Mountain Coropuna

Group tour:

• Price from  USD 2500
• Minimum  4 persons,
• The Misti is a stratovolcano near Arequipa that dominates the landscape of the city due to its size, so it is considered a landmark. It is 5822 meters high. The Chachani is a mountain in southern Peru. Its summit is 6057 meters above sea level. Like Misti, it is also of volcanic origin.

  What’s included in the mountain:
  – Guide
  – Muleteer
  – Donkeys
  – Round-trip transportation
  – Entrance fees
  – Food (8 days and 7 nights)
  – Cooking equipment
  – Sleeping mat
  – Two-person tents
  Not included:
  – Sleeping bag
  – Anything not already included
  What to bring for the Coropuna mountain:

  Clothing:
  – Waterproof hiking boots
  – Waterproof pants
  – Waterproof jacket
  – ​​Various types of socks and underwear
  – Underwear
  – Various T-shirts
  – Down jacket for the night
  – Sweater
  – Hat
  – Gloves
  – Sun hat
  – Hiking pants
  Equipment you can also rent in Huaraz:
  – Sleeping bag
  – Hiking poles
  – Headlamp
  – Large backpack that will fit all your gear with the donkeys
  – Small backpack to carry water and your jacket during the hike
  First aid kit:
  – Acetazolamide for altitude sickness
  – Paracetamol
  – Blister pack for blisters
  – 1-liter water purification tablet
  – Sunscreen
  – Repellent
  Other:
  – Camera
  – Notebook and pen
  – Cash for tips

  We will provide you the water will be boiled.

  Individual technical equipment:
  – Crampons
  – boots
  – booties
  – front light
  – harness
  – Sleeping bag -10°
  – Helmet
  – Ice axes for touring or 2 technical depending on the difficulty of the mountain.

Day 1 Arrival in Lima:

Flight to Lima

Day 2 flight to Arequipa:

Arrival in Arequipa and transfer to the hotel. There we will discuss our ascent and check the equipment.

Day 3 city tour of Arequipa:

We will visit the beautiful city touring the museum of the Catholic University and the monastery of Santa Catalina.

Day 4 tour to Patapampa:

The bus takes us over the pass from Patapampa (4890m) to Pinchollo (3625m). Here we will also spend the night. On the way we have an impressive view of the Chila mountain range and the volcanoes Misti, Chachani and Coropuna. We will probably come across some vicuña.

Day 5 hike to Uyo Uyo:

We will visit the Inca terraces, the thermal baths and the archaeological remains of Uyo Uyo. The hike takes about 1 hour and we have enough time to explore the area. We will spend the night again in Pinchollo.

Day 6 hike to Pinchollo:

With an altitude of 4370 meters, we hike up to 4800 meters to marvel at the Pinchollo geysers. First we have to get used to the altitude, so we do an acclimatization hike up to 5000 meters. Then we return to Pinchollo and spend the night there.

Day 7 return to Patapampa:

We are taken again to Patapampa pass, at 4900 m, and from there we climb to Chucura, at 5250 m. Then we are transferred to the first camp, located below Misti, at 3700 m, where we spend the night in tents.

Day 8 hike to Mont Blanc camp:

After a transfer at 4100 m, our 3-hour hike takes us to Mont Blanc camp at 4810 m. Today we prepare for the ascent to the summit of Misti.

Day 9 ascent to the summit of Misti:

The summit of Misti is at 5822 m altitude. We leave at dawn. From the summit, we have a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. It’s fantastic! The ascent and descent takes about 9 hours.

We return to our camp, take a short break and have a snack. Then we descend to 4100 m and are transferred to the camp at 3700 m, where we spend the night.

Day 10 rest day:

Today is a rest day! It is also a reserve day in case we did not manage to climb Misti yesterday. This day can be used to relax and rest. If you wish, you can also hike to the Pacchar lagoons and waterfalls at 3560 meters.

Day 11 hike to Chachani:

After breakfast, we head towards Chachani, at 4900m. From there, we hike to the base camp at 5160m. We camp there and prepare for tomorrow’s ascent. We have to go to bed early, because tomorrow we have to get up early!

Day 12 ascent to the summit of Chachani:

Located at 6076 meters above sea level, we leave at dawn and reach the summit. Almost a thousand meters of altitude separate us from our goal, but the climb is worth it! From the summit, we can see the Chila mountain range, including Misti, Pichu Pichu, Ampato, Coropuna and Sabancaya. In total, the ascent and descent will take us about 9 hours.

The descent takes us first to the base camp, where we take a break. Then we continue to the parking lot, where our transfer will be waiting to take us back to Arequipa. There we will spend the night in a hotel.

Day 13 return to Arequipa and flight to Lima:

Today we will fly from Arequipa to Lima and then to Europe.

Day 14 return to Europe:

Arrival in Europe.

• Lima
• Arequipa
• Patapampa
• Uyo Uyo
• Pinchollo
• Mont Blanc Camp
• Summit of Misti.
• Summit of Chacchani

TO CONSIDER WEATHER:

The temperature oscillates in the mornings between 10 and 17º with sunny days between the months of April to September, the nights oscillate between 5 and -3º, the climate is dry. It is said that the climate of the Cordillera Blanca presents the four seasons in the same day, because in the morning it becomes cool and slightly warm like spring, at noon the heat is very intense like summer, in the afternoons strong winds reminiscent of autumn and cold nights hell. The winds are cold. The weather is quite dry and the skin and hair dry out. When exposed to the sun it is hot and in the shadows cold, so it will always be necessary to have a jacket or jacket available.

RISK PREVENTION:

By taking this package, you know:

– You must bring your own travel insurance

– You are hereby informed that you agree to perform a that enters the tourist destination which is a protected area for being one of the few primary forests left standing and that does not have electricity, basic services such as drinking water, sewage, telephone or internet, so the deployment and development of logistics is done trying to supply in the best way these deficiencies, but without covering them in their entirety.

– You will be under the responsibility of a guide, so you are committed to comply with the decisions to be taken for the proper development of the expedition.

– If you have any concerns or are dissatisfied with any aspect of the tour, you must inform him and resolve it as soon as possible.

– You are aware that you are not the only person in the group and you must collaborate so that the tour is carried out in a harmonious way and is enjoyed by all.

– Please note that if you do not follow the recommendations in the guide, there is a risk for you and the other members of the group. Regarding the group.

– At the moment of contacting the guide and his mobility, you should take the car’s license plate and its characteristics, so as not to lose it.

– At the moment of meeting with your group, you must be attentive so as not to get lost.

– You are obliged to communicate if you suffer from any illness that could affect the development of the activity before the deployment of the same.

– Quechua Tours is not responsible for serious outcomes resulting from physical ailments due to the reaction to altitude and weather conditions.

CONSERVATION OF THE TOURIST RESOURCE:

– Our destiny is fragile and natural and it is necessary to conserve and protect it, so all solid waste that we generate must return

– provide a container for this purpose, organic, inorganic and hazardous waste.

– Remember to carry a drinking bottle for water, avoid carrying plastic bottles.

– If you need to bring a lunch box, organize a container, avoid using plastic bags.

– Remember to recycle garbage during your long stay within the reserved area.

– It is not allowed to go into the lagoons or rivers, the products you use for skin care such as creams and sunscreens are also pollutants.

– No exotic animals or plants are allowed, as they may affect native species.

– The use of drones must have the corresponding permit from Pnh for their use and operation according to Pnh regulations. 

Huascaran National Park and the Cordillera Huayhuash are some of the few remaining primary forests on the planet.

RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS:

RESERVATIONS:

Reservations must be confirmed and paid in full (100%) up to two days prior to the tour to the following account number: 375-39155176-0-39 BCP Tania Guerrero in soles.

Interbank Account Code

00237513915517603942 in the name of Tania Paola Guerrero Sotomayor.

And for foreign accounts

375-39155176-0-39 Banco de Credito del Perú (BCP) Tania Guerrero in soles

Swift Code: BCPLPEPL

SERVICE VOUCHER:

Once the payment of the reservation has been confirmed, you must provide the following information:

First name and surname of each of the people who will make the tour, ID number, date of birth and age.

In case there is a minor child in the group, you must prove that you are the child’s father or mother. In case the child is not traveling with his/her parents, you must provide a notarized letter that proves the parents’ permission to take the tours.

You must also provide the address of the hotel where they will be picked up and a cell phone number, if applicable.

The data will be corroborated by you, and must be correctly written, both in the dates and destination of the tour(s), as well as your personal data. In case there is any error, you must communicate it immediately so that it can be corrected and revised again until it is approved by you.

By approving the correct issuance of the service voucher, you are authorizing the tour to be carried out according to the data described therein.

The service voucher is a document that will be used by us, you, the guide and the driver.

CANCELLATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:

Any cancellation or modification must be made in writing to the email quechuatours2@gmail.com or with the express confirmation via Whatsapp +51989327337 of the person in charge (Tania Guerrero).

In case you cancel the reservation 10 days before, 50% of the total amount will be refunded.

In the case that the reservation is canceled the same day before or the same day nothing will be refunded and the agency will charge the total.

Cancellations or modifications will be accepted if made before 3 days prior to admission, with the charge of 10% of the total for management fees.

If you reserve the same day and the same day you cancel, you will be charged 10% of the total amount paid.

If you have obtained an offer, it must be paid in advance, no discount will be applied and no reservations will be made if you have not paid the total amount of the offer days before the tour.

All reservations will be displayed using the name of one of the passengers by the number of people in the reservation, the agency will only contact this person on behalf of the group, more than one contact number is not allowed to avoid confusion.

QUECHUA TOURS COMMITMENTS:

Quechua Tours is committed to provide diligent and quality tourist services to all its clients.

Quechua Tours is committed to provide the clearest and most accurate information to its passengers and to be attentive to queries, which will be answered as clearly as possible.

Quechua Tours undertakes to try to provide the best possible solution in case of any controversy with the passenger.

PASSENGER COMMITMENTS:

By means of this document, the passenger of Quechua Tours accepts that he/she is going on a tour under the orders of a guide from whom he/she will receive the pertinent suggestions for the good development and enjoyment of the tour.

By means of the present document the passenger who receives the present voucher of services is aware of the route and itinerary that he/she will travel during the tour or tours that he/she hires.

By means of this document the passenger agrees to resolve any discrepancies through a reasonable and harmonious dialogue before resorting to higher instances.

If the passenger suffers from any physical condition, he/she is aware to inform the agency before the deployment of the tours and to take preventive measures according to his/her condition.

PRIVACY POLICY:

In compliance with the provisions of Law No. 29733, Law on Protection of Personal Data, we inform you that the personal data you provide will be used and / or processed by QUECHUA TOUR OPERATOR (by itself or through third parties), strictly and only for the attention of the services provided by our company, and may be incorporated into a personal database of QUECHUA TOUR OPERATOR. You are hereby informed that QUECHUA TOUR OPERATOR may share and/or use and/or store and/or transfer such information to third parties strictly for the purpose of carrying out the aforementioned activities. You may exercise your rights of information, access, rectification, cancellation and opposition of your personal data, at any time, through our email address.