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HALF DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI

Challenge Your Hiking Skill In A Formidable Volcanic Geography Of Arequipa (6Hrs)

El volcan Misti (5825M) is only 23KM northeast of Arequipa as known as the white city of Peru – Our company provide this alternative trek for adventure people looking for trekking to one base camp on the slopes of an active volcano – Trekking Volcan Misti includes very nice landscaped of upper zone, villages and countryside contrast around Arequipa.
This short trek on the slope of volcan Misti is available every day - The uphill trek is no technical but hard thank to altitude and everything depends of physical condition of each participants to get as high as possible in 3Hrs as maximum time. This trek is recommended to do in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset over Arequipa but just during dry season (April to Dec.) but during raining epoch will be better to try in the morning.
Welcome to an active volcano as known as simbol of Arequipa people and try your skill hiking on high altitude.
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Trekking In The Reserva Nacional de Salinas y Aguada Blanca

ITINERARY OF HALF DAY TREKKING TO VOLCAN MISTI

For group service this trip begin at 8AM or Midday (12PM) from PERU ADVENTURE TOURS office (Calle Rivero 509 - DownTown) – The tour also can begin from bus stop or airport of Arequipa with additional payment - For PRIVATE SERVICE includes pick-up from customer hotel or from bus station or airport of Arequipa but this need to be confirmed at booking time.
Firstly we drive for about half hour to get out of the city and then we will take a dirty and bumpy road on the slopes of volcan Misti up to 3440M, the road is accessible only by 4x4 jeep (no taxis or any public bus service) – Finally we arrive to the limit between urban zone and Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca y Salinas, where is located this active volcano and recognized as guardian of Arequipa city, El Misti means "The Lord".
Climbers Of Volcan Misti - Hiking In The Volcan Mysti Arequipa

Climbers Of Volcan Misti - Hiking In The Volcan Mysti Arequipa

The trek begins about 3440M of altitude following a narrow and steep path – The trek goes through lot andean bushes, small canyons and tree forest of Queñuales (Polylepis) to provide shelter for some birds of this region – The uphill trek whenever becomes stronger thanks to low oxygen about 3800M height – Everyone will have 3 hours as maximum time to ascend as high as possible to reach over 4000M or higher point of altitude to enjoy amazing view, great sunset over the valley and Arequipa city. The surrunding paranora also offer great spot of Pichu Pichu Mountain.
After short break we will begin downhill trekking by the same trail (1hr) to find the vehicle and drive back to our office in Arequipa and end of service.
Trek Volca Misti - Volcan Misti Half Day Trekking Tour

Trek Volca Misti - Volcan Misti Half Day Trekking Tour

MISTI VOLCANO TREK INCLUDES

Trekking tour guide.
Pick-up and drop-off at our office (Calle Rivero 509).
Pick-up from customer hotel (Every day - Private service only).
4x4 jeep from Arequipa city (2300M) up to trailhead, base of volcan Misti (3440M).
First aid kit for the participants and our camp staff.
Walking sticks or poles under request at booking time (Private Service).
Drop-off at customer hotel at the end of the service (Private Service).

TIME LENGHT = 6HRS (Half Day)

1hr drive from our office to the trailhead of volcan Misti (3440M).
3hrs of trekking up to 4000M or higher point, this will be varying according each fitness and acclimatization of each participant.
1hr for downhill come back to the jeep.
1hr drive back to our office and end of service.

Is recommended to wear trekking boots for better performance on sandy and rocky terrain.

EXCLUDED

Travel and accident insurance.
Soft and alcoholic drinks - Customers under effect of alcohol or other drugs are prohibited to join this trip without money refund.
Trekking poles, backpacks and other personal hiking gear.
Pre-talking or briefing about the trek (Group Service only).
Trekking boots or proper shoes for sandy and rocky terrain.
Drinking water and snack.
Personal medicine for altitude sickness; Soroche pills or Diamox (Acetazolamide), under medical prescription. Find more information below.
Tip for guide and camp staff.
Pick-up and drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa (Group Service).

PICK-UP & DROP-OFF LOCATION

GROUP SERVICE: This service leaves and ends at our office. Everyone needs to be ready 5min before 8AM or 12M. Map of PERU ADVENTURE TOURS.

PRIVATE SERVICE: Includes pick-up and drop-off at customer hotel/bus station/airport 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 HALF DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI
DEPARTURES	TOUR	COST
GROUP SERVICE every day at 8AM and Midday (12PM) PRIVATE SERVICE is available at any time between 6AM until midday departure (6hrs)	HALF DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI Challenge Your Hiking Skill In A Formidable Volcanic Geography Of Arequipa (6Hrs)	Group Service Minimum 3 participants $69 USD each Private Service (Private 4x4/guide) 1 participant $175 USD 2 participants $230 USD 3 participants $270 USD 4 participants $320 USD 5 to more participants $350 USD
All prices stated above are subject to change
Organized Groups: We offer private and any time departure
Group Service: Needs 3 participants to be done
BOOK HERE: We highly recommended to book space prior your arrival to Arequipa

See the classic map of climbing to Misti Volcano.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING/CARRY

Small backpack 35Lt to carry your personal things
Windproof jacket just for raining season (December/March)
Best appropriate hiking shoes for rocky and sandy terrain.
Long sleeve T-shirt and long trousers to protect your legs from bushes
Snacks & Water - If you drink more water will be better to avoid the high sickness.
Headlamp in case we get dark on the way back, for midday departure only
Hat or cap and sun block to be protected from the strong sun
Toilet paper
Camera, plenty of film and spare batteries
Sunglass is strongly recommended to protect your eyes from the snow and sun
Your personal medications

GROUP SERVICE ($69 USD each - Minimum 3 Participants)
The depart for this option is available every day at 8AM and Midday (12PM) from our office of Arequipa - Last moment booking for this option will be possible only if there is available spot in our 4x4 - In case you are a group of 3 people or more we can fix a new depart - Includes drop-off at our office at the end of the service.

PRIVATE SERVICE
Is available every day with depart at 6AM until Midday - This option will be more flexible according your interesting for 6hrs - The trek begins and ends at customer hotel located in downtown only.
Downhill Trekking From Misti Volcano

PORTER SERVICE

This service cost $55 USD per half 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.

LAST MOMENT BOOKING

Our tour company is not responsible for any troubles in case customers decide to arrange/book this trek just hours before the departed - Because some days our trek guides or our 4x4's are not available for the next day.
PERU ADVENTURE TOURS strongly recommend to arrange your booking as early as possible to secure everything, avoid all inconveniences to enjoy this trek.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS

We really recommend to have good physical condition and use to be to high altitudes and wear winter clothes - The half day trek to volcan Misti could be easy or hard.... everything depends how fit your are and if you have good acclimatization to altitude will be great for better performance during your uphill trek - The entire trip takes around 6 hours including round trip transfer but the timing for trekking will be 3hrs of uphill trek and 1 hour downhill to return to the jeep and drive back to Arequipa.

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.

HOW HIGH YOU WILL GET IN 32H30M?
The trek start at 3400M (11154.86 ft) and If everything is going well you will get 4200M (14763.78 ft) in 2H30M of uphill trekking on a steep path (4KM) - The paths is mostly snady and rocky, lot bushes and andean trees as known as Queñuas - For slow hikers the altitude to reach will be less but everyone need to know/consider this trek was designed to enjoy the serenity of the place, enjoy the view of landscapes and of course have good time (this is no competion).

HOW WILL BE THE WEATHER?
If is not raining season during the morning till early afternoon will be hot (28°C +-) but after 3PM normally the temperature goes down - For late afternoon we advice to wear windproof jacket - During the raining season (December to March) we really recommend to bring rain gear (Waterproog boot, jacket, etc).

HOW DIFFICULT IS THIS TREK?
The trek is suitable for everyone like to hike - This is not technical hike but will be hard thanks to altitude - This option is no available for travelers suffering heart problems or knee/ankle operations on the way down - We recommend to hike slow to safe energy for the last uphill section and the way back to the jeep.

OUR TREK GUIDES RECOMMEND TO BOOK THIS TREK AT 1PM TO ENJOY NICE SUNSET OVER THE CITY OF AREQUIPA, BUT BEFORE TO BOOK CONSIDERE THE WEATHER CONDITION.

So, be ready for challenge and have fun time hiking on the slopes of active volcano near of Arequipa.

RAINING SEASON - BEST TIME FOR HIKING TO MISTI VOLCANO

From December to March - Some days could be blue sky with good conditions for nice trek to volcan Misti - We recommend to book this trek for the morning to avoid rain but some days could very cloudy without panorama.
From April to November will be good weather for trekking to Misti volcano - After the raining season from April to June will nicer to trekking because will be green, snow on the mountains and volcanoes, less dusty, new flora and fauna around) - We advice to check the weather condition around Misti if you plan to hike the this volcano during the wet season.

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