Day 1: AREQUIPA - AMPATO BASE CAMP

Passenger pick-up at 7:30 a.m. Arrival at the Patapampa Pass at 4,850 meters above sea level. Impressive view of the Southern Andes Volcanic Range. We continue to the Sallali annex, reaching 5,100 meters above sea level after a 6-hour drive. Light lunch before the hike to Camp I or II, depending on time and physical condition. Arrival at the campsite at approximately 5,300 meters above sea level. Setup. Dinner. Overnight stay.

Overnight in tents

Meal plan: lunch, dinner

 

Day 2: AMPATO BASE CAMP - SUMMIT - AREQUIPA

Early breakfast. Start of the hike with headlamps, reaching the summit before noon. Beautiful view of the Colca Canyon and the Ampato and Chila mountain ranges. Return to Base Camp where transportation will be ready for the descent. Arrival in Arequipa in the evening.

Meal plan: breakfast.

Price per person, based on 2 people or more

BASIC FOOD LIST

I. Water

- 3 Liters per day

 

II. Food to cook

- Soups and creams

- Mashed potatoes

- Pasta (Spaghetti and Noodles)

- Canned sardines and tuna

- Pre-cooked quinoa

- Oatmeal

- Chicken

- Tea, chamomile, lemon verbena, coffee

 

III. Trail Food

- Assorted crackers (sweet and savory), bread

- Dried and fresh fruit

- Ham, cheese, jam

- Chocolates

- Assorted nougat and candies

 

MINIMUM AND ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT

- Tent, cooking utensils

- Sleeping bag, sunglasses

- Water bottle, trekking poles

- First-aid kit, boot covers

- Ice axe, headlamp

- Crampons, large backpack

- Warm clothing, small backpack

- Plates, cups, and spoons

 

INCLUDES:

1. Personnel

- Official UIAGM (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations) Mountain Guide

- Assistant guide (more than four passengers)

- Porters (depending on the number of passengers)

2. Transportation

- 4x4 Land Cruiser (depending on the number of passengers)

3. Full Board

- 1 Packed trail meal prepared at camp (box lunch)

- Food to cook at camp (1 Breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

4. Camping and mountaineering equipment

- Two-person tents, crampons, ice axes, flask, first aid kit, cooking utensils, etc.

- Dining tent and kitchen tent

5. Safety equipment

- Complete first aid kit, radios, cell phones

- Oxygen in the vehicle

 

NOT INCLUDED:

- Personal equipment: sleeping bag, warm clothing, sunglasses, trekking poles, boot covers, headlamp, boots, large backpack, small daypack, etc.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE

- The Lead Guide will coordinate with the Assistant Guide and/or porters the descent of any passenger who decides to return to Base Camp due to fatigue or other reasons, so that they do not hike alone on the mountain. Clients will carry all their personal equipment on the day of the ascent, such as warm clothing, crampons, ice axes, water, sunglasses, etc. - On the first day, the porters will only carry the tents, water, and food. Clients will carry all their personal equipment, such as sleeping bags, etc.

- If any member of the group (client) decides to descend to Arequipa before the start of the main program, they will be responsible for all associated costs, including transportation, food, and lodging.

- Changes to the itinerary due to weather, physical, mental, or technical conditions will not be the responsibility of the organizers. (D.S. 028-2004 Mountain Guide Regulations)

- Personal equipment such as warm clothing, sunglasses, backpacks, trekking poles, boots, crampons, etc., are not included in the service.