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DAY TREK TO VOLCAN UBINAS AND LAGUNA DE SALINAS

Challenging Trekking To An Active Volcanoe In The Andes Of Peru

At 215 KM away from Arequipa is located one of the most active volcanoes in Peru. From away easily is possible to see the conical stratovolcano shape with 30 km3 of volume, area of 45 km2, and 300m deep of the crater.
According the ancient Quechua etymology Ubinas means “It seems like turning off”, because since pre-Incas times the volcan begins the activities and off-course the natives people living around were wondering about it, and for sure they did offerings in different meaning to calm down the volcano activities.
Volcan Ubinas (5672M) is the most accessible to get the top because is not technical climb, is mostly trek at high altitude and considered the easier trekking to see amazing views of the crater.
We invite you to explore this active volcano located in the region of Moquegua, but just 3hrs away from Arequipa and next to laguna de Salinas and Misti volcano.

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DAY TREK ITINERARY TO UBINAS VOLCANOE

The challenge begins at 5AM with pick-up from customer hotel in Arequipa. To get out of the city we will take the oldest road from Arequipa to Puno (Southeast Arequipa), through the valley of Chiguata (2970M), and uphill drive on dirt road through Pichu Pichu geography and large Andean Forest of Queñuales (Polylepis), the see the forest will meaning welcoming to the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas.
Around 6:30AM will be the first stop at 4230M of altitude as known as “El Simbral”, this peculiar viewpoint offers us one the best sunrise over Misti volcano (5820M) and the city of Arequipa, with conical shape of the volcano over the countryside.
Continue driving on dirt road will appear more mountain region, and the amazing view of Laguna de Salinas – Depending of the season the lagoon will be fully of blue waters (February to June), or dry lagoon from August to December (Salt flats) surrounding by the backside of Misti volcano and Pichu Pichu Mt, and off course away on the east will be a massive volcano as known as Ubinas.
Around 7:30AM we will stop in small town on the right side of the lagoon to enjoy country breakfast over 4200M. One more hour of drive through the mountains, and small flocks of Llamas, Alpacas and Vicuñas we will arrive to the bottom of volcan Ubinas – The end of the road will be at 5000M of altitude.
We will get out of the 4x4, the fresh air blows our faces and this means the begin of challenge trekking for about 3-4 hrs to top of the crater of the volcano. The first steeps will be hard until we all find a rhythm of breathing coordinated with our movements at high altitude. Our way up will be very steep, sandy, slippery but awarded with spectacular views of surrounding sceneries. Very slowly trek will be very helpful for everyone, with short breaks to enjoy the panorama.
At midday we will crown the top of the crater - For people who never been or see an active volcano, this day will be unforgettable memories to see how nice and dangerous could be an active volcano as the Ubinas. The geography of the crater is very intimidated thanks the huge walls and the steaming coming out from the deep of the crater. The way down to the 4x4 will be no more than 1hr.
Around 1PM we will drive back to Laguna de Salinas to get lunch and then 1 or 2 hrs of trek along the shores of the lagoon to see the pink flamingos and other andean birds.
The way back to Arequipa will be same we did in the morning – Around 5PM drop-off at customer hotel and end of adventure.
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DAY TREK TO VOLCAN UBINAS AND LAGUNA DE SALINAS INCLUDES

Pick-up from hotel in Arequipa
Spanich and English-speaking guide
Round trip 4x4 transportation
Climbing Equipment (Crampons - Ice Axe - Rope)
Breakfast and lunch next to Laguna de Salinas
Personal porter to help you to carry your personal things (Private Service only)
Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa.

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

PRICE FOR DAY TREK TO VOLCAN UBINAS AND LAGUNA DE SALINAS
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (April - Dec)	DAY TREK TO VOLCAN UBINAS AND LAGUNA DE SALINAS Challenging Trekking To An Active Volcanoe In The Andes Of Peru	Group Service $90 USD each Private Service (Private 4x4) 1 participant $280 USD 2 participants $155 USD each 3 participants $130 USD each 4 participants $120 USD each 5 to more participants $110 USD each
Group Service: 3 participants is needed to open group service All prices stated above are subject to change
PRIVATE SERVICE: This service is available every day.
Group Size: For private or group service the maximum number will be 6 participants per each guide/4x4
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance.
Soft and alcoholic drinks.
Windproof jacket and pants.
Personal trekking gear (boots, bacpack, gloves, etc).
Personal porter service (Group Service).
Walking poles (Group Service).
Tip for guide and camp staff.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Day backpack to carry personal items as drinking water, snacks, etc.
Windproof jacket and pants (you can hire for $3 USD each one per day)
Strong comfortable and waterproof boots (you can hire for $5 USD each pair per day)
Sweater and thermal pants to feel up on the mountain
3 liters of water driking water per person
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Toilet paper and personal cleaning implement
Optional Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera with spare batteries
Your personal first aid kit
Walking sticks or poles

Picture of Laguna de Salinas and volcan Ubinas

GROUND TRANSPORTATION - 4X4 RENTAL

4x4 rental is available for all mountains from Arequipa, from Puno or from Cusco. All our all terrain vehicles comes with proper equipment for great adventure through the mountains.
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RAIN SEASON & BEST TIME FOR CLIMB

From December to March is the rainy season in the Andes of Peru - Some days could be heavy shower all day or very light showers during all day.
The best time for climb with clear sky is between April and November, considered the dry season with good weather (blue sky). For good weather report on volcan Ubinas CLICK HERE...

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS

Is recommend good acclimatization, good physical conditions and gosod quality winter clothes. One day before all the climbers will have meeting with the mountain guide (Private Service) 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.

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