Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most wonderful trekking in the world as it is a short trek that help you acclimatize. After you will be able to complete the trek circuit climbing or hiking long challenges. Santa Cruz is located in the hearth of the Cordillera Blanca and it has easy access by both sides. Its mountains, panoramic views with colorful lakes, snow peak mountains makes it also very special. This Trek is actually very popular and preferred by lost of hikers. It can be combined with connection tours to southern Peru such as Inca Trail Trek to Machupicchu and other tours.
Highlights
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (downtown Huaraz only)
Basic brand group sleeping tents
Local trekking guide
Lunch
Dinner
Donkey drivers
Transfer by public minivan or automobile
Breakfast
Basic sleeping mattress
Drinking water provided after second day
Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
All Fees and Taxes
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Santa Cruz Trek is one of the most wonderful trekking in the world as it is a short trek that help you acclimatize. After you will be able to complete the trek circuit climbing or hiking long challenges. Santa Cruz is located in the hearth of the Cordillera Blanca and it has easy access by both sides. Its mountains, panoramic views with colorful lakes, snow peak mountains makes it also very special. This Trek is actually very popular and preferred by lost of hikers. It can be combined with connection tours to southern Peru such as Inca Trail Trek to Machupicchu and other tours.
We will leave Huaraz around 7am from your hotel and drive along the Callejon de Huaylas passing several villages of Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz. Then continue to the trail head Cashapampa 2900masl, where we will meet our donkey drivers. After to prepare and leave thing to packed. We will start hiking up by narrow and hot valley going up for about 2 hours. Then we will have lunch down the tree’s shadow
After lunch we will start going up to almost flat area to the first camp place called Llamacorral. The walking time from the lunch area is 2 hours more so the total hiking time is about 4 hours on day 1.
Overnight camping at Llamacorral 3760masl. Approximately 5km
