Flying in from your country you’ll arrive in Lima in the afternoon. Then transfer to the bus station in Lima (Plaza Norte Terminal) – Huaraz (Travel by bus, the journey lasts around 7-8 hrs) Urus & Ishinka nevados in the Cordillera Blanca . To climb Ishinka , beginning with a journey through the Ishinca Valley; is a popular destination for climbers who want to get to 5 or 6,000-meter peak. Then purely for the scenic vistas, this is a great climb even if you don’t summit. Views of the massif that includes Ishinca , Urus , Tocllaraju , Ranrapalco , the Palcarajus and more. Urus is an acclimatization mountain to prepare for the higher peaks in the Cordillera Blanca. It’s normally considered a trekking peak more than a climbing one; but weather conditions can make this ‘easy’ summit far from a sure bet. If your time in Peru is short or you don’t have much high-altitude experience the climbs in this valley should be considered as a great starting point. Generally, after the first treks the most popular peaks of Cordillera Blanca to achieve over 5,000+ meters are: Urus Este , Ishinca and Pisco Oeste . Following then, it is also possible to summit just one peak in this zone; this is a 2-day trip to summit either Urus or Ishinca. This is an ideal trek and climb route for those starting out in glacial climbing.