HALF DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI - Arequipa, Peru
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HALF DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI - Arequipa, Peru
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HALF DAY TREK TO VOLCAN MISTI - Arequipa, Peru

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Pass By: Pichu Pichu, Arequipa Peru

For group service this trip begin at 8AM or 1PM from PERU ADVENTURE TOURS office (Melgar Street at 308 - DownTown) – The tour also can begin from bus stop or airport of Arequipa with additional payment - For PRIVATE SERVICE includes pick-up from hotel or from bus statation or airport of Arequipa but this need to be confirmed at booking time.
Firstly we drive for about half hour to get out of the city and then we start to drive on gravel road on the slopes of volcan Misti up to 3400M, the road is accessible only by 4WD jeep (no taxis or any public bus service) – Finally we arrive to the limit between urban zone and Reserva Nacional de Aguada Blanca y Salinas, where is located this active volcano and recognized as guardian of Arequipeños.
The trek begins about 3400M of altitude following a narrow and steep path – The trek goes through lot andean bushes, small canyons and tree forest of Queñuales (Polylepis) to provide shelter for some birds of this region – The uphill trek whenever becomes stronger thanks to low oxygen about 3800M height – Everyone have 4 hours as maximum time to ascend and descend by the same path (2h30m uphill and 1h30m downhill) - El volcan Misti offer beautiful surrounding views of Arequipa from the highest point you can reach in 2h30m, late afternoon is possible to enjoy amazing view of sunset over valley of Arequipa, and great time for picture of Pichu Picchu Mountain - After a relaxing time and have snack we will begin a downhill trekking (1h30m) to find the vehicle and drive back to our office in Arequipa and end of service.

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Included
  • Tour Guide, Round Trip Private Transport, Walking poles, Snack and drinking water
Not included
  • Personal trekking gear, backpacks, sunglass, rain gear, sun hat, hotel in Arequipa and others.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • The only way to get there the trailhead is by private 4WD vehicle
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
90%
Cultural
45%
Aquatic
25%
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