Trekking holiday, the high passes of the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
This is a trek amid some of Peru’s most stunning Andes mountain scenery.
The trek takes you through the heart of the Cordillera Blanca.
The trek can be followed by the climb of one of the nearby trekking peaks such as Pisco (5,752m), a non-technical climb of a beautiful Andean peak - suitable for those with no or limited snow and ice experience.
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Trek in the magnificent Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
We take the bus from Lima to the bustling Peru highland city of Huaraz.
A few days are necessary to acclimatise to being 3,090 metres above sea level.
Santa Cruz Trek
Our trek features several of the finest views in Peru.
After a gradual ascent of the Santa Cruz valley, we look from the first pass (Punta Union, 4,750 m) across turquoise lakes and nearby glaciers to an array of awesome peaks.
Descend to the hamlet of Vaqueria then we continue up the Ulta Valley.
Extensions
Choose to trek the Inca Trail or take a trip into the Amazon rainforest. Or
let us organise a supported ascent of Pisco or another of the magnificent peaks of the Cordillera Blanca.
You can also complement this tour with one of our Cusco extensions.
See our extensions sections for more information.
Check our Books and Maps section where you will find a range of literature to help you get the most out of your South American adventure.
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Itinerary
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Day 1 |
Arrive Lima. |
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Day 2 |
Bus to Huaraz. |
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Day 3 |
In Huaraz. |
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Day 4 |
Acclimatisation walk. |
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Day 5-10 |
Trek through Santa Cruz and Ulta valleys. |
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Day 10 |
Pack up and hike out. Transfer to Huaraz. |
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Day 11 |
Morning bus to Lima. |
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Included
All meals and water while on trek, all breakfasts elsewhere, hotels, camping nights, camping equipment (tents, cutlery etc), guide, cook, porters and domestic transport.
Not included
International flights (we can look for prices for you), insurance, sleeping bag, other meals, snacks and drinks, personal items, airport taxes, optional excursions, extra entrance fees, tips, laundry etc.
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