8-Day Santa Cruz Trek in the Cordillera Blanca of Peru

See the Andes like a local and take an eight-day Santa Cruz trek! Immerse yourself in the Cordillera Blanca and enjoy more than a week familiarizing yourself with the snowy summits of Peru!

The Cordillera Blanca, a Peruvian portion of the Andes Mountains, is one of the most notoriously beautiful and intriguing regions in South America. The Huascaran National Park, a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO, comprises almost all of the mountain range.

The park and its mountains are home to an array of incredible flora and fauna, with many unique and endangered species. Among the plantlife is the queen of the Andes, the largest species of bromeliads and a symbol of the High Andes. The elevation and solar exposure provide a playground of sorts for botanists and plant enthusiasts looking to investigate the native vegetation.

The wildlife is just as varied, with more than 120 bird species flying high above its peaks, including the giant hummingbird. A selection of mammals found within the park are the spectacled bear, Andes fox, and the colocolo – which is a species of wild cat.

Our Santa Cruz trekking adventure places you front and center in the Andes. Over the course of eight days, you will have ample opportunity to cherish every aspect and delight of this unbelievable region, including the history and culture that accompanies its beauty.

The Cordillera Blanca and its summits are the main event, but the life that exists around its lagoons and rivers is just as remarkable. From the high ridges and lush valleys, your curiosity will remain piqued for the entirety of the trip.

Your trip highlights will include Punta Union and its unforgettable panoramas, Paso Punta Yanayacu and Shumaq Punta – both standing 4,850 meters tall, and the thermal baths of Hualcan. You are bound to see some of the fabulous wildlife, and I will recommend you take your time endulging in the rare majesty of the unique mountainside.

The mountain range is my home, and what better way to share my passion than to show you its magic on a personal level. It is my pleasure to give you a local experience on a safe journey, while still enjoying the thrill of a magnificent trek that you will never forget.

This program lasts just over a week, so you should be prepared for such a sustained adventure. The trip requires a moderate level of fitness, and participants should expect an estimated six to seven hours of hiking a day, including elevation gains of over 1,000 meters on certain days.

Book this immersive eight-day Andes trek NOW and live the Santa Cruz Circuit of the Cordillera Blanca!

If you were interested in a less ambitious program, we can take a four-day or six-day Santa Cruz trek. Or we can take the Quilcayhuanca Trek over three days!