Santa Cruz / Ulta Trek
Trek Details:
Altitude Range: 2,900 / 4,850 m.a.s.l.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: March / October
Activity: Nature / Adventure
Itinerary:
Day 1 Huaraz / Cashapampa / Llamacorral (3,760 m)
Transfer to the north of Huaraz (3,090 m), passing through the towns of Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz. We will then arrive at Cashapampa (2,900 m). From there, our hike begins to the Llamacorral campsite (3,760 m) (4 hrs).
Day 2 Llamacorral / Taullipampa (4,250 m)
We will continue our hike through the wide and flat Santa Cruz ravine, crossing the Ichiccocha and Taullipampa lagoons. From Quisuar, we will begin a side hike toward Alpamayo Base Camp until we reach Arhuaycocha Lagoon, from where we have splendid views of Quitaraju (6,040 m), Alpamayo (5,947 m), Artezonraju (6,025 m), and others. We will then cross to our camp at Taullipampa (4,250 m) (5 hrs).
Day 3 Taullipampa / Pass (4,750 m) / Cachinapampa
We will begin climbing to Punta Unión Pass (4,750 m), from where we can see a large part of the Cordillera Blanca and Negra mountains. We will then begin descending into the Huaripampa ravine until we reach Cachinapampa Camp (3,600 m) (6 hrs).
Day 4 Cachinapampa / Molino (3,850 m)
We will continue descending to the small town of Huaripampa, and then ascend to Molino. 3,850 m (12,800 ft), (4 hrs)
Day 5 Molino / Avalanche (14,530 ft)
After breakfast, we will ascend to our avalanche camp at 14,530 ft (4 hrs)
Day 6 Avalanche / Paso (15,850 ft) / Ulta / Huaraz
After breakfast, we will ascend to Punta Yanayacu Pass (15,850 ft). From there, we will enjoy a splendid panoramic view of Mount Huascarán and Chopicalqui. We will descend to the Ulta Gorge and return to Huaraz.
What’s included?
 Trekking Guide (1)
 Cook (1), muleteer (1)
 Private transportation to the trek starting point
 Meals during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
 Breakfast: Tea, coffee, milk, snacks, bread, cheese, butter, jam, flatbread, fruit salad, etc.
 Snack: Fresh fruit, chocolate, cookies, fruit drinks, and candy.
 Lunch: Vegetable salad, pasta, tuna, HuancaÃna potatoes, ajà de gallina (chicken chili), chicken salad, ham.
 Tea Time: Coffee, herbal teas, cookies, fried guacamole, popcorn, etc.
 Dinner: A variety of soups, quinoa, chaufa rice, chicken roll, fried trout, pasta, and lomo saltado (stir-fried beef).
 Optional vegetarian meal
 Last day (typical Andean food)
 Camping equipment (2-person sleeping tent, dining tent, kitchen and bathroom tent)
 Kitchen logistics equipment (cooking utensils, pots, plates, cutlery, chairs, tables, gas)
 Hot water in the morning for washing hands and face every day
 Boiled water for your bottle every day
 Donkeys for transporting luggage and food (5 kilos of personal equipment for the donkey)
 Emergency horse (1) in case of evacuation
 First aid kit
 Communication radio
 Sleeping mat
 Personalized assistance
What’s not included?
 Personal clothing for the trek
 Extra food and drinks in the cities
 Travel, accident, and evacuation insurance
 Entrance tickets to Huascarán National Park (S/ 80.00)
 Sleeping bag (we have one for rent)
 Tips