Day 1:

We will begin our journey early at the hotel at 7:00 a.m. and then depart in our 4x4 vehicle. We will stop in the town of Chuquibamba for lunch. We will continue our trip to Pallarcocha Lagoon at 4750 meters above sea level, where we will refill our water bottles. Then we will begin our hike to the first campsite, where we will have dinner and rest until the next day.

 

Day 2:

After an early breakfast, we will begin our ascent. We will admire the southwest face of Coropuna and the Hiram Bingham ridge. Upon arrival at the campsite at 5200 meters above sea level, we will enjoy a breathtaking view of Solimana and, in the distance, the Sara Sara Sanctuary. We will eat snacks during the hike. We will set up camp and then enjoy a hearty dinner.

 

Day 3:

After breakfast, we will continue our trek to the next camp at 5450 meters above sea level. We will once again enjoy breathtaking views of Nevado Solimana and Sara Sara. During our ascent, we will have a boxed lunch. We will set up camp next to frozen moraine lakes. We will have dinner and spend the night.

 

Day 4:

This day, we will begin our ascent very early, after an early morning breakfast. We will climb, equipped with small backpacks, towards the summit of the snow-capped peak at 6325 meters above sea level. At the summit, we will enjoy views of the Ampato, Chila, Huanzo, and Volcanic mountain ranges. Afterward, we will descend to Base Camp where we will continue our journey in a 4x4 vehicle. Return to Arequipa in the evening.

Please note that it is also possible to climb Coropuna in three days. For more information, please contact our agency.

 

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 (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

 

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 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 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 layer.
• Altitude goggles (with side protection).
• Daypack or awning.
• Water bottle.
• Headlamp (with spare bulbs and batteries).
• Sunscreen (for lips and skin).
• Personal first-aid kit.
• Camera equipment.
• Toiletries and towel.
• Plastic bags.