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El Misti Volcano Tours
Also known as Guagua-Putina, this stratovolcano is located in southern Peru, 11 miles from Arequipa, and stands at 19,101 feet above sea level. The volcano features a symmetric conical shape, characteristic of rotating layers of lava and debris from eruptions. El Misti’s last eruption was in 1985, and is now a popular climbing attraction.
There are two main routes, including the Pastores route and the Aguada Blanca route. Pastores is the more popular choice, as it’s closer to Arequipa. It starts at 10,800 feet, with an overnight stop usually being made at Nido de Aguilas around 14,800 feet. The Aguada Blanca route begins at Monte Blanco camp at 15,700 feet. At the top, you’ll find a large iron cross standing 33 feet tall, which was erected in 1901. While neither climb is particularly technical, both require peak fitness due to the steep sand slopes. These excursions are best done between July and November when the climate is most favorable for climbing.
There are two main routes, including the Pastores route and the Aguada Blanca route. Pastores is the more popular choice, as it’s closer to Arequipa. It starts at 10,800 feet, with an overnight stop usually being made at Nido de Aguilas around 14,800 feet. The Aguada Blanca route begins at Monte Blanco camp at 15,700 feet. At the top, you’ll find a large iron cross standing 33 feet tall, which was erected in 1901. While neither climb is particularly technical, both require peak fitness due to the steep sand slopes. These excursions are best done between July and November when the climate is most favorable for climbing.
Address: Arequipa, Peru
4 Tours and Activities to Experience El Misti Volcano
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Mountain activity climbing the Misti Volcano, by the easy route, Aguada Blanca
This is a beautiful experience, in the volcanoes of Southern Peru; We climb the Misti Volcano on the north route of Aguada Blanca, there is easier to climb, so we ensure a nice experience, with our Mountain Guides with UIAGM certification and their official credentials. Our vehicles are suitable and equipped to take them to the base of the mountain. This is a recommended experience.
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$184.62
Price varies by group size
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$184.62
Price varies by group size
Small-Group Arequipa Countryside Tour Including La Mansion del Fundador -Mirabus
Get a sense for the rich history and stunning scenery near Arequipa during this 4-hour, small-group, excursion. Travel with a guide and no more than 15 other guests, discovering the stunning landscape of the Chilina Valley and the towering Misti volcano in the distance. You’ll tour the 18th-century stone mill of Sabandia and visit the La Mansion del Fundador, one of the most iconic mansions in the region, before ending your day at the ‘Iron Bridge,’ designed by famed architect Gustave Eiffel. Benefit from a guide and round-trip transport (including hotel pickup, but not hotel drop-off) too.
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$15.39
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$15.39
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Misti Volcano 2-Day Climbing Trip
Misti volcano is one of the most famous volcano in Peru. Its shape is pyramidal, it has two craters and it means a lot to the locals, since it has been considered the protector of the city since the time of the Incas. The Incas had great respect for him and left offerings and human sacrifices, some of which have been found in the small crater. Finally climbing this volcano is not difficult or technical, it is like doing a mountain hike, but it is important to have acclimatization before going up.
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$170.00
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$170.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
2 Days Misti Climb 5822m
Always wanted to climb an active volcano? Skip this from your bucket list and scale the incredible El Misti Volcano towering over the cityscape of Arequipa. Our private transportation picks you up at your hotel. Only 4 people are suitable on each transportation.
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$350.00
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$350.00
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