Nevado Chachani is the highest of the volcanoes near of Arequipa city, located 20 km 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 25 unobstructed kilometers horizontally and 3,000 m 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 guided trip to the summit, though the altitude is considered challenging for those who are not fully acclimatized.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arequipa - Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve - Chachani Base Camp. At 8am meet at your hotel and travel in our four wheel drive, for 3 hours from Arequipa. On the way up to Chachani Mountain, 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 4000m above sea level, they are protected species by the government and all the communities surrounding the reserve and Chachani Mountain. After arriving at 5000m in jeep, start to hike to the base camp, located at 5300 meters. Set-up tents and spend the night.
Day 2: Chachani Base Camp - Chachani Summit - Arequipa. At 2 or 4am wake-up time depending on how is the weather and after a hot energetic breakfast we start to attack the summit. If Chachani is completely covered by the snow, we take all our necessary climbing equipment such as crampons, ice axe and rope. From the base camp to Chachani summit (6070m) takes between 4 - 6 hours doing slow steps and battling with the altitude, the climb follow single track through el Angel, Fatima a finally Chachani slopes. This climb doesn’t demand a technical rock or ice wall climb, the climbing gear will be for security only, you don’t need real climbing experience because Chachani is just trekking in high altitude.
After reaching the top, there we stay for a nice time getting spectacular views of the landscapes of Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, the city of Arequipa and other landscapes. After the stay at the top of Chachani, we go back down approximately 2 or 3 hours to our base camp, downhill depend how strong you will feeling after reach the summit. Lunch at the base camp and after packing all the camping equipment 15 minutes of descend to our private 4X4 vehicle. At 1pm we will drive two hours to come back to the hotel in Arequipa.
Includes: (B, L).
Price Includes:
- 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 taxes
- Communication system for any emergency
- Climbing price include government sale taxes (19%)
- A present of our agency
Price Excludes:
- Soft or alcoholic drinks
- Sleeping bag -15 Cº (backpacker service) can be hired from our office for US$5 per day, in Arequipa
- Breakfast on the first day
- Flight confirmation
- Phone calls
- Tips for guide and camp staff
Rain Season: December to March. Some days blue sky with good conditions to climb.
Best Time for Climb: The best time to climb is between April to November, on the rain season same days are with good weather (blue sky) permitting to climb this volcano. before to book your tour please see the weather report.
Advice for Climbers: 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.
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Backpack 70Lt minimum
- Sleeping bag -15Cº can be hired from our office for US$5 per day, in Arequipa
- Windproof jacket
- Strong comfortable and waterproof boots
- One complete change of clothing
- Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
- 4Lt of water per person, minimum
- Flashlight and batteries
- 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
Porters: Will cost US$20 per day to carry your personal items. You will need to carry with you 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 campsites.
Please note there are fines if you give an excess of 18 kgs so try to underpack rather than overpack. You can hire a porter in our office of Arequipa to carry your pack over the base camp.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Backpacker service (join group):
1 to more participants US$135 each
Private VIP service (private 4WD):
2 participants US$245 each
3-4 participants US$215 each
5 to more participants US$195 each
Discount 5%: South American Explorers Club Members
Discount 10%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only
Students: US$5 discount only with valid green ISIC card
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Volcano Tours
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