Santa Cruz Trek 2025

Santa Cruz Trek Departures 2025

Santa Cruz Trek. – It is one of the most visited hikes in the Cordillera Blanca, due to its easy and short access of 4 days, it has a moderate difficulty and reaches a maximum height at the Punta Unión pass (4,750 m) and Portachuelo de llanganuco (4,765 m) On its route there is a variety of flora, fauna, cold water lagoons, views of beautiful mountain meadows and ancient gramid pastures, you can see the snow-capped Alpamayo, Artezonraju, Quitaraju and an impressive panoramic view of the Santa Cruz Valley and Huaripampa.

Trek details:

Altitude Between: 2,900 / 4,750 m.

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights / 52 km Approx.

Season: All year (Day +12°C to +23°C) (Night 0°C to -7°C)

Activity: Trekking Nature and Adventure

Technical difficulty: Moderate / Effort level: Demanding / Walking hours: 5

Destination: Huaraz Peru, white mountain range

Number of participants in group: 04 minimum / 08 maximum

PROGRAM:

Day 1 Huaraz (3,090 m) / Cashapampa / Llamacorral (3,760 m)

Pick up from your hotel and transfer in our transport to the north of the city of Huaraz passing through the towns of Carhuaz, Yungay, Caraz, then we will arrive at Cashapampa 2,900 m from this place we will begin our walk to the Llamacorral camp 3,760 m (D, A, C)

Elevation gain: + 860 m (duration 3/4 hours approx.)

Day 2 Llamacorral / Taullipampa (4,250 m)

We will continue our walk through the wide and flat Santa Cruz ravine, passing through the ichiccocha and hatuncocha lagoons, from Quisuar we will start a side walk towards the Alpamayo base camp until we reach the Arhuaycocha lagoon where we will have splendid views of Quitaraju 6,040 m, Alpamayo 5,947 m, Artezonraju 6,025 m and others, to later cross to our camp in Taullipampa 4,250 m (B, L, D)

Elevation gain: + 490 m (duration 4/5 hours approx.)

Day 3 Taullipampa / Punta Union Pass (4,750 m) / Cachinapampa (3,600 m)

We will begin to climb to the Punta Unión pass 4,750 m from this point we will appreciate a large part of the Cordillera Blanca and Negra then we will begin to descend to the Huaripampa ravine until we reach our camp in cachinapampa 3,600 m (B, A, D)

Elevation gain: + 500 m / – 1,150 m (duration 6/7 hours approx.)

Day 4 Cachinapampa/ Vaqueria (3,500 m) / Portachuelo (4,767 m) / Huaraz

We will continue descending to the small town of Huaripampa, and we will go up to the town of Vaquería and then with our transport return to Huaraz, we will ascend to the Portachuelo de Llanganuco pass 4,765 m, in this place we will have a very splendid panoramic view of the snowy Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Pisco and Chacraraju, and then return to Huaraz (B, L)

(Duration 3 hours of walking and 4/5 hours in transport)

We offer these services: Certified Hiking Guide who speaks English, cook, climbing porters, muleteers, food during the trip, camping equipment (personal tent, kitchen and bathroom), kitchen equipment logistics, donkeys to transport luggage and food, Just bring a light weight (6 kilos), backpack with the camera, favorite food, warm clothes, private transportation at the beginning and end of the trip, personal assistance.

Not Included: Personal hiking equipment, extra meals in cities, alcoholic beverages and tickets to the National Park (S/ 60 soles), sleeping bags, personal insurance and tips.

Why book with us?

• Best price guaranteed.- Our prices are competitive with the current market price quality / service, they may vary depending on the number of participants.
• 100% Peruvian company.- we generate a job opportunity for our people.
• Direct treatment.- When negotiating directly with us, forget about surprise costs, hidden commissions, without intermediaries, direct and immediate confirmation of your reservation.
• Modification of a reservation.- You can modify the dates and other details of your reservation through the confirmation email, or by contacting us.
• Confirmation via email / WhatsApp.- You will receive a confirmation email of your reservation and if you wish, we can send you a message to your cell phone.
• We speak your language.

Booking

To validate your reservation you must deposit 30% of the total price as an initial payment per person. Once the deposit is confirmed, we will send you the ticket or contract. The remaining balance must be paid in Huaraz during your briefing at our office or at your hotel in cash before your trip. There is no refund if you cancel with less than 30 days.