Cordillera Blanca Trek
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- E-ticket/Mobile voucher
- duration 7 days
- tour type Private
- age requirement 5-79 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Maximum altitude 4750 meters
- Trek difficulty Medium
- Tour Code BM-15714
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Lima, Peru
HIGHLIGHTS
- See the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca
- Travel through one of the best trekking routes in the world
- Enjoy an acclimatization hike to Laguna Churup
- Explore the famous lakes of llanganuco
Grab the opportunity to trek through one of the most popular non-technical hiking trails in the Cordillera Blanca. Book your spot on this guided, 7-day Santa Cruz trek and get the chance to see spectacular mountain views and crystal-clear mountain lakes. Traverse mountain valleys, walk past small villages and cross high-altitude passes. Take a peek into the daily life of the people living in the Andes and see them at work, shearing sheep and knitting garments, or just hanging around.
Start your adventure with a hike to Laguna Churup. Fly 50 minutes or enjoy an 8-hour bus journey from Lima to Huaraz (depending upon the date). Hit the Santa Cruz trail after that. Enjoy amazing views of Artesonraju, Rinrijirca and Alpamayo peaks before your reach the Punta Union Pass. See the mighty Taulliraju, one of the most photographed peaks in the Cordillera.
See both the northern and southern sides of Huascaran as well as Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, and Chopicalqui mountains while crossing the Portachuelo Pass. Walk downhill to reach the famous lakes of llanganuco. Take a bus back to Huaraz from Vaqueria. Catch a flight (depends upon availability) or take a bus back to Lima. Please go through the itinerary to learn more about this trip.
Start your adventure with a hike to Laguna Churup. Fly 50 minutes or enjoy an 8-hour bus journey from Lima to Huaraz (depending upon the date). Hit the Santa Cruz trail after that. Enjoy amazing views of Artesonraju, Rinrijirca and Alpamayo peaks before your reach the Punta Union Pass. See the mighty Taulliraju, one of the most photographed peaks in the Cordillera.
See both the northern and southern sides of Huascaran as well as Huandoy, Pisco, Chacraraju, and Chopicalqui mountains while crossing the Portachuelo Pass. Walk downhill to reach the famous lakes of llanganuco. Take a bus back to Huaraz from Vaqueria. Catch a flight (depends upon availability) or take a bus back to Lima. Please go through the itinerary to learn more about this trip.
ITINERARY
Expand All
-
Day 1: Lima - Huaraz (flight/bus)
-
Day 2: Churup Lake acclimatization hike
-
Day 3: Huaraz – Cashapampa – Llamacorral
-
Day 4: Llamacorral – Alpamayo Base Camp – Taullipampa
-
Day 5: Taullipampa – Punta Union Pass – Cachinapampa
-
Day 6: Cachinapampa – Vaqueria – llanganuco – Huaraz
-
Day 7: Huaraz – Lima (flight/bus)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Round trip domestic flight/bus (Lima - Huaraz - Lima) as well as pickup from your hotel/accommodation
- One night hotel in Lima (3* with private bathroom)
- Licensed, English speaking guide
- Cooks, donkeys and donkey drivers
- Full board meals and drinking water during the trek
- Private transfers during the expedition
- Camping equipment (sleeping tents, kitchen tents, dining tents, with tables and chairs, utensils, etc)
- Emergency horses
- Huascaran National Park entrance fees
- First aid kit
- Hotel in Lima, except what is mentioned on the 'What's Included' section
- Sleeping bag (please carry one that is rated 0 degree F), trekking poles, air mattress and personal trekking gear
- Tips
- Meals in Huaraz
- Bottled drinks or alcohol
- Travel insurance
- International flights to/from Lima
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a good tour as it is run by a trusted travel specialist who has received 19 reviews for other tours with an average 5.0 rating.
Why Book with Bookmundi
- Earn US$ 52+ in travel credits.
- Excellent customer service. Our travel experts are ready to help you 24/7.
- Best price guaranteed.
- No credit card or booking fees.
- 100% financial protection.
- Carbon neutral tours.
- 25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
- Read more reasons to book with Bookmundiless
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
Rohit
We traveled with bookmundi in 2022 for anew England tour and our...
Read more
3 days ago
Anonymous
The booking and confirmation process is smooth and easy. Anna in the...
Read more
Verified Purchase
5 days ago
Anonymous
Our customer service agent James has been attentive and helpful...
Read more
1 week ago
Natasha
This was our first group tour - a lovely bunch of people
Hayley -...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 week ago
Anonymous
Booking was so fast and...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 week ago
Michelle
Was a comprehensive website, clear and easy to use. Booking was...
Read more
Verified Purchase
2 weeks ago
Stephen
Very good with communication and responses were well within the...
Read more
Verified Purchase
2 weeks ago
Michael
I was not able to split by booking down payment between two couples...
Read more
Verified Purchase
2 weeks ago
Jiyeon
Good!!!!!!
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Michael
My wife and I first booked our trip to Romania in 2019 and then as we...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Marie
James from Bookmundi was very helpful and prompt in organising our...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Anonymous
Thank you...
Read more
1 month ago
Anonymous
James Harrison has been very helpful when organising the details of...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Liz
Thank you James Harrison !
I wish to acknowledge James Harrison as...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Sera
Very nice, friendly and helpful staff. We recommend...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Jacqueline
Staff returned calls and answered emails quickly, helping us with a...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Marcel
Happy that we were able to include extra nights during our 'Patterns...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Sara
It was easy to book my tour and Peter has been so helpful answering...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Anthony
I can only say congratulations for a streamlined, detailed and...
Read more
Verified Purchase
1 month ago
Alex
Very good at customer...
Read more
1 month ago
Louise
Any issue dealt with promptly and respectfully and...
Read more
Verified Purchase
2 months ago
GOOD TO KNOW
CANCELLATION
20% Deposit payable upfront. Remaining balance payable 45 days prior to trip departure. Free cancellation up to 45 days prior departure, but the 20% deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applicable within 45 days of departure.
PaymentA deposit of 20% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
Travel InsuranceWe advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Bookmundi recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.
Other Practical InformationNote: 1. No previous trekking experience required 2. This trip can be combined with trips to Machu Picchu, Amazon rainforest, Lake Titicaca, Galapagos Islands or the salt flats of Bolivia 3. We recommend 1 extra day to acclimatize your body before the tour starts 4. June, July & August are the best months 5. A daily bus service between Lima and Huaraz takes about 8 hours to reach its destination 6. Flights between Lima and Huaraz are only available 3 days a week: on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.