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Trek & Climb: Nevados Percocaya & Mariposa – 6 Days

Trek & Climb: Nevados Percocaya & Mariposa – 6 Days

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Trek & Climb: Nevados Percocaya & Mariposa – 6 Days

6 Days Starting and ending in Cusco, Peru

Visiting: Cusco, pacchanta baja, Nevado Mariposa

Tour operator:

Unu Raymi Tour Operator & Lodges

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 15

Physical rating:

High

Age range:

18-65

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Gluten & Dairy Free.

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1299 $1237 Travel Club discount: -$62

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

Tour Overview

A great trek and climb plan for climbers who'd like to improve in the discipline of mountain climbing. Trek a topographically interesting mountain route in the first days of your adventure. On the last days climb two of the best intermediate/advanced mountains in the range to enjoy immense views and revel in your achievements!

Highlights

Climb two of the famous mountains of the Cordillera Vilcanota, Ausangate region
Trekking, Rock climbing & Snow Climbing Level AD
Enjoy a majestic landscape where you can observe cultural diversity; along with biological diversity of the high Andean areas.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cusco - Pacchanta - Base Camp

Location: Cusco

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

First day for acclimatisation & trek to Base Camp

Leaving Cusco at 8am, until you reach Pacchanta (4,400m) around 3hrs later.

From Pacchanta you’ll begin the trek of about 1-2 hrs until reaching the Laguna Azulcocha where you’ll overnight (4,600m)

Day 2 : Base Camp - Summit Percocaya - Base Camp

Location: pacchanta baja

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You’ll leave at around 1:00am to head towards the glacier, passing through heavy morraine for about an hour. Then hitting a rocky path for another hour and finally ascending a rock wall for about 30 minutes, level 4, until reaching the glacier.

There is a 65° degree wall that’ll take you to the next mixed section between snow, rock and hard ice. A very technical climb that will take you from the beginning of the glacier to the summit in around 4 hours and then a further 4 hours descent, followed by a 2 hour track back to base camp where you’ll rest.

Day 3 : Base Camp Percocaya - Base Camp Mariposa

Location: Nevado Mariposa

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day will take us approximately 2-3 hours to switch between camps, a gradual ascent. Overnight.

Day 4 : High Camp Of Mariposa

Location: Nevado Mariposa

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3-4 hours of portage up on mixed trails (moraine, rock) ascent to the high-camp that will take a lot of energy and for this part it’s really important that you take on good nutrition throughout the day.

Day 5 : High Camp - Summit Mariposa (5860M) - Base Camp

Location: Nevado Mariposa

Accommodation: Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It will take 7-8 hours of climbing on a glacier, navigation crossing ravines and walls between 55° to 65° degrees of inclination.

This will be super adrenaline climbing that requires resistance and experience to reach the summit. Once there we enjoy the rewards of the summit for 30 minutes or so.

The descent will take us 4-5 hours to the high camp and then you’ll descend to basecamp in around 2-3 hours where you’ll be greeted with a hearty meal and rest there.

Day 6 : Base Camp - Pacchanta

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

descent of 3 hours to the hot springs of Pacchanta where you’ll enjoy and renew ourselves to finally have lunch and leave at 2 pm to arrive at 5 pm in Cusco.

What's Included

Accommodation

As detailed in the itinerary section.
Fully Guided

Professional bilingual high-mountain guide.
Meals

Breakfast x 6, Lunch x 7, Dinner x 6
Transport

Private Transport – collection & drop-off
High-mountain cook, Muleteer & Mules
All camping equipement (sleeping bags to hire + trekking poles)

What's Not Included

Additional Services
Insurance
International Travel
Tips for crew
Crampons, Ice Axe, Harness, Helmet (can be hired as part of trip)

Check out our Q&As

What is the maximum group size?

15 People.
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

High.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Professional bilingual high-mountain guide.
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

Matthew Richard Ivor Jones UK

Backpacker Special Perú

20-Jan-2024

Great Tour! Unu Raymi organized a great tour for me. Including a customized visit to Lake Titicaca on top of the Sacred Valley/Machu Picchu tour. The guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic and took me through some interesting history and spectacular views.

Trek Hound

Charles Cole UK

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

My son and I did the 'O' circuit of Torres del Paine which Unu Raymi managed to arrange for us at short notice. It was a fantastic 7-day trip with stunning scenery. What made it special for us was we had a guide (Ivan) and porter (Hugo) who taught us so much about the land the flora and fauna and the history of Chile and. Patagonia. We also met many people doing the same route as us worldwide. I highly recommend Unu Raymi to anyone who would like to visit Patagonia

Father & Son

Brett Schlesinger (USA) USA

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

This was a trip I will never forget! James @ Unu Raymi was incredibly helpful in preparing me & answering my questions and organizing the trip. He went out of his way to schedule the trek between two other organized expeditions to satisfy my desire to travel.

Trekkeroo!

Ben Connolly UK

Backpacker Special Peru Edition

21-Jan-2022

We have had the time of our lives and the best is still to come. We are very happy with everything! We loved Puno and everything else has been amazing :) Thanks

Fun Group!

Jenny Thwaite Australia

Cotahuasi Canyon

20-Jan-2024

An avid trekker! I have been to Peru many times and trekked in many places with many different companies but I feel that my experience with Unu Raymi Expeditions has been the absolute and ultimate best.

Trekkeroo!

Pam & Kelly Foyster Australia

O Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

The staff are AMAZING. I thought we were joining a group but on a private trek! The guide was professional highly qualified incredibly helpful and hyper-focused on our safety and enjoyment the entire time. Our porter did not speak English but was also overqualified (highly skilled climber) for this job and great to be around. We even had a cook (what?!?!) which blew us away because we thought we would be eating in refugios (there is excellent food service even in the tent-only areas. His cooking spoiled us completely and there was always more than enough to eat.

2 Avid Trekkers

Rainnie Thailand

Ausangate Circuit Trek

20-Jan-2024

That's an insane unforgettable trekking experience with your team! We are so satisfied with their professionalism and enthusiasm! Milton did a great job he is an expert and he took good care of us! He is so passionate about his love of hiking & trekking. Along the trek he shared his knowledge about everything the Andeans local languages and community beliefs. Our cook was a wonder to us :) He was so fun friendly and chilled. He knows how to cook.

2 Avid Trekkers

Lewis Crane UK

W Trek Torres del Paine

20-Jan-2024

Thanks for an amazing time! The tour was well organized. The company was very flexible when I had to move the date of the trip. The guide was very knowledgeable and experienced. Thanks!

Trek Hound

Angela Yip UK

O Circuit Trek & El Chalt�n

20-Jan-2024

Although the organization was a bit messy it was eventually a great experience in Patagonia. James has been helpful when there are any unclarity or questions. The 'O' trek and El Chalten have so much to give. The guides are fantastic. They do all they can to make sure I'm safe but also they're a lot of fun!

Born to Trek

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