Andes: Trek Santa Cruz-Llanganuco 4D/3N from Huaraz
ID: GYG587272-992341
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Country: Peru
Duration:
4 days
Description
This exciting Santa Cruz-Llanganuco trek will take you through majestic mountains, glaciers and crystal clear lagoons. Discover the natural beauty of the Andes while living an unforgettable experience
The Peruvian Andes of the Huaraz region envelop you in a natural spectacle of towering peaks, deep valleys and crystalline lagoons. This majestic Andean landscape, home to glaciers and unique flora, offers an unforgettable experience for lovers of adventure and scenic beauty, check availability.
Itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz (3100 m) - Caraz (2200 m) - Cashapampa (2900 m) - Llamacoral (3760 m).
We will leave Huaraz heading northwest, entering the Callejón de Huaylas valley. Along the way, we will make several stops to marvel at the breathtaking views of the Cordillera Blanca, highlighting the Huascaran, the highest peak in Peru, with 6768 meters. Our hike will begin in Cashapampa, after approximately 3 hours of transportation and will extend for 5 hours of hiking.
Day 2: Llamacoral (3760m) - Laguna Arhuaycocha (44 50m) - Taullipampa (4250m)
On the second day, we will depart from Llamacoral (3760m), after breakfast, passing by the Arhuaycocha Lagoon (4450m) and enjoying the majesty of the Santa Cruz Valley. During the trek, we will see the imposing Alpamayo peak, considered the most beautiful mountain in the world. The day will end at Taullipampa (4250m) after about 7-8 hours of trekking.
Day 3: Taullipampa (4250 m) - Paso de Punta Unión (4750 m) - Cachinapampa (3700 m)
The third day, after breakfast, will take us from Taullipampa (4250m) to Punta Union Pass (4750m), where we will marvel at the spectacular panoramic views of the various peaks that surround us. Then, we will descend to Cachinapampa in approximately 7 hours.
Day 4: Cachinapampa (3700 m) - Vaquería (3800 m) - Huaraz (3100 m)
On the last day, we will descend through the valley of Huaripampa, during our last tour we will be exploring picturesque villages and enjoying the rich Andean vegetation. Afterwards, we will ascend to Vaqueria (3800m), where our transportation will be waiting for us to return to Huaraz, completing the day with approximately 3 hours of trekking and 4 hours of transportation.
Highlights
- It runs through the best known trekking circuit of the Cordillera Blanca.
- Live the adventure from the imposing Huascaran to the crystalline lagoons
- Dazzling landscapes, majestic summits
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For last minute reservations, please check availability with the supplier by e-mail before booking.
We will contact you via whatsapp two or one day before your tour to give you your pick up time.
INCLUDED
- Certified hiking guide
- Private transportation
- Information and recommendations before the trekking
- Professional outdoor cook
- Donkeys, donkey driver
- Emergency horse for more than 6 people
- Meals during the trekking, Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and/or Coffee and Dinner.
- Tent
- Cooking tent, tent and dining tent.
- Table chair
- Mattress
- All cooking equipment Dishes, cups, utensils
- First aid kit
- Permanent assistance from the agency - during your trekking
NOT INCLUDED
- International flights and applicable airport taxes
- Lodging and meals in Lima and Huaraz
- Transfer Lima - Huaraz - Lima
- Entrance fee to Huascaran National Park
- Sleeping bag
- Acclimatization days before trekking
- Travel insurance for accidents and repatriation
- Personal expenses
- Personal trekking equipment
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
