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Fears grow for Aussie missing on gruelling 120km solo hike in Peru after missed flight and loss of contact: 'Very worried'

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Rice, T. (2026, September 27). Fears grow for Aussie missing on gruelling 120km solo hike in Peru after missed flight and loss of contact: 'Very worried'. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16163369/jordan-yap-missing-peru-solo-hike-cordillera-huayhuash.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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An Australian hiker named Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, is missing after embarking on a challenging 120km trek through the Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit in Peru's Andes mountains. He was last heard from on September 14 and failed to return as expected on September 23, raising concerns among his family and friends who have reported him missing. The circuit typically takes eight to twelve days to complete at high altitudes around 5,000 meters, but Yap did not contact anyone during this period, which is unusual behavior for an experienced hiker who has completed trails in various countries.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jordan Yap, a 30-year-old hiker from Melbourne, has been missing in Peru's Huayhuash mountain range since September 14. He embarked on a solo hike and was expected to be off the grid for 10 days but failed to return to his hotel and missed a scheduled flight on September 28. His family reported him as missing after he didn't check in with them, leading friends and rescue teams to scour the remote area. The Huayhuash circuit is known for its challenging terrain and high altitude, reaching about 5,000 meters above sea level. Yap's disappearance is unusual given his reputation as an experienced traveler who has hiked solo across various countries including Australia, China, Turkey, and Jordan. His family hired a private rescue organization, Socorro Andino Peruano, to assist in the search efforts, while also seeking help from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Concerns are growing for an Australian hiker missing on a gruelling remote trail in Peru after he missed a flight and failed to contact loved ones. asserted

he → see → ones

Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, has not been heard from since setting out to trek the 120km Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit. asserted

Yap → hear → Circuit

The circuit is a rugged, high-altitude trek through the central Peruvian Andes that typically takes eight to 12 days and reaches elevations of about 5,000 metres. asserted

that → take → metres

A Reddit post, reportedly made by a friend, said Mr Yap left Huaraz on September 14 and was due to return to Krusty Hostel on September 23 to collect his belongings. uncertain

Yap → make → belongings

He was due to take an overnight bus to Lima before flying to Cusco the following day. asserted

He → take → Cusco

The post said the hostel had confirmed Mr Yap did not arrive back on this date, and his last message on WhatsApp was on September 14. asserted

message → say → September

He reportedly told his family he expected to be off-grid for the next 10 days. uncertain

he → tell → days

The person who wrote the post said they had also contacted the Australian Embassy in Peru and local police for assistance. asserted

they → write → assistance

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Mr Yap's family had reported him as missing after he did not return from the trek and failed to get in touch with his partner, Anita. uncertain

he → accord → partner

Jordan Yap (right) and his partner Anita Mr Yap has failed to make contact while trekking through the 120km Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit asserted

Yap → fail → Circuit

The circuit is a challenging and rugged high-altitude trek through the central Peruvian Andes which typically takes eight to 12 days ' asserted

which → take → days

It is extremely out of character for him to be out of contact, and if he could manage to, he would know how worried we all are and make every effort to get a message across,' Anita told the Sydney Morning Herald. uncertain

Anita → manage → Herald

'So that’s why we’re very, very worried right now.' asserted

we → ’ → ?

Mr Yap's family was reportedly told by private rescuers other hikers had seen him on day three of his trek. uncertain

hikers → tell → trek

He had been described by family as an experienced hiker and had completed trails across Australia, China, Turkey and Jordan. ' asserted

He → describe → Australia

He’s an avid outdoor person. asserted

He → ’ → ?

In winter time, he will spend most weekends on the snow field, even though he didn’t have a lot of luck with the weather, he loves hiking,' Mr Yap's father, Vinh Dao, told the Sydney Morning Herald. asserted

father → spend → Herald

Mr Dao was reportedly preparing to fly to Peru with his wife and urged the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to work with local authorities to help locate his son. uncertain

Dao → prepare → son

Mr Yap is described as being about 174cm tall with black, wavy hair. asserted

Yap → describe → hair

He was believed to be wearing a white jacket and a green sunshade sweater with a 40L Durston hiking bag, hiking poles and a Durston dome tent. asserted

He → believe → bag

The Daily Mail has contacted the Australian Embassy in Peru and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment. asserted

Mail → contact → comment

Fears grow for Aussie missing on gruelling 120km solo hike in Peru after missed flight and loss of contact: 'Very worried'

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