BRIEF OVERVIEW: A beautiful mountain situated in front of the city of Arequipa , it is an imposing layered volcano formed by 4 peaks which form a chain. It is possible to see its ancient craters covered with snow. In this sector there are several peaks over 5,700m high. It is considered to be the most accessible mountain in the world which is 6,070m high. However it is important to be in a good physical condition and to be acclimatised.
DURATION: 02 DAYS
INCLUDE. private transport 4 x 4, mountain english speaking guide, water, meals, equipment (tends, mattresses, cooking equipment), crampons and ices axes
DAY 01.- AREQUIPA TO 5 300 M., our guide will collect you from the hotel and drive to Chachani mountain, around 3 hours of trip. Once at 5 000 m. In Jeep, we begin our walk of approximately 2 hours to the Chachani base camp (5,300m), situated in the col formed by the peaks. Set-up tents and spend the night.
DAY 02.- 6 070 M. TO AREQUIPA, at 2 or 4am wake-up time depending on how is the weather we start the climb to the summit. We take all our necessary climbing equipment. After reaching the top, there we stay for a nice time getting spectacular views of the landscapes of Coropuna, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, etc. After the stay at the top of Chachani, we go back down and back to Arequipa, arriving around 13:30 hours, transfer to you r hotel.End of our trip
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