Santa Cruz Trek

Pick-up from your hotel (05 : 00 am) and transfer north through the towns of Carhuaz, Yungay, and Caraz. Arrival in Cashapampa (2,900 m / 9,514 ft) where the trek begins. We follow the Santa Cruz Valley until reaching the Llamacorral campsite. • Elevation gain: +860 m / +2.822 ft • Hiking time: 3–4 hours • Meals: B/L/D

We hike across the wide Santa Cruz Valley, passing the turquoise Ichiccocha and Hatuncocha lagoons. From Quisuar, we take a scenic side trail to Arhuaycocha Lagoon, with spectacular views of Quitaraju (6.040 m / 19.816 ft), Alpamayo (5.947 m / 19.511 ft), Artezonraju (6.025 m / 19.767 ft), and arrival at the Taullipampa campsite. • Elevation gain: + 490 m / + 1.607 ft • Hiking time: 4–5 hours • Meals: B/L/D

We ascend to the iconic Punta Unión Pass, the highest point of the trek, offering magnificent 360° views of the Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera Negra, descent through the Huaripampa Valley until reaching Cachinapampa. • Elevation gain: +500 m/+1.640 ft Descent: –1.150 m / –3.773 ft • Hiking time: 6–7 hours • Meals: B/L/D

We continue descending to the village of Huaripampa and then climb gently to Vaqueria. From here, private transport takes us back to Huaraz, crossing the famous Portachuelo de Llanganuco Pass, with breathtaking views of Huascarán, Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Pisco, and Chacraraju. • Hiking : 3 hours Transport: 4-5 hours • Meals: B/L