OVERVIEW

MISTI at 5825 meter (19,106 feet) is the most beautiful volcano in Arequipa, and it is the emblem of the city. For many arequipeneans reaching the top means offering a small sacrifice to the volcano that protects the city. Although the climb is not difficult, previous acclimation is required as we will surpass the 5800 meters of altitude. At this point the air is so light that even walking takes a lot of effort. This is the reason why we suggest not making this experience if you have not spent at least a night or two in Arequipa. One of the most impressive parts climb to the top, is that from there we have a 360 degree viewpoint. Even at times, especially in seasonal changes, you can see the Pacific Ocean in the distance. El Misti volcano (5825M) haves symmetrical cone of considerable scenic beauty Misti has been active several times.

Maximum Altitude 5,825m (19,106) feet
Difficulty (Trekking Peak)
Length 2 days

Brief Itinerary climb program Arequipa – Misti – Arequipa

DAY 1: Arequipa - chiguata – eagle nest camp misti base camp (4600m)
DAY 2: attempt summit misti at (5,825m)/19,106ft - base camp - Arequipa

Note: climbing misti is advisable for beginners, its ideal summit for advanced level climbers, who are looking for enjoy great climbing experience on mountain climbing.

Note: the limit of climbing luggage weight is maximum 18 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

SUGGESTION: please understand before climbing misti you should complete a good acclimatization process to avoid altitude sickness, let us know to give you a suitable advice.

Note: If you have more time you can extend this climb program by ascending more challenging summits such as:

• Climbing Misti + climbing in cordillera blanca - peru
• Climbing Misti + climbing in cordillera real - Bolivia
• Climbing Misti + climbing sajama - Bolivia

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT
The trek to volcano 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.

Trip program Lima – Arequipa – mountains – Arequipa – Lima all included just available upon request.

ITINERARY

CLIMB PROGRAM AREQUIPA – MISTI – AREQUIPA NORMAL ROUTE

Included meals: B = Breakfast / snack = S / lunch = L / D = Dinner

DAY 1: AREQUIPA – CHIGUATA - PASTORES 3400 M– EAGLE NETS 4800 M
At 8AM we will pick up at your hotel and then we will drive around 1 1/2 hours – 2 hours to the pastores point to the West part of the base of Misti volcano, which is the maximum point for our four wheel drives and from it begins our ascent toward the base camp called eagle nest at 4800m. After 6 - 7 hours walking up we will reach the eagles nest camp. This is a hard day as we walk up the sandy and slippery trail. You need to be in good physical condition and acclimatized to the altitude. Overnight at eagle nest camp. Meal: S / L / D

DAY 2: ATTEMPT MISTI SUMMIT at (5825m) – EAGLE NEST – PASTORES - AREQUIPA
Summit day: At 3AM after early and healthy breakfast, we start to climb toward the summit of the volcano. After four to six hours, we enter the snow area, depending on the season, and adjust our climbing equipment (crampons + ice axe - Snow season only).usually take 6 – 7 hours climbing until reach the top. This day we will carry only what is needed for cold temperature & could windy conditions, water to drink, some energy food. The time of ascent will depend on the physical condition and acclimatization of each climber. This day we need to follow a vertical ascent (hard and freezing), until reach the cross at the summit (5825m). There is enough time for pictures and enjoying the superb landscape of all the highest mountains in this volcanic chain. Around 11: 00 am or 12PM we will start descending toward the base camp, which will take approximately one hour. As soon as we reach the base camp we pack up camp and descent to find our transportation waiting for us at pastores point the base of the volcano to back us to Arequipa.
Total 8 – 9 hours climbing up & descending / 2 hours in private transportation. Overnight at Arequipa hotel. Meal: B / S / L

Note: the limit of climbing luggage weight is maximum 8 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT
The trek to volcano 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.

Trip program Lima – Arequipa – mountains – Arequipa – Lima all included just available upon request.

PRICES & DATES

Climbing expeditions Rates for private groups 2024

Choose and book your adventure travel style & let us take you on it for a responsible & sustainable tourism:

Season

begin of May
June
July
August
September
October
November

We organize this version of climbing expeditions to climbing misti on private basis for groups of friends, families, adventure companies & tour leaders. With fully local guides assistance. Please feel completely free to get in touch with us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates to send you a quote, with no obligation.

Cost on base of:

• 2 participants USD $ 450 per each one
• 3 – 4 participants USD $ 410 per each one

Note:
• Additional info or Full trip dossier information (PDF) available upon request & provided at the booking time.

• In the showed rate isn’t included the general Peruvian taxes (I.G.V)

Get Special discount for the groups more than 5 participants

Note: the limit of climbing luggage weight is maximum 18 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT
The trek to volcano 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.

Trip program Lima – Arequipa – mountains – Arequipa – Lima all included just available upon request.

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INCLUSIONS

What’s included in the cost

• Arequipa bus station (meeting service) and Transfer from bus station - ho(s) tel – bus station (arrival & departure day)
• Private transportation for begin & return of climbing misti
• Certified & qualified mountain guide.
• Assistant guide (aspirant) with more than 3 clients
• Mountain cook
• healthy & fresh meals per day (hearty breakfast, snack & hot dinner)
• Porter service available.
• Full First aid group kid
• Cook tent, Dinner tent, Toilet tent, table, chairs (available at base camp)
• Good quality Sleeping Tent (a tent for 2 persons).
• Full Utensil kitchen by every body
• Group climbing gear or protective hard ware as (rope, snow pickets, ice screw, stoves and all supplies necessary to make a safe and strong bid for the summit )

What doesn’t included in the cost

• booking bus or flight ticket to transfer from (lima – Arequipa – lima)
• Booking Ho(s)tel for accommodation in Arequipa
• Acclimatization program before climbing misti.
• Breakfast in the first day and dinner on the last day.
• Meal and beverages during the stay in Arequipa
• Extra food in our trip
• 6 liters of water for two days
• Personal climb equipment
• Additional tours.
• Sleeping-bag (-15 ºC)
• Full entrance fee ticket or climbing permits ($ )
• Travel insurance assistance
• Phone calls, access to internet cabins & others extra expenses
• Laundry service
• Personal first aid kid
• Personal toiletries
• Additional sleeping pad or thermal rest
• Tips for the staff
• Extra expenses no specified in this trip program

Extra service available upon request

• booking hotel for accommodation in AREQUIPA
• booking bus ticket to travel (lima - Arequipa – lima)
• Additional tours, hikes, climbing expeditions.

Note: the limit of climbing luggage weight is maximum 18 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.

ADVICE FOR CLIMBERS - TREK DIFFICULT
The trek to volcano 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.

Trip program Lima – Arequipa – mountains – Arequipa – Lima all included just available upon request.

WHY TRAVEL WITH US

Responsible travel
Responsible travel practice is elemental in our each trip program. When you book one of our adventure pursuits, we will ensure that you practice a responsible & sustainable tourism on wild & remote areas protecting: the fragile ecosystem, tradition of local communities, natural environments and wildlife.

As a responsible travel we try to produce the most minimum impact as possible to the environment on the path where we walk, because we know clearly about the global warning and climate change that is the main reason that we have a responsibility as visitors to minimize the impact with our presence.

Tourism is one of the most important industries in the planet. It option to employs people around worldwide, obviously the Benefits is much more for people who live in developing countries where the income we provide can mean the difference between economic survival and poverty

THE RESPONSIBLE WAY TO YOUR ADVENTURE MEAN:

PROTECTING & CONSERVING: natural mountain-scape, every natural resource, flora & fauna.

RESPECTING: local culture – traditions, religions and built heritage where you visit.

BENEFITTING: with your visit you will generate a job opportunities for local communities.

MINIMISING POLLUTION: taking-out our trash during the trek or climb expeditions all litter is remove to the city for it properly recycled. We use specified spots to put on our toilets tents at the camping areas to don’t pollute the water resource.

Please become part of this practicing a responsible & sustainable travel your challenge is important

Ultimate Value
When you book one of our tours, acclimatization hikes, multi-day treks, & climbing expeditions, you will receive currently information, quality services at the best prices with plenty of inclusions & exclusion cost. This trip offers exceptional value money, ensuring your holiday with affordable rate and guaranteeing with centrally good quality hotels, private transportations, official bilingual guides with international certification (UIMLA), (UIAGM) both organizations are internationally recognized, good varied and fresh food for adventure expeditions, all your national park entrance fees and permits included, no hidden cost, no surprises and no staff exploit.

Pricing
As a 100% local qualified guides & tour operators our trip prices are based directly on Peruvian economy rates our cost structure is built up cost on cost because we directly manage and run all of our trips, beside promoting the local employ, personal qualified people, providing a job opportunity with that improving their economy and their quality of life and even we encourage hardly the fair wage, because we work very transparent & the most honest possible

Custom Made Itineraries
You should absolutely feel free to build your own trip program according your preference & necessity just only let us know to help with our experience to make an itinerary day a day just for you, giving you complete freedom to choose what you want to see, where you want to go, when you want to do it, How you can enjoy it with better health. Adjust an existing itinerary & ensuring that you develop a responsible and sustainable tourism.

Small Group is good
We are focused organizing for small groups to provide topnotch service in: tours, hikes, multi-day treks & climbing expeditions to live a life time experience for adventure lovers, while your guide & support crew are attentive to ensuring your travels are supportive and full safety.

No Single Supplements
If you are joining in one of our adventure expeditions as a single person, we’ll match you with another traveler of the same gender and you won’t be charged anything extra for the vast majority of our trips. If you however want a guaranteed single occupancy or tent, we can also arrange that for at a small extra charge.

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WHAT TO BRING

WHAT TO BRING FOR CLIMBING

CLOTHING

• Climbing Boots: need to be crampon-compatible. For most easy climbs up to over 5000 meters, a lightweight mountaineering boot (B3) is more than adequate.
• Hiking shoes: These are the boots you will wear to approach to base camp. For example a B0 is advisable.
• Gaiters: Short, ankle gaiters are normally enough for climbs up to about 5300 meters.
• Socks: We recommend you bring 2 changes of socks for your hiking shoes and 2 changes for your climbing boots. Many people like to wear a thin liner sock. This can reduce abrasion and blisters
• Lightweight Synthetic gloves a pair of polar - tec
• Shell gloves a pair for colder conditions
• Sun hat: Or baseball cap with bandanna safety pinned to it to keep the sun off your face and neck
• Warm synthetic or wool hat or otherwise: synthetic is essential
• Balaclava or Neck gaiters: Wool or synthetic, mid-weight, the neck gaiter is more versatile, and can serve as the ear band.
• Bandanas or headscarf (optional)
• Light weight cotton or synthetic pants / trouser: for hiking in the mountains For hiking around camp Shorts are Ok
• A couple of fast drying base-layer tops (whatever material can be long sleeve is advisable)
• Wear light/medium - weight trousers that allow the free movement and will dry quickly
• Fleece jacket & pants or trouser (polar Tec):
• Climbing pants shell proof with zipper (gore – tex). it’s worth having some kind of light synthetic climbing pant with a hard finish. The slightly stretchy "Schoeller" type fabric is ideal. Patagonia, Mammut, Eider, Millet, Marmot
• Climbing jackets shell proof ( gore - tex)
• Dawn jackets is nice or a micro –down jacket are suitable for climbing high summits.

CLIMBING TOOLS

• Climbing helmet recommended for every climbing peaks for our safety.
• Harness Adjustable leg loops are recommended, big enough to fit over all your layers of clothing. Bring one with a belay loop
• Ice axe: a single standard mountaineering axe is adequate for climbing coropuna.
• Crampons antibottes: These are rubber or plastic plates that fit under you crampons to prevent balling up in soft snow. Alpine crampon
• Carabineers If you are taking a guide then 3 locking, 2 none locking should be plenty.
• Glacier glasses 100% UV (Julbo Explorer or Nomad)

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

• Sleeping bag For high camps on climbs up to about 4800 meters, you'll want a bag rated to about -10°C to -15°C. For higher camps you'll want to go warmer yet.
• Foam sleeping pad or a therm- a – rest (prolite or Neo Air for a better night sleep), which is the best for more comfort at high camp.
• 6 liters water
• Headlamp or head torch with extra batteries (we recommended all use LED technology) Petzl's or black diamond.
• Good quality sun cream or Sunscreen for using around the camp
• Lip balm

SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT

• Hiking steaks or trekking polesare useful a compact 3 section (leki or black diamond they are lither and durable)
• A back pack (around 70 liters) with padlock, to carry spare clothing, snack, camera and water, sleeping bag and other personal climbing tool.

ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• MP3 players, paperbacks, journal, games or cards, tablets or electronic book
• Camera
• Mobile phones

PERSONAL MEDICAL KID

• Should include: plasters, antiseptic, cream, sterile gauze and bandage, rehydration sachets, zinc oxide tape and anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
  Bring paracetamol, and acetazolamide or Diamox for treating mild symptoms of (AMS).
  Have loperamide is a good idea in case you get the runs
• Antibiotic such as: ciprofloxacin or Bactrim for bacterial stomach bugs.
A small roll of adhesive tape, cough drops.

PERSONAL TOILETS

• Toilets such us: Toothbrush, small amount of toothpaste, dental floss, contact lens fluids, a small bar of soap, and small hand towel or wash clothes.
• A small synthetic hand towel (wash clothes) is useful for taking a sponge bath, toilet paper.

Note: the limit of climbing luggage weight is maximum 18 kilos per person so try to under pack rather than over pack.