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PUNO - MISTI VOLCANO - COLCA CANYON TREK $539 USD Per Person - Group Service

From The Highest Navigable Lake Titicaca To Misti Active Volcano And Trekking Into The Colca Canyon, The Second Deepest Canyon In The World In 5 Days And 4 Nights

PERU ADVENTURE TOURS organize one of the best connections to climb Misti volcano in 2 days beginning in Puno. This new alternative was designed by PERU ADVENTURE TOURS Mountain guides for travelers coming from the Altiplano and connecting directly to the base camp without loss of acclimatization. The expedition starts in Puno or another point over 3500m. This alternative is better of the classical option beginning in Arequipa. Many tour operators travel guide books (lonely planet and others) say spend two nights over 2300m (Arequipa) is enough to be ready climb Misti volcano, this is not true because Arequipa is not enough high. If you really want to reach summit of Misti Volcano or another high Mountains over six thousand meters we strong recommend spending few nights over 3500m to get better acclimatization and Puno - Lake Titicaca is the best place for you.
Base Camp On The Misti Volcano

PUNO MISTI VOLCANO CANYON TREK TOUR ITINERARY

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

Today we offer two alternatives for the transfer from Puno to Chachani Mount.
GROUP SERVICE: At 6AM includes pick-up from your hotel in Puno and shared transfer for about 4 hours along the Altiplano of Puno and Arequipa until the meeting point as known as Pampas Cañahuas (4200M) - This service don't includes stops during the transfer - At this point there is policy station where all transports stop for usual control/check - There another driver and the mountain guide will be waiting for you to continue the expedition by 4x4 jeep to backside bottom of volcan Misti (4300M) and from there 3 hours of uphill hike on a sandy path to the base camp as known as "Monte Blanco" (4800M).
PRIVATE SERVICE: Of course this is the best option for everyone wanting to find the easy way from Puno to volcan Misti - At 7AM the driver and the tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and then start the journey altogether in the same jeep - This private transfer includes stops to see the nice viewpoint of Lagunillas, stop to use toilet, stop to see and walk around the rock forest of Puruña, the national reserve of Salinas And Aguada Blanca - Finally arrive to Pampas Cañahuas policy station and from there drive on dirt-road to the bottom of Misti by Aguada Blanca dam (4300M
GROUP & PRIVATE SERVICE: After nice but hard climb to the base camp you will have late lunch and free time to rest or short hike to try to get more acclimatization and return to the base for dinner and rest in tents (L - D).

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

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 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 3 hours - OPTIONAL visit the thermal pools of "La Calera" with additional cost for entrance (15 soles each) - Stay in a nice hotel with private bath, hot shower, wi-fi and other facilities (B – L - D).

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

At 6:30AM will be the breakfast offered by the hotel and then 2 hours transfer to Mirador Cruz Del Condor to see the flight of the Condors over Colca canyon - Short hike around of the the viewpoint to watch more Condors and around 10AM continue the transfer 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 use a hunging bridge to cross the river to the other side of the Canyon and short uphill hike to the lodge running by local family - Late lunch will be offered by the family, time to rest and enjoy the calm of the places with spectacular views of canyon or very little walk around the valley of San Juan de Chucchu (2300M) to get together with and if you like participate with them in agricultural and other activities - Dinner and sleep in a charming room surrounded by pure nature (B - L - D).

DAY 4: SAN JUAN DE CHUCHO VILLAGE - COSÑIRHUA VILLAGE - MALATA - SANGALLE /OASIS

Today at 7AM includes a country breakfast with nice sunrise over the canyon and begin 2hrs of ascent throigh the forest of cactus and fruit trees along the valley up to next village called Tapay (3000M) - Nice some downhill hike for about 1 hrs to Cosñirhua and then to Malata village (2600M), where is a litle church of mixed racial ancestry, sights of the local landscape, very old terraces, snow-capped summits, varieties of flora and fauna.
At 1PM descend again to the Colca River to cross a second hunging bridge to the valley of Sangalle (2100M), as known as "El Oasis" - This small oasis of fruit trees offer great stay tahnks to all facilities as swimming pools, campsites, nice and green areas for relaxing - Lunch is included thanks to other local family, free afternoon for resting or walk around to the river, etc.
At 6:30PM will be served diner and sleep early in a bamboo huts with all facilities (B - L - D).

DAY 5: CABANACONDE - CONDOR CROSS VIEWPOINT - CHIVAY HOT SPRING

Today we wake-up at 4AM for packing all our gear and have some hot drink and then begin the last uphill trek to leave from the canyon for about 3 hours to the left rim of the Colca Canyon from the lodge to Cabanaconde (3280M) - This last uphill hike will be one of the hardest section but awarded with nice sunrise over the canyon, spectacular views of the mountains and of course everyone will be ready to enjoy a nice breakfast included and offered in a small restaurant in Cabanaconde.
Around 9AM we will find the transport and 20 minutes drive to again to Mirador Cruz Del Condor for second time - Very short stop in the viewpoint and then continue the transfer viewing many small towns located in the Colca valley - Around midday OPTIONAL visit to the hot springs for about 1hr only (entrance excluded).
At 1PM we stop in Chivay to have lunch (excluded) and then 4hrs of travel to Arequipa - Drop-off at customer hotel and end of service (B).

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 (3 breakfasts - 2 lunches - 2 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 VIP service
Personal porter to carry your items (Private Service only)

IMPORTANT: If you take the 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 will 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.

PRICE FOR EXPEDIION FROM PUNO O VOLCAN MISTI AND COLCA CANYON
DATE	TOUR	COST
Any day between April to November	PUNO - MISTI VOLCANO - COLCA CANYON TREK $539 USD Per Person - Group Service From The Highest Navigable Lake Titicaca To Misti Active Volcano And Trekking Into The Colca Canyon, The Second Deepest Canyon In The World In 5 Days And 4 Nights	Group Service (Public bus/group) 1 to more paticipants $539 USD each one Private Service (Private 4x4/guide) 2 participants $848 USD each one 3-4 participants $788 USD each one 5 to more participants $664 USD each one
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.

EXCLUDED

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

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

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.

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 (Volcan Misti), 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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