Trek Santa Cruz / Huaraz / Cashapampa / Laguna Ichiccocha (3,900 m)

Huaraz - We will depart very early in a private minivan, heading north of Huaraz and passing through its typical villages in the Huaylas alley. After approximately 3 hours, we will arrive at Cashapampa, where the Arrieros and donkeys will be waiting to transport our food and equipment. Our hike begins through a narrow valley, initially close to the white river, until we reach our Ichiccocha camp at an altitude of 3,900 m (approximately 3 to 4 hours).

Ichiccocha / Laguna Arhuaycocha / Taullipampa (4,250 m)

Alpamayo - We will continue our trek, passing the beautiful Atuncocha and Arhuaycocha lagoons, and admiring the southern face of the snowy Alpamayo and other surrounding peaks such as Artezonraju, Taulliraju, and Quitaraju. We will then arrive at our Taullipampa camp at an altitude of 4,250 m (approximately 4 to 5 hours).

Taullipampa / Punta Unión Pass (4,750 m) / Cachinapampa (3,600 m)

Huascaran National Park - After breakfast, we will continue our hike, ascending to the Punta Union junction (4,750 m) and enjoying views of the white mountain range and the Santa Cruz and Huaripampa valleys. We will then descend to our Cachinapampa camp at an altitude of 3,600 m (approximately 6 to 7 hours up and down).

Cachinapampa / Vaquería / Transfer by minivan / Paso (4,765 m) / Yungay / Huaraz

Huascaran National Park - In the morning, we will pack our things and walk through the Huaripampa community until we reach Vaquería (2 hours). Here, our muleteers will bid us farewell and return to Cashapampa. We will travel by private minivan, passing through the Portachuelo pass of Llanganuco (4,765 m), where we will make a brief stop to appreciate the stunning panorama of the mountain range and valleys. We will then descend through the Llanganuco ravine, visiting the Orkoncocha and Chinancocha lagoons, before returning to Huaraz.

• Breakfast included
• Experienced trekking guide
• Professional cook and arrieros (pack animal handlers)
• Private tourist transport to the trek start point
• All meals during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)

• Personal clothing for Trekking, Entrance tickets (S / 60.00) Travel Insurance, Sleeping bag