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COLCA TREK & CLIMBING TO CHACHANI MOUNTAIN $569 USD Per Person

From The Bottom To The Roof Of Arequipa 5 Days - 4 Nights

Colca trek and climbing Chachani Mountain are located in Arequipa region and these different places are considerate the most common places to visit. Day by day receive many tourists from all over the world.
Colca trek and climbing Chachani Mountain program is dedicated for adventurous travelers who wants to feel more contact with the real Andean scenery (Apus - Mountains). The Colca trek and climbing Chachani Mountain is designed thinking in people don't have enough time and don't want to lose acclimatization coming back to Arequipa. The program offer the best alternative trekking in the canyon and an overnight in Chivay (3600M) for better acclimatization you can used and feel sure to reach summit of Chachani Mountain.

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TOUR ITINERARY OF COLCA TREK - CLIMBING TO CHACHANI

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - CHIVAY -CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO

PRIVATE SERVICE: Pick-up time will be between 6AM and 7AM from hotel in Arequipa, orientation about the trek and journey for about 6 hours to Colca Canyon (Cabanaconde 3280M) - Along the way stop at national reserve of Aguada Blanca (Pampas Cañahuas), Mirador de los Andes as known as Patapampa (4910M), Stop in Chivay to pay the entrance to Colca canyon and use toilet - The trip continue along the leftbank of the canyon with some stop in small viewpoints of agriculture terraces, colonial churches and around 11:30AM will be the stop at "MIRADOR CRUZ DEL CONDOR" and luckily you will see the flight of the andean Condors, stay at this place about 30min. and then continue with the transfer to Cabanaconde town for lunch (included) and then transfer to the trailhead as known as "Pampa San Miguel" - Here we start trekking in the canyon descending 3 hours to the Colca River (2160M) - There is a very well preserved train to descend passing huge rock walls and very step terrain making more challenge the trek - Around 3PM we will cross a hanging bridge to the other side of the canyon and then 30 minutes of ascend to the place to stay with a local family.
At 4:30PM will be OPTIONAL short walk to San Juan de Chuccho village (2300M) to explore the nature or join the local people and shared with them some activity - Campfire, dinner and rest (L - D).
GROUP SERVICE: The pick-up from customer hotel will be between 3AM and 3:45AM and then travel for about 4 hours to Chivay in shared transportation up to 19 people, The breakfast will be Chivay (included) and along the canyon will be just one stop at Mirador Cruz Del Condor around 9AM and then transfer to the trailhead continue with the itinerary mentioned above.

DAY 2: SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO - COSÑIRHUA AND MALATA VILLAGE - PACLLIA - LLAHUAR HOT SPRING

At 7AM country breakfast and then star the trek through Pre-Inca terraces and valley of fruit trees along the way - After 1 hour of uphill trek arrival to Cosñirhua village where we visit a local family, they will show us how work and their own economy thanks to nature resource in this area of the canyon - Continue hiking to visit a local museum of flora and fauna of the Colca canyon and are available some local handicraft - The town of Cosñirhua and Malata (2600M) are located on right bank of the canyon and protected by huge mountains, surrounded by lot nature and quiet atmosphere.
Hiking through cactus forest (prickly pear as known as "Tuna") and seeing the majestic Colca River and huge volcanic cliffs on the both side of the river, during the raining season the mountains looks very green and you can enjoy the cactus fruits (January to May) and if you are lucky is possible to see more Condor's flying over our head and crossing the mountains looking for their food - After 6 hours of trekking across Pacclia valley we arrive to another river as known as Rio Llatica and use raft bride to cross it and from there continue to lodge named Llahuar - The location of the lodge is in a nice and peaceful place running by local family - Late lunch included and then short downhill walk to the thermal pools to relax the muscles (40°C) - At 7PM nice dinner accompanied by wonderful starry sky over the mountains, tonight we stay in bamboo cabins (B - L - D).
Cabanaconde Colca Canyon Arequipa

DAY 3: LLAHUAR HOT SPRING - CABANACONDE - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY HOT SPRING

Today everyone needs to wake up at 2AM or 3AM according your decision you toke in the night before - Hot drink and begin of the hardest uphill hike of this expedition through the second deepest canyon in the world - The hike will be in the dark following stony path and crossing suspension bridges over two rivers - Nice trek under starry sky (April - December) or full moon - The trekking from the bottom of the canyon (2100M) to Cabanaconde town (3280M) takes around 5 or 6 hours with amazing view of the canyon and with possibilities to see some Condors flying on the way up - For this part of the trekking is necessary to bring a headlamp, walking poles will be very helpful and enough water for drink because along the way is not place to get water.
Around 8AM you will arrive to the Cabanaconde to have plenty country breakfast and then you will be the transfer by private or shared transportation to Mirador Cruz Del Condor (30 minutes) - Plenty time to wait and see the mighty Andean Condor (Vulture Gryphus). Those birds normally fly around the Cruz Del Condor and you can get the best pictures of impressive walls and deep remote towns located inside the canyon. After we decide to return driving Chivay, along the way we stop at viewpoint to see the carved rock, it was model where the ancient architectures testing which part of the terrain was appropriate to build the terraces in the other site of the canyon. Continue going will stop next of huge cliff where is possible to see hanging tombs on the volcanic hillsides. You will arrive to Maca where is possible to observe nice colonial church from XVI century, next of this town is possible to see people from these regions dedicated life solely to work the terraces, therefore you will see many fields full of crops as corn, amaranth, kiwicha, potatoes, corn and more native product of Peru. Driving along the canyon you will see the great Colca River and small communities located on both bank of the canyon. At 12PM we will arrive to the hot spring of La Calera, located on the head of Chivay town, you can enjoy the thermo medicinal and outdoor pools with are 45º Celsius, we will stay 1 hour in this place. After relaxing swim in the thermal pools we will drive to the town of Chivay (3600M) to have lunch (excluded), we recommend to taste the local cuisine made with Andes recipes - After lunch you will transferred to select hotel in Chivay and free afternoon for personal activities (B).

Day 4: CHIVAY - PATAWASI - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS NATIONAL RESERVE - CHACHANI BASE CAMP

At 8AM will be breakfast served on the hotel and then transfer by private van or public bus (according your request) to Patawasi (4200M), this travel takes 3 hours to the point where we will meet the second team - We will stop at backside of Chachani on plateau as known as Pampas Cañahuas and recognize as part of the national reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas, where it is possible to observe wonderful animals called Vicuñas, Guanacos, Eagles, Viscachas, Deer, Andean foxes and sometimes Condors if you are lucky – All those fauna live at 4000M above sea level, they are protected species by the government of Peru and all communities surrounding the reserve and Chachani Mountain - The most common flora along the way will be AZORELLA COMPACTA as known as Llareta by locals.
TRIP EXTENSION (Puruña Rock Forest)- This will be to visit a forest of rock formation as known as Puruña - This is located inside the National reserve of Aguada Blanca y Salinas but very rarely visited by hikers or climbers - The rock formation valley is thanks to the white ash from the eruptions of Chachani - PERU ADVENTURE TOURS really recommend to enjoy the view of this landscape and practice a short hike (30 min) to get better acclimatize to altitude before you go up to 5200M (base camp).
Then continue a challenge 4x4 off-raoding on the slopes of Chachani until a place named “El Collado” at 5100M of altitude (12:00HRS), this last section of the road is in bad condition for about 40 minutes (if you have a car sick be aware of that) - There we check and pack all our equipment to be used for climb Chachani Mountain – The guide prohibit you to forget any recommend/suggested equipment because is not way to replace it up there – The first part of the hike is very gradual and almost flat following ancient paths in good maintenance and market thanks to mountain guides - The second hour of the hike to includes some gradual uphill passing small and undiscovered Inca ruins on the lower zone of the path – After two hours of hiking carrying all your gear for camping and climbing finally arrive to the base of Chachani (5200M) - Set up the tents and have mountain lunch with spectacular view of the Andes – The base camp includes nice plateau on the north face of the mountain for almost 25 twin tents – After the sunset over the Andes you will be awarded with small but very rich in calories to recover energy for the next day – Lot Coca tea is available all time and rest in four season tents under starry sky or cloudy night according season of the year (B - L – D).

DAY 5: CHACHANI BASE CAMP - CHACHANI SUMMIT 6070M - AREQUIPA

Today between 2AM and 4AM wake-up time and depending how the weather will be and how you feeling with altitude sickness – The tour guide or the cook will offer you a hot and energetic breakfast and then you have to verify all your climbing gear as gloves, boots, headlamp, walking poles, camera, bottle of water, wind proof gear to protect you from cold wind (-12°C or lower).
Today will be the hardest part all the way up (900 meters approx.) to conquest the summit of Chachani (6070M) – All the way up takes between 4 and 6 hours for climbers and this vary according physical conditions and level of acclimatize to altitude of each participants – 80% of climbers get summit of Chachani even if they have headache but being awarded amazing view from the top – The climbers spend around 30 minutes on the top getting spectacular views of the landscapes of Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, the city of Arequipa and other landscapes – This climb doesn't demand a technical rock or ice wall climbing because Chachani Mount demands just trekking in high altitude.
At mentioned time downhill hike to base camp for about 2 hours and one hour of resting and packing all the gear to get some food and then continue hiking down to find the 4WD vehicle and drive back to Arequipa (3PM) – This final journey takes around 3 hours to your hotel and end of unforgettable experience (B - L).
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COLCA TREK INCLUDES

English-speaking guide
Shared tourist transport (Group Service Only)
Private transport for whole trip (Private Service Only)
Experienced cook
2 lunches - 2 dinner - 3 breakfast
Tea time (hot drink, biscuit, pop corn)
2 nights homestay inside the canyon
One night in Chivay - Comfortable room with private bath and hot shower
Tourist ticket of 70 soles or $30 US Dollars per person (Obligatory). This is the unique entrance to the Colca national park even if you don't stop at "Mirador Cruz Del Condor" (take care not many tour operators don't includes this tourist ticket), the entrance is valid to visit all the canyon but not valid for hot springs along the canyon
Trekking gear such as poles, backpack and head lamp (without batteries)

CLIMB TO CHACHANI VOLCANO INCLUDES

English-Speaking mountain guide
Porters to carry the foods and camping gear (Private Service Only)
Personal porter to carry the items of each participant (Private Service only)
Private 4WD to Nevado Chachani (Private Service Only)
Shared 4WD up to 6 people (Group Service Only)
Camping Equipment (Four season mountain tents and sleeping mats)
Dining and cooking tents (Private Service only)
Cooking gear
Experienced cook (Private Service only)
Climbing Equipment (Ice axe, crampons, rope, etc) only if there is snow on the way up to the top
Meals on the mountain (2 lunches - 1 dinner - 1 breakfast)
Plenty of hot drink - Coca tea
Oxygen bottle and first aid kit for all participants and our camp staff (Private Service only)
4x4 rescue evacuation service at any time
Tents and food for our camp staff
Headlamp - Wind proof gloves - Wool hat - Walking sticks or poles

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 COLCA TREK & CLIMBING TO CHACHANI MOUNTAIN
DATE	TOUR	COST
Daily departure between April to December (Not rain season January to March)	COLCA TREK & CLIMBING TO CHACHANI MOUNTAIN $569 USD Per Person From The Bottom To The Roof Of Arequipa 5 Days - 4 Nights	Group Service (public bus) 1 to more participants $569 USD each Private Service (private van/guide) 2 participants $792 USD each one 3 paticipants $668 USD each one 4 paticipants $640 USD each one 5 to more participants $590 USD each one
Discount 3%: Tour Operators or Travel Agencies Only Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group size: Colca canyon trek 8 participants per trek guide Climb to Chachani volcano 4 participants per mountain guide
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior you arrive to Arequipa

EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Binoculars
Breakfast on the first day + Lunch and dinner on the third night in Chivay
Tipping for guide and camp staff
$6 USD entrance for hot spring LA CALERA in Chivay (last day)
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Bottle of water for Colca canyon and Nevado Chachani
Wind proof jacket or wind proof pants (can be hired from our office of Arequipa $3 USD per day each thing)
Water proof climbing boot can be hired from our office of Arequipa $5 USD per day, only on the rain season
Walking poles, gloves, backpacks, headlamp, etc.
Personal medicine for altitude sickness; Soroche pills or Diamox (Acetazolamida), under medical prescription.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY TO COLCA CANYON

Small backpack (45lt)
Rain jacket or poncho, plastic ponchos can be purchased in Arequipa (just in the rain season Dec - April)
Strong comfortable and waterproof footwear
Sweater and jacket (something warm)
Bottle of water
Flashlight and batteries
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
Swimsuit (you can swim in the hot springs - Chivay)

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY TO NEVADO CHACHANI

Backpack 70Lt minimum
Sleeping bag -15ºC (can be hired from our office in Arequipa $5 USD per day)
Windproof jacket
Strong comfortable and waterproof boots
One complete change of clothing
Sweater and thermal pants and every thing you can have to be warm
5lt of water per person minimum
Hat or cap and sun block to be protected from the strong sun
Wool hat to be protected from the cold
Toilet paper
Flashlight and batteries
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglass is strongly recommended to protect your eyes from the snow and sun
Your personal medications

THE TREK UP TO TOP OF CHACHANI MOUNTAIN (6070M) WILL BE HARD EVEN IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCED HIKER/CLIMBER - WE RECOMMEND TO HAVE GOOD ACCLIMATIZE TO ALTITUDE, GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION AND GOOD WINTER CLOTHES TO AVOID THE COLD.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS recommend to get good training hiking over 3000 meters above sea level - The training could be around Lake Titicaca or in the Colca canyon - This trek can be very exhausting but much awarded at the end of the trek.

PORTER SERVICE FOR GROUP AND SEMI-PRIVATE SERVICE

This cost $95 USD per day, to carry your personal items. You will need to carry 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 campsite (5200M). Please note there are fines if you give an excess of 18 kilos so try to under pack rather than over pack. You can hire a porter from Arequipa to carry your pack over the base camp.

IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BOOK A TREK TO CHACHANI MOUNT

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS as a certified tour operator never works as intermediaries or pass our customer to other operator to develop this adventure - We sell our treks/tours/services and we develop them according our own logistics (transportation, guides, equipment’s, camp staff and others) without compromise with other tour companies - We really recommend to take lot care before you book a cheap trek to Chachani with other "tour company" because easily they can cancel the depart if they don't get more than 4 participants to make a group or they can change the date of your trek to join other later group or they will refund your money saying fake excuses to avoid any responsibility as intermediaries.

ALL THESE SERVICES NEEDS A DEPOSIT BY PAYPAL AS FIRST PAYMENT - THE FINAL BALANCE OF THE TRIP HAS TO BE PAID IN OUR LOCAL OFFICE OF AREQUIPA OR YOU CAN ARRANGE A SECOND PAYMENT A WEEK PRIOR YOUR TRIP - ALL LAST MOMENT BOOKINGS FOR THIS TREK NEED TO BE PAID IN CASH.

4x4 RESCUE EVACUATION SERVICE (Group & Semi-Private Service)

This service is available at any time and for Group & Semi-Private Service for $175 USD for picking up from the base of the volcano and drop off at your hotel or near hospital - Normally this happen with people feeling high sickness or other accident on the mountain.
Our tour price doesn't include this service but easily can be covered by your travel insurance.
The PRIVATE SERVICE already have included this service at any time.

DISCOUNT FOR TREKKING TO CHACHANI MOUNTAIN

5% FOR TRAVEL AGENTS & TOUR INTERMEDIARIES (Group/Semi-Private & Private Service)
Just certified and recognized agents get the right to get a 5% of discount for each customer going on the trek to Chachani volcano - The discount is not apply only for tours but not for wiring fees of bank or PayPal.

5% FOR GROUPS (Group/Semi-Private & Private Service)
Apply only for groups over 4 or more people booking in advance through our website and with a deposit by PayPal - This discount is apply just for the trek and climb but not for rental equipment’s and porter service.

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Some days blue sky with good conditions for trek and climbing to Chachani Mountain (6070M) - During the rainy season easily we can find lot snow close of the summit and for this section of the trail we need to use ice axe, crampons, rope and harness but everything depends how high is the snow up there - Of course we recommend to bring good rain gear as waterproof backpack and hiking boots, and others.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT - PRICE - ITINERARY

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.

THE TREK TO VOLCAN CHACHANI IS ONE OF THE HARDEST TREK EVEN DURING THE WET AND DRY SEASON - THE WAY UP IS VERY SANDY AND STEEP MAKING HARDER, COLD, HOT, DUSTY, WINDY AND YOU WILL AWARDED WITH NICE VIEW AROUND - TO ALL CUSTOMERS WE RECOMMEND TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE TO GET THE SUMMIT OTHERWISE OUR CAMP STAFF COULD NOT HELP YOU.

All prices stated above may change prior to the travel date. All prices are subject to availability and or can vary without notice at any time.

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).

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