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2 DAYS CHALLENGE CLIMBING TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN

Challenge To 3rd Highest Volcanic-peak Of Peru

Nevado Coropuna(6450M), in native Quechua language this snowcapped is called Qoripuna (Gold Mountain or Gold region). This is considered highest and third largest mountain in Peru, located between Colca and Cotahuasi canyon, in the condesuyos province, and surrounding by small villages as Pucuncho, Viraco and Chuquibamba.
Locally El Coropuna is recognized and respected by Andean people as one of the sacred mountain thanks to his 6 cones ice covered, and according the chronicles the Incas did human sacrifices as offerings to their gods.
As mountain tour operator we recommend to mountain climb lovers to have good acclimatize to high altitudes and really good physical condition to reach the summit of Coropuna.
This 2 days climb tour itinerary is designed for climbers looking to challenge their climbing skills on rotted glacier, crossing cracks, following one of the edge until the summit. Welcome to Peru.. Welcome to Arequipa... WELCOME TO COROPUNA.

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Facing the way up to climb to Coropuna volcano

CLIMB TOUR ITINERARY OF COROPUNA MOUNTAIN

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - COROPUNA FIRST BASE CAMP (5300M)

At 5AM you will be pick-up from your hotel in Arequipa, today we will drive 294KM crossing vast deserts, from the south to the northeast, some coastal valley as Vitor, El Pedregal, Corire, Aplao (breakfast) and then uphill to Andean village of Chuquibamba, and from there few hours more driving on highlands we will arrive to the end of the road at the base of Coropuna.
Around 2PM we will set up the tents at the first base camp (5300M). OPTIONAL 1 or 2hrs of uphill trek to get more altitude and then return to base camp. Dinner and rest (B – L - D).
Coropuna Base Camp

DAY 2: COROPUNA SUMMIT 6450M – AREQUIPA

Today wake up will be at midnight (00:00hrs), firstly we will have breakfast, we will wear all our climb gear for safety attach the summit.
Today the distance to climb will be not more than 4KM and 1150 meters of unevenness from the base camp to the summit. This section of climb will be very demanding your physical condition and acclimatization to altitude. The way up will be complete ice covered, and you will challenge many cracks guided by the experience of the mountain guide.
The timing to spend from the base camp to the summit is relative and according each participant, in normal speed takes between 6hrs and 8hrs to reach the top of Coropuna snowcapped (6450M).
The highlight; At the summit we will have prudent time to enjoy one of the best views of the entire geographical landscape from the roof of the Andes.
At mentioned time we will return to base camp. The way down could be between 3-4hrs, immediately you will have some food as lunch to recover energy and then drive back to Arequipa for about 7hrs (B - L).
Climbing To Coropuna Volcano

CLIMBING TOUR TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN INCLUDES

Pick-up from customer hotel
Mountain English-speaking guide
2 days of private 4x4 vehicle from/to Arequipa
Camping equipment (Tents and mattress)
Climbing gear (Crampons, ice axe, harness and rope)
Meals on the mountain of Coropuna (2B - 2L - 1D)
Oxygen bottle and first aid kit
Communication system
Drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa

RECOMMENDATION
If this is your first time going to the Andes or High Mountains we recommend getting information about the ALTITUDE SICKNESS, see below some websites recommend by High Mountain doctors and scientists from over the world.
ISMM – International Society For Mountain Medicine
MEDEX – Medical Expeditions

PRICE FOR CLIMBING TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day (April - November)	2 DAYS CHALLENGE CLIMBING TO COROPUNA MT. Challenge To 3rd Highest Volcanic-peak Of Peru	Group Service (Public bus) Under request only PrivateService (private 4x4) 1 participant $790 USD each 2 participants $450 USD each 3 participants $360 USD each 4 participants $300 USD each
All prices stated above are subject to change.
Minimum 2 Paricipants
Group size: 4 participants per guide - We need minimum 2 participants to develop this trip
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Peru

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Hotel in Arequipa
Sleeping bag -10ºC
Porters to carry the meals and camping/climbing equipment
Personal porter to help personal items - This service can be hired for $95 USD per day
Drinking water and snacks on the mountains
Personal medicine for altitude sickness; Soroche pills or Diamox (Acetazolamida), under medical prescription.
Tip and gratuities for guide and camp staff

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 70Lt minimum
Sleeping bag -10ºC (can be hired from our office for $5 USD per day, in Arequipa)
Windproof jacket, trousers, gloves, etc
Strong comfortable and mountaineering boots to fix crampons
One complete change of clothing
Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
8 liters of water per person and day
Headlamp and extra batteries
Hat or cap to protect you from the sun
Sun block (sun protection cream)
Toilet paper and hand sanitizer
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits etc,
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Personal first aid kit
Walking sticks or poles

PORTER SERVICE cost $95 USD 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 in your tent at campsites.
Please note there are fines if you give an excess of 18kgs 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.
Trek and camping tour to Coropuna mountain

Trek and camping tour to Coropuna mountain

ADVICE - CLIMBING DIFFICULT TO COROPUNA MOUNTAIN

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 to be use on the mountain.

THE CLIMB TO COROPUNA IS ONE OF THE HARDEST TREK/CLIMB EVEN DURING THE WET AND DRY SEASON - THE WAY UP IS VERY SANDY AND EVERY STEP WILL BE HARD, COLD, HOT, DUSTY, AND WINDY, BUT AWARDED WITH NICE VIEW AROUND - TO ALL CUSTOMERS WE RECOMMEND TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE TO CROWN THE SUMMIT.

The information provided in this tour itinerary is intended for informational purposes only and our company (Peru Adventure Tours) can change or update the itinerary without notice for a better performance of the trip or in case by force majeure such as social problems, natural phenomena (climates, earthquakes, etc).

HIGH ALTITUDE MEDECINE – DIAMOX (Acetazolamide)
Diamox (Acetazolamide) is used for the prevention or lessening of symptoms related to mountain sickness in climbers attempting rapid ascent and in those experiencing mountain sickness despite gradual ascent.
The most common symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) are headache, GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite), dizziness, fatigue and sleeping difficulties at high altitude. The severity of the symptoms can vary depending on speed of ascent, strenuous activity at or reaching high altitude, time spent at high altitude and previous history of AMS. Take one 125 mg tablet twice a day. Begin this medicine 24 hours before arriving at high altitude and continue for 48 hours while at high altitude. You may continue taking Diamox up to 48 hours longer if your symptoms indicate you need for additional pills.
3 Rules for High Altitude Travelers
1- Learn the early symptoms of altitude illness and be willing to recognize when you have them.
2- Never ascend to sleep at a higher altitude with any symptoms of altitude illness.
3- Descend if your symptoms are getting worse while resting at the same altitude.
Contraindications
You should NOT take Diamox if you are allergic to acetazolamide or other sulfa drugs.
Do not take Diamox if you have kidney disease, liver disease or severe lung disease (COPD, CHF, Asthma, etc.).
Do not take this medication if you are taking high dose aspirin therapy or have sodium or potassium disturbances, or if you have glaucoma or diabetes.
This is just information without any medical prescriptions. Any case we recommend to discuss the use of Diamox with your doctor.

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