4-Day Santa Cruz Trek from Huaraz with Punta Union Pass

4 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Go on an easy 4-day Santa Cruz trek from Huaraz through Cashapampa, Llamacorral, Taullipampa, and Huaripampa. Hike through valleys and campsites, enjoy views of...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Huaraz, Carhuaz, Huascarán National Park · Languages: English

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What's Included

Minivan transportation.
Trekking guide and cook.
Donkeys and horses for carrying supplies.
Meals.
Sleeping tents.
Sleeping pads.
Water.
Tent and kitchen utensils.

Not Included

Huascarán National Park entrance fees.
Tips for the mountain staff.
Personal items and toiletries.
Medicines and altitude pills.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Huaraz to Llamacorral via Cashapampa

Leave Huaraz around 7 am from your hotel and drive along the Callejón de Huaylas. Leave Huaraz around 7 am from your hotel and drive along the Callejón de Huaylas. Pass through several villages, such as Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz. Pass through several villages, such as Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz. Continue to the Cashapampa trailhead and meet the donkey guide. Continue to the Cashapampa trailhead and meet the donkey guide. Start hiking up through a narrow and hot valley. Start hiking up through a narrow and hot valley. Hike uphill for about 2 hours, then have lunch under the shade of a tree. Hike uphill for about 2 hours, then have lunch under the shade of a tree. Continue through an almost flat area to reach the first camp at Llamacorral. Continue through an almost flat area to reach the first camp at Llamacorral.
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Day 02

Llamacorral to Taullipampa via Alpamayo South Base Camp

After an Andean breakfast at the campsite, hike along the moderate valley. After an Andean breakfast at the campsite, hike along the moderate valley. Enjoy views of the beautiful turquoise lakes Ichicocha and Jatuncocha. Enjoy views of the beautiful turquoise lakes Ichicocha and Jatuncocha. Arrive at a picnic spot for lunch. Arrive at a picnic spot for lunch. After lunch, hike up to the Alpamayo South Base Camp to take photos. After lunch, hike up to the Alpamayo South Base Camp to take photos. Return for a short walk and then continue trekking for a few hours to the next camp at Taullipampa. Return for a short walk and then continue trekking for a few hours to the next camp at Taullipampa.
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Day 03

Taullipampa to Cachinapampa via Punta Union Pass

After breakfast at the campsite, start hiking again. After breakfast at the campsite, start hiking again. Hike for 3 hours to reach the Punta Union pass. Hike for 3 hours to reach the Punta Union pass. Enjoy spectacular views of mountains such as Taulliraju, Paria, Artesonraju, and others, as well as the beautiful lake of Taullicocha. Enjoy spectacular views of mountains such as Taulliraju, Paria, Artesonraju, and others, as well as the beautiful lake of Taullicocha. Continue hiking down to the Morococha lakes and arrive at Cachinapampa Camp. Continue hiking down to the Morococha lakes and arrive at Cachinapampa Camp. Continue with another 4 hours of hiking. Continue with another 4 hours of hiking.
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Day 04

Huaripampa and Vaquería Return to Huaraz

After the last breakfast at the campsite, start hiking down the valley to Huaripampa. After the last breakfast at the campsite, start hiking down the valley to Huaripampa. Climb up to reach Vaquería. Climb up to reach Vaquería. Travel by minivan to Huaraz. Travel by minivan to Huaraz. Pass through quinoa forests and meadows as you move up to the pass. Pass through quinoa forests and meadows as you move up to the pass. Approach the lakes and enjoy a picturesque view of the valley. Approach the lakes and enjoy a picturesque view of the valley. See the east flank of Huascarán. See the east flank of Huascarán. Descend into the Llanganuco Valley. Descend into the Llanganuco Valley. Drive out of the National Park to Huaraz. Drive out of the National Park to Huaraz. Stay overnight.