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Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz – 4 Days

Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz - 4 Days
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Departure

4Days

Travel time

Huaraz

Group size

Up to 8 People

Travel Style

Hiking / Trekking

Difficulty

Moderate / Difficult

Availability

April - October

The Santa Cruz trek departs from beautiful Mecca to the famous Huaraz. This region is consistently overshadowed by Cusco & Machu Picchu, but thats what makes this place so magical – with towering snowcapped peaks, and no crowds. This trek takes you through fertile valleys, has views of magnificent, spiraling high glaciated peaks, flower-filled meadows and glacier-fed turquoise lakes. This world-famous circuit crosses from one side of the Cordillera Blanca range to the other through ascending the Punta Union Pass reaching an elevation of 4750m/15,583ft. It is a trek that will give you memories that last a lifetime.

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Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz – 4 Days

ITINERARY FOR THE SANTA CRUZ TREK IN HUARAZ

Day 1: Huaraz – Cashapampa – Llamacoral

After breakfast in the hotel we will travel by private bus along the Callejón de Huaylas. This drive takes us through many traditional Andean towns. We will make our first stop in Carhuaz (2,650m/86,92ft). Here you will find homemade ice-cream from a local fruit stand, and authentic ecological handcrafts shown in el Abuelo handcrafts shop. Then we will continue to the city of Caraz where we will purchase any needed supplies. From here we travel to the Cashapampa District to meet the donkey drivers at the trailhead. After the donkeys are loaded with our camping equipment we will set out on the five to six hour hike to our first camp, Llamacorral (3760m/12332ft).

  • Distance: 9Km
  • Hiking Time: 5-6 Hours

Day 2: Llamacoral – Alpamayo Basecamp – Taullipampa

Today will be a quiet walk through the valley of Santa Cruz filled with breathtaking vistas. After breakfast we will begin the two-hour hike to Ichiccocha Lake and Jatuncocha Lake, then we will arrive to a beutiful spot where will have lunch with views of the impressive Alpamayo peak. After lunch, we can go to the Arhueycocha lake –base camp of Alpamayo. Then continue until we reach Taullipampa 4,250m/13,943ft.

  • Distance: 10Km
  • Hiking Time: 4-6 Hours

Day 3: Taullipampa – Punta Union Pass – Quenual Pampa

After breakfast we will start hiking at 8am. A four-hour hike will bring us to the Punta Union Pass (4,750m/15,580ft) where we will have lunch while enjoying the splendid scenery. From here you have complete panorama views of glaciated mountains, blue skies, and unique landscapes, which will be our companion during this high altitude picnic. After lunch we descend for approximately three to four hours to our final camp, Cachinapampa (3800m/12464ft).

  • Distance: 11Km
  • Hiking Time: 6-7 Hours

Day 4: Quenual Pampa – Vaqueria – Huaraz

After breakfast we will descend for about 2 1/2 hours to Vaqueria. There our private van will be waiting for us for transfer to Yuraccorral. We will pass throughPortachuelo Pass (4,770m/15,646ft). From this pass you are rewarded with views deep in the heart of the Andes. Few people in the world have seen what your eyes will behold from this vista. North and South Huascaran, Huandoys, Pisco, and Chacraraju are a few of the peaks you will see and also the incredible LLanganuco Lakes.

Note: This itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions, strikes, roadblocks, or other events which are beyond our control. We will always do our best to follow the itinerary as closely as possible.

ADDITIONAL TRIP INFO

What is Included for the Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz?

  • Private tourist transport from/to your hostel/hotel.
  • English speaking official guide
  • Cook
  • Donkeys & Donkey drivers
  • Complete food during the trek (vegetarian option available)
  • All camping equipment and cooking/eating utensils
  • 3 or 4 Season sleeping tents. (3 person tents with additional fly storage for every 2 clients, Mountain Hardwear Tents and sleeping bags)
  • Emergency Horse (if more than 2 guests on trek)
  • First aid kit

What is NOT Included for the Santa Cruz Trek in Huaraz?

  • Additional beverages or meals in villages.
  • Entrance fee into the National Park
  • Breakfast on the 1st and dinner on the last day.
  • Emergency evacuation
  • Personal mountain equipment such as trekking shoes, rain/wind jacket/pants, hat, gloves, sunglasses etc.
  • Sleeping bag/ mattress (can be rented)

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UNA DE LA MEJORES

feb. de 2023 • Pareja

Este Viaje es una de las mayores experiencias que tuvimos .con muchas cosas por aprender, conocer otras culturas, escapar de la rutina y romper barreras, miedos y prejuicios. Una de las de las mejores experiencias que pudimos tener es y sobre todo abrir horizontes, descubrir cosas nuevas .

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ene. de 2023 • Amigos

El mejor tour de mi vida, visitar el desierto de ICA y el Oasis de Huacachina fue maravilloso, fuimos un grupo de amigos para conocer el sur peruano y nos fascino, nuestro guía fue muy divertido y muy informado sobre la historia del Perú, todo estubo excelentemente organizado sin ningún error y...

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David es el top!

ene. de 2023 • Familia

Esta compañía superó nuestra expectativa en el tour del Valle Sagrado y Machu Picchu, nuestro guía David fue estupendo y muy informado de la historia de los Incas. Nuestro conductor Junior fue increíble y muy apasionado con su trabajo.
Muchas gracias.

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Our company is 100% locally owned. We directly contribute to economic development and environmental sustainability in Peru.

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The quality of our service is one of our most important values which demands all our effort, determination, and courage to be successful in what we are doing and the services we provide

Responsible travel

We aim to have a positive impact in all the areas that we visit. Through our training sessions and social projects, we empower women, indigenous communities and children

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Our groups never exceed 10 people, giving you a personalized tour in our small comfortable vans

100% Customised Itinerary

Interested in visiting only specific destinations? No problem, all our packages can be fully customized to suit your budget and schedule. Contact our travel advisors to plan the most comprehensive trip of a lifetime.

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We commit socially and culturally to the community and adapt our business strategies to the preservation of the environment

  • 100% Locally owned and operated.
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