El volcan Misti (5825M) is only 23KM northeast of Arequipa as known as the white city of Peru – Our company provide this alternative trek for adventure people looking for trekking to one base camp on the slopes of an active volcano – Trekking Volcan Misti includes very nice landscaped of upper zone, villages and countryside contrast around Arequipa.
This short trek on the slope of volcan Misti is available every day - The uphill trek is no technical but hard thank to altitude and everything depends of physical condition of each participants to get as high as possible in 3Hrs as maximum time. This trek is recommended to do in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset over Arequipa but just during dry season (April to Dec.) but during raining epoch will be better to try in the morning.
Welcome to an active volcano as known as simbol of Arequipa people and try your skill hiking on high altitude.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Trekking guide
✔ All fees and/or taxes
✔ Pick-up and drop-off at meeting point
✖ Personal trekking gear, backpacks, sunglass, rain gear, sun hat, hotel in Arequipa and others.
✖ Is recommended to bring 1lt of drinking water and snacks.
✖ Trekking boots, is important to wear appropiate boots for hard terrain.
✖ Trekking poles, this can be hired directly at the meeting point.
Departure & Return
Departure:
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The meeting will be at our office of PERU ADVENTURE TOURS at calle RIVERO 509, downtown.
8AM or 12pm we will wait for all participants.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
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Pichu Pichu
GROUP SERVICE begins at 8AM or 12M from PERU ADVENTURE TOURS (Calle Rivero 509, DownTown).
PRIVATE SERVICE includes pick up from hotel, bus statation or airport of Arequipa but this need to be confirmed at booking time.
This half day trek to volcan Misti (5825M), in Arequipa is a great short adventure for everyone who wants to discover a little region of an active volcano in a peaceful atmosphere and lot serenity awarded with great views of the city of Arequipa, and surrounding by massive mountains like Pichu Pichu (5664M) and Chachani (6070M). Being at the bottom of Misti volcan is a great feeling seeing how impressive is the morphology of this great volcano, considered since remote time as the guardian of local people.
Surrounding the Misti volcan also to see a vast area of flora and fauna accompanied by great sunset over the city of Arequipa.
We invite to challenge this half day trekking to volcan Misti, 6hrs will be enough time to realize how acclimatize you are to the altitude.
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Volcan Misti
El Misti volcano (5825M) haves symmetrical cone of considerable scenic beauty, is located in southern Peru near of Arequipa city, the second largest city in the country, lies at the foot of El Misti in a fertile valley located 2400M above sea level. El Misti is a Quechua name, means the gentleman. El Misti volcano stands at 5825M and lies between Mountain Chachani (6070M) and the Pichu Pichu Peak (5664M), these impressive mountains, located northeast of Arequipa, are visible almost year-round, but especially during winter (April-December).
This volcano offer great opportunity for trekkers and climbers lovers..
Duration: 6 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The only way to get there the trailhead is by private 4WD vehicle
