

Julia's Ladies hiking retreat, Peru 2026

Cordillera Blanca, Ancash, Peru
Complete a bucket list hike up the highest mountain range in the Americas. Discover villages around Huaraz, hot springs, eat fresh local food, explore pre-Incan ruins, laguna 69 hike, and engage in cultural activities!
This Peru trip explores terrain and elevations for experienced hikers
TRIP DATES: JUNE 22-30, 2026
15 Available spots.
Trip cost $2500
(Can be broken up into 8 payments of 250 after deposit)
Early bird pricing of 2250 for the first 8 hikers!
Meet your co-host, Julia! (@juliatakesahike)
Julia is an outdoor, adventure and travel lover based in Colorado. She is passionate about getting people outside, recreating responsibly and believes friendships are best made outdoors. She has previously partnered with Culture Chalk and is excited to co-host this trip to make new memories with you!
What is included:
8 Nights Accommodations
18 Meals: 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 4 Suppers
Delicious snacks, smoothies and refreshments
Gear for Laguna 69 Hike
A national park
Local guides
English speaking host and leader that will be with group for the duration of the trip.
Airport Shuttles
Transportation throughout the department of Ancash
Activities:
Huaraz walking tours
Museum tours
Overnight hike, dinner and breakfast over the campfire
Hot spring and ancient ruins day trip
WhatsApp group chat leading up to the trip for continual support and questions answered.
What is not included:
Flights
Personal Travel Insurance (Required)
Gratuity for guides/hotel staff - please account for 5%
5 a-la-carte meals out while exploring Huaraz
What our trips are all about...

Culture
Explore new areas beyond just what you see in the pictures.. leave with a new knowledge of local traditions, customs, language and cuisine. We offer our guests opportunities to contribute to the wellbeing of the places they visit!
Community
Our itineraries include a wide range of community and team building events that happen before the 'big hike' day. This allows our guests to acclimatize, get to know one another, and really gel as a group before taking on a physical challenge.
Sharing meals, playing games, going out to learn about local culture together.. these are things that provoke great conversation allowing us to get to know one another and providing depth to the adventure.


Organization
Large group trips take an incredible amount of planning. Leave that to us! You just get to Huaraz, Peru and we will take care of the rest. Tours, meals, reservations and accommodations are all included in this adventure package and we will do our best to ensure a smooth trip, from start to finish.
Giving Back
There's no two ways about it, when you go somewhere, you leave footprints. We believe in responsible tourism and want our guests to leave a positive mark wherever we visit together. We engage with the local community and humanitarian organizations to ensure we are giving as much as we take during our visits.

Where you'll be staying while in Huaraz, Peru:
Each one of the rooms offered in this package boast two to three beds in a beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Huaraz. We are dedicated to the comfort of our hikers during each adventure we take on!
Beautiful location, local decor.
Total Price:
$2500
Early-bird: $2250
(Can be broken up into 8 payments of 250 after deposit)
Accepted applicants can reserve their spot with a deposit of $500
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HIKING PACK LIST!
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Head lamp
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Portable charger
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Medications if needed (acetaminophen is recommended to have on hand)
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Electrolyte tabs
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Dry bag (for passports and wallets)
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Walking stick or poles (optional)
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Daypack (10-20 litre capacity)
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Water bottles, 4 litre capacity recommended
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Extra snacks: granola bars, chocolate, nuts.
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Layers of Clothing: Huascaran National Park hikes get gradually colder and colder as we ascend.
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Mitts and beanie
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Hiking shoes

CLOTHES PACK LIST
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7-8 Pairs socks and underwear
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Rain Jacket
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4 Pants
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Comfortable hiking pants
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3 pairs of shorts
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8 shirts/tops
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Toiletries, brush, hair ellastics
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Swimwear
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Sandals -hiking type recommended for versatility
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Sport Bras
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Base layer of thermo-wear
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Jacket AND sweater
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Walking shoes
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Earplugs and headphones

GENERAL INFORMATION
Huaraz remains extremely traditional and conservative in nature. Please remember that we are guests and as such we should dress and behave respectfully towards our hosts. Please dress modestly during your time here.
Bringing a small gift is optional but recommended to give to some of the families we will support in the community. (Quality socks, non-lingual games (like UNO, a quality decks of cards, Blockus), children's toys or a quality kitchen utensil/gadget.)
As our name Culture Chalk implies, we specialize in Cultural Education. We truly want you to experience the best of Peruvian culture while representing your own culture with class, sensitivity and objectivity. And trust us, we know it's not always easy when experiencing new things, as good as they may be, they are still different and different can be challenging. We encourage visitors to come with an attitude of loving Peru for what it is and not judging it for what it is not.
Peru is a vibrant place and roosters crowing, dogs barking, music playing and fireworks being set off at all times of the day is considered normal. Come ready to laugh, dance, sing, and see yourself in a brand new light.
Also... Please bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper! ;)
Our goal as your hosts is for you to leave our place BETTER, in so many ways.
*Accommodation pictures will be uploaded once total number of participants is confirmed.
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