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CHACHANI TOUR REPORT

July 30, 2007
Hello Saul,
Thank a lot for your help and everything that organized me the best trip to Peru I've ever had! Climbing Chachani was one of my ultimate dreams for a long time since I made it to the top! It was the highest point of my life at 6075m with your helpful guide - Jose; he's considerate, friendly and helpful guide even though he walk too fast!! Anyway, that was one of my memorial treks in my life so far! Now, I ready to summit some peak in Himalayas!
Thank you again.
Tanut
USA

FULL DAY CLIMBING TOUR TO CHACHANI SNOW MOUNTAIN $155 USD Per Person

Challenge Mountain Climbing Tour In Arequipa

It is the highest and easiest 6070m peaks in the world near of Arequipa city, located 24km north of the city.
Chachani means “skirt” in Quechua and a female character is normally attributed to the mountain in local legends.
Chachani still retains its ice covering, though this too is fast disappearing. The fact that Chachani tops the magic 6070m has led to a growing number of climbers on the mountain.
The climbing are at very high altitude makes hard going for the untrained, take your time to acclimatize. Proper climbing equipment is required on Chachani (ice axe, crampons, rope, harness and walking sticks), the best way to climb Chachani Mountain is join a group or taking a private tour lead by experienced mountain guide from PERU ADVENTURE TOURS.

Chachani Mountain Range

CLIMB ITINERARY OF CHACHANI VOLCANO

The leaves at mid night (12am) from the guest hotel, the travel by 4WD takes around 3 hours from Arequipa (2400m) up to 5000m which is known as campamento Aleman.
At 3am the climbers will get the climb instruction in the mountain and following a single serpentine track attach the summit of Chachani.
The first pass as know el Monte Trigo where everyone will fixed the crampons on the ice boots and use the ice axe and if the snow or ice cover demand the guide will rope to get safety hike on the ice.
The climb will take between 5 to 7 hour from campamento Aleman to the summit of this mountain, the hardest par will peak of Fatima and Chachani, this climb demand lot stop for break and brief cold air. The sunshine will reach you on the half way up making the best opportunity for picture of the mountain and surroundings.
The summit of Chachani (6070m) offer spectacular view of Arequipa valley, the surrounding volcanoes and snow peaks and clean blue sky.
The return to the 4WD will be done by the same way, it might be the hardest part of this challenge because the climbers will feel pain in their knees and uncles after being using the crampons all the way up. The descending can be between 2 or more hours according each participant.
From campamento Aleman the driver will drop you the hotel in Arequipa and end of the challenge.

View OF Chachani And Misti Volcano

FULL DAY CLIMBING TOUR TO CHACHANI INCLUDES

Expert mountain English-Speaking guide
Private four wheel drive (4X4)
Guide assistant (Private VIP Service only)
Personal porter to carry your items (Private VIP Service only)
Climbing gear (Crampons - Ice Axe - Rope - Harness - Walking Sticks)
Snack during the climbign time
Plenty of Coca hot tea
Oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our camp staff
Wind pant - wind jacket - headlamp - waterproof gloves under request only
Communication system for any emergency
Climbing tour price includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV)
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift (Private VIP Service only)

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TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2010
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (April - December)	FULL DAY CLIMBING TOUR TO CHACHANI SNOW MOUNTAIN $155 USD Per Person Challenge Mountain Climbing Tour In Arequipa	Backpacker Service (Join group) 1 to more participants US$155 each Private VIP Service (Private 4WD/Guide) 2 participants $255 USD each one 3-4 participants $235 USD each one 5 to more participants $218 USD each one
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private departure at any time
Group size: 4 participants per guide, according technical recommendations
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

See the climbing map of Chachani Mountain in Arequipa.
All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate US$1 = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).
Above prices includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV).

NOT INCLUDED

Soft or alcoholic drinks
Sleeping bag -10ºC (backpakcer service) can be hired from our office for $5 USD per day, in Arequipa
Breakfast on the first day
Flight confirmation
Phone calls
Tips for guide and camp staff

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Some days blue sky with good conditions to climb.

BEST TIME TO CLIMB CHACHANI VOLCANO

The best time to climb is between April to November, on the rain season same days are with good weather (blue sky) permiting to climb this volcano. before to book your tour please see the weather report.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS

To have good acclimatization, good physical conditions and good quality winter clothes. One day before all the climbers will have meeting with the mountain guide at our office or in the hotel, who will give a BRIEFING about this climb and also you can check the quality of the climb gear will be used on the mountain.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 70Lt minimum
Sleeping bag -10ºC can be hired from our office in Arequipa for $5 USD per day
Windproof jacket
Strong comfortable and waterproof boots
One complete change of clothing
Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
4Lt of water per person, minimum
Flashlight and batteries (headlamp)
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Binoculars
Your personal first aid kit
Walking sticks or poles

PORTERS

Will cost $35 USD per day to carry your personal items. You will need to carry with you a daypack with your Camera, bottle of water, snacks, a fleece or something warm and a poncho in case of rain (unlikely in Dry season but as a precaution) and anything you will need before lunch as porters do not walk alongside you. Your bag will be waiting for you in your tent at campsites.
Please note there are fines if you give an excess of 18 kgs so try to underpack rather than overpack. You can hire a porter in our office of Arequipa to carry your pack over the base camp.

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