Trekking to Misti / Misti volcano climb

option 01:

El Misti is the symbol of the "Arequipeños" and trekking to misti / misti volcano climb is one of the most popular climbings in south Peru area, the people in Arequipa say that they are mistianos because the Misti volcano is their protector. the misti volcano climb takes 2 days but the record is about 4 hours and 20 minutes, any way a previous preparation is important because you will arrive to 5,828 meters like 18,000 feet, so this is not a game, the best way to climb this volcano is to visit first Cusco, Puno or Bolivia on that way you will be previously acclimatized to the altitude. Trekking to misti / misti volcano climb is an amazing hike, as much for its interesting geological formations as for its magnificent views. The last eruption had registered more than 500 years ago, and the view of the crater is spectacular, and can be safely viewed from up close. whe you climb misti volcano there is a possibility to find find snow, but this doesn't much along year, but sometimes is completely covered, so people in Arequipa says "el volcano Misti se ha vestido" (had dressed up), the trekking to misti or misti volcano climb goes trough a path all the way, so is not necessary to have experience  but it’s important to know that is a strong hike up, so you have to be in a good shape to do it, in special for the ash and sand that press the climbers to walk up in zigzags.

 

Trekking to Misti / Misti volcano climb Trip Program:

Misti Day 1: Our 4wd vehicle picks you up from your hotel and two hours later we arrive at the base of Misti (3300 meters) from here we start the trekking to misti / misti volcano climb. The landscape changes dramatically with increasing altitude due to the different stresses on the plant life. We camp at 4700 meters. The view of Arequipa city at night is amazing, and the view of the starts is spectacular, here at our camp the professional mountain guide provides you with hot soup and at the same time he tells the different fairy tails of the Apus Misti, Chachani and Pichu Pichu.

 

Misti Day 2: Very early we have breakfast including mate de coca (this tea made from coca leaves which helps with the effects of altitude), after this we start the 6 hours climb to the Misti summit. The top is an incredible look out point you can see the Chachani Mountain and the Pichu Pichu volcano, the water dam of Aguada Blanca, Salinas Lake, and Arequipa city, if is a clear summer day you even can see the pacific ocean far deep, we also see the perfect  conic shade of the El Misti projected on the Arequipa city  but the very best is the enormous crater of  Misti volcano; if is tuff to hike up El Misti is very easy to slide down , which is comprised mostly of sand and the ash which cushions your steps and allows you to stop easily when you need to. We pack up our tents and then keep descending couple of more hours to the ATV car, arriving finally to Arequipa approximately at 4 in the afternoon.

 

Difficulty: Moderate

Group Size: Minimum 2 / Maximum 6.

 

includes:

• Private transport.

• Professional mountain guide.

• Climbing equipment (tent, mattresses, and, although almost always not necessary, ice pick and crampons) .

• All meals During trek.

 what to bring:

• Sleeping bag.

• Warm jacket.

• Flashlight and batteries.

• Water (4 litres/person required).

• Snacks (all items can be hired in Arequipa if necessary)

 

Trekking to Misti / Misti volcano climb

option 02: By Aguada Blanca (dam) Second Option

the trekking to misti / misti volcano climb has two option with inka challenge peru, in this progam we drive to Aguada Blanca national reserve by 4wd vehicle at 4,000m altitude. We begin the climb at 4,000m and hike up to 4,800m, which is an easier option than starting the hike at 3,300m up to the base camp. This is a protected national reserve where we can appreciate vicuñas, viscachas, andean cara cara, guanacos and possibly condors. Then we have to cross the Aguada Blanca dam, where we need a special permit from the government (which is the reason we need your passport and names on advance). This entrance is only authorized to legitimate agencies like Us: be careful when choosing an agency as some agencies don't have the authority to enter the national reserve (and cross the Dam). If you choose an unauthorized agency you will not be able to enter the reserve. That is why you should take our service.

 

Misti Volcano day 1: We pick you up at your hotel at 9.00 am and drive by Cabrerias in the slopes of the impressive mount Chachani (6,080m) then we cross the Aguada Blanca bridge and finally our 4wd van drops you off at 4,100m altitude. From here we start our trekking to misti or misti volcano climb; we have to pass very beautiful ash dunes. Arriving to our base camp at Mount Blanc after 3 or 4 hours of climbing at an altitude of 4,750m, we set our base camp located at the east face of Misti volcano looking over the Aguada Blanca dam. We have dinner which is cooked by our guide and we go to bed early for get ready for the next day.

 

Day 2: After an early breakfast before sunrise, as we are on the East side of Misti where we will observe the most beautiful sunrise of Peru (impossible in option 1) then we walk from the East face to the North face, arriving to the north face on top of Misti after a 5 hour climb.. Arriving at 8 or 9 am on top of Misti, we can appreciate the spectacular view of the crater and the "big metal cross" (5m in height) at the top, we will be here for approx. 30 minutes to appreciate the amazing view from the top of El Misti. From here, we are able to appreciate the complete volcanic mountain range in order. From South to North in this order, Ubinas volcano(smoking in the last 2 years), Pichu Pichu, Chachani, Ampato, and Coropuna ( we do not see Sabancaya and Walka Walka clearly because these volcanoes are hidden in back of Chachani) After this great experience we start climbing down the slope and at times we have the sensation of sliding down because of the loose sand and ash, making  it a very enjoyable experience. The normal time to get back to the base camp climbing down is approx. one hour. After arriving to our base camp, we pick up our tents and return by 4wd around 12 pm. arriving approximately at 2 pm at Arequipa. We will bring you at your hotel or any other place in the city.

 
Includes:

• Private 4x4 vehicle.

• Professional registered mountain guide.

• Climbing equipment (tent, mattresses,ice pick and crampons).

• All meals while on the mountain.

What to bring:

• Sleeping bag.

• Warm jacket.

• Flashlight and batteries.

• Water (4 litres/person required)

Snacks (can be bought at a store in the city)
(all items can be hired in Arequipa if necessary)

 

Taylor made program

Inka challenge peru adventures club,  has not only these climb, if you like to be out of the normal climbing, just let us know we can send you our secret adventure routes, or we are ready to made with you the climb or trekking in Peru in the way, that you order to do,  any different mountain that you would like to climb, just let us  know so immediately we can send you more details , maybe you need information about rafting, mountain biking or city biking, that we can combine to make the best for you, ¿do you know that is possible to climb Chachani and in the way back you can descend to Arequipa by the best  mountain bike downhill in Peru, please just ask contact@inkachallengeperu.com  for a immediately answer of our knowledgeable guide. Thanks.