The Cordillera Blanca, the highest tropical mountain chain in the world, is one of South America’s most impressive ranges and has become one of the world's mountaineering Mecca. Fifty summits soar between 4,800 and 6,662m (15,744-21,851 ft.) high, as well as 269 lakes and 41 rivers among its spectacular roster of natural blessings. Nearly the entire range forms part of the protected Parque Nacional Huascarán.
Within the park is Huaraz town, base for our 5-day trek through Llanganuco and Santa Cruz gorges, considered one of the top five treks in the world by several international outdoor-oriented magazines. It takes in extraordinary mountain scenery of snowcapped peaks, brilliant turquoise lakes, glacier-fed rivers, sparkling waterfalls, and serene meadows. The 62km (38-mile) trail ranges from 2,900 to 4,750m (9,512-15,580 ft.) in altitude but is rated moderate to difficult, meaning that the hike can be undertaken by anyone in good physical shape who has allowed for time to acclimatize in Huaraz.
With this idea in mind we will have some extra days in the area visiting pre-Inca sites and walking around this beautiful place.

Accommodation and transfers from Lima, pre- and post-accommodation and optional activities in Huaraz can be booked through your agent or the Latitud Sur office.

You can link this trip with all our tours in Perú, also with tailored itineraries visiting Lima, Titicaca Lake, Nazca and Arequipa.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, S=Afternoon Snack, D= Dinner

Día 2 Free day for optional activities (acclimatization). We reccommend the visit to Chavín de Huántar ruins, or trekking or mountain bike useful for acclimatization (ej to Churup Lake). Hotel D

Day 3 Trekking to Llamacorral Camp Camp LSD
We leave very early from Huaraz to Cashapampa (2900 m), where our trek starts. There the donkeys that carry the equipment will be waiting for us. We will walk for 5 hours, most of the time going up to "Llamacorral" 3,600 m, the first camp. There it is possible to get beer, bottled water, soda, and chips.

Day 4 Trekking to Taullipampa Camp Camp BLSD
The second day we will walk for five hours, taking it very easy. The path is mostly straight but at the end, just before reaching the camp, we climb up to 4.100 m. On the way we have breathtaking views of the turquoise Ichicocha y Jatuncocha lagoons. From the Taullipampa camp site you can see the spectacular summits of the Taulliraju (one of the most difficult to climb -about 21 days), the Rinrijirca, the Quitaraju the Pumapampa, Paria y Artesonraju. The famous Alpamayo summit can be seen if you split-up your second day to make a little side trek to the North.

Day 5 Trekking to Huaripampa Camp Camp BLSD
This day is the longest of the entire trek. We will walk for seven hours, going up to the Punta Unión, the highest point at 4.750 m. (from there the view of the summits of La Cordillera Blanca is wonderful) and then going down into another valley, which seems warmer and more humid with different vegetation. Just before arriving at the third camp site we went through a beautiful forest of Quenual trees (typical for the region).
The "Huaripampa" camp is at 3.600 m. in a beautiful valley surrounded by Quenual trees, rivers and water falls.

Day 6 Trekking to Laguna Grande Camp Camp BLSD
We leave the campsite going through the Huripampa community, and then going up to our camp site in Laguna Grande (4400 m) with an amazing view of Llanganuco lagoons during the way. We walk around 6 hs today.

Day 7 Trekking to Quedrada de Ulta Hotel BLS
We go up again to the Yanayacu Pass (4850) with new breathtaking views of the Cordillera Blanca range, then we start to go down Ulta Canyon to the end of our expedition (5 hs walking aprox) Transfer to the Hotel in Huaraz.

Day 8 Huaraz B Transfer to Lima 6 hs aprox).

PRICE:

Services included: 3 nights in hotel, mentioned transfers, four nights sleeping in camps, igloo-style tents for two people. Necessary papers and entrance ticket to all the places we visit. All the detailed meals (optional vegetarian menu) Communications equipment and first aid kit. Donkeys (or llamas, or mules) to carry food, tents, cooking gear and your personal gear. English-speaking staff.

Not inlcuded: Drinks before and after the expedition. Tips. Porterage of personal gear (clothes).
International and domestic airfares.
Personal gear, medications, ground or air evacuations, phone communications and items of personal nature, insurance liability, hospitalization or medicals of any kind, any other service not mentioned in this condition sheet.

OPTIONAL ACCOMMODATION IN HUARAZ:
Hotel 3* double room: 55 dolars the room

OPTIONAL TOURS IN HUARAZ: rockclimbing on ice, Churup lake trekking, mountain biking, visit to the Pastoruri Glacier, visit to Chavín de Huantar ruins, etc.

PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Thank you for choosing a tour in South America with Latitud Sur Group. The following information is provided to assist you in preparing for your trip.
Our itineraries are not luxury tours. At times it may be dusty, dirty, wet, hot or all of this at the same time! If you approach your trip with a spirit of adventure and a positive attitude, you and your fellow travelers will get the most out of the journey.
Difficulty level: this expedition is for people who enjoy adventure experiences, foreign cultures and physical challenge. It requires normal physical conditioning and its difficulty is moderate (+). Prior experience is not required. We recommend you to use the time before your trip to do some training (walking or running). Weather is very pleasant but can be really cold at night camps.

Personal travel insurance is required (bring a copy with you to give to the tour conductor).

It is compulsory you inform us if you suffer asthma, diabetes, allergy, cardiac problems, back or legs pain or surgery, reduced vision or other problem we should know.

CAMPSITES: in areas demarcated by the Park, with basic services and facilities (baths). We also carry camp equipment (mess tent, table, chairs, stove and kitchen stuff, igloo tents for two people)

ACCOMMODATION IN HUARAZ: 3* hotel, in the down town.

BEVERAGE: We recommend you drink bottle water while in Peru. During the expedition drinking water will be provided.

FOOD: the menu will include pastas, meats, rice, salads, cold meat and sausage, some fruits, vegetables, etc. During the trekking time you will have snacks like cereals, sweets, candies, etc.
While in cities: Peruvian food is amazing, because variety and taste. A normal meal costs 15 soles.

YOUR PARTICIPATION: although you don’t have to, we will appreciate your help in the daily chores such as cooking, washing up, going for water, cleaning and packing.

DOCUMENTS: passport is required. You will need to have a copy with you during the expedition. Visas are not our responsibility, contact your embassy to get information about countries that require a visa to visit Peru.

CLIMATE: we conduct the expedition during the dry season, so the climate should be temperate, with sunny days and cold nights. However except in Jun, July and Aug rain is very possible, so your personal equipment has to prepare you for all these possibilities.

MONEY AND CHANGE: the local money is the “sol”, 3.25 soles are equivalent to 1 dollar. ATM machines are available in Cusco, Pisaq, Aguas Calientes and Ollantaytambo.

SPECIAL VACCINATION: is not required.

LINK YOUR TOUR: trip can be linked with optional activities in Huaraz and with all our tours in Peru. We also can organize tailored itineraries visiting Lima, Nazca, Titicaca Lake and Arequipa.

IMPORTANT NOTE: the itinerary and camp sites can be changed because security reasons. Prices and all the information is subject to change without prior notice. The order of the activities can change.

NECESSARY PERSONAL EQUIPMENT:
Personal sleeping bag (- 8 degree comfort temperature) and roll mat.
Backpack and Daypack
Hiking shoes or boots
Raincoat or poncho
Water bottle (2 l)
Hat, sun block, sunglasses
Heavy sweeter or polar and light sweeter, jacket, gloves, scarf
4 pairs of socks
2 long trousers
2 long-sleeved shirts
Insect repellent
Small sewing kit
Plastic bags
chocolates, candies or other snacks
Passport (plus photocopy)
Camera and film
Personal toiletries and towel
Torch/flashlight and spare batteries
Swimsuit.

Our guides carry a first aid kit, however we advise you to bring a personal medical kit, including: lip balm, sunscreen, painkillers, moisturizer, band-aids, sterile dressings, anti-histamine cream or tablets, anti-diarrhea remedy, dehydration salts, antiseptic cream.