Climb by North East face - Aguada Blanca Base camp 2 Days - 1 Night
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS organize one of the best connections to climb Misti volcano in 2 days beginning in Puno. This new alternative was designed by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS Mountain guides for travelers coming from the Altiplano and connecting directly to the base camp without loss of acclimatization your acclimatization. The expedition starts in Puno or another point over 3500m. This alternative is better of the classical option beginning in Arequipa. Many tour operators travel guide books (lonely planet and others) say spend two nights over 2300m (Arequipa) is enough to be ready climb Misti volcano, this is not true because Arequipa is not enough high. If you really want to reach summit of Misti Volcano or another high Mountains over six thousand meters, we strong recommend spending few nights over 3500m to get better acclimatization.Itinerary
Day 1: Puno - Juliaca - Lagunillas Lagoons - Aguada Blanca Repress - Misti Base Camp (4700m)
Today we offer plenty Andean buffet breakfast served in the hotel. At 7am aboard our private 4X4 to travel through Cordillera de los Andes, the journey pass Lagunillas lagoon, Imata rock forest, Pampas Cañahuas Vicuña park.After 5 hours of driving from Puno we will do Off Road tour on the slopes of Misti volcano, our 4X4 vehicle drop us up to 4200m. At 1pm begins our climb (3 hours) on black sandy trail up to 4700m where will set up the base camp on the slopes of Misti volcano. Very spectacular view of other mountain surrounded us making felling what tine place we occupy in the world.
Rest of the afternoon is free for rest or try to climb little more up to recognize the trail for next day. Early dinner in the dining tent and overnight in the four season tents (L - D).
Day 2: Base Camp – Attack Summit Of Misti - Arequipa
At 2 or 4am wake-up time depending on how is the weather and after a hot energetic breakfast we start the climb to the summit. If Misti is completely covered with snow, we take all our necessary climbing equipment such as ice axe and crampons. From the base camp to Misti summit (5825m) takes between 4 - 5 hours of slow steps and battling with the altitude and following single serpentine trail. After reaching the top, there we stay for a nice time getting spectacular views of the landscapes of Chachani, Pichu Pcihu, Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, Salinas salt lake, Arequipa valley, etc. If the time permitting descend into the mayor crater from where is possible to see the activity of this volcano or short walk over the top around the biggest crater of this volcano.After stay at the top of Misti, one hour of downhill to our base camp for lunch, packing all the camping equipment and continue descending to the private 4WD.
At 1pm come back to Arequipa and end of our trip.
Included
- Expert mountain English speaking guide
- Porters to carry food and camping gear
- Private four wheel drive (4X4)
- Camping equipment (Four season tent and mattress)
- Dining Tent (private service only)
- Sleeping bag -15Cº (private service only)
- Camp tables and chairs (private service only)
- Experienced cook (private service only)
- Guide assistant (private service only)
- Personal porter to carry your items (private service only)
- Climbing gear (Crampons - Ice Axe - Rope)
- Complete food (2 lunches - 1 dinner -1 breakfast)
- Plenty of Coca hot tea
- Oxygen and first aid kit for all participants and our camp staff
- Wind pant - wind jacket - headlamp - waterproof gloves - poles
- Climbing price include government sale taxes (19%)
- Communication system for any emergency
- PERU ADVENTURE TOURS gift
| TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2008 | ||
| DATE | TOUR | COST |
| Any day between April to November |
FROM PUNO TO MISTI VOLCANO - CLIMBING TOUR Climb by North East face - Aguada Blanca Base camp 2 Days - 1 Night |
Backpacker service (Join group) No applicable Private VIP service (private 4DW) 2 participants US$348 each 3-4 participants US$298 each 5 to more participants US$268 each |
| Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: US$12 discount only with valid green ISIC card |
||
| Organized Groups: We offer private service and any time/day according request, ask our special rates for froup more than 5 climbers | ||
| Group size: 4 participants per each guide according tecnical recommendations | ||
| Booking: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrival to Peru and take private VIP service | ||
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Flight confirmations
- Phone calls
Rain Season
November to April, some high passes are covered with snow. This tour leave every day even the rain season.
Best Time For Travel
After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slops are cover with new vegetation and wildlife amazing and spectacular views for photos lovers.
Advice For Travelers
On the rain season take you rain gear and some medicines for altitude, some of this medication are Coramina or Soroche pills both can be buy in the local pharmacies.
Take swimsuit to enjoy thermal baths on the first day (Chivay or Yanque). We strongly recommend to choose Yanque for spend the night at this quiet town.
What You Need To Bring/Carry
- Small backpack
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Puno/Peru)
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Water bottle during the travel between Puno and Colca valley
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the hot springs in la Raya pass)
- Extra money (soles)
-
According the program you don’t will back to Puno, which means to bring all stuff with you
