CLIMBING TOUR TO
 MISTI VOLCANO

Overview

El Misti is the most popular symbol of Arequipeans, to climb this volcano it is not required to have experience since it is not a technical mountain, but it is necessary a have good physical condition and an adequate acclimatization to the height.
El Misti is a stratovolcano considered one of the seven most active volcanoes in Peru. Its summit reach 5825 meters / 19.222 feet. It is 17km far from Arequipa city center from its summit two craters are distinguished, the largest one has 935 meters in diameter it houses a smaller one of 530 meters with a depth of 200 meters where a lava dome is located.
The largest crater was originated during a plinian eruption considered the major explosive eruption occurred approximately 2050 years ago, its base is formed by lava flows and avalanches of debris deposits, during the last 500 years it presented at least three eruptions (1784-AD, 1787-AD, and mid -15^th century).

CLIMBING MISTI VOLCANO

HIGHLIGHTS

Private guided excursion and transfer to enrich your experience

Unique Photo Opportunities

Breathtaking Natural Scenery

High-End Experience

Visit the Vicuña national reserve

Mountain climbing expedition

Historical Sites

 “NEAR THE TOP THERE ARE ALWAYS A THOUSAND EXCUSES TO GO DOWN AND ONLY ONE REASON TO GO UP.”

Ramon Portilla

USEFUL INFORMATION
Duration: 2 Days 1 nights
Starting Point: AREQUIPA- PUNO or CUZCO
Final point: AREQUIPA- PUNO or CUZCO
Starting Point to climb: 3415 meters / 11269 feet
Highest point: 5825 meters / 19.222 feet
Destination: Misti Volcano - Geopark
 Vicuña National Reserve
Theme: Climbing & Cultural
Difficulty: Dificult
Group size: Minimum 2 participants
Vicuña National Reserve height: 4000 meters / 13200feet
Availability: All year Long
Rainy reason: January to March
Recommended: March to December
Requirement: Good Physical condition

Itinerary

Day 1
AREQUIPA – BEGINNING OF NATIONAL RESERVE - BASE CAMP (4625)

This excursion is considered a tough ascent since we climb through sandy, ashy, rocky trail. We suggest to be in good physical condition and acclimatized to the altitude.

8:00 am our 4x4 vehicle picks you up from your hotel and 1:30 hrs. Later we arrive at beginning of the national reserve (3415msnm). From there it begins our ascent to the volcano it will takes about 6 hrs. approx. to reach the first base camp, named (Pyramids) on the way up we follow a trail over some crests also we cross into some cracks caused by the erosion of the water and the thawing of the snow, the trail is covered by endemic vegetation, species such as ichu, tola, chinchicoma, tarhui, among others, besides being able to see some wild animals such as, foxes, mountain eagles, vizcachas, and probably wild south American camelids since we will be inside of a National Reserve, during the ascend we will feel how the landscape changes and how the temperature goes down as the altitude increases, we do stops to rehydrate ourselves and also to enjoy some snacks,  get the most incredible landscape from natural viewpoints.

About 6 hours later we enter to Pyramids base camp situated at 4625meters high. We take a good break and depending in our progress and how everybody feel the tour guide is going to decide if we stay in this first base camp or we continue to the second one named Eagles Nest situate at 4800 meters. (We usually stay at the first base camp)

In the afternoon our tour guide is going to cook for the group (he will prepare high-calorie foods so that our body regains energy for the next day climb). Later on enjoy the hot meal, while the tour guide talk about the program for the next day, you should try to sleep early because usually the next day we start early too. (The departure time will be decide depending and different circumstances like – how every integrant is feeling, clime conditions, how much snow el Misti presents among others).
do not forget before you enter inside the tent to have look of the sky the milky way is amazing, observe a lot off constellations and have a good night…! Let’s continue the adventure the next day.

(Usually the temperature all year long is ok during the day, but in autumn and winter as soon as the sun sets the temperature comes down dramatically, stay warm).

Accommodation: Camping Tent
Base Camp: 4625 meters / 15.262 feet
Climbing Distance: 4.2 km – 2,62 miles
Today Meals: 1 box lunch, dinner
 Vegetarian food: Available

Day 2
BASE CAMP (4625m) – MISTI SUMMIT (5825m)

Very early in the morning we have a light breakfast including coca tea (it will help you very well if you present altitude symptoms) then we start our 6.5 or 7 hrs. toward the summit, keep in mind the only way to do this, is to follow the mountain climbers pace, later on as soon as the sun rise we will appreciate the conical shadow of the Misti projected over city like a perfect triangle, the daylight will reveal us the beautiful scenery around us, a barren desert landscape reaches as far as the eye could see.

This climb will take us through several step and a zig zag trail till the summit we will have the most amazing viewpoint from where everybody see a beautiful portion of the Andes mountain range, Arequipa lakes and its water dams, but the most incredible thing you can experience in life will be to reach the summit, observe the spectacular crater and hike on its mayor lips. When you get there, feel free to release all your emotions, rest I take many pictures, and just when you feel ready it will be time to go back to the base camp, it takes about 1.5 hours, this time we use a diferent trail to descent, slide down, the trail is mostly cover with sand and ash, it allows you to stop easily when it is necessary, once we get the base camp, take another rest, eat something and then pack up your stuff,  we continue descending for a couple more hours to return where our 4wd is waiting for us, later on we will be back in Arequipa city at approximately 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm in the afternoon. End of the excursion to El Misti.

Climbing Distance:
Base camp to summit 3.682 km - 2.30 miles
Summit to the end: 6.29km - 393 miles
Today Meals: 1 breakfast, walking snack

MISTI CLIMBING TOUR

INCLUSIONS | EXCLUSIONS | RATES

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

LODGING
-1 Night at Misti base camp
-Camping Tent
-Mattress
TOUR GUIDES
-Professional certified Mountain Tour Guide
-English, Spanish speaker
MEALS
-01 Box Lunch
-01 Dinner
-01 Breakfast
TRANSPORTATION
-Shared tourist transport (Standard Service)
-Pick up from the hotel

ADDITIONALS for Superior Service Only  

-Briefing 1 Day Before
-Professional certified Mountain Tour Guide
-French, German, speaker
Available under request only
-Private 4wd vehicle
-Flexible Departure time
-Pick up from the hotel, bus station or airport
-Medical Oxygen
-First aid kit
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT
-Camping Tent
-Sleeping Bag -10 º C or  -15 º C
-Mattress
-Ice axe
-Crampons
-Walking sticks
-Head lamp
-Extra batteries
-Gloves
-Cookware
-Crockery
SUPPORT TEAM
-1 porter for every 2 participants, he will take your backpack and items only  to the base camp and vice versa if you do not want to carry anything till the summit you should book a personal porter.
OTHERS
-Communication system for any emergency
-Plenty Water and Snacks
-Peru Ultimate Expedition Souvenirs kit
-Diploma of recognition for conquering the summit

WHAT'S EXCLUDED?

X Porter
X Snacks and walking food
X Water
X Personal equipment
X Boots
X Sleeping bag
X Walking sticks
X Tips for the tour guide and camp staff

What do I need to bring?

-Rucksack 70 liters
-Hiking Boots
-T-Shirt
(long sleeve)
-Winter Hat
(to protect you from the cold)
-Warm trousers
-Sun glasses
-Sun Block
-Sweater
-Mountain Jacket
-Socks
-Head lamp
-Personal medicines
-Water (5 liters minimum)
-Gloves
-Snacks and walking food

 
NOTE

We offer a Discount of $15.00 per person for foreign students under 25 years of age who have a student card with a valid expiration date at the time of their excursion and also for regular students between 8 and 17 years old

This discount will also apply to people from countries belonging to the Andean Community (CAN) Colombia, Bolivia and Ecuador

Special discounts for Peruvians $20.00 per adult and $25.00 per student

NO discounts will be applied in the high season months (June, July and August)

To receive the discount benefit, we need you to send us the photo or high quality scan of the card. We also need to view the high quality image or passport scan of the student under 17 and children under 8 years old

Flexible Departure time only to SUPERIOR SERVICE

We have a price for SOLO traveler

About the items to carry normally the guide carry the cooking gear and the food for cooking and its own equipment and the passengers carry the own gear it means all the list above, if you need a porter for a half of your equipment you need only one for 2 people if you want to carry nothing you need one porter each (in Arequipa the porters are not like in the Inca trail, here the porter is another tour guide.

The porter’s service costs $90.00 USD per day according to the established rules each porter carry about 20 kg.

To climb El Misti VOLCANO the best thing is, to come from somewhere higher liker Puno Cusco or Bolivia,

If you do not have a good acclimatization. You can take an additional tour for one or more days that involves some activity in a high place.

THIS TOUR CAN BE DONE IN ONE FULL DAY, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CARRY ALL THE CAMPING EQUIPMENT (get more information)

THIS EXCURSION CAN ALSO START FROM PUNO CITY you will not have to get to Arequipa city and to take another journey (ask for free information)

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