Santa Cruz Trek
Regarded as one of the most breathtaking trails within the White Mountain Range due to its unparalleled beauty and ease of access. Journey through mesmerizing landscapes, including the towering Nevado Huascarán – the highest peak in Peru. Marvel at the sights of Huandoy, Yanapaccha, Pisco, Chacraraju, and Chopicalqui. Gaze upon the Alpamayo, hailed as one of the world’s most picturesque mountains, and the iconic Artesonraju, known as the “Paramount Mountain”, along with Rinrihirca, Taulliraju, and stunning lagoons.
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Day 1: Huaraz-Yungay-Llanganuco Lagoons-Portachuelo (4,768 M.), Vaquería-Paria (3,810 M.)
Day 2: Paria-Punta Unión-Taullipampa (4,750 M.– 4,250 M.)
Day 3: Taullipampa – Alpamayo Viewpoint – Arhuaycocha - Jatuncocha, Llamacorral (4,250 M.– 3760M.)
Day 4: Llamacorral-Cashapampa-Huaraz (3,760 M. – 2,970 M.)
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Huaraz-Yungay-Llanganuco Lagoons-Portachuelo (4,768 M.), Vaquería-Paria (3,810 M.)
We embark on a private transport from Huaraz at 6 am, journeying through charming villages such as Tarica, Anta, Carhuaz, and Yungay. Entering the Huascarán National Park, we'll be enchanted by the Llanganuco Valley, pausing to revel in the beauty of the Chinancocha and Orcuncocha lagoons. We then ascend to the Portachuelo Pass (4,760 m) for a panoramic view of majestic peaks like Nevado Huascarán, Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, and Contrayerbas. From there, we descend to Vaquería where our expedition equipment awaits. Our trek kicks off through quaint settlements of Colcabamba and Huaripampa, culminating in a relaxed 4-5 hour hike to our first campsite at Paria.
Paria-Punta Unión-Taullipampa (4,750 M.– 4,250 M.)
Awakening to a camp breakfast, we begin our ascent to the highest point of our hike, Punta Unión at 4,750m, over approximately 5 hours. Along the way, we'll be treated to wild flora, high-altitude animals, and birds. This ancient trail, historically used for trade, offers panoramic views of the Santa Cruz Valley to the west and Huaripampa Valley to the east. Majestic peaks such as Santa Cruz, Taulliraju, Rinrihircas, Artesonraju, and Paria unfold before us. A scenic lunch beside the Taullicocha lagoon is followed by a 2-hour descent to our next campsite, Taullipampa.
Taullipampa – Alpamayo Viewpoint – Arhuaycocha - Jatuncocha, Llamacorral (4,250 M.– 3760M.)
Post-breakfast, we venture to the Alpamayo viewpoint before moving towards Alpamayo's base camp. After capturing memories with photographs, we'll visit the Arhuaycocha lagoon at 4,420 m, offering some of the Cordillera Blanca's most spellbinding vistas. Marvel at the panoramic views of mountains like Rinrihirca, Jancarurish, Alpamayo, Quitaraju, Artesonraju, Caraz, Aguja Garcilaso, and Paria. We'll then retrace our steps to the Alpamayo viewpoint, descend through the Santa Cruz Valley, and lunch beside the Jatuncocha lagoon with a view of Taulliraju. This lagoon is home to Andean ducks and Huachuas. Our day concludes with a hike to our final campsite at Llamacorral.
Llamacorral-Cashapampa-Huaraz (3,760 M. – 2,970 M.)
On our final day within the Huascarán National Park, we trek towards the village of Cashapampa, a 3-hour journey flanked by the river and lush greenery. Upon arrival, our private transport awaits to whisk us back to Huaraz, wrapping up our adventure over the next 2-3 hours.
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