Climbing to the Active Ubinas Volcano

Ubinas is an active stratovolcano in southwestern Peru. It is Peru's most active volcano. The upper slopes of the stratovolcano, composed primarily of Pleistocene andesitic lava flows, steepen to nearly 45 degrees. The steep-walled, 1.4 km wide and 150 m deep summit caldera contains an ash cone with a 500-m-wide funnel-shaped vent that is 200 m deep. Debris-avalanche deposits from the collapse of the SE flank of Ubinas extend 10 km from the volcano.

Difficulty: This mountain is easy to climb and is recommended to people who are not used to do trekking, but it is possible with a good physical condition.

Day 01: Arequipa - Base Camp
Taking the road to the snowy Pichu Pichu, we will have a great view on the Misti and Pichu Pichu. In the sides of these mountains we will see pre-Inca terraces, some of them still used. Then we will arrive to Chiguata where we will visit its church with a mixed style from the XVIII century. Behind the Pichu Pichu is the Salinas Lagoon (3800mts) and at the end of the lagoon we will catch sight of the Ubinas Volcano (5670mts). We will pass by a protected area, dedicated to the alpacas and llamas breeding. Then we will leave the car to walk in direction of a small extinct volcano with its crater full of cold water. 30 minutes ahead we will arrive to a natural well filled with turquoise hot water. We can enjoy a bath in this water. Then we will return to the sides of the volcano (5000mts) to set up the camp and have dinner. (L,D)

Day 02: Summit of Ubinas and return to Arequipa
After breakfast, we start climb up to the evolution of the historically most active volcano in southern Peru - collapse caldera on the summit of Ubinas (5670m) four hours climbing to the mayor crater, from where is nice to see other volcanoes and high summits on the south of the Cordillera volcanica of Peru. From the summit is easy go down into the second small crater, we have chance to look the deep and active point of this active volcano and walk around on small volcanic sand hills. We will stay about 2 hours there, visiting the first crater and then continuing to the principal crater to observe the smokes. In the afternoon we will return to our camp basement and then to Arequipa. (B,L)

B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Daily Departures: Departures are available along the year although due to weather conditions, the recommended period for this trek is April to November.

Private Service prices:
2008 rates per person:

	1 pax	2 pax	3-5 pax	6-8 pax	up to 9 pax
Prices	ask	$325	$280	$230	$185

Shared Service price:
2008 rates per person: US$ 185 (join group)

Private Service means: A private service trek is organized just for you with private transport and your own personal guide. We don't add other people to your group. This enables us to provide the best service possible with personal attention and added comfort.

Our Service Includes:
- Collection from your hotel and transfer
- Private transportation (4WD Vehicle) to the base camp (which stays in
  base at 4,800 masl for emergencies).
- Tents: 2 people in each 3-people-capacity tent, to allow for higher
  comfort and a safe keeping of backpacks.
- Mountain English speaking professional guide.
- Food: 02 box lunchs, 01 dinner (hot), 01 breakfast, 01 snack.
- Climbing gear (Crampons - Ice Axe - Rope)
- Each 2-3 people one extra porter to carry your personal items maximum
  6 kg per person (private service only).
- First-aid kit including emergency oxygen bottle.
- Communication system.

Not included is:
- Sleeping bag (can be hired in our office for US$7 per day -15Cº)
- Porters for your personal items.
- Tips for the guide, cook (A good rule of thump is anywhere from $10-15
  dollars per day).

Additional information about Chachani Climb:
(1) Personal porters can be hired to help carry your personal items such as clothes, sleeping bag etc. They can be hired for US$ 70 for all 2 days and will carry up to a maximum of 15kg (usually 1 porter between 2 persons is more than sufficient).
(2) For acclimation purposes, we strongly recommend that you arrive in Arequipa two days or more prior to the climb (We recommend to do this tour after to visit Cusco - Titicaca lake or similar elevation 3450 mt).
(3) Briefing; one day before the departure you will meet with mountain guide at our office or in the hotel at 7:00pm, who will give you more information about this climb and also you can check the quality of the climb gear will be used on the mountain.

You have to bring:
- Strong footwear, ideally trekking or sport shoes
- Windproof jacket.
- Confortable backpack 70 Lt minimum
- Flashlight and batteries / Camera, films and batteries.
- Sweater and thermal pants (something warm)
- Hat or cap to protect you from the sun, rain and cold
- Sun block
- 4 Lt of water per person, minimum.
- After-sun cream or hydrating cream for face and body
- Your personal first aid kit
- Toilet paper
- Snacks: biscuits, energy bars, chocolate, raw fruits, etc.
- Walking sticks or poles.

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