Classic Santa Cruz & Alpamayo

OVERVIEW

Santa Cruz & Alpamayo, the hike around Alpamayo is considered one of the longest and most challenging trekking circuits in the Cordillera Blanca. It is a great option for people who love trekking.

The trail plunges into deep valleys and ascends over high passes, passing through a wide range of elevations and climates. Along the way, hikers can experience the rich flora and fauna of the Andes, glaciers and alpine lakes, picturesque villages and archeological ruins of Ruinapampa and Yaino. The route rewards walkers with close views where you will appreciate the pyramidal face of the imposing snow-covered Alpamayo.

Alpamayo covered with snow on the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Perú, is considered “The most beautiful mountain in the world” by Alpinismus magazine in 1966, rises to a height of 19,511 feet in the Huascaran National Park.

 

Trek details

Total Duration: 11 days / 10 nights.

Elevation: 3100 to 4850m.

Difficulty Grade: Moderate / Strenuous.

Destination: Cordillera Blanca.

Best Time to go: April to October.

Activities: Hiking / trekking, adventure.

Average walking: 5 to 7 hours daily

Start: Huaraz / Cashapampa.

Finish: Hualcayan / Huaraz.

 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Guide

A certified professional trekking guide,  who speaks Spanish and English if required trained in 1st Aid, risk management and assessment and responsibility to provide overall standard of excellence in service quality.

Cook

A profesional cook who prepares a wide variety of healthy and delicious dishes, and who is trained to cook in a hygienic manner mountain.

Muleteer

The muleteer (arriero) is in charge of loading the donkeys, looking after them and guiding them to camp.

Donkeys

The number of donkeys provided depends on the size of de the group.

Emergency Horse

One horse accompanies the group for emergency purposes.

Fantastic Meals

All food during the expeditions is provided as part of the package. We offer a combination of peruvian and western dishes. The varied, good-quality, high-energy food prepared by our profesional cook is specifically suited to rigorous activity.  We also regularly accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, non-gluten and other specialty diets.

Private Transport

From you hotel in huaraz to the starting point of trek, an from the finishing point of the trek back to your hotel in Huaraz.

Equipment

• A good quality high mountain tent (doublé occupancy)
• A foam sleeping mat.
• Dining tent.
• Kitchen tent.
• Tables and chairs.
• Toilet tent.
• Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit.
• Cooking stove.
• All necessary dishes (knifes, forks, spoons, plates, cups, etc.), cooking utensils and pots.

 

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Sleeping bag.
• Inflatable sleeping mattress.
• Tip
• Water on the first day
• First breakfast (day 1)
• Last dinner (day 12)
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Soft drinks.
• Medical treatment.
• Travel insurance.
• Additional expenses as a result of leaving the expedition early.
• Additional expenses as a result of an emergency rescue or evacuation.
• Items of personal nature.
• All other services and ítems not listed as included.

CONTAC US.