This climbing tour is dedicated for climbers coming from Puno or Cusco because have better acclimatization after expend few night around Titicaca Lake or somewhere in the Altiplano. After you make summit of Chachani (6070m) you can continue traveling to the Colca canyon.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Puno – Chachani Base Camp (5300m). Today we offer plenty Andean buffet breakfast served in the hotel. At 7am aboard our private 4X4 to travel through Cordillera de los Andes, the journey pass Lagunillas lagoon, Imata rock forest, Pampas Cañahuas Vicuña park.
After 5 hours of driving from Puno we will do Off Road tour on the slopes of Chachani Mountain, our 4X4 vehicle drop us up to 5000m. At 1pm begins our climb (1hour) on the serpentine and sandy trail up to 5300m where will set up the base camp in the middle of Monte el Trigo and Angel peaks. Late lunch and noon optional hike around for acclimatize to the altitude. Early dinner in the dining tent and overnight in the four season tents.
Includes: (L, D).
Day 2: Chachani Summit(6070m) – Arequipa or Colca Canyon. 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. From Chachani we drive directly to the Colca passing the huge national reserve of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, seeing more Lamas, Alpacas, Andean birds, huge mountain accompanied with the best drive. Around 4-5pm arrive to the selected hotel in the Colca valley, visit to the thermals baths of la Calera.
At 7pm visit the Maria Reiche Planetarium, we invite you to immerse in the mysteries of the Colca Valley sky and enjoy the performance "Colca deep Canyon, deep sky". You can learn how the ancient inhabitants of the Andes interpreted the night sky according to their myths and beliefs. The performances include projecting constellations in the Planetarium dome as well as observing the stars of Colca’s sky through a professional telescope. Dinner will be served accompanied with live Andean music show.
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 sale taxes (19%)
- Communication system for any emergency
- A present of our agency
Price Excludes:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Breakfast on the first day
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Flight confirmations
- Phone calls
Rain Season: November to April, some high passes are covered with snow. This tour leave every day even the rain season.
Best Time for Travel: After rain season (April to June) the mountains are completely covered with snow and the slops are cover with new vegetation and wildlife amazing and spectacular views for photos lovers.
Advice for Travelers: On the rain season take you rain gear and some medicines for altitude, some of this medication are Coramina or Soroche pills both can be buy in the local pharmacies. Take swimsuit to enjoy thermal baths on the first day (Chivay or Yanque). We strongly recommend to choose Yanque for spend the night at this quiet town.
What You Need to Bring/Carry:
- Small backpack
- Rain jacket or poncho (plastic ponchos can be purchased in Puno/Peru)
- Tennis shoes
- One complete change of clothing
- Water bottle during the travel between Puno and Colca valley
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
- Sun block (sun protection cream)
- Insect repellent
- Toiletries, towel and toilet paper
- Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc
- Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit (for the hot springs in la Raya pass)
- Extra money (soles)
According the program you will not go back to Puno, which means to bring all stuff with you.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Private VIP service (private 4DW):
2 participants US$348 each
3-4 participants US$298 each
5 to more participants US$268 each
Discounts:
10% - Tour Operators only
5% - South American Explorers Club Member and children (till 14 years old)
3% - Student with valid green ISIC card
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Peru
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