Day 1: AREQUIPA - BASE CAMP

We begin our journey at 8:30 a.m., departing from the city of Arequipa for approximately 2 hours in our transport to 5,050 meters above sea level. From there, we will begin a 1.5-hour hike to base camp at 5,400 meters above sea level, where we will set up camp. After lunch, we will take an acclimatization hike uphill to the pass (approximately 120 meters higher) to acclimatize to the altitude. Dinner and overnight stay are included, keeping in mind that temperatures range between +5° and -15° Celsius.

Overnight in a tent

Meal plan: Dinner

Day 2: BASE CAMP - SUMMIT - AREQUIPA

After breakfast, we will begin the ascent around 2:30 a.m. We'll begin by traversing the north face of Ángel (usually snow-covered), where you can see the city of Arequipa. Then we'll continue south of Pico Fátima, crossing another narrow snowfield to make the final push and reach the summit at 6,075 meters above sea level. The ascent takes between 5 and 6 hours. After some time to admire the view, we'll begin the descent, which takes an average of 2 to 3 hours to reach the campsite.

After collecting our equipment and luggage, we'll begin the return to our vehicle, which will be waiting to take us back to the city of Arequipa, arriving between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.

Meal plan: Breakfast

INCLUDES:

-Transportation

-Official Tour Guide

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

-Mountaineering Equipment (crampons, ice axe)

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

-Meals during the expedition (dinner, breakfast)

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

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 the price 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

-Water (5 liters)