From Huaraz: Trekking Santa Cruz-Llanganuco 4Days/3Nights
ID: GYG827332-1313941
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Country: Peru
Duration:
4 days
Description
It has an impressive beauty, it is an excursion in which you can see many mountains of more than 6000 m, and enjoy magnificent sunsets.
Day 1: Huaraz (3100m) - Caraz (2200m) - Cashapampa (2900m) - Llamacoral (3760m).
Departure from Huaraz heading northeast, towards the valley of Callejón de Huaylas. Along the way we will stop several times to enjoy the spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca, including the highest peak in Peru, Huascarán (6768m). We will begin our hike from the town of Cashapampa.
Approximate time: 3 hours of transportation, 5 hours of walking.
Day 2: Llamacoral (3760m) - Laguna Arhuaycocha (44 50m) - Taullipampa (4250m)
After breakfast, we will begin the hike through the valley of Santa Cruz, passing near the Jatuncocha lagoon and the Arhuaycocha lagoon (4450m). On the way we will be able to see many peaks, one of them being the Alpamayo, the most beautiful mountain in the world. We will descend to the Taullipampa campsite (4250m) where we will spend the night. Approximate time: 7-8 hours
Day 3: Taullipampa (4250 m) - Punta Unión Pass (4750 m) - Cachinapampa (3700 m)
After breakfast, we will begin the hike to the Punta Unión Pass (4750m), where we will have spectacular views of the numerous peaks that surround us. Then we will descend to the Cachinapampa campsite. Approximate time: 7 hours
Day 4: Cachinapampa (3700 m) - Vaquería (3800 m) - Huaraz (3100 m)
We will descend through the Huaripampa valley, passing through some picturesque villages and enjoying the Andean vegetation. Then we will ascend to Vaquería, where transportation will be waiting for us to return to Huaraz. Approximate time: 3 hours trekking, 4 hours transportation.
Highlights
- The most famous hiking circuit in the Cordillera Blanca.
- Ideal for people who only have a limited number of days.
- This is a hike where you can see many mountains over 6,000 metres high.
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.