Trek & Climb: Nevado Qampa
3 days
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Itinerary
1 - Cusco - Tinqui - Pacchanta - Campo Base
Heading south-east by the Interoceanic highway, passing through the city of Urcos and within about 3 hours arriving at Ocongate. 45 mins from Ocongate, in Pacchanta we meet the muleteers and cook. Hiking 4 hrs to the base camp, with impressive views of: Ausangate (6384 masl), Cayangate (6110 masl) and others. At base camp, the equipment (harnesses, crampons, ice axes, helmets, leggings, gloves) will be there. The guide will teach you the correct way of using the equipment, how to act on a glacier and have them ready for promotion.
2 - Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp
It is essential to attack a mountain at dawn. You’ll leave the base camp and in approx. 2 hrs of ascent by moraine arriving at the glacier, where we prepare ourselves with the mountain equipment to enter the glacier. After 3 hours on the glacier you’ll reach the summit of the Qampa mountain - 5,500 masl. Taking 30mins on the summit to enjoy Andean landscapes. The descent to the base camp will take a further 3 hours.
3 - Base Camp - Pacchanta - Cusco
Leaving at 9am for Pacchanta after breakfast, arriving in about 3 hours, taking lunch and return to the City of Cusco.
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1 - Cusco - Tinqui - Pacchanta - Campo Base
Heading south-east by the Interoceanic highway, passing through the city of Urcos and within about 3 hours arriving at Ocongate. 45 mins from Ocongate, in Pacchanta we meet the muleteers and cook. Hiking 4 hrs to the base camp, with impressive views of: Ausangate (6384 masl), Cayangate (6110 masl) and others. At base camp, the equipment (harnesses, crampons, ice axes, helmets, leggings, gloves) will be there. The guide will teach you the correct way of using the equipment, how to act on a glacier and have them ready for promotion.
2 - Base Camp - Summit - Base Camp
It is essential to attack a mountain at dawn. You’ll leave the base camp and in approx. 2 hrs of ascent by moraine arriving at the glacier, where we prepare ourselves with the mountain equipment to enter the glacier. After 3 hours on the glacier you’ll reach the summit of the Qampa mountain - 5,500 masl. Taking 30mins on the summit to enjoy Andean landscapes. The descent to the base camp will take a further 3 hours.
3 - Base Camp - Pacchanta - Cusco
Leaving at 9am for Pacchanta after breakfast, arriving in about 3 hours, taking lunch and return to the City of Cusco.
Included
- Full camping equipment & dining service
- Breakfast - Breakfast x 2, Lunch x 3, Dinner x 2, Snacks & Water
- Private transportation
- Professional bilingual guide, Mountain cook, Horsemen & mules
Not included
- Gratuities
- Sleeping bags available for hire & ice climbing equipment
- Hotels & domestic flights, before and after trip. (can be arranged)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a strong 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Sport
65%
Aquatic
35%
Original
35%
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