Hotel Pick-Up – Chiguata – Salinas Y Aguada Blanca Reserve – Base Camp

Volcan Misti - • 08:00 hrs: Guests will be picked up from their hotel. They will then board a 4×4 vehicle and travel towards Chiguata, heading to Las Pampas del Misti (approximately 1.5 hours). The altitude here is 3,450 meters above sea level.
• 09:30 hrs: Arrival at the entrance of the Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve at 3,400 meters. From this location, the trek will commence, taking about 5 to 6 hours to reach Base Camp at 4,650 meters above sea level. A lunch break will be taken during the hike.
• 15:00 hrs: Tents will be set up and the camp will be organized with all necessary equipment, including the dining tent. There will be time to acclimatize afterward.
• 18:30 hrs: Dinner will be served, followed by an overnight rest to prepare for the next day’s ascent.

Overnight: Base Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast (hotel), Lunch (Agency), Dinner (Agency)

Base Camp – Misti Volcano Crater – Return to Arequipa

Volcan Misti - • Early Morning: After breakfast, the ascent to the summit will begin. The hike will take approximately 5 to 6 hours, reaching an altitude of 5,825 meters above sea level.
• Upon reaching the summit, guests will have the opportunity to view the Misti Volcano crater, where fumarolic activity can be seen. The stunning landscape at the top is truly remarkable. Around 1 hour will be spent exploring the crater.
• Return to Base Camp: After visiting the crater, the descent to base camp will take place (approximately 1.5 hours). Once there, belongings will be packed up and the group will head to the meeting point where transportation will be waiting (another 1.5-hour ride).
• 15:00 hrs: Estimated arrival back in Arequipa, with drop-off near the main square.

• Round-trip 4×4 transportation
• Certified high mountain guide
• Climbing equipment (crampons, ice axes, and safety ropes)
• Cooking gear
• First aid kit
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Communication equipment Radios
• Breakfast
• Oxygen bottle (stored inside the vehicle)
• Mountain gear: Provided only if snow is present on the summit
• Full camping equipment (tents and mattresses)

• Meals not specified in the itinerary
• Any items not explicitly mentioned in the program
• Personal expenses
• Tips for our local team

The Misti Volcano Trekking Tour offers an exhilarating high-altitude adventure, allowing participants to ascend the Misti Volcano. Situated at the base of the Chili Valley, 2,400 meters above sea level, within the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve, this trek does not require technical climbing skills. Misti is a stratovolcano made up of ash and volcanic lava, making it accessible for those passionate about extreme sports.

The primary challenge in climbing Misti Volcano is navigating the volcanic ash and sand, which can sometimes form dunes. These elements add a layer of difficulty to the ascent. The volcano is approximately 800,000 years old and was referred to as the “volcano without a name” during colonial times. According to local legends, ethnic groups living near the crater were forced to flee due to an eruption, and upon their return, they named the volcano as a form of admonishment.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.