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PUNO MISTI VOLCANO COLCA CANYON $487 USD Per Person

Climbing To The Most Active Volcano And Trekking In The Second Deepest Canyon In The World In 4 Days

Arequipa offers superb mountains for climb lovers. One of the most popular volcano to climb is Misti (5825m), the city’s guardian volcano located at the east of Arequipa. This is not technical climb but is one of the hardest in the area if you chose the wrong or cheap route up to Misti.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS has designed this tour package including the picking up from Puno and connection by the back side of the volcano. This option is considered the best alternative for people wants reach the summit of Misti volcano.
If you never did a climb before to attempt to do this we recommend taking the advantage of your acclimatization to the altitude after the tour around Lake Titicaca.
4 days includes full climbing to Misti Volcano and hiking through the Colca canyon.
View Of Misti Sunset

PUNO MISTI VOLCANO CANYON TREK TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: PUNO - JULIACA - LAGUNILLAS LAGOONS - AGUADA BLANCA REPRESS - MISTI BASE CAMP (4700M)

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 Misti volcano, our 4X4 vehicle drop us up to 4200m. At 1pm begins our climb (3 hours) on black sandy trail up to 4700m where will set up the base camp on the slopes of Misti volcano. Very spectacular view of other mountain surrounded us making felling what tine place we occupy in the world.
Rest of the afternoon is free for rest or try to climb little more up to recognize the trail for next day. Early dinner in the dining tent and overnight in the four season tents (L - D).

DAY 2: MISTI BASE CAMP – ATTACK THE SUMMIT OF MISTI VOLCANO – CHIVAY – COLCA VALLEY

At 2 or 4am wake-up time depending on how is the weather and after a hot energetic breakfast we start the climb to the summit. If Misti is completely covered with snow, we take all our necessary climbing equipment such as ice axe and crampons. From the base camp to Misti summit (5825m) takes between 4 - 5 hours of slow steps and battling with the altitude and following single serpentine trail. After reaching the top, there we stay for a nice time getting spectacular views of the landscapes of Chachani, Pichu Pcihu, Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, Salinas salt lake, Arequipa valley, etc. If the time permitting descend into the mayor crater from where is possible to see the activity of this volcano or short walk over the top around the biggest crater of this volcano.
After stay at the top of Misti, one hour of downhill to our base camp for lunch, packing all the camping equipment and continue descending to the private 4WD.
At 1pm transfer from the base of the volcano to Chivay (3600m), this transfer takes around 4 hours. Stay in a nice hotel with private bath and hot shower (B – L - D).
Colca Canyon Trek

DAY 3: CHIVAY - COLCA CANYON - SAN JUAN DE CHUCCHO VILLAGE - OASIS

At 630am will be the breakfast and then aboard our private transport and transfer to the Condor lookout to see the flight of the Condors. Plenty of time for his viewpoint and then continue the journey along the canyon until arrive to Pampa San Miguel, where is the trailhead and begin the hiking in the second deepest canyon in the world. The hike starts descending around 4 hours following dirt path to the Colca River (2160m), a difference of 1200 meters. We will cross to the other side of the Canyon and ascend to San Juan de Chuccho village (2300 meters above sea level). Here you will get a delicious and energetic lunch.
2pm after our lunch, continue hiking for approximately four hours, crossing small villages (Malata and Cosñirhua), going up hills, over 2600m above sea level and down again to our next destination called Sangalle/Oasis, where we`ll find a nice place to spend the night with bamboo bungalows, pretty swimming pools between palm trees, surrounded by the Colca River (Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner and Family Lodge or Camping).

DAY 4: OASIS - CABANACONDE - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY HOT SPRING

At 4 or 6am have breakfast and begin ascent of three hours to the left rim of the Colca Canyon, to Cabanaconde. We walk up 1100m; this is the last hard and steep trail of this excursion.
At 8 or 11am travel by bus for 30 minutes to the Condor's Cross lookout, viewing many small towns all around the Colca Valley, located in the high part of this canyon. Optional visit to the Hot Springs - Thermal swimming pools in Chivay, 3600m above sea level of altitude.
At 12pm have lunch in Chivay and travel to Arequipa, the bus ride takes around 4 hours to the selected hotel. End of tour (B - L).

MISTI CLIMBING TOUR INCLUDES

Expert mountain English speaking guide
Porters to carry food and camping gear (Private Service only)
Public bus service from Puno to Patawasi (Pampas Cañahuas)
Private 4x4 from Patawasi (Pampas Cañahuas) to Misti Volcano
Public bus service from Patawasi (Pampas Cañahuas) to Chivay (day 2)
Camping equipment (Four season tent and inflate mats)
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 (Private Service only)
Communication system for any emergency

COLCA CANYON TREK INCLUDES

English-Speaking tour guide
Public bus tickets from Colca canyon to Arequipa
All meals according the program (2 breakfasts - 2 lunches - 1 dinners)
Experienced cook (Private Service only)
Tea time (hot drink, biscuit, pop corn)
2 nights into the canyon - we will provide basic bamboo cabins with shared bath and cold shower
One night in Chivay - Comfortable room with private bath and hot shower (Day 2)
Colca canyon park entrance, many tour operators don't include this entrance
Trekking gear such as poles, backpack and head lamp (without batteries) available only for Private Service
Personal porter to carry your items (Private Service only)

IMPORTANT: If you book Backpacker Service (public bus and join group) you will be assisted by local tour coordinator with the transfer from hotel to bus station and then travel via public bus from Puno (5am) to the half way where you wl meet the tour guide and 4x4 machine and then connect to with the trip to climb Misti volcano according the description of the tour itinerary mentioned above.
For Backpacker Service we require minimum two participants.
PRIVATE SERVICE includes 4x4 transport from Puno, Misti volcano, Colca canyon and drop off in Arequipa on the 5th day.

TOUR SCHEDULE & COST 2013
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day between April to November	PUNO MISTI VOLCANO COLCA CANYON $487 USD Per Person Climbing To The Most Active Volcano And Trekking In The Second Deepest Canyon In The World In 4 Days	Backpacker Service (Public bus/group) 1 to more paticipants $487 USD each one Private Service (Private 4x4/guide) 2 participants $658 USD each one 3-4 participants $581 USD each one 5 to more participants $519 USD each one
Discount: $5 USD of discount for South American Explorers Club Discount 3%: Discount for Travel agencies and travel agents Students: $5 USD of discount only with valid green ISIC card
Organized Groups: We offer private service and any time/day according request, ask our special rates for froup more than 5 climbers.
Group size: 4 participants per each guide according tecnical recommendations.
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book this tour prior you arrive to Peru.

All prices stated above are subject to change.
Exchange rate $1 USD = S/. 3.02 (rate may vary daily).

NOT INCLUDED

Travel insurance
National and International airplane tickets
National and International airport tax
Soft or alcoholic drinks
Breakfast on the first day
Hotel in Puno and Arequipa
Tipping for guide and camp staff
Laundry service
Flight confirmations
Phone calls

RAINING SEASON

November to April, some high passes are covered with snow. This tour leave every day even the rain season.

BEST TIME TO CLIMB THE MISTI VOLCANO

After raining 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 CLIMBERS

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.
We recommend to spend few nights above 3800m (Lake Titicaca) to get good acclimatise to the altitude.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 70Lt minimum
Sleeping bag -10ºC (can be hired from our office in Arequipa $5 USD per day)
Windproof jacket
Headlamp with plenty of batteries
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
Toilet paper
Selection of small snacks, chocolate, dried fruit, biscuits, etc
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Swimsuit for the thermal pools in the Colca Canyon
Sunglass is strongly recommended to protect your eyes from the snow and sun
Your personal medications

According the program you don't will back to Puno, which means to bring all your stuff and can be storage in our 4x4 machine where will stay safe until your return from the expedition.

Porters will cost $75 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 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 from Arequipa to carry your pack over the base camp.

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