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
Description
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.
Includes
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).
Safety orientation and explanation about landscape and wildlife around the volcano.
Full guiding support about this challenge trek.
First aid kit for the participants and our camp staff.
Excludes
EXCLUDED
Pick-up and drop-off at customer hotel in Arequipa.
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.
Important Information
- Phone numbers for emergency contact
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
