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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 locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
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.
Written for “Aussie Hiker Missing In Peru” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 4 other(s) covering the same event.
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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.
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Jordan Yap, 30, from Melbourne, has not been heard from since setting out to trek the 120km Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit.
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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.
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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.
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He was due to take an overnight bus to Lima before flying to Cusco the following day.
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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.
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He reportedly told his family he expected to be off-grid for the next 10 days.
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The person who wrote the post said they had also contacted the Australian Embassy in Peru and local police for assistance.
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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.
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Jordan Yap (right) and his partner Anita
Mr Yap has failed to make contact while trekking through the 120km Cordillera Huayhuash Circuit
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The circuit is a challenging and rugged high-altitude trek through the central Peruvian Andes which typically takes eight to 12 days
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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.
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'So that’s why we’re very, very worried right now.'
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Mr Yap's family was reportedly told by private rescuers other hikers had seen him on day three of his trek.
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He had been described by family as an experienced hiker and had completed trails across Australia, China, Turkey and Jordan.
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He’s an avid outdoor person.
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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.
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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.
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Mr Yap is described as being about 174cm tall with black, wavy hair.
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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.
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The Daily Mail has contacted the Australian Embassy in Peru and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment.
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