Volcan Misti

Climbing Details:
Route: Normal
Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
Difficulty: Medium Demanding
Activity: Adventure / Mountaineering
Season: May / October
Altitude Between: 2,335 / 5,822 m.
Starting Point: Arequipa
Program:
Day 1 Arequipa (2,325 m) / Monte Blanco (4,800 m)
Pick up from the hotel at 9:00 am, we leave towards Aguada Blanca and pass through cabrerías until we reach with our 4×4 at an altitude of 4150 m. We will be able to observe the South American camelids (vicuñas) in the Aguada Blanca and Salinas National Reserve, sometimes we can see the condor, Camp in Monte Blanco, this day we walk 3 hours. (L, D)
Day 2 Monte Blanco / Summit (5,825 m) / Arequipa
Very early after breakfast, we will begin to ascend to the summit of the Misti volcano (5,825 m) for approximately 4 hours. We will see the sunrise and an impressive view of the Andes mountain range and especially the Ring of Fire (a group of aligned volcanoes in southern Peru).
The descent is easier and more fun, we will go down the volcanic ash to our 4×4 truck and then return to Arequipa (B, L)
What’s Included?

• Mountain Guide (UIAGM)
• Cook (1), Porters (2)
• 4 x 4 transportation to the approach point
• Food during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
• Camping equipment (sleeping tent, kitchen and bathroom)
• Kitchen Logistics Equipment (kitchen utensils)
• Collective Equipment (ropes, ice screws, stakes, tapes and carabiners)
• Entrance tickets (National Park)
• First aid kit
• Communication radio
• Personalized assistance

What is not included?

• Personal clothing for high mountains
• Personal technical equipment for high mountains (boots, ice axes, crampons, harness, gloves, helmet, etc.)
• Extra food and drinks in the cities
• Taxes at the airport
• Travel insurance
• Sleeping bag
• Mat
• 4 liters of water
• Tips (driver, guide, cook, porter, muleteer)

What do I need to bring?
Bring clothes for the day (hot weather) and for the night (cold weather), sunscreen, sunglasses, repellent, swimwear, personal hygiene kit, walking shoes, camera, waterproof jacket, water bottle, sleeping bag, mat, small backpack, headlamp (flashlight-light)