Santa Cruz Llanganuco Circuit Trek & Mt. Pisco Climb

Combine 4 days of trekking the famous Santa Cruz Llanganuco circuit with Mt. Pisco climb. Join us on this guided, 7-day trip and enjoy travelling through the Cordillera Blanca. Thus; start your journey from Huaraz, where your driver will come to pick you up at your hotel or accommodation.

Huaraz

Departures from Huaraz, an adventure town where you can check your gear and pick up snacks for your ride to the trailhead near Vaqueria (12,139 ft / 3700 m) or Cashapampa (9514 ft / 2900 m). Peru’s Cordillera Blanca is one of the most concentrated collections of big peaks in the Western Hemisphere, with 33 summits topping 5,400 meters (18,000 feet).

One of the most popular ways to discover this mountain range is to hike the Santa Cruz Trek, considered by many trekkers as one of the best hiking routes in the world. This 50km (31 mile) trail takes you through open mountain valleys, passing high mountain nevadas; along glacial rivers and the shores of translucent & bright lagunas.

The highest point along this 27 mile (43 km) walk is Punta Union Pass (15,616 ft / 4760 m). If you have more time to spend in the wilderness, there are a few side treks you can make, extending the trip to a week or more. Camping out on this route is spectacular, and can be trekked without any technical knowledge required. For beginners at high altitude this is a perfect trek to embark on in the Huaraz region.

Cross the Punta Union Pass and climb Mt. Pisco.

Don’t be nervous if you are not a professional climber. This is an achievable climb for anyone who is well acclimatised and fit. It is a suitable climb for beginners and a rewarding experience for professional climbers.

We will drive back to Huaraz at the end of the expedition.

Day 1

Huaraz - Cashapampa - Llamacorral

Start at 7:30 a.m in the morning. Drive for 3 hours to reach Cashapampa, the beginning point of the trek. Today, you will be trekking through the narrow valley of Santa Cruz.

Walking distance: 9.2km
Highest altitude: 3760m
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Llamacorral - Alpamayo Base Camp - Taullipampa

Enjoy your breakfast at 7:00 am and get started. Your destination for today is a campsite located at an altitude of 4250 m. Take a detour 2km before the campsite and head for Alpamayo Base Camp to see the famous, 6,000m high mountain. Also see Lake Arhuaycocha before heading for your campsite.

Walking distance: 14km
Highest altitude: 4,250m
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camp

Day 3

Taullipampa - Punta union pass - Huaripampa

Cross the Punta Union Pass (4750m). Enjoy amazing views of the valley of Santa Cruz on the one side and the Huaripampa Valley on the other. Walking distance: 13km Highest altitude: 4,750m

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 4

Huaripampa - Vaqueria - Yanamachay

Reach the Huaripampa Village before heading for Vaqueria. Keep walking until you reach your campsite.

Walking distance: 10km
Highest altitude: 4,300m
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Camp

Day 5

Yanamachay - Portachuelo Pass - Cebollapampa

Reach the Portachuelo Pass (4768m). Enjoy amazing views of the mountains in the Cordillera Blanca Range. See the mighty Huascaran, the highest mountain of Peru, up close. Descend to your campsite located at an altitude of 3,900 meters.

Highest altitude: 4768m
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 6

Cebollapampa - Pisco Base Camp

Have your breakfast and start trekking to Pisco Base Camp. Please note that this is a steep, 6km climb that lasts for 3- 4 hours. Walking distance: 6km Highest altitude: 4500m

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 7

Mt Pisco summit & Huaraz

Wake up at around 1:00 a.m and, after a very light breakfast, prepare for the ascend. Walk over a moriane for approximately 2 .5 hours before traversing a glacier. Reach the summit at 5:00 am and watch the sun rise from the mountains. See Huandoy, Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Chacraraju, Alpamayo and Arteson mountains. Follow the trail down the mountain. Trek all the way down to Cebollapampa, from where you will be transferred back to Huaraz by a vehicle.

Highest altitude: 5760m
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Services Included:

Transfer bus station- hotel.
Specialized high mountain Guide.
Cook- porter specialized in high mountains.
Private transport.
Food during all the service.
Camping and climbing equimpent.
Service of donkeys and donkeydrivers.

Doesn’t Include:

Hotel nights in the city.
Entrance fee to the Huascarán National Park, S./150.00 per person
Travel accident and health insurance
Horse (in case of emergency, for trekking parts)
Don’t include first breakfast and last dinner.
Personal Spending
Personal camping and climbing equipment (sleeping bag, climbing boots, grampons, harness, ice axes, heat lamp, snow glasses, appropriate clothes, personal medicines, etc.)
Tips

WE RECOMEND TO BRING

Hikking boots.
trekking socks (synthetic fibers)
Sun hat
Hat for cold weather (fleece)
microfiber shirts and thermal
Fleece
Trekking pants
Sunglasses
Day Backpack or advance 40 liters
waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other)
Waterproof Pant (Gore-Tex or other)
Waterproof Layer
bottle
Headlamp (with extra batteries and bulbs)
Sunscreen (lips and skin)
Personal First Aid Kit
Photographic Material
wash bag and towel
Sandals
Hiking poles.

Tour Info

whats included

Breakfast x 6
Lunch x 7
Dinner x 6
Private Transport – collection & drop-off
Professional bilingual guide
Cook
Horsemen & mules
All camping equipment (Sleeping bags to hire + Walking sticks)

whats not included

Hotels before & after (can be organised as part of trip)
Tips for crew
Domestic flights (can be organised as part of trip)
Airport transfers (can be organised as part of trip)
Any additional extras

Joining arrangements

There will be a pre-trek briefing held usually the evening before departure, at your hotel, to go over the details of the trek and any specific requirements not already captured

Food & Water

Prior to setting off we recommend you steer clear of street food and only eat in good restaurants, to avoid any stomach complaints. Peruvian food can be spicy, it can be strong and rich for many European diets. Likewise with tap water, it is largely untreated, so please avoid at all costs on arrival and stick to bottled water only or sterilised water if you have the right equipment.

Special Diets

We’ll ensure that we cater for all of your dietary needs, at the point of booking we’ll collect this information from you. We can secure special menu requests also for your trek party.

Trekking Crew

We are able to customise our treks to suit you, but usually our treks are guided by a professional bilingual guide, arriero (horseman) and mules to carry all equipment (passenger horses also available on request), and a mountain cook. They become a large part of your trekking expedition and it’s a great experience working together.

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Included

Briefing one day before the trek.
Collection from your hotel in the morning of the trek departure.
3 nutritious meals per day (vegetarian options available).
Drinking water along the trek.
Bilingual guide (Assistant Guide for groups over 6 passengers).
Chef (assistant chef for larger groups).
Quadruple tents to be used by two people, allowing more comfort and more space to store backpacks.
Mules (for equipment and personal items) and muleteers.
Saddled horse in case of emergencies or if you are making very little progress (this horse is with the group at all times).
First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
Kitchen tent and dining tent with camp tables and chairs.
Toilet tent.
Duffel bags (up to 7Kg/15lbs per person).
These are provided by your guide at your briefing.

Not Included

Breakfast on the first morning.
Dinner on the last night.
Entrance to the hot springs.
Inflatable mattresses, pillow & sleeping bag. (If you don’t want to bring your own, you can hire these from us).
Tips for guides and field staff.

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