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Santa cruz- Llanganuco Trek 4D / 3N

Huaraz, Peru
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Duration

4 days 3 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Español

Overview

Santa cruz- Llanganuco

Trek 4D / 3N

 

SHARED SERVICE

Departure: 3 times a week from January 01 to March 31, 2020
Departure: Daily April 01 to December 31, 2020

Walking route: cashapampa – vaquería or vice versa
Duration: 04 days / 03 nights
Starting altitude: Huaraz 3090 masl.
Maximum altitude: 4750 masl.
Difficulty: Moderate
Suitable time: April to October

Description:
The Santa Cruz – Vaqueria trekking circuit is very popular considered one of the most beautiful in the Cordillera Blanca Blanca for its exceptional beauty and easy access. Its path will take us through landscapes of extraordinary beauty, where we can contemplate spectacular mountains like the Taulliraju; the Alpamayo (the most beautiful mountain in the world) the Artesonraju and the Rinrihirca and once passed the pass of Punta Unión 4,750 meters above sea level, we find the Huascaran (the highest summit of Peru), Huandoy, Yanapaccha, Pisco, Chacraraju and Chopicalqui , a fantastic variety of scenarios and endless Andean valleys and glacial lagoons.

Highlights

  • Fresh Clothes while traveling in the vehicle and hike.
  • Warm clothes for the nights.
  • chullos or caps with ear muffs.
  • Hat or sun hat.
  • Sports drink or water (02 liters approx. Only for the first day).
  • Hiking shoes (sometimes waterproof when it's rainy season).
  • Sunscreen.
  • Sunglasses.
  • Camera.

Itinerary

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Day 01 Huaraz - Cashapampa - Llamacorral
Day 01 Huaraz -  Cashapampa - Llamacorral

We travel by bus from Huaraz to the small town of Cashapampa 2900msnm. On the way we will pass through the airport of Anta, Carhuas, Yungay, Caraz and finally arrive at Cashapampa from where we will observe the Santa Cruz Snowy, an immense pyramidal mountain. The walk will begin with a gradual ascent over the Santa Cruz Valley. The first two hours you will walk on a gradual climb, as the hours go by, the valley is more open with a fabulous setting and the walk is easier to access. We will camp near the river instead called Llamacorral 3760 m.a.s.l.
Approximately 6 to 7 hours of walking.

Day 02 Llamacorral - Taullipampa.
Day 02 Llamacorral - Taullipampa.

We will walk on the valley until we reach our camp of Taullipampa 4250 masl. During the walk we will observe the snowy Caraz, Pumapampa, the twin peaks of the Quitaraju mountains and the famous Alpamayo. We will walk through two lagoons, first the smallest Ichic cocha special habitat of birds and aquatic flora; and then the biggest Jatuncocha that means big lagoon. The camp is surrounded by immense mountains such as Pariah, Artesonraju, Jancarurish, Pucahirca, Rinrijirca, Millishraju, snowy spire, Garcilaso Pyramid, Santa Cruz, Quitaraju and Alpamayo.
Our second camp is Taullipampa, where we will spend the night under the gaze of the imposing Taulliraju, which awaits us to see it closer the next day from the Punta Union pass to 4750msnm.
Approximately 6 to 7 hours of walking.

Day 03 Taullipampa - Punta Union - Paria
Day 03 Taullipampa - Punta Union - Paria

We will walk for a period of 2½ on a road affirmed towards the passage of Punta Unión 4750msnm., Where the gorges of Santa Cruz and Huaripampa are splendid, describing where we come from and where we will walk, as well as the earlier snowfall closer and closer and more impressive. Once a few moments in height, we began to descend again on a rocky road through two small lagoons along the Huaripampa creek. We take lunch in the area of Paria under the snow of the same name. And finally we continue until the third camp Pariah 3900msnm., From where you still have a view of the impressive snowy Taulliraju, the Rinrijircas, Pucahircas, Quitaraju, the Santa Cruz, Artesonraju, Garcilazo Pyramid, Paria, Millishraju, etc. Walk Approximately 6 to 7 hours.

Day 04 Quebrada Paria - Vaqueria - huaraz
Day 04 Quebrada Paria - Vaqueria - huaraz

After breakfast we begin again to descend on a rocky road passing by the river through the Huaripampa creek. We will have lunch. We will continue with our walk, we will go down to the valley through villages like Yurma, Huaripampa, until we reach the village of Colcabamba, spectacular view of the Chacraraju. On the way we will find many children from the region. We will continue with our walk to the dairy approximately 4 hours of walking.
We leave by bus until the next step, Portachuelo de Llanganuco, from where you will observe the most important mountains of the Cordillera Blanca: Huascarán 6789 m.a.s.l. this is the highest peak in Peru, the four peaks of Huandoy, the king of the white mountain range ; Chopicalqui, Chacraraju, Yanapaccha, Pisco and the beautiful Llanganuco lagoons (Chinancocha and Orconcocha); Return to the city of Huaraz.

Included/Excluded

  • Bus terminal transfer to the chosen hotel.
  • Transfer from Huaraz to starting point of transport expeditions.
  • Complete feeding during the expedition.
  • Official Trekking Guide.
  • Chef.
  • Acémila to transport the food and expedition equipment.
  • Arriero to drive the acémilas.
  • First aid kit.
  • Camping equipment personal tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, bathroom tent, Tables, chairs, kitchenware.
  • Last day in Huaraz, transfer from hotel to bus terminal to return to Lima.
  • Entrance to the Huascarán National Park S/. 65.00
  • Personal walking equipment
  • Sleeping bag
  • Food
  • Drinks in the city.

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

Huaraz, Peru
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