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Duration: |
04 DAYS/ 03 NIGHTS |
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TOUR DESCRIPTION |
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The Snowcapped Mountain of Coropuna is the most difficult highest mountain in southern Peru, which is variously labeled as 6305 or 6425 meters on maps. Nevado Coropuna is an extinct volcano located in the Cordillera Occidental of the Andes in Southern Peru. It is one of the easiest of the 20,000' peaks, however, it is prone to penitentes and this can make climbing difficult. See link to John Biggar's book "The Andes - A Guide for Climbers" for more information.Coropuna Mountain was a major religious site of the Incas and was called Kjori Puna, golden mountain, by them. The Incas were probably the first to reach the summit and also probably performed human sacrifices on the mountain.
The first recorded ascent of Coropuna Snowcapped Mountain is widely credited to Hiram Bingham, the discover Machu Pichu, in 1911. I believe, however, that the famous American mountain climber Anne Smith Peck actually made the first ascent on July 16, 1911, three months earlier than Bingham. Anne Peck was also a noted Suffragette and planted the Woman Suffrage banner "Votes for Women" on the summit. In the early part of the last century Coropuna Mountain was thought to be the highest mountain in South America and possibly the world. |
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ITINERARY |
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DAY 01: |
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We will pick you up from your hotel in Arequipa and transport in a private car to start our excursion to Coropuna Mountain, our route is by Aplao and Chuquibamba, trekking to the first camp at the lagoon of Payacocha (4,200 metres), where we arrive in the afternoon first camping here. (L+D). |
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DAY 02: |
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After a hot energetic breakfast we continue our trek going up to Coropuna Mountain. We will arrive to the base camp at 5200 metres after approximately 4 hours. Good time for enjoy that majestic Coropuna Mountain and see many beautiful mountains. (B+L+D). |
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DAY 03: |
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We leave base camp at 2:00 a.m. for the summit of Coropuna Mountain, climbing for about 5 hours and arriving at the 6,450 metre peak. After attack the top, we have a nice time getting spectaculars views from landscape of Chachani, Ampato, Hualca Hualca, Sabancaya, Misti, Ubinas, etc. After the rest on the top of Coropuna Mountain, we go back down, descending for about 2 hours approximately to our base camp. (B+L+D). |
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AREQUIPA |
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After breakfast we pack and start walking back to Arequipa, by private transportation, arriving in the night to Arequipa. (B+L).
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
Daily Departures: Departures are available along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is April to November. |
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End of Our Services |
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PRICE per person: |
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* min. 2 participants, max 10 participants. Pool Service.
Available discounts: SAE: US$ 10.00 (valid South American Explorers Club membership card required). |
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INCLUDED |
* Professional guide (English - Spanish)
* Private transportation (which stays in base at 4,800 masl for emergencies).
* Meals as specified in the itinerary.
* Complete equipment: bi personal tents type igloo, insulators, cooks, lamps.
* First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
* Climbing Equipment (Crampons - Ice Axe - Rope)
* Communication system. |
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NOT INCLUDED |
* Sleeping bag.
* Porters for your personal items.
* Tips: please beware that our agency staff is well paid so please feel free to tip or not according to your wish. |
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YOU SHOULD BRING: |
* A backpack with a change of clothes for the whole period of the trek
* Rain gear (jacket and pants if available) or rain poncho.
* Strong footwear, waterproof trekking boots recommended.
* Warm clothes, including jacket, fleeces. Thermal clothing is also recommended, especially for sleeping. A down jacket is especially recommended for this trek since it runs at high altitude and temperatures may easily drop below freezing in the evening and at nights.
* Sleeping bag (it can be hired at our agency for US$ 4.00 / day)
* Flashlight and batteries.
* Camera, films and batteries (batteries consume more quickly under cold conditions)
* Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
* Sun block
* After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
* Toilet paper
* Small towel
* Cash in soles and/or US$
* Optional: walking sticks or poles. |
TRADITIONAL AREQUIPA 04 days/ 03 nights
AREQUIPA AND COUNTRYSIDE 03 days/ 02 nights
TREKKING INTO THE COLCA CANYON 02 days/ 01 night
TREKKING INTO THE COLCACANYON 03 days/ 02 nights
THE MAJESTIC COLCA CANYON 05 days/ 04 nights
TREKKING TO LLAHUAR 03 days/ 02 nights
HIKING AND TREKKING COTAHUASI CANYON 04 days/ 03 nights
CLIMBING AND CLIMB TO MISTI VOLCANO 02 days / 01 night
CLIMBING AND CLIMB TO CHACHANI VOLCANO 02 days / 01 night
CLIMBING COROPUNA SNOWCAPPED MOUNTAIN 04 days/ 03 nights
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