GUARANTEED FIXED DEPARTURES 2011
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LLANGANUCO ALPAMAYO - SANTA CRUZ TREK (6 days / 5 nights)
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The Llanganuco-Santa Cruz Trail is one of the most spectacular mountain trips you can expect to hike on your vacation. This circuit across the heart of the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountain Range) is protected by the Huascaran Biosphere Reserve, a National Park and World Heritage Site. It passes beneath dozens of iced peaks over 6000 meters above sea level, colorful lakes, high tropical flora and fauna, archaeological remains, and Andean villages with friendly people living traditional lifestyles. This circuit is also one of the most ecologically diverse and scenic sites among the Earth's mountain ranges.
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FIXED DEPARTURES: JULY 31 – AUGUST 05 |
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L* |
| AUG 01: HUARAZ / LLANGANUCO / VAQUERIA / PARIA |
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L,D |
| AUG 02: PARIA GORGE / PUNTA UNION PASS / TAULLIPAMPA |
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MB,L,D |
| AUG 03: TAULLIPAMPA / ALPAMAYO BASE CAMP / LLAMA CORRAL |
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MB,L,D |
| AUG 04: LLAMA CORRAL / CASHAPAMPA / HUARAZ |
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MB,L |
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L* |
MB = Mountain Breakfast, L = Lunch, L* =Lunch on Board, D= Dinner
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FIXED DEPARTURES: AUGUST 28 – SEPTEMBER 02 |
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L* |
| AUG 29: HUARAZ / LLANGANUCO / VAQUERIA / PARIA |
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L,D |
| AUG 30: PARIA GORGE / PUNTA UNION PASS / TAULLIPAMPA |
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MB,L,D |
| AUG 31: TAULLIPAMPA / ALPAMAYO BASE CAMP / LLAMA CORRAL |
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MB,L,D |
| SEP 01: LLAMA CORRAL / CASHAPAMPA / HUARAZ |
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MB,L |
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L* |
MB = Mountain Breakfast, L = Lunch, L* =Lunch on Board, D= Dinner |
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SPECIAL RATES: USD $ 555.00 |
SERVICES INCLUDED |
- Assistance in Lima airport and transfers upon international flights arrival and departure.
- Transfers Lima-Huaraz-Lima in modern tourism class bus * (special service with non-stop buses with air conditioning, chemical toilet, TV, lunch on board, hostess).
- Private car transfers in Huaraz: Bus station - hotel - bus station.
- Private car transfers in Huaraz: To / from all starting and returning points of the hiking destinations.
- Experienced bilingual trekking guide (English - Spanish).
- First class trekking services: Cook, nutritious and balanced full meals in the mountains. Meals are highly energetic with organic food and produce.
- All cooking gear and dining equipment.
- Pack animals to carry the camping gear, donkeys and donkey drivers, one horse and camp assistant(s).
- Group camping equipment: Four and three season tents (for 2 persons each), air mattress, kitchen, dining, and toilet tents.
- Basic first aid group kit.
- Entrance and mountaineering fees for the Huascaran National Park.
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NOT INCLUDED
- Personal camping gear*/ dinners in town / specific medicines / extra equipment, phone calls, extra meals, drinks, taxis, laundry, tips and other items of a personal nature.
- Hotel in Lima (if needed). This will depend on international flights arrival / departure schedule.
- Hotel in Huaraz (two nights). For extra acclimatization nights, please contact us.
*Upon request we will send you a list of recommended personal gear for your expedition.
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TECHNICAL DATA
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| Distance |
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47 km |
| Altitude |
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2900 - 4780 meters above sea level |
| Rating |
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Easy to Moderate |
| Weather |
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Warm to hot in the daytime / temperate to cold at night |
| Trekking time |
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5 to 7 hours a day |
| Transportation |
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First-class coach |
| Accommodation |
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3 nights of camping |
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| DAY 01: LIMA / HUARAZ |
We drive the Pan American Highway along the Pacific Ocean, across sand deserts and through coastal valleys to Pativilca. From here we drive up the buttress of the Andes until we reach Conococha Lake (4080m). Impressive mountainscapes of perennially snow capped peaks, announce our arrival at the Callejón de Huaylas Valley between the Cordillera Negra (Black Mountain Range) and the Cordillera Blanca (White Mountain Range). We continue to Huaraz (3100m), the "Capital of Mountaineering and International Friendship". Overnight in Huaraz. |
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| DAY 02: HUARAZ / LLANGANUCO / PORTACHUELO / VAQUERIA / PARIA GORGE |
This morning we transfer to the Llanganuco Canyon, formed by the granite walls of Peru's highest tropical peaks - Huascarán (6768m.) and Huandoy (6395m.). Forests of silk-paper-barked Queñua and Quishuar trees cover the canyon floor, and colorful bromeliads grace the granite boulders and cliffs. We arrive at Llanganuco Lakes, and then continue beyond them ascending up to Portachuelo de Llanganuco (4750m). The view of the spectacular iced amphitheater formed by some of the highest peaks of the tropical Andes (Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, Chopicallqui, and Huascarán) is a breathtaking surprise. Here we start our hike along the Huaripampa Gorge. In the distance we can see the Andean villages of Yanama and Colcabamba. Continuing our hike, we cross Ranincuray Gorge with its magnificent views of the towers of Chacraraju East (6200m), swampy meadows, small lakes and forests. Scenic peaks such as Huascarán, Chopicallqui, Ulta, and Contrahierbas provide great opportunities for photographs. Our first camp is installed at 3800 meters. |
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| DAY 03: PARIA GORGE / PUNTA UNION PASS / TAULLIPAMPA |
Today is filled with pleasant surprises and gorgeous views as we walk through grassy areas and along the Morococha Lakes. Climbing Inca stone-carved steps, we arrive at Punta Unión Pass (4780m). The panorama of this valley is dominated by the impressive iced walls of Taulliraju (5830m) above Taullicocha Lake. We camp in Taullipampa at 4150 meters. |
MB,L,D |
| DAY 04: TAULLIPAMPA / ALPAMAYO BASE CAMP / LLAMA CORRAL |
We hike along Taullipampa Gorge, observing various vegetation ecosystems. The iced peaks of Artesonraju, Paria, Quitaraju and Pukajirca are visible from many different sites. A glimpse of the rocky, iced and fluted south face of Alpamayo Peak (5947m) in all its rugged grandeur is a feast for the eyes. We climb at Arhuaycocha Lake enjoying the magnificent view of Alpamayo Peak. Then, we descend hiking along Jatuncocha Lake and set up camp at Llama Corral (3800m). |
MB,L,D |
| DAY 05: LLAMA CORRAL / CASHAPAMPA / HUARAZ |
A trail down the left ridge of the deep Santa Cruz Canyon provides us with opportunities to appreciate various vegetation ecosystems as we pass from areas with high altitude plants to tracts with tropical species such as bromeliads and orchids covering the granite walls. The rocky silhouette of the Cordillera Negra on the horizon announces our approach to Cashapampa Village (2900m), from where we transfer to Huaraz and your hotel. |
MB,L |
| DAY 06: HUARAZ / LIMA |
We return to Lima, enjoying spectacular views of the Cordillera Blanca, and the glistening vertical walls of the Cordillera Huayhuash in the horizon. As we leave the golden puna plateaus and rolling hills, the landscape transforms into deep ravines filled with farms and picturesque villages. Continuing to drive downhill through narrow valleys, we arrive at the wide coastal plains, and then to Lima. |
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MB = Mountain Breakfast, L = Lunch, L* =Lunch on Board, D= Dinner |
ADDITIONAL HOTELS IN HUARAZ
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RATES IN US DOLLARS FOR NIGTH FOR PERSON (Included breakfast)
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HOTEL |
SINGLE ROOM |
DOUBLE
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ANDINO CLUB H*** With Chimney |
115.00 |
68.00 |
ANDINO CLUB H*** With terrace |
91.00 |
61.00 |
ANDINO CLUB H*** Standard |
77.00 |
50.00 |
SAN SEBASTIAN H ** See to mountain |
57.00 |
35.00 |
SAN SEBASTIAN H ** Standard |
50.00 |
33.00 |
EL PATIO DE MONTERREY H*** Standard |
63.00 |
37.00 |
PASTORURI H*** Standard |
54.00 |
33.00 |
COLOMBA H*** Standard |
51.00 |
31.00 |
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FIXED DEPARTURE PROGRAM REQUIRE MINIMUM TWO NIGHTS OF HOTEL IN HUARAZ (FIRST AND LAST NIGHT) |
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