4 days tour

Trek & Climb: Nevado Mariposa (5870M)

$ 799 .00 USD

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Trek & Climb: Nevado Mariposa (5870M)

This tour includes:

Others

Cook Horsemen & mules All camping & climbing equipment (Sleeping bags to hire + Walking sticks)

Meals

Breakfast x 2 Lunch x 3 Dinner x 2

Transport

Private Transport - collection & drop-off

Guide

Professional bilingual guide

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Hotels before & after (can be organised as part of trip) Extension trips to Machu Picchu Tips for crew Domestic flights (can be organised as part of trip) Any additional extras

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Trek & Climb: Nevado Mariposa (5870M)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cusco - Tinke - Pacchanta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cusco - Tinke - Pacchanta

      Leaving at around 8 am from Cusco, in private transport, heading to Tinke. From Tinke heading to Pacchanta, at 4,330 masl (3.5hrs), passing through Andean communities and observing along the route; archaeological sites, lagoons and small farms producing potatoes, corn etc. On arrival youโ€™ll rest in the house of a local family, to have additional time acclimatizing. You can go to the geothermal waters (hot springs), nearby, in the afternoon.

      Dinner is at 6pm, allowing plenty of time for everyone to rest afterwards.

      Meals included: Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 2 Day 2: Pacchanta - Base Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Pacchanta - Base Camp

      Today leaving Pacchanta with mules and arrieros to take our climbing equipment, tents, sleeping bags to the base camp, at 4,890 masl. Itโ€™s a gradual and quiet ascent (3 hrs), and for this day youโ€™ll have a picnic midway, where you can view the 4 lagoons, facing the east side of the Apu Ausangate, and youโ€™ll also see other peaks and mountains that are part of the Vilcanota mountain range.

      Walking hours: 3 hrs

      Distance: 8 km

      Maximum height: 4,890 masl.

      Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Day 3 Day 3: Base Camp - Advanced Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Base Camp - Advanced Camp

      It is between 3-4 hrs that brings us closer to the Mariposa mountain glacier, and we will carry our climbing equipment to C.A, at 5,250 meters above sea level. It will be a steep ascent during the second and third hour, for which youโ€™ll go at a comfortable pace whilst enjoying the views and lagoons. There are some sections; where youโ€™ll rock climb at level 4a, and the last hour will be steep between 45 - 50 degrees of inclination.

      Walking hours: 3-4 hrs

      Distance: 7 km

      Maximum height: 5,250 masl.

      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 4 Day 4: Advanced Camp - Summit - Pacchanta -Hot Springs - Cusco
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Advanced Camp - Summit - Pacchanta -Hot Springs - Cusco

      Today rising at 1am, to leave by 2am. Equipped with water, snacks and our personal climbing equipment, youโ€™ll begin the attack on the summit. The first phase will be very quiet; 1 hour of crossing glacier. From this point the last 5 hours has a steep section between 60 to 70 degrees of inclination. Using a combination of screws and stakes, youโ€™ll cross the rimaya, located 2 hrs from the summit. Once you have reached the summit, youโ€™ll be able to view the entire chain of the Andes Peruvians, the Apu Ausangate being the closest, along with many others. Descending by rappelling the wall, located above the rimaya, taking around 1hr, and after passing the rimaya, youโ€™ll continue for 2 more hours to the advanced camp. Taking lunch here, then packing up and starting the descent by 3pm until we reach the hot springs of Pacchanta. From here youโ€™ll take private transport back to Tinke, and following the route back to Cusco.

      For the final day, the climbing hours will depend a lot on the level, physical condition and experience you have. If it is at a good level it will be between 3-4 hours to the summit and the return to base camp, it will be around 2 hours.

      Climbing hours: between 9 to 11 hours.

      Maximum height: Mariposa Summit, 5870 masl.

      Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 65

This experience is only available for adults within this age range.

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