Overview Climb to Chachani 2 Days
- Duration 2 Days
- Difficulty Challenging
- Group size Minimum 2 people
Chachani Volcano: This volcano is recognized in Arequipa and throughout Peru for being considered one of the guardians of the city of Arequipa and for being the source of the white volcanic stone called “Sillar”, used in the construction of churches and houses. colonial buildings, which has earned Arequipa the nickname “The White City”. The ascent to this volcano is similar to a mountain hike, it is not technically complicated, but it is essential to have good acclimatization before undertaking it.
Trip Details
- Modality: Mountaineering, adventure and landscape
- Departure days: Daily departures
- Season: March to January
- Trip duration: 2 days and 1 night
- Accommodation: 1 night camping
- Group size: Minimum 2 people
- Maximum height: 6,075 meters
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Good to know
- ≈6,057 msummit; many local pages say 6,075 m. Either way, over 6,000 m.
- ≈5,000 mreached by 4x4, then a 2 h walk to base camp at about 5,200 m.
- 5–7 hup on summit day and about 3 h down, on sand, ash and some snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chachani the easiest 6,000 m peak?
Do I need crampons and an ice axe?
How should I acclimatize?
When is the best season?
Itinerary Climb to Chachani 2 Days
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At 8:00 in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel. After three hours of travel, we will arrive at the starting point of the ascent, which is at 4,900 meters high. From here, we will begin to walk slowly for two hours, enjoying the landscape, flora and fauna that surrounds us.
Upon arriving at the base camp, located at 5,200 meters, we will set up our camp and enjoy a restorative lunch. Then, we will have time to rest and admire the beautiful sunset.
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After enjoying breakfast, we will slowly begin the ascent to the summit at 2:00 in the morning. The summit is at 6,075 meters high, and during the next seven hours of travel, we will be able to witness a beautiful sunrise. Upon reaching the summit, we will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city of Arequipa and several volcanoes, including Misti and Ampato.
After admiring the landscape, resting and taking photographs, we will begin the return to the base camp, which will take us approximately three hours. After lunch and rest, we will descend for two additional hours to 4,900 meters, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to the city of Arequipa. We estimate to arrive in the city around 4:00 in the afternoon.
Includes / Does not include Climb to Chachani 2 Days
Includes
- Pick up at your hotel.
- Private transportation (4×4).
- Mountain guide.
- Camping equipment (mat, tent).
- Climbing equipment (crampons, ice axes, rope).
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 snack.
- First aid kit.
- Guide assistant (for groups of more than 5 people).
- Oxygen bottle.
- Comunication team.
- Vegetarian food option.
Not included
- Mountain shoes.
- Headlamp
- 60 liter backpack.
- Sleeping bag and gloves.
- Hiking poles.
- Gratuities
- Snack and drinks.
- Sunblock
Packing list Climb to Chachani 2 Days
- 60 liter backpack.
- Hat for the cold.
- Headlamp
- Sunglases
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or poncho.
- Polar jacket for the cold.
- Pair of gloves.
- Quality hiking shoes.
- Minimum 4 liters of water per person.
- Personal medications.
- Toilet paper.
- Snacks such as chocolates and fruits.
Prices Climb to Chachani 2 Days
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$145 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
Overview
- Duration 2 Days
- Difficulty Challenging
- Group size Minimum 2 people
Chachani Volcano: This volcano is recognized in Arequipa and throughout Peru for being considered one of the guardians of the city of Arequipa and for being the source of the white volcanic stone called “Sillar”, used in the construction of churches and houses. colonial buildings, which has earned Arequipa the nickname “The White City”. The ascent to this volcano is similar to a mountain hike, it is not technically complicated, but it is essential to have good acclimatization before undertaking it.
Trip Details
- Modality: Mountaineering, adventure and landscape
- Departure days: Daily departures
- Season: March to January
- Trip duration: 2 days and 1 night
- Accommodation: 1 night camping
- Group size: Minimum 2 people
- Maximum height: 6,075 meters
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult
Good to know
- ≈6,057 msummit; many local pages say 6,075 m. Either way, over 6,000 m.
- ≈5,000 mreached by 4x4, then a 2 h walk to base camp at about 5,200 m.
- 5–7 hup on summit day and about 3 h down, on sand, ash and some snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chachani the easiest 6,000 m peak?
Do I need crampons and an ice axe?
How should I acclimatize?
When is the best season?
-
At 8:00 in the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel. After three hours of travel, we will arrive at the starting point of the ascent, which is at 4,900 meters high. From here, we will begin to walk slowly for two hours, enjoying the landscape, flora and fauna that surrounds us.
Upon arriving at the base camp, located at 5,200 meters, we will set up our camp and enjoy a restorative lunch. Then, we will have time to rest and admire the beautiful sunset.
-
After enjoying breakfast, we will slowly begin the ascent to the summit at 2:00 in the morning. The summit is at 6,075 meters high, and during the next seven hours of travel, we will be able to witness a beautiful sunrise. Upon reaching the summit, we will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city of Arequipa and several volcanoes, including Misti and Ampato.
After admiring the landscape, resting and taking photographs, we will begin the return to the base camp, which will take us approximately three hours. After lunch and rest, we will descend for two additional hours to 4,900 meters, where our vehicle will be waiting to take us back to the city of Arequipa. We estimate to arrive in the city around 4:00 in the afternoon.
Includes
- Pick up at your hotel.
- Private transportation (4×4).
- Mountain guide.
- Camping equipment (mat, tent).
- Climbing equipment (crampons, ice axes, rope).
- 1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast and 1 snack.
- First aid kit.
- Guide assistant (for groups of more than 5 people).
- Oxygen bottle.
- Comunication team.
- Vegetarian food option.
Not included
- Mountain shoes.
- Headlamp
- 60 liter backpack.
- Sleeping bag and gloves.
- Hiking poles.
- Gratuities
- Snack and drinks.
- Sunblock
- 60 liter backpack.
- Hat for the cold.
- Headlamp
- Sunglases
- Sunscreen
- Rain jacket or poncho.
- Polar jacket for the cold.
- Pair of gloves.
- Quality hiking shoes.
- Minimum 4 liters of water per person.
- Personal medications.
- Toilet paper.
- Snacks such as chocolates and fruits.
Tour price
Price per person · ask us for group-size rates
- Starting from US$145 per person Check dates
- Groups & private service Rate based on your group per person Get a quote
