Hua-04 : Santa Cruz Trek - Andean Splendor
Description
One of the best hikes in the world
While many people flock to the trails near Machu Picchu, this overlooked hiking mecca north of Lima has a fraction of the visitors, offering relative solitude for such a spectacular place. This trek winds its way through the valleys of the Cordillera Blancas while passing beautiful turquoise lakes on its way to the highest point on the trek, Punta Union.
ITINERARY
During the 4 days you will walk in the heart of the Cordillera Blanca enjoying a beautiful view of the Andean landscapes, passing through ancient Inca trails surrounded by quenuales forests and exotic high Andean flora; as well as rivers with crystalline waters, lagoons and the impressive view that the "Punta Unión" pass offers us of the snow-capped mountains of the Cordillera Blanca.
Duration: 4 days
Distance: 42 km.
Highest point: 4,750 m (Punta Union Pass)
Difficulty: moderate
Included
- Transportation From your hotel in Huaraz to the starting point of the trek
- Transportation from the end of the trek to your hotel in Huaraz
- Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
- Food: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (option for vegetarians).
- Guide: Certified walking guide (English or Spanish) for another language on request.
- Cook trained to prepare varied and healthy dishes.
- Arriero: In charge of loading the donkeys and driving them.
- Donkeys: The number of donkeys depends on the size of the group. You can carry up to 8 kg of personal items that will be loaded onto the donkeys. During the day you will only carry your backpack with things for personal use.
Excluded
- Entrance into the Cordillera Huayhuash (S/. 70).
- Sleeping bag (rental possible)
- Snacks / personal water
Indicative price, subject to variation.
Know before you go
- Shoes
- Hats or Caps for the Sun
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Repellent
- Snack and drinks
- Swimgear and Towel
- Sportswear
- Long sleeve shirt
- Long pants
- Raincoat
- Sleeping Bag
- Flashlight