• Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti
  • Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti

Arequipa Half-Day Trek To Volcan Misti

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ID: GYG1014130-1568638
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Country: Peru

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Half-day challenge trek to the most scenic and active volcano in Peru. Great option for adventure lovers to enjoy peaceful nature atmosphere with great mountain views surrounding Arequipa city.
This HALF-DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI begins from our office at 8AM or 12M.
Firstly we drive for about 1 hour to get out of the city and then we will take a dirty and bumpy road on the slopes of volcan Misti up to 3440M, the road is accessible only by 4x4 jeep.
Finally we will arrive to the limit between urban zone and Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca y Salinas, where is located this active volcano and recognized as guardian of Arequipa city, El Misti means "The Lord".
The trek begins about 3440M of altitude following a narrow and steep path going through lot andean bushes, small canyons and tree forest of Queñuales (Polylepis) to provide shelter for some birds of this region (humming birds, falcon, eagles, Andean Andean woodpecker, and others) – The uphill trek whenever becomes stronger thanks to low oxygen about 3800M height – Everyone will have 3 hours as maximum time to ascend as high as possible to reach over 4000M or higher point of altitude to enjoy spot of Pichu Pichu and Chachani Mountain, or greatest sunset over the valley and Arequipa city.
After 3hrs of uphill trek we will reach the highest point (between 4000M - 4500M), we will have short break at the slope of the volcan Misti. Then begin downhill trekking by the same trail for about 1hr to find our jeep and 1hr drive back to our office in Arequipa and end of service.

Highlights

  • Challenge Half-Day Trek To the half way up to Volcan Misti
  • Greatest views from volcan Misti of surrounding high mountains as Pichu Pichu Mt
  • Enjoy peaceful and calm atmosphery in middle of nature at the bottom of Misti

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Phone numbers for emergency contact
The guide and driver will stay waiting for everyone our office.
INCLUDED
  • Trekking guide.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at our office (Calle Rivero 509).
  • 4x4 jeep from Arequipa city (2300M) up to trailhead, base of volcan Misti (3440M).
  • First aid kit for the participants and our camp staff.EXCLUDED
  • Travel and accident insurance.
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks - Customers under effect of alcohol or other drugs are prohibited to join this trip without money refund.
  • Trekking poles, backpacks and other personal hiking gear.
  • Pre-talking or briefing about the trek (Group Service only).
  • Trekking boots or proper shoes for sandy and rocky terrain.
  • Drinking water and snack.
  • Personal medicine for altitude sickness; Soroche pills or Diamox (Acetazolamide), under medical prescription. Find more information below.
  • Tip for guide and camp staff.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa (Group Service).
NOT INCLUDED
  • EXCLUDED
  • Travel and accident insurance.
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks - Customers under effect of alcohol or other drugs are prohibited to join this trip without money refund.
  • Trekking poles, backpacks and other personal hiking gear.
  • Pre-talking or briefing about the trek (Group Service only).
  • Trekking boots or proper shoes for sandy and rocky terrain.
  • Drinking water and snack.
  • Personal medicine for altitude sickness; Soroche pills or Diamox (Acetazolamide), under medical prescription. Find more information below.
  • Tip for guide and camp staff.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa (Group Service).

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.