4 days
Duration
3/5
Difficulty
Huaraz, Santa Cruz Trek
This unforgettable Trekking is a journey through one of the most beautiful valleys of the White Mountain Range (Cordillera Blanca): Santa Cruz. During the trek there are views of spectacular Andean snow peaks such as Santa Cruz, Alpamayo, Taulliraju, Chacraraju, lagoons of intense turquoise like Jatuncocha (Big lagoon) and Ichicocha (Small Lagoon) and a quenoal forest, tree that grows only in the highlands.
Short itinerary Huaraz, Santa Cruz Trek:
Day 1: Huaraz – Vaqueria – Paria (3700 m. – 3800 m.)
Day 2: Paria – Taullipampa (3800m. 4750m. – 4200m.)
Day 3: Taullipampa – Llamacorral (4200 m. – 3850 m.)
Day 4: Llamacorral – Cashapampa – Huaraz ( 3850 m.- 3350 m.)
Note 1: It is possible to finish the trek in 3 days – trek changes only the itinerary of the third day.
Note 2: You can also do the trek in 5 days, adding In this option you will start with the full day Laguna 69 Trek. You will then sleep your first night in Cebollapampa.
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 63 Km.
Maximal elevation: 4750 masl
Maximal Temperature: 25°C
Minimal Temperature: -2°C
Departure time: 7:00 AM
Duration: 5 – 7 hours per day
Arrival in Huaraz: 5 – 6 PM
Long trekking itinerary: T9. Vaquería – Santa Cruz Valley 4d/3n
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Day 1: Huaraz - Vaqueria - Paria (3700 m. - 3800 m.)
Early in the morning pick up from your hotel (Picks up from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m.) and transfer to Vaquería located 4 hours northeast from Huaraz city in Conchucos area, to the other side of Llanganuco Valley and Portachuelo Pass. In Vaquería the donkey drivers are waiting for us to carry the load on the donkeys and start the amazing traverse to the cross of the Paria and Huaripampa Valleys where our first campsite is located at 3800 m. During the first day we will appreciate the impressive Taulliraju Peak (5830 m.) at the end of the Quebrada Huaripampa. Dinner and overnight at campsite accommodations.
Box lunch and dinner included.
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Day 2: Paria - Taullipampa (3800m. 4750m. - 4200m.)
After breakfast we iniciate the ascent to the highest point of the trek at 4760 m in Punta Union Pass between Huaripampa and Santa Cruz Valleys. Reaching this point is an inestimable reward: a view of the Santa Cruz Valley surrounded by peaks of 6,000 meters, turquoise lagoons, the ideal place to take pictures. It takes from 5 to 7 hours to climb up to the pass and 1 to 2 hours to climb down to Taullipampa Campsite at 4,200 m, a plain at the feet of the impressive and steep Taulliraju Peak, scenery of colossal world climbing feats. Overnight and dinner at the campsite.
Breakfast, Box Lunch And Dinner Included.
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Day 3: Taullipampa - Llamacorral (4200 m. - 3850 m.)
Early in the morning after breakfast starts the descent to Llamacorral. The first stop is the fascinating view point where you can see the Aguja Peak, Caraz, Artesonraju, Alpamayo and Quitaraju. The walk down to Llamacorral takes about 4 to 6 hours. The name Taulliraju means purple, due to the flowers of this color that grow in the valley: The “Taulli” Flower. We continue descending passing the turquoise Hatun Cocha Lake (Big Lake) and Ichic cocha Lake (Small Lake). From there takes some minutes to arrive to the next campsite at 3800 m. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Breakfast, Box Lunch And Dinner Included.
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Day 4: Llamacorral - Cashapampa - Huaraz ( 3850 m.- 3350 m.)
The last day is an easy descent from 3 to 5 hours to Cashapampa appreciating the material of the huge avalanche of 2011. In Cashapampa town the transportation is waiting to take us back to Huaraz city. Huaraz is about 2 ½ hours from this location. In arrival to Huaraz transfers to your hotel or agency.
Breakfast and box lunch included.
Note 1: It is possible to finish the Santa Cruz trek in a 3 day – trek. For this you only change the itinerary of the third day as follows:
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Day 3: Taullipampa - Cashapampa - Huaraz (4200 m. - 3350 m.)
Early in the morning after breakfast starts the descent to Llamacorral. The first stop is the fascinating view point where you can see the Aguja Peak, Caraz, Artesonraju, Alpamayo and Quitaraju. The name Taulliraju means purple, due to the flowers of this color that grow in the valley: The “Taulli” Flower. We continue descending passing the turquoise Hatun Cocha Lake (Big Lake) and Ichic cocha Lake (Small Lake). After this continues the easy descent to Cashapampa Town, where the transportation waiting to take us back to Huaraz city (the total descent last from 7 to 9 hours). Huaraz is about 2 ½ hours from this location. In arrival to Huaraz transfers to your hotel or agency.
Breakfast and box lunch included.
Breakfast and box lunch included.
Note 2: You can also do the trek in 5 days, adding In this option you will start with the full dayLaguna 69 Trek. You will then sleep your first night in Cebollapampa.
Recommendations for a good acclimation:
– Rest the first day
– Drink more than usual
– Drink Coca tea
– Eat light food
Important: For more information about Altitude sickness, we recommend you to check: Symptoms of altitude sickness
Santa Cruz Trek, inclusive and exclusive:
Included during trekking in Backpacker service:
– Public transportation from 1 to 6 people
– Private transfers and transportation from 7 people or places where there is no public transportation
– Full board (breakfast, box lunch, snack, supper)
– English speaking trekking guide – cook from 1 to 3 people
– Guide assistant from 7 people
– Kitchen-dining tent from 1 to 3 people
– Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning and toilet tent, table and chairs, tableware, gas lamp from 4 people
– Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
– Personal gear: Mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
– Muleteer (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
– Mules or donkeys (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
– Cook from 4 people
– Cook assistant from 7 people
– Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
– First Aid Kit
Does not include:
– Full board (breakfast, box lunch, snack, supper)
– English speaking trekking guide – cook from 1 to 3 people
– Guide assistant from 7 people
– Kitchen-dining tent from 1 to 3 people
– Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning and toilet tent, table and chairs, tableware, gas lamp from 4 people
– Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
– Personal gear: Mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
– Muleteer (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
– Mules or donkeys (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
– Cook from 4 people
– Cook assistant from 7 people
– Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
– First Aid Kit
Does not include:
Transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima, lodging and meals in Huaraz, tips and extras, emergency horse (US$ 20 per day, includes also donkeydriver), sleeping bag (US$3.5 per day, includes fleece sheet), ecological soap, extra gas for warm water for personal cleaning, private transportation from 1 to 6 people, breakfast of the first day and supper of the last day, Entrance of the National Park Huascarán (US$ 24 from 2 to 30 days)
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)
Recommendations about what to bring:
– Small backpack (45 liters)
– Big backpack or bag
– Sleeping bag -10 Cª
– Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
– Sunglasses with UV protection
– Sun block and repellent
– Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
– Camera
– Headlamp or flashlight
– Trekking boots
– Sandals
– Purifying pills
– Plastic bags for the rainy season
– Water bottle or cantimploreIn Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.
– Small backpack (45 liters)
– Big backpack or bag
– Sleeping bag -10 Cª
– Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
– Sunglasses with UV protection
– Sun block and repellent
– Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
– Camera
– Headlamp or flashlight
– Trekking boots
– Sandals
– Purifying pills
– Plastic bags for the rainy season
– Water bottle or cantimploreIn Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.
Included during trekking with Full Services:
– Private transfers and transportation
– International and Peruvian menu (breakfast, box lunch, snack, supper)
– Wine, Pisco sour or beer
– English speaking trekking guide
– Guide assistant from 7 people
– Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning and toilet tent, table and chairs, tableware, gas lamp.
– Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
– Shower tent for trekking more than 3 days
– Personal gear: Sleeping bag -10°C, pillow, polar interior bag, mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
– Muleteer
– Mules or donkeys (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
– Llamas for Olleros – Chavín and Inka Naani of Conchucos treks
– 1 emergency horse every 5 people
– Cook
– Cook assistant from 7 people
– Ecological soap
– Warm water to take a wash at the campsite
– Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
– Entrances
– First Aid KitDoes not include: Transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima, lodging and meals in Huaraz, tips and extras, breakfast of the first day and supper of the last day.
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)Recommendations about what to bring:
– Small backpack (45 liters)
– Big backpack or bag
– Sleeping bag –10 Cª(it’s included on the Full service)
– Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
– Sunglasses with UV protection
– Sun block and repellent
– Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
– Camera
– Headlamp or flashlight
– Trekking boots
– Sandals
– Purifying pills
– Plastic bags for the rainy season
– Water bottle or cantimploreIn Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.
Recommendations for a good acclimation:
– Rest the first day
– Drink more than usual
– Drink Coca tea
– Eat light food
– Private transfers and transportation
– International and Peruvian menu (breakfast, box lunch, snack, supper)
– Wine, Pisco sour or beer
– English speaking trekking guide
– Guide assistant from 7 people
– Camping gear: Kitchen-dinning and toilet tent, table and chairs, tableware, gas lamp.
– Additional dinning or kitchen tent from 7 people
– Shower tent for trekking more than 3 days
– Personal gear: Sleeping bag -10°C, pillow, polar interior bag, mattress and 4 seasons tents (Ferrino, Doite)
– Muleteer
– Mules or donkeys (except for Lake 69 2 days – 1 night)
– Llamas for Olleros – Chavín and Inka Naani of Conchucos treks
– 1 emergency horse every 5 people
– Cook
– Cook assistant from 7 people
– Ecological soap
– Warm water to take a wash at the campsite
– Morning boiled water to fill water bottle or cantimplore
– Entrances
– First Aid KitDoes not include: Transportation Lima – Huaraz – Lima, lodging and meals in Huaraz, tips and extras, breakfast of the first day and supper of the last day.
Hiperbaric chamber (ask for availability):
US$ 20,00 per day (authorized only to UIAGM certified mountain guide and official trekking guides)Recommendations about what to bring:
– Small backpack (45 liters)
– Big backpack or bag
– Sleeping bag –10 Cª(it’s included on the Full service)
– Sportive clothes (short pants, t-shirt, sunhat)
– Sunglasses with UV protection
– Sun block and repellent
– Warm clothes (thermal underwear, fleece jacket and pants, waterproof jacket and pants, gloves, wool hat, 2 or 3 pairs of cotton and wool socks)
– Camera
– Headlamp or flashlight
– Trekking boots
– Sandals
– Purifying pills
– Plastic bags for the rainy season
– Water bottle or cantimploreIn Huaraz city it is possible to rent waterproof jacket and pants, down jacket, headlamp, and backpack for an additional price.
Recommendations for a good acclimation:
– Rest the first day
– Drink more than usual
– Drink Coca tea
– Eat light food
Important: For more information about Altitude sickness, we recommend you to check: Symptoms of altitude sickness
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