Payment: 50% deposit to secure the reservation (via bank transfer, Western Union, PayPal, or major credit/debit cards), remaining 50% paid upon arrival. PayPal purchases include 180 days of purchase protection. Cancellation policy applies for possible refunds. To make a reservation, personal information and the corresponding payment must be sent; the reservations department will then send an e-voucher or receipt, which must be printed and presented at the start of the tour.
8:00 am (Hotel Pick-up & Departure): Pick up from your hotel, departure from the city of Arequipa
Transfer to Volcano Outskirts: Transfer in a private 4×4 vehicle to the outskirts of the volcano (50 minutes)
Trek to Base Camp: Walk to 4,800 masl (5 hours); box lunch included; observation of ecological change, wildlife diversity, climate change, and panoramic views of the landscape and city of Arequipa
Dinner and Overnight: Dinner and overnight at the base camp
3:00 am (Coca Tea & Summit Ascent): Coca tea, then ascent to the summit using mountain equipment, passing the edge of the crater
Summit: Arrival at the summit (with a cross); views of the crater and neighboring volcanoes Chachani and Pichupichu; 30 minutes at the summit
Descent to Base Camp: Descent to the base camp
~4:00 pm (Return to Arequipa): Return to the city of Arequipa; transfer to your hotel