Although Chachani volcano (6057m) is the highest peak in the Arequipa region of Peru, it is only a Grade F climb. You still need ice axes and crampons to make the climb but the main concern is altitude and you must be acclimatised before attempting it. We establish a base camp at 5300m on day 1 and have an early start to reach the summit on day 2. Enjoy the magnificent view at the top of the volcano, before descending and returning to Arequipa.

Climbing Chachani Volcano

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arequipa - Base Camp
We leave Arequipa at 8:30 am by 4WD and drive for approximately three hours (5000m) to the start of the climb. After we have eaten some lunch, we climb for two hours to reach the campsite (5300m). We establish the base camp for our acclimatisation to the altitude. The temperature to this level oscillates between +5C and - 15C, depending on the time of year.

Day 2: Base Camp - Arequipa
We begin the climb to the summit around at 2:30am, after a hot coca tea. An hour later we get the first pass, we cross the north face of the Angel Peak. From here Arequipa can be seen. Then we ascend toward the south face of Fatima peak; next we cross another short snow extension, and we do the final climb to Chachani's summit.

The climb takes between 5 and 6 hours, and then we return to the base camp which takes about 3 hours. We pick up the equipment that we left and walk down to where transportation awaits for us. We arrive at Arequipa about 3 pm.

INCLUDED:

· Professional guide

· 4WD vehicle

· Kitchen equipment

· Meals: 1 dinner and 1 breakfast

· Climbing equipment, including tent, mattress, piolet[SG1] , Ice axe or pick, ropes, crampons

NOT INCLUDED:

· Porter for personal backpack (a porter can be arranged for an additional cost).

· Boots

· Water

PRICE: (SHARED SERVICE): [SG2] 90 USD, per person

(PRIVATE SERVICE) : 180 USD, per person