AH1 - TREKKING STA. CRUZ-LLANGANUCO

4 days / 3 nights -- from US$ 0.-- / EUR 0.-- This is one of the finest treks in the area of Huaraz, starting in the Sta. Cruz Valley, by Mount Huascaran, passing by beautiful turquoise glaciar lagoons and native polylepen tree forests with their endemic flora and fauna in danger of extinction. The trailroute passes under a dozen peaks over 5800 mts/19’000 ft and leads over the Punta Union pass (4750 mts/15’700 ft) before ending at the pintoresque Llanganuco lagoons. Some of the most exquisite mountain views, combined with the experience of the daily Andean life with its millenary culture and traditions.

ITINERARY DAY 1: HUARAZ – CASHAPAMPA – LLAMACORRAL An early morning, scenic busride along the Callejón de Águilas brings us to our trekking start at the village of Cashapampa (3000 mts/ 10’000 ft) where we meet our staff of wranglers, mules and saddle horses. An appr. 5 hours hike brings us to our first campsite at Llamacorral. (L/D) DAY 2: LLAMACORRAL - TAULLIPAMPA During our today’s trek (appr. 7 hours) we pass by beautiful turquoise colored glacial lagoons and native polylepen tree forests with their endemic flora and fauna. With clear weather we can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Alpamayo. Today’s camp is at appr. 4400 mts/15’000 ft. (B/L/D) DAY 3: TAULLIPAMPA - HUARIPAMPA Today we hike over our highest pass Punta Unión (4750 mts/16’000 ft) from where we can enjoy breathtaking views of the Santa Cruz valley with its glaciar lagoons and surrounding snow peaks. From here we descend to our camp at 4000 mts/13’200 ft. (B/L/D) DAY 4: HUARIPAMPA – VAQUERIA - HUARAZ After a fortifying breakfast we continue our hike through polylepen tree forests, passing by some local comunities where we can learn more about the daily life and traditions of the heirs of the Incas. We follow the natural path up to Vaqueria where our transport awaits us. Our drive back to Huaraz leads us over the Llanganuco pass (4730 mts/15’600 ft) from where we have the most astonishing views onto Mt. Huascaran, Handoy, Chacraraju and Pisco (weather permitting). Overnight in our hotel in Huaraz. (B/L) OUR SERVICE INCLUDES: Private transport to trek start and back, bilingual guide, cook, pack mules for equipment and supportive saddle horses, camping equipment (double-, dining-, kitchen tents, mats, etc.) and meals (3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks). NOT INCLUDED: Sleeping bag, not mentioned meals and extra services such as tips SEASON: April-November DURATION: 4D/3N Huaraz - Huaraz FITNESS-LEVEL: Active Strong (4750 mts/16`000 ft) DEPARTURE DATES 2012: Daily TRIP COST 2012 2-3 Participants 4+ Participants Single Supplement Private Service US$ 0.--/Pers. EUR 0.--/Pers. US$ 0.--/Pers. EUR 0.--/Pers. US$ 0.-- EUR 0.-- For special group discounts or customized tours contact us: info@culturasperu.com PRINT THIS PAGE BOOK THIS TRIP