Nestled in the white-peaked Cordillera Blanca range in the Andes, the classic 4-day Santa Cruz backpacking trip may be one of the most beautiful treks in the world.

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

What's 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
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
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.
Camping equipment: Good quality mountain tents (2 people per tent), mats, dining tent, kitchen tent, tables, chairs, dishes and kitchen utensils.
Guide: Certified walking guide
General first aid kit.

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Huaraz: Santa Cruz Trek 4 Days in Huayhuash Valley

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