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CLIMBING TOUR TO PICHU PICHU MOUNTAIN $135 USD Per Person

Climbing An Extinct Volcano In 2 Days

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - CHIGUATA VALLEY - FIRST BASE CAMP

At 7am Leave from Arequipa in our private four wheel drive, driving up to 4000m to the Salinas Salt Lake located on the back side of Pichu Pichu Mountain. On the way you will see a small colonial town called Chiguata, pre-Inca terraces, a large green valley, Llamas, Alpacas, Vicuñas, Deer, Eagles, Condors (some days) Guayatas, Flamingos, etc.
At 11am arrive to the Salt Lake with a short trek around this beautiful site looking for Flamingos and then we go to the base of Pichu Pichu, to set-up base camp (4400 meters above sea level) in a sandy area surrounded by highland grass.

Pichupichu Volcano

DAY 2: BASE CAMP - SUMMIT OF PICHU PICHU - AREQUIPA

At 4am early breakfast and attack the top of Pichu Pichu Mountain, this climb is easy, because we don't need climbing equipment and also this mountain is not too steep on the way to the top.
After 4 hours of climbing arrive to the summit of Pichu Pichu Mountain (5640m), spending time resting and getting photos of the nice views of others mountains surround the Salinas Salt Lake. The way down is easy and fast to our base camp.
At 1pm meet our private 4WD and come back to Arequipa, at 3pm arrive to your hotel in Arequipa and end our trip.

Pichu Pichu Climbing Tour

CLIMBING TOUR TO PICHU PICHU MOUNTAIN INCLUDES

Expert Mountain English-Speaking Guide
Porters (Meals + Equipment)
Public bus (Backpacker Service only)
Private 4WD (Private VIP Service only)
Camping Equipment (Tent and Mattress)
Climbing gear (Crampons, ice axe and rope)
Meals on the Mountain
Dining tent
Oxygen and first aid kit (Private VIP Service only)
Communication system
Climbing price includes government sales tax (19% as known IGV)

NOT INCLUDED

Alcoholics drinks
Sleeping bag -15ºC, can be hired in our local office of Arequipa for $5 USD per day
Breakfast on the first day/lunch on the last day
Flash light or headlamp
Personal winter clothes as windproof jacket, pant, climbing boots, gloves, etc.
Tips for guide and camp staff

TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2010
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day Daily tour	CLIMBING TOUR TO PICHU PICHU MOUNTAIN $135 USD Per Person Climbing An Extinct Volcano In 2 Days	Backpacker Service (public bus) 1 to more paticipants $135 USD each one Private VIP Service (Private 4x4/guide) 2 participants $185 USD each one 3-4 participants $135 USD each one 5 to more participants $105 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 service and any time/day according request
Group size: Smaller groups for a more personal, fun experience.
BOOK HERE: We higly recommend to book this ATV tour in advance, before you arrive to Peru.- Take private VIP service, is the best way to enjoy this ATV tour.

RAIN SEASON

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

BEST TIME FOR CLIMB

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 -15Cº (can be hired from our office for $5.00 USD per day, in Arequipa)
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
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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