfo fell in love with the peruvian mountains in his early years while he was working with his older brothers who are mountain guides as well. Rodolfo has climbed and trekked in Scotland, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina. Rodolfo enjoys sharing the Cordillera Blanca, the Huascaran National Park and the Cordillera Huayhuash special places to visitors from all over the world.

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OUR COOKS, MOUNTAIN PORTERS & DONKEY DRIVERS 

We are joined by a dedicated team of locals to ensure you have a great and safe trekking and climbing trip. All share enthusiasm for the history and natural aspects of the Cordillera Blanca, the Huascaran National Park and the Cordillera Huayhuash.

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OUR SERVICE

 Huaraz Treks and Climbs E.I.R.L. is an officially Registered Travel and Tourism Agency, with an office in Huaraz (Ancash region) and legally registered with SUNAT (Peru’s Tax Administration).

 We offer fully supported hiking, trekking and climbing holidays, which basically means we do the work and you walk. We provide full support so all you have to carry is a daypack with whatever you require for that day’s walk. Our staff will also erect and take down the tents, cook, wash up and even supply bed tea in the mornings. This allows you plenty of free time to relax or explore your surroundings as you wish.

Huaraz Treks and Climbs is a local trekking and mountain climbing guide service that provides a caring, friendly, professional and above all safe trekking and climbing service at a fair price.

I lead the majority of treks myself; organize the logistics, accommodation, Huaraz and local staff etc.

If you need help with planning your Huaraz hotel, bus and flight tickets please do not hesitate to contact us. We are only too willing to help assist with recommendations and bookings for local transfers and accommodation at no additional charge.

At Huaraz Treks and Climbs we strive to enrich people’s lives by providing outstanding, small group experience, using the natural environment around us. We will encourage and actively support awareness and deeper appreciation and preservation of this environment. We will sustain a reputation of quality through; excellent service, quality equipment, high standards of safety and customer care, plus friendly, passionate staff.

GUIDES & SAFETY

We are qualified through the Peruvian Mountain Guides Association (AGMP). The AGMP is affiliated to the International Federation of Mountain Guides AssociationUIAGM/IFMGA who governs mountain guiding worldwide. We all have strong first-aid skills and a wealth of local experience on the routes guided.

GUIDE TO PARTICIPANT RATIOS: Day Hikes & Treks & Climbs

>The maximum guide to participant ratio that we guide in a hike and trek at is 1 guide to 8 participants.

>The maximum guide to participant ratio that we guide in an easy climb at is 1 guide to 3 participants.

>The maximum guide to participant ratio that we guide in a 6000m or technical climb at is 1 guide to 2 participants.

TRANSPORT

Private transport in and around Huaraz. We travel in a 4×4 pickup truck, 15 seat minivan or 29 seat minibus. We travel on a range of roads, from paved road to dusty, windy, bouncy tracks. We can stop whenever you want to take photos or check out the locals.

FOOD

Energy snacks and nutritious meals (5 meals a day – Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner) are an essential ingredient in helping you perform to your highest standard. Good wholesome meals are provided and plenty of it. Specific dietary requirements are catered for.

WATER

On treks and climbs, our crew will boil all drinking water for you, and supply boiled water for filling drink bottles.

Our Service Can Include:

  • English Speaking IFMGA Qualified Mountain Guide
  • Mountain Porters
  • Assistant
  • Donkeys and donkey drivers
  • Rescue horse
  • Meals: Breakfast, Snacks, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner
  • Tents: personal tent, dining tent with table and chairs, kitchen tent and toilet tent
  • Foam & air mattress
  • Single tents available on request
  • Full board service in the Mountain Huts
  • First Aid Kit
  • All cooking equipment, plates, cups, utensils etc.
  • Private transport
  • Entrance Fee to Huayhuash Communities
  • Entrance Fee to Huascaran National Park
  • Climbing and Trekking Gear Rental
  • Lima & Huaraz Hotel Bookings
  • Meals and drinks in the city
  • Lima – Huaraz – Lima Bus Tickets