Santa Cruz and Salkantay Trek Package + Free Laguna 69 Tour
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Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days - Backpacker5 days
Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort4 days
Combine the 4-day Santa Cruz Trek in the Cordillera Blanca with the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu in the Cusco region. This Peru trekking package also includes a free Laguna 69 day tour. Allow extra days for acclimatization in Huaraz, recovery and travel between Huaraz and Cusco.
Your package offer
Free Laguna 69 included
The Laguna 69 group tour is included at no extra tour price when booked as part of this package. The hike is challenging and reaches approximately 4,625 metres, so travellers should be acclimatized before joining.
Two classic Peru treks, plus a free Laguna 69 tour
Experience two different mountain regions with one trekking package. Start in Huaraz with the 4-day Santa Cruz Trek through the Cordillera Blanca, and enjoy a free Laguna 69 day tour. Then travel to Cusco for the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
Santa Cruz Trek: 4 days in the Cordillera Blanca
Hike through the Santa Cruz Valley, cross Punta Unión Pass and camp beneath the Cordillera Blanca’s mountain scenery. The trek is operated by Andes Treks, our own trekking team, with a licensed English-speaking guide, cook, camping equipment and a maximum group size of 12 hikers.
Free Laguna 69 day tour
The package includes the standard group tour to Laguna 69, with transport and a Spanish-speaking guide. The hike is challenging and reaches approximately 4,625 metres. The required Huascarán National Park entrance fee, meals, drinks and personal expenses are not included in the free tour.
Salkantay Trek: 5 days to Machu Picchu
Continue in the Cusco region on the five-day Salkantay route. The trek travels through high mountain landscapes, cloud forest and the area around Llactapata before reaching Aguas Calientes and visiting Machu Picchu. Machu Picchu tickets, return transport and optional mountain tickets depend on the option selected and confirmed in your booking.
Allow time for acclimatization and travel
Santa Cruz and Laguna 69 both take place from Huaraz, while Salkantay starts in the Cusco region. Plan several days in Huaraz before the high-altitude hikes, a recovery day between Laguna 69 and Santa Cruz, and time to travel from Huaraz to Cusco. This package needs more calendar days than the 10 days of trekking and tour activities.
Book both treks together and receive the Laguna 69 group tour as a package perk. Transport and accommodation between Huaraz and Cusco, hotel nights before or after the treks, and other unlisted services are not included.
- Two multi-day treks in Peru Hike the 4-day Santa Cruz Trek in the Cordillera Blanca and the 5-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
- Free Laguna 69 group tour Add a guided day hike to one of the Cordillera Blanca’s best-known glacial lakes.
- Operated by local trekking teams Santa Cruz is operated by Andes Treks, our own trekking team. Salkantay is provided by the selected local tour team.
- Plan the full route with one package Coordinate your Huaraz hikes, travel to Cusco and Salkantay dates in one itinerary.
The tours in your package
Huaraz, Cordillera Blanca, Cusco, Salkantay, Machu Picchu
Tour 1
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days - Backpacker
5 days
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What to expect on your Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
This trek crosses high mountain passes and lush cloud forests. Any time of the year, weather can affect trail conditions and the comfort of lodges along the way. Trails may be muddier, steeper, or more slippery, and in rare cases, the route may need to be changed for safety reasons. We always aim to book lodges in good condition, but during the rainy season, some humidity or moisture may still be present. We want you to feel well-informed and well-prepared before starting your trek. If you have any questions or doubts, feel free to ask us — we’re here to help.
Please note: Any missed sections of the trek — for personal, weather-related, or logistical reasons — are non-refundable. If you decide to skip part of the trek (for example, to arrive earlier in Aguas Calientes to purchase a Machu Picchu ticket), this is your own responsibility. Transport, logistics, and any coordination related to this decision are not included in the tour.
- Pickup starts
- 04:30
- Pickup ends
- 05:00
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Tour 2
Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort
4 days
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- Pickup
- Pickup from selected hotels / zone only
- Pickup zone
Huaraz city center
- Pickup starts
- 05:00
- Pickup ends
- 05:30
- Arrival time
- 16:00
- Arrival city
- Huaraz
- End point
- Wander Free Peru office in Huaraz
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Group size
- Maximum 12
- Minimum participants
- 6
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian, Vegan, Food allergies on request
- Luggage storage
Bring your luggage to store with us to the briefing.
- Mobile signal
- No mobile signal
- Device charging
- No charging — bring a power bank
- Passport or ID
- Copy or photo accepted
- Travel insurance
- Recommended
- Hiking distance
- 50.6 km
- Starting altitude
- 3460 m
- Highest altitude
- 4750 m
- Drive to trailhead
- 6 h
- Route type
- Point to point
- Trail surfaces
- Dirt trail, Rocky, Steep sections, Many steps, Mud possible, River crossings
- Fitness level
- Good — regular cardio/hiking
- Technical experience
- Basic hiking experience recommended
- Drinking water
- Natural sources; treatment required
- Toilets on trail
- Camp toilets provided
Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort tour map
How many days is the Santa Cruz Trek?
The Santa Cruz Trek 4 days 3 nights is the most popular option. This classic route offers a perfect balance of challenge and beauty, allowing trekkers to experience the highlights of the Cordillera Blanca in just four days.
How long is the Santa Cruz Trek in kilometers?
The full Santa Cruz Trek distance is around 50 to 60 kilometers, depending on the starting and ending points. It’s one of the best multi-day hikes in Huaraz Peru, known for its breathtaking scenery and well-marked trails.
What is the highest point of the Santa Cruz Trek?
The highest point is Punta Unión Pass, located at 4,750 meters. This is a scenic highlight of the trek and offers panoramic views of the Santa Cruz mountains and the surrounding Cordillera Blanca.
What is the elevation gain on the Santa Cruz Trek?
The trek includes significant elevation changes, especially on the second day when crossing Punta Unión. Trekkers ascend from about 3,800m to 4,750m, so proper acclimatization in Huaraz is essential.
Is the Santa Cruz Trek hard?
The Santa Cruz Trek difficulty is moderate to challenging due to the high altitude. It’s accessible for fit hikers, especially when done with a guided trek tour that includes support, meals, and gear transport.
Is the Santa Cruz Trek worth it?
Absolutely. The Santa Cruz Trek Peru is considered one of the most beautiful treks in South America. With stunning views of glacial lakes, snow-capped peaks, and peaceful valleys, it’s a bucket-list experience for anyone visiting Huaraz.
How much does the Santa Cruz Trek cost?
The trek cost depends on the type of tour. Our guided Santa Cruz trek 4-day tour includes transportation, meals, quality camping gear, and an official, English speaking guide. It costs US$ 250 per person.
Do I need to pay extra for the inflatable mattress or sleeping bag liner?
No. The insulated inflatable mattress with an R-value of 4.6, foam mattress, Marmot down sleeping bag and individual Sea to Summit liner are included in the standard US$250 trek price.
Does the group limit change during high season?
No. Our maximum is 12 hikers on every departure, including during the busiest trekking months.
Will our group have the campsite to itself?
Other trekking groups may use the same camping areas. Our maximum of 12 applies to your Andes Treks hiking group, rather than everyone staying at the campsite.
Is the toilet a hole in the ground?
Our group uses a Cleanwaste folding portable toilet with a seat, inside a dedicated privacy tent. It is a shared camping toilet without plumbing or flushing water.
Does better equipment mean luxury camping?
This is a remote mountain camping trek. Our specified equipment adds cushioning, ground insulation and practical comfort, but you should still expect cold nights, changing weather and limited facilities. There are no heated rooms, reliable charging facilities or hot showers along the route.
Free tour included
Laguna 69
1 day
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- Pickup
- Pickup from selected hotels / zone only
- Pickup zone
Huaraz city center
- Pickup starts
- 04:30
- Pickup ends
- 05:00
- Arrival time
- 19:30
- Arrival city
- Huaraz
- End point
- Central point in Huaraz city center
- Languages
- Spanish
- Mobile signal
- Intermittent
- Device charging
- No charging — bring a power bank
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Passport or ID
- Copy or photo accepted
- Travel insurance
- Recommended
- Hiking distance
- 13.7 km
- Hiking time
- 6 h
- Elevation gain
- 847 m
- Starting altitude
- 3920 m
- Highest altitude
- 4625 m
- Drive to trailhead
- 2 h
- Route type
- Out and back
- Trail surfaces
- Dirt trail, Rocky, Steep sections, Many steps
- Fitness level
- Good — regular cardio/hiking
- Technical experience
- Basic hiking experience recommended
- Drinking water
- Traveler must carry all water
Laguna 69 tour map
Example itinerary for your package
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Day 1
Laguna 69
Free tour includedJoin us on the lake 69 day hike to acclimatise for the Santa Cruz Trek 4 days
Tour itinerary
- Morning:
- 4:30 – 5:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel.
- Travel to our first stop for breakfast.
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast.
- Travel to the starting point of the hike.
- Afternoon:
- Begin the hike to Laguna 69.
- Enjoy the scenic trek, passing by waterfalls and beautiful landscapes.
- Arrive at Laguna 69, located at 4600 meters.
- Take time to rest, have lunch, and enjoy the breathtaking views.
- Evening:
- Return hike to the starting point.
- Travel back to Huaraz.
- 7:00-7:30 PM: Drop off at the Plaza de Armas.
- Morning:
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Day 2
Rest and prepare day for the Santa Cruz Trek
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Days 3–6
Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Huaraz – Llanganuco Lakes – Portachuelo – Vaquería – Paria
Your Santa Cruz Trek begins with an early departure from Huaraz. We travel through the Callejón de Huaylas to Yungay before entering Huascarán National Park and the Llanganuco Valley.
The road passes the turquoise Chinancocha and Orconcocha lakes before climbing to Portachuelo de Llanganuco, approximately 4,767 m above sea level. Weather permitting, the pass offers views of Huascarán, Huandoy, Chopicalqui and Chacraraju.
We descend to Vaquería, where our hike begins at approximately 3,467 m. The trail passes small Andean communities and cultivated fields before continuing into the Huaripampa Valley. After walking through open grasslands, we reach Paria for our first night camping in the Cordillera Blanca. At camp, settle into your tent and enjoy a meal prepared by our cook while your guide explains the following day’s route.
- Driving distance: approximately 125 km / 77.7 miles
- Driving time: approximately 6 hours
- Hiking distance: approximately 8.8 km / 5.5 miles
- Hiking time: approximately 2.5–3 hours
- Elevation gain: approximately 437 m / 1,434 ft
- Elevation loss: approximately 99 m / 325 ft
- Campsite: Paria, approximately 3,808 m / 12,493 ft
- Difficulty: Moderate
Day 2: Paria – Morococha – Punta Unión Pass – Taullipampa
Today we cross Punta Unión, the highest hiking point of our Santa Cruz Trek 4 days. Leaving Paria early, we follow a glacial valley past wetlands and small mountain lakes before beginning the steeper climb above Morococha.
Your guide organises breaks along the ascent, with opportunities to rest, drink water and appreciate the surrounding mountains. The climb is demanding at this altitude, making this one of the most challenging days of the trek.
At Punta Unión Pass, approximately 4,733 m, the trail opens onto views of the Santa Cruz Valley, glacial lakes and surrounding peaks. In clear conditions, this is one of the most memorable viewpoints of the route.
We then descend towards Taullipampa, where we spend the night beneath the impressive mountain walls of Taulliraju. Rest at camp while our cook prepares dinner.
- Hiking distance: approximately 11.5 km / 7.1 miles
- Hiking time: approximately 7–7.5 hours
- Elevation gain: approximately 951 m / 3,120 ft
- Elevation loss: approximately 584 m / 1,916 ft
- Highest point: Punta Unión, approximately 4,733 m / 15,528 ft
- Campsite: Taullipampa, approximately 4,182 m / 13,720 ft
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 3: Taullipampa – Alpamayo Base Camp Area – Arhuaycocha Lake – Llamacorral
We begin with a side hike towards the Alpamayo base camp area and Laguna Arhuaycocha. This excursion takes us into a glacial side valley, with opportunities to admire Alpamayo and the surrounding peaks when visibility allows.
After exploring the lake area, we return to the main Santa Cruz trail and continue down the valley. The landscape changes as we pass the Jatuncocha and Ichiccocha lake areas, with mountain streams, open meadows and steep granite walls along the route.
Our destination is Llamacorral, where we spend our final night camping. Although much of the route descends, the distance makes this another demanding day. Your guide will explain any adjustments to the side hike based on weather, trail conditions and the group’s progress.
- Hiking distance: approximately 20.6 km / 12.8 miles, including the side hike
- Hiking time: approximately 7–7.5 hours
- Elevation gain: approximately 407 m / 1,335 ft
- Elevation loss: approximately 803 m / 2,634 ft
- Highest point on the Alpamayo side route: 4,589 m | 15,056 ft
- Campsite: Llamacorral, approximately 3,786 m / 12,421 ft
- Difficulty: Challenging
Day 4: Llamacorral – Cashapampa – Huaraz
After breakfast, we leave Llamacorral and follow the trail down the lower Santa Cruz Valley. As we lose altitude, the scenery gradually changes from high mountain grasslands to warmer surroundings and thicker vegetation.
The final descent brings us to Cashapampa, where our hiking route ends. Here, we meet our return transport for the journey back to Huaraz, completing four days of trekking through the Cordillera Blanca.
- Hiking distance: approximately 9.7 km / 6 miles
- Hiking time: approximately 3–4 hours
- Trail finish: Cashapampa, approximately 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
- Transport back to Huaraz: included
- Driving time: approximately 4-5 hours
- Difficulty: Easy, mainly downhill
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Day 7
Travel by (night) bus from Huaraz to Lima
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Day 8
Take a flight from Lima to Cusco
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Day 9
Rest and prepare day for the Salkantay Trek
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Days 10–14
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days - Backpacker
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Mollepata – Soraypampa – Humantay Lake
Morning:
- Early pick-up (4:30-5:00 am) from your hotel in Cusco.
- Drive 2 hours to Mollepata for breakfast.
- Continue to Challacancha, the starting point of the hike.
Afternoon:
- Hike 3 hours to Soraypampa Base Camp (3,900 m / 12,800 ft).
- Enjoy lunch and rest.
- Walk 1.5 hours to Humantay Lake (4,220 m / 13,850 ft).
Evening:
- Return to base camp for coca tea and a freshly prepared dinner.
- Overnight stay at Soraypampa Base Camp.
Day 2: Soraypampa – Salkantay Pass – Collpapampa
Morning:
- Early breakfast at 5:00 am.
- Hike 3 hours to the highest point of the trek, Salkantay Pass (4,650 m / 15,250 ft).
- Admire breathtaking views of Salkantay and other snow-capped peaks.
Afternoon:
- Descend for 3 hours to Wacracmachay for lunch.
- Continue descending for 3 hours to Collpapampa Camp.
Evening:
- Relax with tea and a delicious dinner.
- Sleep in cozy domes at Collpapampa Camp.
Day 3: Collpapampa – Lucmabamba
Morning:
- Enjoy breakfast before a 5.5-hour hike through the cloud forest.
- Discover coffee plantations, orchids, and medicinal plants along the way.
Afternoon:
- Arrive at the campsite for lunch and a coffee tour.
Evening:
- Optional visit to the thermal baths in Cocalmayo (not included).
- Dinner and overnight stay in private jungle domes.
Day 4: Lucmabamba – Llactapata – Hidroeléctrica – Aguas Calientes
Morning:
- Breakfast amidst lush plantations (coffee, avocado, bananas).
- Ascend the original Inca Trail to Llactapata ruins, offering stunning views of Machu Picchu Mountain.
Afternoon:
- Descend for lunch and continue hiking to Hidroeléctrica.
- Option to hike (3 hours) or take a train ($38) to Aguas Calientes.
Evening:
- Dinner in Aguas Calientes and overnight stay in a hotel.
Note: The schedule for day 5 depends on the availability of Machu Picchu tickets and the return option you choose (train or bus via Hydroelectric). The itinerary below shows the standard plan for this day. Your exact schedule may vary depending on ticket availability and transportation choice.
Day 5: Aguas Calientes – Machu Picchu – Cusco
Morning
- Wake up early and visit Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.
- Enjoy a visiting the highlight of this salkantay trek: Machu Picchu. If you have circuit 2 time slot 6:00 AM, join our guided Machu Picchu tour.
- Optional climb to Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain (pre-booking required).
Afternoon
- Return to Aguas Calientes for lunch (not included).
- Board the train to Ollantaytambo (if booked).
- From Ollantaytambo, shared transport by bus or minivan will take you back to Cusco.
Evening
- Arrive in Cusco historic center, the end of your journey.
This itinerary is a suggestion. You can choose the order and dates that suit you; we will check availability and help plan the travel between tours.
Travel between tours
Travel from Huaraz to Cusco
The free Laguna 69 tour and Santa Cruz Trek operate from Huaraz. The Salkantay Trek starts in the Cusco region, so you will need to arrange intercity transport between the destinations, often via Lima.
Allow travel time and a rest day in Cusco before Salkantay. Bus tickets, flights, hotels and meals between the tours are not included unless your booking confirmation states otherwise. Check current transport schedules before choosing your trek dates.
Huaraz → Cusco
- Transport
- Travel via Lima; arrange bus and flight separately
- Travel time
- Allow 2 calendar days, depending on schedules and connections
- Extra nights
- Allow time for the Huaraz–Lima journey, the Lima–Cusco connection and a rest day in Cusco before Salkantay. Transport and hotel nights are extra.
- Included?
- Not included in the package price
After the Santa Cruz Trek, travel from Huaraz to Cusco. A common plan is to travel from Huaraz to Lima and continue from Lima to Cusco, but the route and timing depend on available schedules. Transport and overnight accommodation are not included. Confirm your connections and leave enough time to rest before the Salkantay Trek.
You can also travel in the reverse order. Tell us which tour you would like to do first, and we will check dates and travel time for either direction.
Included & extras
Included in Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days - Backpacker
Accommodation
- Night 1 (Soraypampa): Glass cabins designed for two people.
- Nights 2 and 3 (Collpapampa and Lucmabamba): Private domes for two people.
- Night 4 (Aguas Calientes): 2-star hotel with Wi-Fi, private bathroom, and hot water. Hotel upgrades available.
Meals
- 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners. Also breakfast on the first day.
- Freshly prepared meals by a professional cook.
- Vegetarian or vegan options available at no extra cost (notify in advance).
- Coca tea every morning and boiled water for tea and coffee.
Transportation
- Private transfer from Cusco to the trek starting point.
- On the 4th day, we transport your duffle bag by car and train to Aguas Calientes for you.
- Train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo (if booked).
- Tourist bus from Ollantaytambo to Cusco (if booked).
Guides and support team
- Certified English and Spanish-speaking guide.
- Guide at Machu Picchu for circuit 2, timeslot 06:00h.
- Horses and horsemen for equipment transport.
- Duffel bags for personal items (5 kg per person).
Additional
- Entrance tickets to Machu Picchu (if booked) and the Salkantay Trek.
- Entrance to Humantay Lake.
- Pre-trek briefing with your guide the day before departure.
Not included in Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days - Backpacker
Meals
- Lunch and dinner on the last day.
- Drinking water during the trek (can be purchased en route).
Optional activities
- Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain entry ($60 per person).
- Aguas Calientes hot springs entry.
Other exclusions
- Trekking poles rental (from $15 per person).
- Guide at Machu Picchu for other circuits than circuit 2 and timeslot 06:00h.
- Additional horses for luggage exceeding 5 kg.
- Tips for guides and staff.
- Shuttle bus between Aguas Calientes and Machu Picchu ($15 each way).
- Sleeping bags (available for rent at $15 per person).
- Bus from Hidroelectrica to Cusco.
- Travel insurance, flights, and activities not listed.
Included in Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort
Guiding & staff
- Briefing at Wander Free Peru office in Huaraz the evening before the trek
- English-speaking, licensed guide
- Mountain cook
- Donkey driver(s) and donkeys
Equipment
- 4-season Doite tent (per 2 persons)
- −11°C Marmot down sleeping bag (ISO rated, limit)
- Comfortable R-value 4.6 sleeping pad
- Foam mattress (R-value 1.8+) underneath the sleeping pad for extra warmth and comfort
- Sea to Summit mummy liner for extra hygiene
- Dining tent, tables, stools and other camping equipment
- Cleanwaste portable toilet tent
- Personal, water-repellent, duffle bag (up to 3 kg)
Food & water
- 3x Breakfast, 3x lunch and 3x dinner
- All meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients
- Daily snack provided
- Safe, boiled drinking water throughout the trek for refill (from day 2)
Logistics
- Pick up at your stay in Huaraz (city center)
- Transport Huaraz – start point
- Transport end point – Huaraz
- Drop off at our office in Huaraz
- Luggage storage in Huaraz at our office
Safety
- Radio communication
- First aid kit & evacuation protocol
- Emergency oxygen
Not included in Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort
- National Park of Huascaran entrance fee (approximately 60 Peruvian soles)
- Trekking poles (highly recommended, available for rent)
- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Breakfast day 1, lunch and dinner day 4
- Hotel nights in Huaraz before and after the trek
- Personal trekking clothing and footwear
- Additional snacks and personal drinks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Horse rental and emergency horse support (optional, subject to local availability and charged separately).
- Tips for guides, cook, and support staff
- Personal medical expenses
- Any costs caused by early departure from the trek
- International and domestic flights
- Extra services not listed under “Included”
Included in Laguna 69
- Hotel pickup in Huaraz (city center)
- Transportation
- Drop-off at Plaza de Armas
- Spanish-speaking guide
Not included in Laguna 69
- Meals (breakfast costs around 15-20 soles, lunch)
- Entrance fee (mandatory to be paid in advance; 30 soles)
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Additional snacks or drinks
Optional extras
- Santa Cruz Trek: trekking poles, optional horse support, hotel nights in Huaraz and any equipment not listed as included.
- Salkantay Trek: Machu Picchu entrance ticket if not selected in your booking, Huayna Picchu or Machu Picchu Mountain tickets, shuttle buses, trekking poles, sleeping bag rental, optional train from Hidroeléctrica, return train or transport upgrades, extra night in Aguas Calientes and hotel upgrades.
- Travel between tours: transport and accommodation between Huaraz and Cusco.
Availability and prices depend on the selected options. Check the individual tour pages and your booking form before paying.
Where you will stay
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu 5 days - Backpacker
Stay in Soraypampa


Stay in Colpapampa


Stay in Lucmabamba


Santa Cruz Trek 4 days - Comfort
Santa Cruz Trek campsite


Before you go
Who this package is for
This package is for fit travellers who want to complete several demanding hikes at high altitude. It combines the 4-day Santa Cruz Trek and the 5-day Salkantay Trek with a challenging day hike to Laguna 69.
We recommend spending several days in Huaraz to acclimatize before Laguna 69 and Santa Cruz. Allow time to recover after Laguna 69, and plan a travel and rest period before starting Salkantay. Previous hiking experience and good physical fitness are recommended.
Recommended travel period
How booking works
- Choose your preferred dates. Tell us when you would like to do the Huaraz tours and the Salkantay Trek.
- We check all three services. We confirm availability for Laguna 69, Santa Cruz and Salkantay, and check that your dates leave time for acclimatization and travel.
- Receive your booking details. Once all three services are confirmed, we send your itinerary, inclusions, payment details and next steps.
The package is confirmed only when all three services are confirmed. Please wait for written confirmation before booking transport between Huaraz and Cusco.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Laguna 69 tour really free?
The standard Laguna 69 group tour is included at no extra tour price when you book this tour package. It includes transport and a Spanish-speaking guide. The Huascarán National Park entrance fee, meals, drinks and personal expenses are extra.
Is transport between Huaraz and Cusco included?
No. You arrange and pay for transport between Huaraz and Cusco separately. Depending on available schedules, you may travel via Lima. Allow enough time for the connections and a rest day before the Salkantay Trek.
How many days should I spend acclimatizing in Huaraz?
We recommend allowing several days in Huaraz before hiking to Laguna 69 or starting the Santa Cruz Trek. Laguna 69 is a challenging hike that reaches approximately 4,625 metres. The right acclimatization plan depends on your previous time at altitude and how you feel.
Is the Machu Picchu entrance ticket included?
Machu Picchu entry depends on the Salkantay option you select and the ticket availability confirmed for your booking. Check your booking details to see whether your entrance ticket and preferred circuit are included. Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain tickets are optional extras.
Ready to plan your package?
Tell us your preferred travel dates. We will help you coordinate the tours and confirm the package details.
