Chachani is considered one of the easiest mountains of 6,000 meters in the world to be climbed, but sometimes because of factors of climate is not so easy to reach the top. Chachani volcano is famous in Arequipa and it is considered one of the protectors of the city. “Sillar”, white stone extracted from the volcano, was used for construction of churches and colonial houses. It is one of the reasons because Arequipa is called the “white city” too. Climbing the volcano is like a mountain hike. It is not difficult or technical complicated, but it is important to have good training and acclimatization before boarding.
Peru Trek – Chachani Volcano
Day 1: Arequipa – Base Camp
At 8:00 a.m. we pick you up from the hotel and after a three hours travel to reach the 4,900 meters place where, after preparing our teams, we will begin our two hours ascent. Slowly we can appreciate during the journey the flora, fauna and landscape. The base camp is located at 5,200 meters above sea level. After the arrival, we will lunch and rest while we enjoy the beautiful sunset from the base camp. At night we will have dinner and go to the sleeping bags early to be ready for the second day.
Peru Trek – Chachani Volcano
Day 2: Base Camp – Summit
After breakfast at 2:00 a.m. in the morning, we begin the ascent to the summit slowly for seven hours until the summit 6,075 meters above sea level from where you can observe the volcanoes Pichupichu, Misti, Ampato and others as well the Aguada Blanca National Reserve and a beautiful panoramic view of the city of Arequipa. After observing the landscape, rest and take pictures, we will begin the return to the base camp which will take approximately three hours. After lunch and rest, we will descend two more hours until 4,900 meter above sea level, where our car awaits us. We will be back in Arequipa around 4:00 p.m.
Peru Trek – Chachani Volcano
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Peru Trek – Chachani Volcano
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