TREK & CLIMB: NEVADO QAMPA (5,500M)

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TREK & CLIMB: NEVADO QAMPA (5,500M)

2 Days Starting and ending in Cusco

Visiting: Tinki, Cusco

Tour operator:

Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges

Tour code:

Qampa

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

16-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Active, Walking Hiking and Trekking

Activities:

Adrenaline Sports, Climbing-Mountaineering, Trekking

From: $399 $380 Travel Club discount: -$19

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Leaving from Cusco; in private transportation early in the morning, we’ll drive 3 hours south to the Ausangate region. Following our arrival we’ll take our time to check all of our equipment for the climb. We’ll meet up with our arrieros and their mules; the arrieros loading all of our equipment onto them before setting off on this epic Peru adventure. Nevado Qampa (pronounced Jampa, also spelled Campa), is the easiest; and one of the most popular mountains in Cusco and may be climbed without experience in mountaineering. It requires a glacier hike and sometimes a small rock climbing pass depending on the season. Afterwards, on your arrival at the summit the effort offers you an incredible panoramic view; that reaches to Salkantay over 200km in a north western direction. Afterall it is a majestic landscape where you can observe cultural diversity; along with biological diversity of the high Andean areas such as; Vicuña, Vizcacha, Andean fox, Andean face, Andean carpenter and other native species. Highlights Climb one of the famous mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota, Ausangate region. Trek across a glacier & complete a small rock climb to summit nevado Qampa. Climb & ascend on one the easiest mountains for beginners to glacial climbing.

Highlights

Climb one of the famous mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota, Ausangate region.
Trek across a glacier & complete a small rock climb to summit nevado Qampa.
Climb & ascend on one the easiest mountains for beginners to glacial climbing.

Places You'll See

Laguna Beneath Ausangate

Ausangate Nevada

Qampa Peak

Laguna Beneath Ausangate

Ausangate Nevada

Qampa Peak

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cusco – Tinqui – Pacchanta – Base Camp

Location: Tinki

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning, at around 7am, you’ll be collected from your hotel in Cusco. Heading south-east by the Interoceanic highway that goes to Puerto Maldonado, passing through the city of Urcos and within about 3 hours arriving at Ocongate, where you’ll be able to purchase anything that is forgotten in Cusco.

Then taking a detour to Pacchanta, 45 minutes from Ocongate, we’ll meet-up with the muleteers and mountain cook for the expedition. After lunch you’ll begin the trek, taking about 4 hours to reach the base camp, with impressive views of the main snow-capped Cusco nevadas such as: Ausangate (6384 masl), Cayangate (6110 masl) and others, always accompanied by llamas and alpacas of the region.

Already at the base camp, your personal high mountain equipment (harnesses, crampons, ice axes, helmets, leggings, gloves) will have been delivered. Your mountain guide will teach you the correct way of using the equipment, how to act on a glacier and have it ready for use when required.

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

Day 2 : Base Camp – Summit – Base Camp - Pacchanta – Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Leaving base camp at 3am, you’ll have a light breakfast, it is essential to attack a mountain at dawn. In approximately 2 hours of ascent by moraine you’ll arrive at the glacier, where you’ll prepare yourselves with the mountain equipment to enter the glacier.

After another 3 hours on the glacier you’ll reach the summit of the Qampa mountain which is 5,500 meters above sea level. Taking half an hour on the summit to rest and enjoy the high Andean landscapes, surrounded by the snowy mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota.

Arriving at Pacchanta in about 3 hours where there’ll be the option to enter the thermal baths and buy handicrafts from local crafts people. Then taking lunch and returning to the city of Cusco by around 6pm.

You’ll be dropped to your hotels, and you can spend the evening relaxing and recalling an epic adventure!

What's Included

Breakfast x 2 Lunch x 3 Dinner x 2 Private Transport - collection & drop-off Professional bilingual guide Cook Horsemen & mules All camping & climbing equipment (Sleeping bags to hire + Walking sticks)

What's Not Included

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

Check out our Q&As

Do you require a visa for this holiday?

90 day tourism visas are permitted on entry to Peru for most countries
How long has the tour company been trading?

For 3 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Always
What documents will I receive before I travel?

This depends on the type of tour you've booked. If there is paperwork to be sent (i.e. domestic flights etc.) we will forward these to you ahead of time.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It can be possible in instances, a lot depends on the type of tour being run and it's accessibility

Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

We don't fund charities directly but we work with local communities where we can to support them and provide resources whenever possible. We utilise local resources with all of our trips so in that respect you are contributing to the local economy and the welfare of it's people.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

At Unu Raymi Expeditions; we’ll always keep our commitment to deliver the best customised experience created from your own personal & group requirements. We’ll provide as many available options for planning your ideal trip; operating & incorporating many off-the-beaten path experiences for your trip or expedition. Before your trip begins we’ll work with you to ensure you are fully prepared and ha
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes, if you wold like to share facilities with someone this can be organised
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

We are working with the latest protocols issued by the Ministerio de Salud (Ministry of Health) to ensure our operations are safe and compliant for the future. All hygiene standards that are being developed will be adhered to in compliance with state legislation and protocols.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

We have the flexibility to alter trips as necessary if there are travel restrictions in place. For all other changes please refer to our terms and conditions.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

This will depend if you have booked a private or group tour

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Cedric France

Climb to Nevado Qampa

15-Sep-2019

After meeting James, I immediately felt confident! And the feeling was justified, everything was perfect! Thank you very much! I recommend 100% unu raymi!

Darren

Climb to Nevado Qampa

20-Nov-2019

We had a great time on the expedition to Nevado Qampa. Edu and the crew were all excellent. Thank you for organizing such an amazing ascent!

Andy Ireland

Climb to Nevado Qampa

30-Nov-2023

Book with Unu Raymi – you won’t regret it! An incredible expedition! We learned a lot about high-mountain climbing & were very grateful for Edu's skill and patience.

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