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2DAY TREK TO CHACHANI - TRIP 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

3 DAYS COLCA TOUR AND TREK TO SUMMIT OF NEVADO CHACHANI $269 USD Per Person - Group Service

Adventure Experience From Colca Valley To Top Of Chachani

Nevado Chachani is the highest stratovolcano near of Arequipa city, located 23KM north of the city, southern of Peru (6075M). Chachani means “skirt” in Quechua and a female character is normally attributed to the mountain in local legends. Chachani does not have a permanent ice cap or glaciers Chachani presents a significant hazard potential, particularly because of its height and proximity to Arequipa. Suburbs of Arequipa west of the Rio Chili are particularly vulnerable to pyroclastic or mud flows. These are located less than 23 unobstructed kilometers horizontally and 3000M vertically from the summit of Chachani. The ascent to the summit is therefore non-technical and can be attempted by inexperienced climbers; climb to Chachani is popular with 1 or 2 day guided trip to the summit, though the altitude is considered challenging for those who are not fully acclimatized.
Waiting For Condors In The Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor

Waiting For Condors In The Colca Canyon - Mirador Cruz del Condor

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TREK ITINERARY FOR COLCA CANYON AND NEVADO CHACHANI

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - PATAPAMPA (4850M) - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - HOT SPRING - CHIVAY

Between 3AM and 3:45AM you will be picking up from your hotel by tour guide and driver - This tour begins with directly travel to the first and most important town in the Colca valley, the travel takes 3H30M following an asphalt road over the Altiplano landscapes towards Chivay (3600M) - We recommend to bring good warn clothes because on the way up the bus tour reach 4900M as known as Patapampa or " Mirador de los Andes" - Around 6:45AM you will be in Chivay, this is an inter-Andean town located on the left bank of the canyon surrounded by agriculture fields and huge snow-peaks.
Continue traveling with some stops for picture according the tour guide recommendations, you will see thousands of agriculture terraced date from Inca and pre Inca times, build over cliff. Along the way you will get off the transport for more contact with local people and feeling the pure nature of the Colca Canyon.
At 8:30AM arrive to the most important point of the Colca Canyon, this is the condor cross lookout. Plenty time to wait and see the mighty Andean Condor (Vulture Gryphus). Those birds normally fly around the Cruz Del Condor and you can get the best pictures of impressive walls and deep remote towns located inside the canyon.
Colca canyon trips - Arequipa, Peru

2hrs of hike along the canyon will be available only for PRIVATE SERVICE bookings. The hiking will be on nice trail over the cliff of the canyon through the cactus forest and off course you will have more chances to observe more Condors flying around.
Around 11:30AM will be the drive back to Chivay, along the way we stop at viewpoint to see the carved rock, it was model where the ancient architectures testing which part of the terrain was appropriate to build the terraces in the other site of the canyon. Continue going will stop next of huge cliff where is possible to see hanging tombs on the volcanic hillsides. You will arrive to Maca where is possible to observe nice colonial church from XVI century, next of this town is possible to see people from these regions dedicated life solely to work the terraces, therefore you will see many fields full of crops as corn, amaranth, kiwicha, potatoes, corn and more native product of Peru.
Driving along the canyon you will see the great Colca River and small communities located on both bank of the canyon.
At 12:30PM we will arrive to the hot spring of La Calera, located on the head of Chivay town, you can enjoy the thermo medicinal and outdoor pools with are 45º Celsius, we will stay 1 hour in this place.
After relaxing swim in the thermal pools we will drive to the town of Chivay (3600M) to have lunch (excluded), we recommend to taste the local cuisine made with Andes recipes - After lunch you will transferred to select hotel in Chivay and free afternoon for personal activities (B).
Fligh of andean Condors

DAY 2: CHIVAY - PATAWASI - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS NATIONAL RESERVE - CHACHANI BASE CAMP

At 8AM will be breakfast served on the hotel and then transfer by private van or public bus (according your request) to Patawasi (4200M), this travel takes 3 hours to the point where we will meet the second team - We will stop at backside of Chachani on plateau as known as Pampas Cañahuas and recognize as part of the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, where it is possible to observe wonderful animals called Vicuñas, Guanacos, Eagles, Viscachas, Deer, Andean foxes and sometimes Condors if you are lucky – All those fauna live at 4000M above sea level, they are protected species by the government of Peru and all communities surrounding the reserve and Chachani Mountain - The most common flora along the way will be AZORELLA COMPACTA as known as Llareta by locals.
TRIP EXTENSION (Puruña Rock Forest) - This will be to visit a forest of rock formation as known as Puruña - This is located inside the National reserve of Aguada Blanca y Salinas but very rarely visited by hikers or climbers - The rock formation valley is thanks to the white ash from the eruptions of Chachani - PERU ADVENTURE TOURS really recommend to enjoy the view of this landscape and practice a short hike (30 min) to get better acclimatize to altitude before you go up to 5200M (Chachani base camp).
Then continue a challenge 4x4 off-raoding on the slopes of Chachani until a place named “El Collado” at 5100M of altitude (12:00HRS), this last section of the road is in bad condition for about 40 minutes (if you have a car sick be aware of that) - There we check and pack all our equipment to be used for climb Chachani Mountain – The guide prohibit you to forget any recommend/suggested equipment because is not way to replace it up there – The first part of the hike is very gradual and almost flat following ancient paths in good maintenance and market thanks to mountain guides - The second hour of the hike to includes some gradual uphill passing small and undiscovered Inca ruins on the lower zone of the path – After two hours of hiking carrying all your gear for camping and climbing finally arrive to the base of Chachani (5200M) - Set up the tents and have mountain lunch with spectacular view of the Andes – The base camp includes nice plateau on the north face of the mountain for almost 25 twin tents – After the sunset over the Andes you will be awarded with small but very rich in calories to recover energy for the next day – Lot Coca tea is available all time and rest in four season tents under starry sky or cloudy night according season of the year (B - L – D).
Camping tour in Chachani volcano

DAY 3: CHACHANI BASE CAMP - CHACHANI SUMMIT 6070M - AREQUIPA

Today between 2AM and 4AM wake-up time and depending how the weather will be and how you feeling with altitude sickness – The tour guide or the cook will offer you a hot and energetic breakfast and then you have to verify all your climbing gear as gloves, boots, headlamp, walking poles, camera, bottle of water, wind proof gear to protect you from cold wind (-12°C or lower).
Today will be the hardest part all the way up (900 meters approx.) to conquest the summit of Chachani (6070M) – All the way up takes between 4 and 6 hours for climbers and this vary according physical conditions and level of acclimatize to altitude of each participants – 80% of climbers get summit of Chachani even if they have headache but being awarded amazing view from the top – The climbers spend around 30 minutes on the top getting spectacular views of the landscapes of Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, the city of Arequipa and other landscapes – This climb doesn't demand a technical rock or ice wall climbing because Chachani Mount demands just trekking in high altitude.
At mentioned time downhill hike to base camp for about 2 hours and one hour of resting and packing all the gear to get some food and then continue hiking down to find the 4WD vehicle and drive back to Arequipa (3PM) – This final journey takes around 3 hours to your hotel and end of unforgettable experience (B - L).
Jumping On The top Of Chachani

TREK INCLUDES

Pick-up from customer hotel located in downtown of Arequipa.
English-Speaking guide.
Shared tourist transportation for day trip to Colca canyon (Group Service).
Private transport for Colca canyon and Chachani (Private Service).
1 night in a comfortable hotel in Chivay (3*).
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $25 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to the Colca national park even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor" (take care not many tour operators don't includes this tourist ticket), the entrance is valid to visit all the canyon but not valid for hot springs along the canyon.
2Hrs of hiking along the Colca canyon (Private Service).
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner.
Ticket to visit the Planetarium Maria Reiche/Projecting constellations - During the rainy season (December to April) the visit is subject to changes or cancellation by direct administration of the event.
Porter to carry your camping gear to base camp of Chachani (Private Service).
Camping gear for Chachani (Tent and sleeping mats).
Climbing gear as ice exe, crampons, rope, etc.
First aid kit for all participants and our cam staff.
Food and accommodation for our camp staff.
Dorp-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 COLCA TOUR AND TREK TO CHACHANI MOUNTAIN
DATE	TOUR	COST
Daily departure between April to December (Not rain season January to March)	3 DAYS COLCA TOUR AND TREK TO SUMMIT OF NEVADO CHACHANI $269 USD Per Person - Group Service Adventure Experience From Colca Valley To Top Of Chachani	Group Service (public bus) 1 to more participants $269 USD each Private Service (private van/guide) 2 participants $399 USD each one 3 paticipants $338 USD each one 4 paticipants $295 USD each one 5 to more participants $270 USD each one
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: Colca canyon trek 8 participants per trek guide Climb to Chachani volcano 4 participants per mountain guide
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa

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See the climbing map of Chachani Mountain in Arequipa.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Drinking water for Colca (2 Liters) and Chachani (6 Liters)
Sleeping bag for Chachani (-15ºC) can be hired from our office for $5 USD per day, in Arequipa
Lunch and dinner on the first in Chivay
Mountain boots or rubber boots
Flight and hotel confirmation in Arequipa
Tip for guide and camp staff
Wind pants, wind jacket, headlamp, boots, walking poles, backpacks and others - They can be hire from our local office of Arequipa for additional cost
Porter to carry camping gear and food (Group Service Only)
Personal Medical Oxygen Bottle - This can be hired from our office MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE...

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 70Lt minimum
6 Liters of drinking water and cook
Sleeping bag -15ºC - Hire $5 USD per day (Group Service)
Windproof jacket & pants
Strong comfortable and waterproof boots
One complete change of clothing
Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
6 liters of water per person, minimum
Flashlight and batteries (Group Service)
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 (Group Service)

THE TREK UP TO TOP OF CHACHANI MOUNTAIN (6070M) WILL BE HARD EVEN IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED TREKKER/CLIMBER - WE RECOMMEND TO HAVE GOOD ACCLIMATIZE TO ALTITUDE, GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION AND GOOD WINTER CLOTHES TO AVOID THE COLD.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS recommend to get good training hiking over 3000 meters above sea level - The training could be around Lake Titicaca or in the Colca canyon - This trek can be very exhausting but much awarded at the end of the trek.

PORTER SERVICE FOR GROUP AND SEMI-PRIVATE SERVICE

This cost $95 USD per day, to carry your personal items. You will need to carry 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 campsite (5200M). Please note there are fines if you give an excess of 18 kilos so try to under pack rather than over pack. You can hire a porter from Arequipa to carry your pack over the base camp.

IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BOOK A TREK TO CHACHANI MOUNT

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS as a certified tour operator never works as intermediaries or pass our customer to other operator to develop this adventure - We sell our treks/tours/services and we develop them according our own logistics (transportation, guides, equipment’s, camp staff and others) without compromise with other tour companies - We really recommend to take lot care before you book a cheap trek to Chachani with other "tour company" because easily they can cancel the depart if they don't get more than 4 participants to make a group or they can change the date of your trek to join other later group or they will refund your money saying fake excuses to avoid any responsibility as intermediaries.

ALL THESE SERVICES NEEDS A DEPOSIT BY PAYPAL AS FIRST PAYMENT - THE FINAL BALANCE OF THE TRIP HAS TO BE PAID IN OUR LOCAL OFFICE OF AREQUIPA OR YOU CAN ARRANGE A SECOND PAYMENT A WEEK PRIOR YOUR TRIP - ALL LAST MOMENT BOOKINGS FOR THIS TREK NEED TO BE PAID IN CASH.

4x4 RESCUE EVACUATION SERVICE (Group & Semi-Private Service)

This service is available at any time and for Group & Semi-Private Service for $175 USD for picking up from the base of the volcano and drop off at your hotel or near hospital - Normally this happen with people feeling high sickness or other accident on the mountain.
Our tour price doesn't include this service but easily can be covered by your travel insurance.
The PRIVATE SERVICE already have included this service at any time.

DISCOUNT FOR TREKKING TO CHACHANI MOUNTAIN

-3% FOR TRAVEL AGENTS & TOUR INTERMEDIARIES (Group/Semi-Private & Private Service)
Just certified and recognized agents get the right to get a 5% of discount for each customer going on the trek to Chachani volcano - The discount is not apply only for tours but not for wiring fees of bank or PayPal.

-5% FOR GROUPS (Group/Semi-Private & Private Service)
Apply only for groups over 4 or more people booking in advance through our website and with a deposit by PayPal - This discount is apply just for the trek and climb but not for rental equipment’s and porter service.

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Some days blue sky with good conditions for trek and climbing to Chachani Mountain (6070M) - During the rainy season easily we can find lot snow close of the summit and for this section of the trail we need to use ice axe, crampons, rope and harness but everything depends how high is the snow up there - Of course we recommend to bring good rain gear as waterproof backpack and hiking boots, and others.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT - PRICE - ITINERARY

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.

THE TREK TO VOLCAN CHACHANI IS ONE OF THE HARDEST TREK EVEN DURING THE WET AND DRY SEASON - THE WAY UP IS VERY SANDY AND STEEP MAKING HARDER, COLD, HOT, DUSTY, WINDY AND YOU WILL AWARDED WITH NICE VIEW AROUND - TO ALL CUSTOMERS WE RECOMMEND TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE TO GET THE SUMMIT OTHERWISE OUR CAMP STAFF COULD NOT HELP YOU.

All prices stated above may change prior to the travel date. All prices are subject to availability and or can vary without notice at any time.

The information provided in this tour itinerary is intended for informational purposes only and our company (Peru Adventure Tours) can change or update the itinerary without notice for a better performance of the trip or in case by force majeure such as social problems, natural phenomena (climates, earthquakes, etc).

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