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Monttrek
Address:
Av. Luzuriaga 646, 2nd floor, Huaraz
Telephone:
(51 43) 421124
Web Site:
www.monttrek.com (website
not working) Contact email: monttrek(at)terra.com.pe
Monttrek is one of the pioneers in trekking and climbing in Huaraz with more
than 20 years experience. This professional adventure company can organise
ascents to many of the nearby peaks, including ice and rock climbing. Monttrek
also offer many mid-priced group treks, mountain biking, horseback riding, river
rafting and equipment rental. A good starting point for serious climbers.
Montañero
Address:
Parque Ginebra 30-B, Huaraz
Telephone: (51 43) 426386
Web Site:
www.trekkingperu.com
Run by Selio Villon, high mountain guide, who founded the Mountain Guide
Association of Peru and the Casa de Guias in Huaraz. English, French and German
spoken. Trekking, climbing, mountain biking and equipment rental. Offer a
variety of circuits from 3 to 25 days. The office is just next door to the Casa
de Guias. Selio is obviously an excellent source of information if you are
planning a trek or climbing expedition.
Casa de
Guidas
Address:
Parque Ginebra 28-G, Huaraz
Telephone: (51 43) 421811
Web Site:
www.casadeguias.com.pe
The Casa de Guias is the home of the Mountain Guide Association of Peru. They
keep a list of internationally certified guides in Huaraz. Most of these guides
charge around US$100 per day for their services. You can also find a list of
guides-in-training who charge a little less and are more suitable for less
technical routes and treks.
Mountain Bike Adventures
Address: 530 Jirón Lucar y Torre, P.O.Box 111,
Huaraz
Telephone: (51 43) 424259
Web Site:
www.chakinaniperu.com
Mountain Bike Adventures is owned and
run by local man Julio Olaza. Julio knows the area better than nearly anyone and
is mainly responsible for pioneering the sport in the region. He speaks good
English and understands well what is required to operate a good mountain-biking
operation. Mountain Bike Adventures is a well established company that has been
running successful tours since the early 90's. The company is recommended in
Lonely Planet Peru guide book and highly recommended by South American Handbook.
MBA also has lodging in the central part of town, storage facilities and offer Spanish lessons for
travellers.
Pony's
Expeditions
Address: Jr. Sucre
1266, Caraz.
Telephone: (51 43)
391642
Web Site:
www.ponyexpeditions.com
Pony's Expeditions is located in the town of
Caraz, about 67 km north of Huaraz. At an altitude almost 1,000m lower than
Huaraz, this pleasant, less touristy town enjoys a lush warm atmosphere and is
known by the locals as 'sweet Caraz'. Run by outdoor enthusiast Alberto Cafferata,
Pony's Expeditions specializes in customized adventure sports such as trekking,
mountain biking, rock and ice climbing and fishing in the Cordilleras Blanca, Negra and
Huayhuash and Cusco area. Alberto speaks good English and reasonable French and is
incredibly knowledgeable and helpful if you require information when planning a
trip to the area.
The range of
services provided by Pony's Expeditions is extensive.
Peruvian Andes Adventures
Address:
Jr. Jose Olaya 532, Huaraz
Telephone: (51 43) 421864
Web Site:
www.peruvianandes.com
Trekking and
climbing specialists offering a wide
range of adventure activities to individuals and groups. Run by the well known
"Morales Family".
Galaxia
Expeditions
Address: Jr. Mariscal Caceres 428
Telephone: (51 43)
425355
Web Site:
www.galaxia-expeditions.com/
Huascaran Adventure Travel Agency
Address: Jr. Pedro Campos 711, Soledad, Huaraz
Telephone: (51 43)
422523
Web Site:
www.huascaran-peru.com/eng/index.htm
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