Santa Cruz llanganuco Trek
Trekking Details
- Altitude Range: 2,900 / 4,765 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 trek begins to the Llamacorral campsite (3,760 m) (4 hrs).
Day 2 Llamacorral / Taullipampa (4,250 m)
We will continue our trek through the wide and flat Santa Cruz ravine, crossing the Ichiccocha and Ichiccocha 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 the Cachinapampa Camp (3,600 m) (6 hrs).
Day 4 Cachinapampa / Pacchapampa (4,200 m)
We will continue descending to the small town of Huaripampa, and then ascend to Pacchapampa 4,200 m (13,000 ft), (4 hrs)
Day 5 Pacchapampa / Pass (4,765 m) / Yuraccorral
After breakfast, we will ascend to the Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass (4,765 m). From this point, we will enjoy splendid panoramic views of Mount Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Pisco, and Chacraraju. We will then descend into the Llanganuco Gorge to Yuraccorral (12,800 ft) (5 hrs).
Day 6 Yuraccorral / Laguna 69 / Yungay / Huaraz
From our camp, we will hike to Laguna 69, a blue lagoon with cold waters located at the foot of Mount Chacraraju. Lunch will be served, followed by a vehicle transfer to Huaraz, where we will visit the Llanganuco, Orconcocha, and Chinancocha lagoons.
Services
Include
- 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, Huancaína potatoes, ají 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
Not Include
- 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
FAQ
What to bring
- Bring appropriate clothing for day (hot weather) and night (cold weather)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Swimwear
- First aid kit
- Hiking boots
- Camera
- Rain jacket
- Water bottle
- Sleeping bag
- Small backpack
- Headlamp (flashlight)
- 10 kilos of luggage per person for the donkeys
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