Day 1: AREQUIPA - CABANACONDE

We begin our journey departing from Arequipa in our vehicle towards the town of Cabanaconde. After lunch, we will have an acclimatization hike where we can appreciate the local landscape and share in the experiences of the locals. Afterwards, we will have some time to rest before dinner.

Overnight at a hotel

Meal plan: lunch, dinner

Day 2: CABANACONDE - MUCURCA LAGOON

Very early after breakfast, we begin our hike from the town of Cabanaconde towards Mucurca Lagoon. During this trek, we will have pack mules and muleteers to assist our equipment. We will camp on the shores of Mucurca Lagoon, where we can enjoy this beautiful scenery and its spectacular views.

Overnight stay in a tent

Meal plan: Full

Day 3: MUCURCA LAGOON - AMPATO BASE CAMP

After breakfast, we will begin our ascent from Mucurca Lagoon to our base camp at 5,200 meters above sea level, located on the edge of a snow-capped peak. Pack animals can be used to carry some of the luggage up to this point.

Overnight stay in a tent

Meal plan: Full

Day 4: AMPATO BASE CAMP - SUMMIT - DESCENT - CABANACONDE - AREQUIPA

Today we will depart early to summit Ampato (6,325 meters above sea level) with a hike of approximately 5 to 6 hours. Afterward, we will descend and begin our return to the town of Cabanaconde, where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to the city of Arequipa.

Meal plan: Breakfast

INCLUDES:

 

-Transportation

-Official Tourist Guide

-Colca Valley Tourist Ticket

-Camping Equipment (2-person tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag)

-Mountaineering Equipment (crampons, ice axe)

-Kitchen Equipment (dining tent, tables, chairs, lamp, cooking utensils)

-Mules for equipment and luggage

-Muleteers

-Meals during the expedition (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Meals include soups, creams, pasta, rice, fruits, and cereals, all rich in carbohydrates necessary to compensate for physical exertion, as well as hot beverages, including coca tea, which is excellent for altitude sickness.

Please note that you must carry your own equipment.

If you prefer not to carry your own equipment, you can hire a porter (please inquire about pricing with the agency).

NOT INCLUDED:

- Trekking poles

- Daypack or daypack

- Food in town

- Personal clothing and hiking gear (Gore-Tex pants, jacket, gloves, hats, sunglasses, headlamp, trekking shoes, rain poncho, water bottle, hats for heat and cold, sunscreen, etc.)

RECOMMENDED ITEMS:

- Trekking boots

- Trekking socks (synthetic fibers: Coolmax, etc.)

- Thermal socks

- Thin microfiber gloves

- Fleece or wool gloves

- Sun hat

- Warm hat (fleece or other)

- Microfiber and thermal base layers

- Fleece jacket

- ​​Padded anorak (down or synthetic)

- Waterproof windproof jacket (Gore-Tex or other)

- Trekking pants

- Fleece pants

- Pants Waterproof jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)

-Waterproof poncho

-Altitude goggles (with side protection)

-Daypack or awning pack

-Water bottle

-Headlamp (with spare bulbs and batteries)

-Sunscreen (for lips and skin)

-Personal first-aid kit

-Camera equipment

-Toiletries and towel

-Plastic bags