CLIMBING TOUR TO VOLCAN MISTI AND CHACHANI MOUNTAIN

At 9AM at your and travel in our 4x4 jeep, for about 3 hours from Arequipa. On the way up to Misti Volcan, we stop in the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, where it is possible to observe the wonderful animals called Vicuñas, Guanacos, Eagles, Viscachas, Deer and sometimes Condors. Living at 4000 meters above sea level, they are protected species by the government and all the communities surrounding the reserve and Misti volcano.

After crossing the checkpoint of Aguada Blanca dam, we will arriving to the end of the road (4200M) - Packing all our camping gear, have some food as lunch in a serenity atmosphere with amazing view of mountains and reserve.

Then 2 or 3 hours of uphill trekking on a sandy way up to the base camp, located at 4700M as known as Monte Blanco. Set-up tents, and OPTIONAL shortly uphill trek to get more performance for next day trek.

Dinner and rest in tents under starry sky or snow (L-D).

TODAY VIDEO GETTING THE BASE CAMP OF VOLCAN MISTI

At 2AM 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 Pichu, 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 find our private 4WD and then 2hrs of drive Chachani snow-mountain, on gravel road through the National Reserve of Salinas and Aguas Blanca, expecting to see more Andean fauna as Vicuñas, and luckily Huanacos grazing around.

Around 3PM arrive to the end of the road, here we fill set up the tents and relax until dinner time (B-L-D).

SECOND DAY VIDEO OF TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI

Around 00:00hrs (midnight) wake-up time and have hot energetic breakfast and then we will begin the challenge trek to the summit of Chachani Mountain - If the mountain is completely covered by the snow, we will use all necessary climbing equipment such as crampons, ice axe and rope. From the base camp to Chachani summit (6070M) takes between 5 to 7 hours doing slow steps and battling with the altitude, the climb follows a single track through mountains surrounding slopes. This climb doesn't demand a technical rock or ice wall climb, the climbing gear will be used for security only, you don't need real climbing experience because Chachani is hard trekking on high altitude.

After reaching the top, there we stay for a nice time getting spectacular views surrounding as Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, and the bottom you will the city of Arequipa.

From the summit of Chachani, we go back down for about 2 or 3 hours to our base camp or where is awaiting the jeep - The downhill section might will be the hardest part for you, but that depends how strong you will feeling after the summit. Today lunch will be offered at the base camp and after packing all the camping equipment, and then we will drive for about 2 hours to your hotel in Arequipa and end of adventure (B - L).