T R E K K I N G
SANTA CRUZ TREKKING TOUR
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Starting and ending in the city of Lima, this tour includes one of the classic circuits that circles the highest mountain in the National Park by Huaraz: Huascaran 6768m.
Easy access and comfortable campsites make this hike attractive for all trekkers. We cross passes between 4500m and 4850m. We hike through the Quenual (typical Andean shrub) while in deep canyons, where green and turquoise lagoons reflect the sparkling glaciers. We pass through villages, where the peasants attempt to harvest their crops and kids enjoy playing with their animals.

Itinerary

Day One: LIMA

You arrive into Lima and will be transferred to your hotel in the Miraflores district for an overnight stay.
ACCOM – Hotel

Day Two: LIMA – HUARAZ

You will be travelling by bus to the city of Huaraz today.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Three: HUARAZ

A free day to acclimatize and enjoy the city.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Four: HUARAZ – CHAVIN

A day tour to the site of Chavin de Huantar. The Chavin Culture is the oldest, major culture in Peru (1300 - 400 BC). The ruins at Chavin de Huantar consist of a large main square which has a staircase leading into the “Castillo”. This is a three-storey, 13 metre high building which houses many chambers and tunnels – many of them underground. There are no windows or doors (other than the main entrance) but the whole complex was so well-designed that there is virtually no mustiness. A 4 metre high stone dagger can be found in the heart of the building.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B, L

Day Five: HUARAZ – CASHAPAMPA – ICCHICOCHA

Pick up from your hotel to take a three hour drive along the Callejon de Huaylas, passing through Carhuas, Yungay and Caraz. When we arrive to Cashapampa (2900m), we join our Donkey Drivers and their animals to begin our trek through the Santa Cruz Valley. (3 hr trek - Camp at 3800m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Six: ICCHICOCHA - TAULLIPAMPA

We continue along the Santa Cruz Valley, passing Lake Jatuncocha on the way to our camp at Taullipampa, overlooked by Mount Taulliraju. (5 hr trek - Camp at 4200m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals –B, L, D

Day Seven: TAULLIPAMPA - CACHINAPAMPA

We climb to the Punta Union Pass (4750m), from where we have good views of the Taulliraju, Rinrihirca, Quitaraju, Artesonraju and Alpamayo mountains. Then we descend towards the Huaripampa Valley, traversing Forests of “Quenual” trees (typical Andean vegetation). (6 hr trek - Camp at 3500m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals –B, L, D

Day Eight: CACHINAPAMPA – MOLINOPAMPA

Continuing through the Huaripampa Valley, we reach the town of Colcabamba. From here we continue our trail through the town of Chalhua where we can stop for the local drink - "Chicha." Then we follow the path to the entrance of the Quebrada Ichic Ulta. (6 hr trek - Camp at 3600m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals – B, L, D

Day Nine: MOLINOPAMPA – LAG. YANAYACU

We ascend to the Yanayacu Pass (4850m) - the highest of our trek. From this point we can see the highest mountains in the Cordillera Blanca - Chopicalqui (6354m) and Huascaran (6768m). We descend towards the Yanayacu lagoon where we set our last camp. (6 hr trek – Camp at 4500m)
ACCOM – Tent / Meals –B, L, D

Day Ten: LAG. YANAYACU - QDA. ULTA - HUARAZ

We descend to the road in the Ulta Valley, where our bus awaits us to return to Huaraz. (2 hr trek / 3 hr transfer)
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals –B, L

Day Eleven: HUARAZ – LIMA

Return to Lima by bus. Transfer to your hotel in Miraflores.
ACCOM – Hotel / Meals – B

Day Twelve: LIMA – OUT

Transfer to the airport for your international flights.
Meals – B

Our Tour

......INCLUDES:

	Private transfers from airport to hotel and return to airport
	Hotels in Lima and Huaraz
	Meals as listed in itinerary
	Public transport from Lima to Huaraz and return
	Private transfers to bus station and hotel and return
	Professional, English and Spanish speaking Guide
	Entrance to Chavin and National park Huascaran
	Private transport to and from Chavin
	Private transfers from Huaraz to Cashapampa & Qda. Ulta to Huaraz
	2-Person Tents; Foam Mattresses; Dining Tent; Camp Tables & Chairs; Cooking Tent; Cooking & Eating Utensils; Toilet Tent
	Guide (in the Language of your Choice); Assistant Guide (for 9+ PAX); Cook; Assistant Cook (for 7+ PAX); Donkey Drivers; Donkeys; Emergency Horse with Saddle
	First Aid Kit

......DOES NOT INCLUDE: