Arequipa

Trekking Tours

Climbing Tours

Biking Tours

Horseback Riding

Classic Tours

Sandboarding Tours

Camana - Arequipa

CLIMBING TOUR TO MISTI VOLCANO VIA AGUADA BLANCA DAM

Climbing By The Easy Northeast Face Way Up To Summit In 2 Days - 1 Night

To climb Misti volcano by the northeast face is the best and easy way up to the summit, climbers have 90% possibility to get the top of Misti volcano. The trip runs through Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, where are wild animals protected such as Vicuñas and Guanacos, also climber can have panoramic views all over the reserve and the backside of Chachani and Pichu Pichu volcanoes located next to Volcan Misti.
El Misti volcano (5825M) haves symmetrical cone of considerable scenic beauty, is located in southern Peru near of Arequipa city, the second largest city in the country, lies at the foot of El Misti in a fertile valley located 2400m above sea level. El Misti is a Quechua name, means the gentleman. El Misti volcano stands at 5825M and lies between Mountain Chachani (6075M) and the volcano of Pichu Pichu (5669M), these impressive mountains, located northeast of Arequipa, are visible almost year-round, but especially during winter (April-December).
Misti has been active numerous times since historic records began. The last strong eruption of Misti is thought to have occurred between 1438 and 1471. Many other eruptions have been reported since the mid-15th century affected Inca inhabitants living near the volcano. The last eruption of this volcano was in 1870. Also the archaeologist found several Inca mummies near the crater. Most of the city's colonial buildings were constructed from El Misti white volcanic stone (sillar).

Volcan Misti - Misti Trek - Picture Of Misti Volcano - Map Of Misti - Trekking Tours To Volcan Misti - Climbing Tour To Misti - Mysti Trekking - Misty Tours - RuoteTo Climb Misti - Transport To Volcan El Misti - Mountain Guide For Misti Volcano - Organized Trip TO El Misti - Crater Of Volca Misti - Tours To Volcan Misti - Porter Service To Volca Misti - Climbing Equipment For Volcan Misti - Misti Base Camp
For serious weather report about El Misti CLICK HERE ...

CLIMBING ITINERARY

DAY 1: AREQUIPA - CABRERIAS - PAMPAS CAÑAHUAS - PURUÑA ROCK FOREST FORMATION - AGUADA BLANCA DAM - MISTI BASE CAMP (4700M)

At 8AM at your and travel in our four wheel-drive, for 3 hours from Arequipa. On the way up to Misti Volcan, 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 4000 meters above sea level, they are protected species by the government and all the communities surrounding the reserve and Misti volcano.
On the way to Misti Base Camp

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 (20 min) to get better acclimatize to altitude before you go up to 4760M (base camp).
Volcanic Rock Forest Formation

Then we continue 4x4 off-roading across the reserve to Aguada Blanca dam and continue driving on dirt road passing some small volcanic dunes until arriving at 4200M by our 4WD - There we packing all equipment’s as tents, mats, sleeping bags, headlamp, water and all you need expend the night at base camp - Before start the climb you will get cold lunch (box lunch) with nice view of volcan Misti - Around 1PM begins the challenge trek following a gradual and sandy path through rocky sections up to the base camp at 4760M as known as Monte Blanco - From this point you will get more panorama of surrounding mountains as Chachani, Picchu Picchu, Ubinas volcano and vast area of National Reserve of Aguada Blanca and Salinas - Around 5:30PM will be time to appreciate spectacular sunset on the mountains making unforgettable memories about this trip. Around 6:30PM we enjoy hot and tasty diner server by your tour guide/porter also you can get plenty hot drink as coca tea - The end of the day will be with a resting until next early morning (L-D).
TODAY VIDEO GETTING THE BASE CAMP OF VOLCAN MISTI
Misti Base Camp - Mount Blanc 4760m

DAY 2: BASE CAMP - ATTACK THE SUMMIT OF MISTI VOLCANO - AREQUIPA

At 2AM 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 Pichu, 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 come back to Arequipa and end of our trip (B-L).
SECOND DAY VIDEO OF TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI
Top of Volcan Misti

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 TOUR TO MISTI VOLCANO VIA AGUADA BLANCA DAM	GROUP SERVICE $249 USD P.P	SEMI-PRIVATE SERVICE $360 USD P.P	PRIVATE SERVICE $495 USD P.P
1 English-Speaking Guide (certified) 2 Shared 4WD up to 3400M (drop-off/pick-up only) 3 Private 4WD transport at any time 4 Meals on the mountain (2S - 1D - 1B) 5 Tea time (hot drink, biscuit, popcorn and more) 6 Camping gear (Tent & mats) 7 Dining tent, table and camping chairs 8 Porter to carry camping gear (tent/mats up 18kg) 9 Personal porter to carry personal items 10 Climbing equipment (crampons, ice axe, etc) 11 Headlamp & Walking poles 12 Personal medical bottle of oxygen (1m cubic) 13 4x4 rescue evacuation service at any time 14 First aid kit for all participants and our camp staff 15 Pre-talk trek 16 Food and camping gear for our camp staff	YES YES -- YES -- YES -- -- -- YES -- -- -- YES -- YES	YES YES -- YES -- YES -- YES -- YES -- -- -- YES -- YES	YES -- YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

All prices stated above are subject to change.
See the map of climbing to Misti Volcano by Aguada Blanca Map.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance
Soft and alcoholic drinks
Extra batteries for your headlamp
Sleeping bag -5ºC (can be hired from our office of Arequipa $7 USD per day)
Breakfast on the first day/snacks
Tip for guide and camp staff
Wind proof jacket or wind proof pants (can be hired from our office of Arequipa $3 USD per day each thing)
Waterproof climbing boot (can be hired from our office of Arequipa $5 USD per day)
Personal Medical Oxygen Bottle - This can be hired from our office MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE...

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Backpack 70Lt minimum to carry all your personal gear and equipmets
Sleeping bag -5ºC (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 everything you can have to be warm
6 liters 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
Walking poles, fleece, windproof gloves and other personal gear
Sunglass is strongly recommended to protect your eyes from the snow and sun
Your personal medications

PORTER SERVICE FOR GROUP AND SEMI-PRIVATE SERVICE

This cost $75 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 (4700M). 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.

IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BOOK A TREK TO EL MISTI VOLCANO

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS as a certified tour operator never works as intermediaries or pass our customer to other local 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 Misti 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.

GROUP SERVICE $229 USD Per Person (Up to 4 people per each guide): This service requires 3 participants as minimum to be a group - If you come alone (solo) or your group is not more than 2 people we can accept your reservation but under condition to find more people until a day prior of your trip otherwise we will refund of your money by PayPal - Normally the group size vary between 4 and 8 participants for each two guides.
SEMI-PRIVATE SERVICE $325 USD Per Person (Up to 4 people per each guide): The minimum number for this service is 2 participants and this can be booked in advance to guarantee the depart according your request - This includes a porter to the camping gear as tents, mats, sleeping bags and other up to 18kg and only to the base camp (4600M) - Reserving this service you have to share the transport with other customers.
PRIVATE SERVICE $485 USD Per Person (Up to 4 people per each guide): This is fully supported service with private 4x4 transport at any time during the period of the trip - Full porter service to carry all camping/climbing gear, food and your personal items - This also includes a personal bottle of oxygen (1 Cubic Meter) to use during the night and the second day all the way up to the summit - We recommend to reserve this tour in advance to guarantee all services and of course this can be booked one day in advance but the service will be guarantee only if we have available transport/driver, tour guide and porters.

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.

RAIN SEASON

December to March. Somedays blue sky with good conditions to climb.

BEST TIME FOR CLIMB THE MISTI VOLCANO

April to December, on the rain season somedays are with good weather (blue sky) permitting to climb this volcano. before to book your tour please see the weather report.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT

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 MISTI 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).

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.

CONTACT US
For more information about the tour or you request a new date to departure for this tour, please contact us....
Some of our clients e-mail us saying our confirmation e-mails are placed to their spam folder rather than their inbox. We recommend to modify your JUNK or SPAM FILTER SETTINGS to receive our e-mail peruadventurestours@hotmail.com on the correct inbox. You may also want to add this email address to your list of known contacts. This will prevent our responses from being filtered into your Junk or Spam mail folder.

References Of Travel Guide Books To Peru

ADDITIONAL BOOKING SERVICES

PERU TRAVEL INFORMATION

PERUVIAN GASTRONOMY INFORMATION

TYPICAL DRINKS OF PERU

MISTI TEMPERATURE
January to June:
Day 10ºC - 18ºC
Night -5ºC - 0ºC

July to December:
Day 10ºC - 22ºC
Night -15ºC - 0ºC

Peruvian Tour Guides ::
Peruvian Tour Leaders ::
Travel Link Exchange

ADVERTISE YOUR WEBSITE OR BUSINESS FOR $55 USD PER YEAR

peruadventurestours@hotmail.com

WhatsApp +51 973842688