I went on the 2 day, 1 night trek of Chachani. My experience was exceptional. We had a briefing the night before to set our expectations and ensure we had the adequate gear. This was crucial to ensure we all felt comfortable with the experience.
The actual trek and travel to the trek were planned perfectly. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and kind. They made the experience operate seamlessly.
I am beyond grateful to have done this trek with this organization, and i would highly recommend to anyone hoping to venture into the high altitude volcanoes in this region
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1
FIRST DAY: Departure from Arequipa (after checking the equipment). Pick-up between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m. from your hotels (provided they are close to the historic centre of Arequipa). The vehicle takes approximately 3 hours to reach the end of the drivable track at over 5,100 m.a.s.l. Start of the ascent along an Inca trail up to the "Inca Camp" at 5,250 m.a.s.l., about two hours of walking. Box-lunch-style food for the trail (snack). Panoramic view of the Salinas and Aguada Blanca National Reserve. Setting up camp. Dinner and overnight.
SECOND DAY: Breakfast from 1:00 a.m. Start of the ascent at 2:00 a.m. for around five and a half hours, with spectacular views of the Southern Peru Volcanic Range and the villages of Quiscos and Uyupampa. The trail follows the North ridge of Chachani with impressive views of the Ampato, Sabancaya and Hualca Hualca snow-capped peaks, all part of the Ampato Range. We continue along the trail until reaching the "false summit" formed by the main crater of Chachani at over 6,000 m.a.s.l. 7:00 a.m. Arrival at the summit at 6,075 m.a.s.l. Spectacular view of the Chila Range and surroundings.
Return to Base Camp in one and a half to 2 hours.
Descent to our vehicle.
Arrival in Arequipa in the afternoon at approximately 2:30 p.m., *and the end of all our services*
✓ What's Included
- Staff: official mountain guide in Spanish and English.
- Transport: 4 x 4.
- Meals: 01 dinner and 01 breakfast for each person.
- Camping and mountain equipment:
- Two-person tents, crampons, ice axes, flask, cooking utensils.
- Safety equipment
- First-aid kit, radios, mountain mobile phones.
✗ Not Included
- Down sleeping bag (in case you do not like the synthetic one).
- Trekking poles.
- Down jacket (in case you do not like the synthetic one).
- Sunglasses, boots.
- Headlamp.
- Large backpack (approximately 60 litres).
- Small backpack (optional, for the second day).
- Lunches (clients must buy their own food for the trail: nuts and dried fruit, biscuits, chocolates, bread, nougat, etc.).
- Porter (optional).
- Water, 5 litres (2 litres for the guide, who will use it to prepare the meals, and 3 litres for each client to stay hydrated).
💡 Important Information
- ▸ Before purchasing our offer, write to us at: reservas@tierramilenaria.com to check availability.
- ▸ All passengers are required to show a valid identity document (DNI), Foreigner ID Card, or Passport.
- ▸ The Lead Guide will coordinate with the Assistant Guide and/or porters the descent of any passenger who
- ▸ decides to return to Base Camp due to fatigue or other reasons, so that they do not walk alone on the
- ▸ mountain. Clients will carry all their personal equipment on the day of the ascent, such as warm clothing,
- ▸ crampons, ice axes, water, sunglasses, etc.
- ▸ On the first day the porters (if the service has been purchased) will only carry the tents, the water and the food. Clients will carry all their personal equipment such as sleeping bags, etc.
- ▸ If any member of the group (client) decides to descend to Arequipa before the General Programme, the costs of this decision such as transport, food, accommodation, etc. will be borne by them.
- ▸ If changes occur in the itinerary due to weather, physical, mental or technical condition, they will not be the responsibility of the organisation. D. S. 028-2004 MOUNTAIN GUIDES REGULATIONS.
- ▸ Personal equipment such as warm clothing, sunglasses, backpacks, trekking poles, boots, crampons, etc.
- ▸ is not included in the service.
- ▸ After dropping off the passengers, the 4 x 4 vehicles will return to Arequipa to come back up the following
- ▸ day at the agreed time.
- ▸ The climb in a shared group requires a minimum of three people; otherwise it may still go ahead but as a private service (subject to checking the price and transport availability).
- ▸ And that's it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chachani Volcano Climb tour include? +
Includes: Staff: official mountain guide in Spanish and English, Transport: 4 x 4, Meals: 01 dinner and 01 breakfast for each person, Camping and mountain equipment:, Two-person tents, crampons, ice axes, flask, cooking utensils, Safety equipment.
What is NOT included in the Chachani Volcano Climb tour? +
Not included: Down sleeping bag (in case you do not like the synthetic one), Trekking poles, Down jacket (in case you do not like the synthetic one), Sunglasses, boots, Headlamp.
How do I book the Chachani Volcano Climb tour? +
You can book via WhatsApp at +51 992 745 281, fill in the quote form on this page or email us at reservas@tierramilenaria.com. We confirm availability within minutes.
Are there group discounts for the Chachani Volcano Climb tour? +
Yes. We offer special rates for groups of 6 or more travellers. Contact our team for a personalised quote.
Traveller reviews
Kelani Shuster
★★★★★
30 March 2026 · Review posted on Google
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Rescheduling and Refund Policy
Las postergaciones se pueden realizar sin ningún costo adicional vía email a: reservas@tierramilenaria.com , detallando el motivo, con un mínimo de 24 horas antes de la salida del recorrido turístico que se quiera postergar. No se aceptará postergaciones de ningún tipo fuera del plazo señalado.
No habrá devolución ni postergación cuando el usuario de los servicios turísticos incumpla por no presentarse (NO SHOW) o no utilizar los servicios adquiridos en las fechas pactadas.
Para devoluciones en caso de fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o incapacidad médica del titular de la reserva o un familiar en primer grado de consanguinidad, deberá presentarse toda la documentación que acredite cualquiera de estos casos con un mínimo 24 horas antes de la fecha del viaje, esta información deberá ser remitida vía email: reservas@tierramilenaria.com
No habrá devolución ni postergación cuando el usuario de los servicios turísticos incumpla por no presentarse (NO SHOW) o no utilizar los servicios adquiridos en las fechas pactadas.
Para devoluciones en caso de fuerza mayor, caso fortuito o incapacidad médica del titular de la reserva o un familiar en primer grado de consanguinidad, deberá presentarse toda la documentación que acredite cualquiera de estos casos con un mínimo 24 horas antes de la fecha del viaje, esta información deberá ser remitida vía email: reservas@tierramilenaria.com







