6 days tour

Cordillera Blanca: Santa Cruz Trek

$ 699 .00 USD

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Cordillera Blanca: Santa Cruz Trek

This tour includes:

Transport

Private transport for Hotel collection & drop-off

Meals

Breakfast x 4, Lunch x 4, Dinner x 3

Others

Pre-trek briefing in your hostel on evening before departure

Guide

Professional Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)

Not included:

Insurance

Travel & Adventure insurance responsibility of travelling group

Flights

International Flights excluded Domestic Flights excluded (can be organised as part of trip on request)

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Itinerary of your trip Cordillera Blanca: Santa Cruz Trek

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Huaraz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival In Huaraz

      Upon arrival in Huaraz this morning, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After you get settled in, you can tour around the town of Huaraz alone. Including stops at the Plaza Mayor, the Archaeology Museum of Ancash, Temple of Seรฑor de la Soledad. Get a glimpse of what old Huaraz looked like on Jose Olaya street, which is the only street that remained intact after many earthquakes. Stop at the Pinar viewpoint, to get a panoramic view of Huaraz. In the evening, return to your hotel in Huaraz.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Vaquiera To Paria Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Vaquiera To Paria Camp


      Start in Huaraz and travel 71 miles (114 km) to the trailhead at Vaquiera. The path is well-marked up the Huarรญpampa Valley, and for the first few hours and youโ€™ll pass small farms and a hamlet with traditional Quechua homes with thatched roofs. Camp tonight at Paria campsite (12,795 ft / 3900 m).


      •     Distance: 5.5 miles (9 km)
      •     Time: 4 hrs
  • Day 3 Day 3: Paria Campsite To Taullipampa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Paria Campsite To Taullipampa


      A challenging day of trekking, itโ€™s all about pacing yourself and taking in plenty of water. After about three hours of hiking, youโ€™ll reach the Punta Union Pass, a narrow notch in the granite wall of mountains. Youโ€™ll be rewarded for your efforts with awesome views of Taulliraju (19,127 ft / 5830 m), the glacier-wrapped peak that dominates the views to the north. The Taullicocha laguna far below on the other side of the pass is a beautiful turquoise hue. After enjoying the views set off downhill to camp in the meadow of Taullipampa (13,956 ft / 4254 m).

      •     Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
      •     Time: 7 hrs
  • Day 4 Day 4: Taullipampa To Llamacorral
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Taullipampa To Llamacorral


      Pack up your gear and take a look back to the stunning granite walls of Punta Union Pass. From here the trail continues along an area of loose sand and rock โ€” the result of recent floods. An avalanche in recent years broke an ice dam that held back the waters of the small Laguna Arteson Bajo. The resulting flash flood wiped up the trail, so the path has been altered in some parts. This section of the trail passes Lake Jatunchocha (12,749 ft / 3886 m), where you can spend some time lounging by its shores or going for a chilly dip in its waters. Camp tonight at Llamacorral (12,335 ft / 3760 m), a grassy field surrounded by boulders.

      •     Distance: 7.5 miles (12 km)
      •     Time: 7 hrs
  • Day 5 Day 5: Llamacorral To Cashapampa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Llamacorral To Cashapampa


      The path continues through a grassy ravine, past waterfalls and steep walls of sheer rock. The path is obvious and youโ€™ll finally emerge from the canyon to views of the farmland of the Santa Cruz valley. The long journey finishes in the village of Cashapamapa, where you can catch transport to the town of Caraz, and another ride to Huaraz. Spend the night at your hotel in Huaraz.

      •     Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
      •     Time: 5 hrs
  • Day 6 Day 6: Huaraz - Lima
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Huaraz - Lima


      Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel, then transfer to the bus station for your 8-hour ride back to Lima. Youโ€™ll arrive in Lima in the evening. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and take time to relax.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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